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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…
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German metalworkers' trade union launches further strikes
One of Germany's major industrial trade unions, IG Metall, has called for further strikes in the metal and electrical industry in two…
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Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the concept of reparations for former colonial nations affected by slavery "is not about the…
Business
Canada’s hotel development pipeline surges
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics (LE) for the third quarter of 2024 highlights an unprecedented expansion in Canada's hotel…
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India's Varanasi: Holy city on the Ganges where Hindus seek salvation
When Sharda Devi realized she only had a few days left to live, it didn't go down particularly well. Her son Mukesh Tiwari was preparing a…
Politics
Polish community provide ambulances for Ukraine
The Polish community in a Warwickshire town is at the forefront of delivering humanitarian aid from the county to people living in…
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France is holding a trial over the beheading of a teacher who showed prophet cartoons to his class
LYON, France (AP) — Eight people are going on trial in Paris on terrorism charges Monday over the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, who…
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What life is like in one of the most remote places on Earth
Deep within the Arctic Circle, pocketed between giant glaciers and beneath polar ice floes, Swedish photographer and content creator…
Politics
Pro-EU leader ahead in tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling
Moldova's pro-EU president Maia Sandu appears on course for a second term after a pivotal presidential election run-off seen as a choice…
Politics
Polls close in Moldovan run-off amid claims of Russian interference
Polls have closed for Moldova's presidential run-off election amid accusations of Russian interference by the country's president, Maia…
Politics
Heavy fighting reported from parts of front in eastern Ukraine
Heavy fighting has been reported from parts of the front in eastern Ukraine, the general staff in Kiev said Sunday. A total of 110 Russian…
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Israel announces ground raid in Syria was conducted 'in recent months'
Israel announced Sunday that it carried out a special ground operation in Syria "in recent months," according to a statement from the…
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Israeli naval commandos abduct Hezbollah operative: Report
Israeli naval commandos abducted a senior Hezbollah operative in an operation in the northern Lebanese town of Batroun, officials said…
Politics
Israel's Netanyahu says goal is to keep Hezbollah from border
During a visit to Israel's border with Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel will do everything it…
Politics
Moldovan security adviser accuses Moscow of interfering in elections
The national security adviser to Moldova's pro-Western President Maia Sandu accused Russia on Sunday of significant interference in the…
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China’s Einstein probe detects mysterious space object that flickers like fireworks
The Einstein Probe (EP) space telescope, sent into space in January by China, has identified a transient celestial object exhibiting…
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‘We have no choice’: Gazan workers find a lifeline in freelancing amid war
It took more than 20 minutes and eight dropped WhatsApp calls to finally connect with Farida Adel in Gaza. Internet service is not…
Politics
Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow sent 96 drones and a guided air missile into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, Ukrainian officials said.…
Politics
Co-leader of German Left party opposes sending Ukraine more weapons
The co-leader of Germany's hard-left Die Linke (The Left) has spoken out against closer ties between NATO and Ukraine and the supply of…
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Israeli military says Hezbollah commander of Khiam area killed
The Israeli military killed "the terrorist Farouk Amin Alasi, the Hezbollah commander of the Khiam area," it said on Sunday as fighting…
Politics
Zelensky says Ukraine struck by 900 bombs in the space of one week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy has called on foreign allies for more help with air defence after another week of what he said were…
Politics
Ukraine and Russia clash over prisoners of war
Ukraine on Sunday rejected claims by the Russian Foreign Ministry that it did not want to take back hundreds of prisoners of war proposed…
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Lightning kills 14 at Uganda refugee camp
A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda had killed 14 people, police say. They say the victims were attending a church service on…
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UN says humanitarian situation in Lebanon worse than 2006 war
The United Nations says the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is now even worse than during the last war against Israel 18 years ago. "The…