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German defence minister stresses need to quickly rearm Bundeswehr
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed the need to better equip the Bundeswehr as quickly as possible on a visit to the…
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Israel: Strike near Beirut kills Hezbollah rocket chief
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it killed Hezbollah's rocket chief in a "targeted" strike on a Beirut suburb. The military said…
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Tropical Storm John turns deadly after slamming into Mexico, bringing heavy rain and landslides
Two people have died in a landslide after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico’s southern coast Monday night, bringing heavy rainfall and…
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Kidnap fears follow deadly South Sudan bus attack
A long-distance bus has come under attack by gunmen in South Sudan on a main road south of the capital, Juba, leaving at least one person…
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French lake still riddled with bombs 80 years after World War II
The apparently pristine Gerardmer lake in the Vosges mountains of eastern France conceals a bleak legacy of 20th-century conflict --…
Fashion
Advance Denim’s Blueprint for a More Sustainable Denim Industry, From Fabric Design to Manufacturing
For more than 35 years, China-based mill Advance Denim has been on a mission to revolutionize vintage denim styles through innovation.…
Politics
Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites. The…
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Hundreds of 'seriously ill' prisoners freed in DR Congo
Some 1,685 "seriously ill" inmates have been released from one of the most notorious prisons in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the…
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Pakistan police protest video falsely linked to arrest of Imran Khan's partymate
Footage of Pakistan police protesting in the wake of deadly militant attacks has surfaced in social media posts falsely claiming it shows…
Business
Scam post falsely claims free cash giveaway for Ethiopian New Year
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 19, 2024 “Register immediately to receive the gift. It is offered for the low-income…
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Old video of collapsing house in China falsely linked to Thai floods
Social media users have shared an old video of a house in China collapsing in floodwater with a false claim that it was filmed during…
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Egypt Sends Somalia Military Aid as Territorial Feud Simmers
(Bloomberg) -- Egypt said it sent military aid to Somalia, the latest show of support for the Horn of Africa nation that’s embroiled in a…
Business
China’s Central Bank Chief Is Task Master Xi Couldn’t Let Retire
(Bloomberg) -- (This story was originally published on July 29, 2023. In September 2024, People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng…
Lifestyle
Video shows Pakistan independence day traffic jam, not 'Khan supporters travelling to rally'
A screenshot taken on September 20, of the false post on X The false posts surfaced as thousands of Khan's supporters gathered in the…
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Major Hurricane John hits Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane John on Monday slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a major Category 3 storm, bringing warnings for residents to seek…
Business
Anti-money laundering group suspends Colombia after President Petro declassifies confidential report
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The Egmont Group, an international organization created to combat money laundering, said Monday that it has…
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Goodbye Louis Vuitton. China’s Gen Z leans into ‘dupe economy’ as growth prospects stall
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it…
Politics
Can families returning after centuries solve S Korea's population crisis?
At first glance, Dunpo Elementary is no different from the thousands of elementary schools dotted across South Korea. But look just…
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India anger over alleged sexual assault on woman inside police station
A retired Indian high court judge will investigate allegations that a woman was physically and sexually assaulted by a group of police…
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After CEO’s arrest, Telegram says it will now turn some bad actors’ data over to law enforcement
Messaging platform Telegram is making some new concessions around safety and user privacy after the arrest of its founder and CEO Pavel…
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Lebanon says nearly 500 dead in wave of Israeli airstrikes
Lebanon's Health Ministry said on Monday night that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes has risen to 492 people, with another 1,645…
Politics
Bowen: Israel believes it has weakened Hezbollah but escalation still carries risks
Monday was the bloodiest day in Lebanon since Hezbollah’s 2006 war with Israel. Israel launched a massive series of air strikes this…
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Viral video of man kicking Japan's 'divine messenger' deer prompts local crackdown
[Source] A viral video of what appears to be a male tourist kicking a deer in Nara, Japan, has sparked public outrage, prompting local…
Politics
A Russian spy plane violated Japan's airspace 3 times, driving it to scramble its fighters and fire flares
Japan said a Russian surveillance plane violated its airspace three times on Monday. The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force scrambled…