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German town's tax on disposable packaging upheld at high court
Germany's Constitutional Court has upheld a special tax on disposable food and drink packaging levied by the small university city of…
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Image of monks clearing debris taken after 2010 China quake, not recent Tibet jolt
As rescue workers waded through rubble in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in China's remote Tibet region in January 2025, a picture…
Politics
Pakistan chief minister targeted by AI 'hug' video
Images made with artificial intelligence have been weaponised against female politicians in Pakistan. Latest example include social media…
Politics
Army driver's country music-fuelled Nato journey
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France issues new arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader al-Assad
France's judiciary on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad on suspicion of complicity in war crimes,…
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Do wind chill temperatures affect your frostbite chances?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Wind chill could lead to frostbite much quicker than usual during this week’s Arctic blast. While the actual…
Politics
Israel’s top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures, adding to pressure on Netanyahu
JERUSALEM — Israel’s top general resigned Tuesday, taking responsibility for security failures tied to Hamas’ surprise attack that…
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'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya
"We live in terror," whispers Layla over the phone so nobody can hear. She fled Sudan with her husband and six children early last year in…
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Colombians flee to Venezuela as clashes between rebel groups escalate in coca-rich border region
TRES BOCAS, Colombia (AP) — The Colombian border village of Tres Bocas has become a ghost town as residents flee to neighboring Venezuela…
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Rescue camera gave officials a view of hundreds of miners in South Africa trapped in shaft
CARLETONVILLE, South Africa (AP) — A specialized mine rescue camera was lowered late last year into an almost 2.6-kilometer (1.6-mile)…
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Mounds of Donated Clothes Are Clogging Beaches in Ghana
Ghana, located on the southern coast of West Africa, has more than 500 kilometers of coastline that arcs and juts into bays and points.…
Politics
Debt-stricken France gets EU blessing for austerity plans
French Finance Minister Eric Lombard attends the European Union Finance Ministers meeting in Brussels. Alexandros Michailidis/EU…
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Bell & Ross launches sky-inspired BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France watch
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Italy arrests top Libyan policeman over alleged war crimes - reports
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
Business
India gets an observer seat in the Eurodrone program
ROME — India has been granted observer status on the four-nation Eurodrone program which is edging towards completion. India joins Japan…
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15 Largest Cities in Italy, Ranked by Population
Italy is the birthplace of the Renaissance. It boasts works by legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and…
Politics
Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over the key eastern trading town of Minova, according to various…
Politics
Palestinians are finally able to return to their Gaza homes — only to find them reduced to ruins
TEL AVIV — Buildings burnt out and reduced to rubble were all that was left to return to for thousands of displaced Palestinians who made…
Business
Interloop Kapas project certified for cotton sustainability efforts
The certification for the Interloop Kapas project was conferred by Control Union Sri Lanka after a three-year-long collaborative effort…
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Rebel alliance in Mali says it has freed a Spanish man who was kidnapped in Algeria
Rebel alliance in Mali says it has freed a Spanish man who was kidnapped in Algeria Source link
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Parcel services in Germany increasingly deliver to automated machines
Parcel delivery services in Germany expect to continue increasing the number of automatic parcel lockers and other machines for handling…
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Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped in Burkina Faso have been released
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in West Africa over the weekend were released in Niger,…
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Gaza rebuild will take 'a lot of time', says UN official
The rebuilding process in the devastated Palestinian territory will "take an awful lot of time" despite the promised surge in humanitarian…
Politics
Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's government
Mozambique's main opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has told the BBC he is prepared to serve in the government if President Daniel Chapo…