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Ecuador's government will stop rationing electricity nationwide just before the holidays
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s government will stop rationing electricity services just before the holidays, President Daniel Noboa — who…
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Truck drivers in Mexico block major highways to protest the government's failure to pay bills
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Truck drivers blocked some major highways in central Mexico on Tuesday to protest that the government hasn’t paid them…
News
Germany and 15 other EU countries want vapes included in tobacco tax
The Managing Director of the German subsidiary of e-cigarette manufacturer Reymont, Selim Oezder, stands at his company's stand at the…
Politics
Posts falsely claim to show image of Assad in Moscow
Russian media reported that ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow following his government's collapse as rebel forces…
Politics
Journalists' rights group says 104 media workers killed this year. Gaza stands out for 2nd year
BRUSSELS (AP) — The International Federation of Journalists said Tuesday that 104 journalists and media workers have been killed so far in…
Politics
Zambia's ex-President Lungu barred from seeking re-election
Zambia's top court has barred former President Edgar Lungu from standing for re-election in 2026. The Constitutional Court ruled that the…
Business
UK and Germany sign deal against people smugglers as Europe struggles to halt Channel crossings
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. and Germany pledged Tuesday to share intelligence and expertise against the people-smuggling gangs that send…
Business
Stellantis and CATL to invest €4.1 bn in joint Spanish battery plant
The Stellantis logo pictured on a banner outside the Opel plant in Eisenach. Martin Schutt/ZB/dpa The multinational car maker Stellantis…
Politics
Indian election commission did not say opposition candidate received no votes in state polls
Protests broke out in the Indian state of Maharashtra after misinformation spread that the election commission declared a candidate from…
Business
Image of centuries-old Italian well shared with false claim origins 'remain a mystery'
The origins of the Pozzo di San Patrizio -- a historic structure in central Italy -- have been well-documented but online posts have…
Politics
Italy joins other European nations, suspends Syrians' asylum claims
Italy announced on Monday that it too is temporarily suspending its asylum procedures for Syrians, following the overthrow of Bashar…
Lifestyle
German aviation association expects air travel costs to rise
Jens Bischof, CEO of the airline Eurowings and President of the German Aviation Association, speaks at a press conference. Bernd…
Politics
Former Italian prime minister Draghi sees leadership vacuum in Europe
The former head of both the European Central Bank and the Italian government lamented on Monday over the "leadership vacuum" stemming from…
News
Old military event picture falsely portrayed as night of S.Korea martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late on December 3 before he was forced into a U-turn after lawmakers faced…
Business
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
Germany has said it will tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute those helping to smuggle migrants to the UK, as part of a new plan…
News
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Syrian media reports say Israeli warplanes have carried out dozens of attacks across the country, including on the capital, Damascus. The…
Politics
Ukraine's changing up its Black Sea attacks on Russia with drone boats armed with machine guns and flying exploding drones
Ukraine just showed off new modifications to its fleet of naval drones. They appear to have been outfitted with machine guns and given the…
Politics
Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications
A number of European countries, including the UK, have suspended the processing of asylum applications for Syrians, after the downfall of…
Politics
Air Canada’s new baggage fees spark government backlash
Air Canada has announced that it will no longer include larger carry-on luggage within its economy ticket prices, drawing criticism from…
Politics
NATO Considers Aquatic Drones to Protect Undersea Internet Cables
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Politics
Hamas welcomes fall of al-Assad in Syria
The Islamist group Hamas - which has been fighting against Israeli forces in Gaza - on Monday congratulated the Syrian people on toppling…
Politics
Comeback victory confirmed for Ghana's John Mahama
Official results from Saturday's presidential election in Ghana have confirmed the victory of opposition candidate, former President John…
News
Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leasing programme advances
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the availability of the draft programmatic environmental impact statement…
News
Nile Crocodile: Giant, Vicious and Surprisingly Social
Found across Africa, these aquatic giants are known for their incredible hunting abilities, remarkable parenting instincts. To be honest,…