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London Heathrow set to welcome a brand-new Air France lounge
Air France has announced a new lounge at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), set to open in spring 2026. Located in Terminal 4, the space will…
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Lion and bear kept as pets in Albania find new homes in German wildlife sanctuaries
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A lion and bear rescued from captivity in northern Albania arrived in animal sanctuaries in Germany in early…
Politics
Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia
A Briton who fought in Ukraine has been sentenced to 13 years in a maximum-security prison, the Russian Prosecutor-General's office has…
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Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into…
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Burkina Faso releases Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their…
Politics
Posts falsely claim old videos show people celebrating Bondi Beach attack
After gunmen fired on a crowd celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah at Sydney's Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, videos spread in…
Politics
Fact Check: Image Does NOT Prove Zelenskyy Received Israeli Passport In 2016
Does a viral picture of what looks like an Israeli passport confirm that Volodymyr Zelenskyy became an Israeli citizen before he became…
Politics
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns
India has lodged a strong protest against what it has called the "deteriorating security situation" around its mission in Dhaka. On…
Business
AI-generated clip falsely linked to strained healthcare system in northern Indian state
The public healthcare system in India's most populous Uttar Pradesh state is strained with entrenched corruption, staff shortages,…
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Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in
MBERA, Mauritania (AP) — The men move in rhythm, swaying in line and beating the ground with spindly tree branches as the sun sets over…
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Greece, Israel, Cyprus working on 2500-strong force for Mediterranean defence
According to the report, Greece is analysing implementing Israeli measures, as well as offering a coordinated response mechanism to…
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Between 600 to 800 aid trucks entering Gaza daily since start of ceasefire, COGAT confirms
Additionally, despite the United Nations’s continued complaints about the supply of aid into Gaza, COGAT stated the UN only provided 20%…
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Arctic League still $43,000 away from Christmas gift goal
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)— The Arctic League’s annual fundraiser for children in Chemung County hasn’t reached its goal yet. Every year, the…
Business
These Cities Led Global Jet-Setting In 2025, According To New Data
A new report claims the Asia Pacific was a dominating regional hotspot for international tourists in 2025. Last month, Euromonitor…
Politics
EU calls on Western Balkans to step up reforms for membership
The leaders of the European Union and the Western Balkans countries agreed to forge closer ties at a summit on Wednesday evening in…
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‘You Are Weak!’ Bondi Beach Survivor Torches Cops for ‘Hiding’ During Attack
Vanessa Miller, a survivor of the terror attack on a group of Jews celebrating Hanukkah on Australia’s Bondi Beach over the weekend,…
Business
Brazil threatens exit from free trade deal if EU fails to endorse it
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has threatened to withdraw his country from a planned free trade deal with the European…
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Analysis: Yemen’s future after the separatist STC’s expansion eastwards
Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) is trying to create facts on the ground with its recent advances in the country’s…
Politics
Topping-out ceremony held in Lithuania at future Bundeswehr site
Lithuania celebrated the topping-out ceremony on Wednesday for the staff building at the future site that will house a German brigade…
Politics
Merz campaigns for Russian assets deal ahead of key EU talks
Lars Klingbeil, Germany's Minister of Finance, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz sit during the 49th plenary session of the 21st legislative…
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IDF probing mortar fire targeting Gaza terror activity that reportedly veered off course - source
Al Jazeera reported the attack was an Israeli airstrike, though the Israeli military has yet to comment. IDF troops of the 16th Brigade…
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Watch: Wild koala rides the city bus in Brisbane, Australia
Dec. 17 (UPI) -- A bus driver in Brisbane, Australia, spotted a koala darting through traffic on a busy road and brought the animal aboard…
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On thin ice: STG95 is out now!
Welcome to the latest issue of Ship Technology Global magazine In our final issue of this year, we take a focused look at the cruise…
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Forecast shows small drop in German energy consumption in 2025
Germany's energy consumption is expected to fall slightly in 2025, according to a forecast by the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB)…