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'Incalculable' bill awaits Spain after historic floods
The destruction wreaked by Spain's deadliest floods in a generation in one of the country's economic motors will leave a huge bill for the…
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Zimbabwe bans police from using mobile phones while on duty
Zimbabwe's government has banned "with immediate effect" police officers from using mobile phones while working. The ban is contained in a…
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German police arrest 8 suspected members of a far-right militant group
BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany arrested eight suspected members of a far-right militant organization early Tuesday, Germany's public…
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Lebanon explosion falsely shared online as Israeli airstrikes in Iran
Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken on October 29, 2024 NationTV, a Thai media company with over four million Facebook followers,…
Business
Diesel Demand in India Faces Headwinds as Economy Slows
(Bloomberg) -- The diesel market in India is losing momentum as the economy expands at a slower pace and consumption patterns shift in the…
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'Who deng?' Edinburgh Zoo announces birth of baby pygmy hippo named Haggis
Just when you thought Moo Deng was the only celebrity baby pygmy hippopotamus taking the world by storm in 2024, along comes another one.…
Business
China's services activity picks up as conditions improve, Caixin PMI shows
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in October, helped by early signs that…
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Nigerian children who collapsed in court released
Nigeria's president has ordered the immediate release of a group of young people accused of treason, after footage of some of them…
Business
South Korea inflation weakest in almost 4 years, sets stage for more rate cuts
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's October headline inflation slowed further to the weakest level in almost four years, data showed on…
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Angry crowds throw mud and shout insults at Spanish king as he tours flood damage
Anger and frustration erupted in Spain on Sunday as King Felipe VI arrived in the town of Paiporta to survey the damage from historic…
Politics
Zelensky warns 11,000 North Koreans are in Russia's Kursk region
Some 11,000 North Korean soldiers have already arrived in the Russian border area of Kursk, according to Kiev on Monday, amid fears they…
Politics
Murray Sinclair, First Nation advocate for justice and Canadian senator, has died
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Murray Sinclair, a former First Nation judge, senator and chair of the commission that delved into Canada's…
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Nigeria’s president orders the release of 29 children facing death penalty over protests
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Monday ordered the immediate release of 29 children facing the death penalty…
Business
Ella Clark: From Pelican State Pageants to High-Fashion Runways
At just 22, Ella Clark is carving a name for herself as a dynamic model and beauty influencer, combining her Southern charm with an…
Business
Jamie O'Neill: The Beauty Visionary Behind Skull Sugar Cosmetics
Jamie O'Neill, founder of Skull Sugar Cosmetics, has made waves in the beauty industry with her bold, unique vision. Inspired by her…
Politics
Putin receives North Korean foreign minister in the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in the Kremlin for talks on Monday. "Today is a national…
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Suzuki unveils its first EV with the e Vitara SUV
Suzuki has taken the covers off its first electric vehicle with the new e Vitara SUV. This new model is 100mm longer and has a 200mm…
Lifestyle
No respite in Spain as deluge hits rail and air travel in Catalonia
The Spanish province of Catalonia is being hit by heavy rainfall following the flood disaster in the neighbouring region of Valencia in…
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Japan Has a Tow Truck Competition Where Pros Race to Gently Tip Over Cars
Japan is turning driving a tow truck into a competitive sport, and the public’s invited to watch. The annual JAF Road Service Competition…
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Trends in Home Textiles: How Birla Excel Leads the Way
Home textiles are evolving, with key trends emphasizing sustainability, personalization, smart textiles, performance, vibrant designs and…
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Spain dreads more flood deaths as rain pounds Catalonia
Rescuers plunged into inundated garages on Monday to find victims of Spain's deadliest floods in a generation as fresh downpours sparked…
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Trial for murder of teacher Samuel Paty begins in France
The trial of eight people who allegedly helped the perpetrator in the brutal murder of history teacher Samuel Paty began in a Paris court…
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Search for missing continues after flood disaster in Spain
The search for missing people in the area of eastern Spain hit by severe flooding continued on Monday, almost a week after the disaster…
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Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The recurrent storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly…