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Ukraine recovers bodies of 563 soldiers as Russian attacks continue
Ukraine has recovered the bodies of 563 soldiers from Russia, authorities announced in Kiev on Friday. They included over 400 soldiers who…
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Russian court convicts soldiers of murdering nine Ukrainians
A court in southern Russia has sentenced two Russian soldiers to life imprisonment around a year after the murder of nine Ukrainian…
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This small suburban school was named the world’s best new building
A humble suburban school in Australia has fended off competition from skyscrapers, museums and airport terminals to be named World…
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Hurricane Rafael swirls over Gulf of Mexico after ripping through Cuba
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Rafael swirled Friday through the Gulf of Mexico where it was expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba,…
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Audi reveals China-only sub-brand called ‘AUDI’ - without four rings
Audi has unveiled its new E Concept which will kickstart the firm’s new Chinese-only sub-brand called ‘AUDI’. The German car manufacturer…
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Passengers 'jolted' after Qantas plane suffers engine failure
An engine failure forced pilots on a Quantas flight to make an emergency landing shortly after it took from an airport in Sydney,…
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Mozambique on edge as army is deployed to help stop post-election protests
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique has deployed soldiers on the streets to help keep order following weeks of protests against the…
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Indian politician targeted with 'beef eating' claim ahead of Maharashtra election
Screenshot of the false post taken on November 5, 2024 The false claim surfaced ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election on…
Business
China passes energy law to 'promote carbon neutrality'
China on Friday passed a new energy law to promote carbon neutrality, state media reported, as Beijing moves ahead with its pledge to…
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Turkey's foreign minister visits Athens to help mend ties between the regional rivals
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived Friday in Athens for meetings with his Greek counterpart as part of…
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Myanmar anti-junta pages falsely share old photo as 'shot-down military chopper'
As fighting intensified between the military and ethnic armed groups in parts of Myanmar, an old photo of a damaged helicopter gained…
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Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania, despite failing to process the first group
SHENGJIN, Albania (AP) — An Italian navy ship docked Friday at the Albanian port of Shengjin with eight migrants who will be processed…
Business
How a drab Soviet metropolis became Central Asia’s capital of cool
Several cities around the globe have reinvented themselves in recent years, but none more successfully than Almaty. Since the collapse of…
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WATCH: New DNA results questions long-time assumptions regarding Pompeii victims
POMPEII, Italy (KMID/KPEJ) – A family frozen in time by the volcanic eruption that hit Pompeii nearly two millennia ago. A mother, a…
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Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans - president
Botswana’s new president has told the BBC that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to be legalised by granting them temporary work and…
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Liam Payne: 3 people arrested, charged in Argentina in connection to former One Direction singer's death
The investigation surrounding Liam Payne's death continues to unfold. On Wednesday, Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional…
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Report finds Church of England covered up 'horrific' abuse at summer camps decades ago
LONDON (AP) — The Church of England covered up “horrific” abuse by a lawyer who volunteered at Christian summer camps in the 1970s and…
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South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another…
Business
Archer Aviation Brings Electric Air Taxis to Japan in Deal with Japan Airlines
In offering electric air taxi services in Japan, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) has teamed with Soracle Corporation, a joint venture between…
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A Lost Emperor Penguin Swam From Antarctica to Australia
When one is sitting on a beach in Australia, there are a few animals one does not expect to see. A lion, maybe, or a grizzly bear.…
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Encontrando Fuerza en la Tormenta: Una Historia de Resiliencia, Redención y Escritura
En la vida, existen momentos que ponen a prueba nuestra capacidad de sobrevivir. Para muchos, es en estas horas oscuras cuando se descubre…
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Spain's catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage
MADRID (AP) — The catastrophic torrential rains that overflowed rivers and normally dry canals in eastern Spain last week triggered flash…
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Nigeria's major cities suffer blackouts as the power grid collapses yet again
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's major cities including Abuja, Lagos and Kano suffered blackouts Thursday as the country's electricity grid…