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Germany's Scholz defends border policy in call with Polish PM Tusk
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday spoke with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, after criticism from Warsaw over Germany's plan to…
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Brazil Withdraws $3.3 Million From Musk Companies’ Accounts
(Bloomberg) -- Brazil withdrew 18.35 million reais ($3.3 million) from the bank accounts of Elon Musk’s X and Starlink to pay for fines…
Politics
Pope says sex abuse is ‘demonic’ as he weighs in on new scandal in French church
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis called sexual abuse “demonic” on Friday as he weighed in on the latest sex assault revelations…
Politics
'Tell everyone I'm home': Ukrainian prisoners rejoice at rare swap
Tetyana Bugay burst into tears as she called her sister to announce she had finally returned to Ukraine after spending over two and a half…
News
Germany signs agreement with Kenya to bring in skilled workers and plug labor market gaps
BERLIN (AP) — German and Kenyan officials signed an agreement Friday in Berlin to promote the recruitment of skilled workers who can fill…
Politics
Germany to welcome 250,000 Kenyans in labour deal
Germany has agreed to open the doors to 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers in a controlled and targeted labour migration…
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High Court rejects the UK's first new coal mine in 30 years
LONDON (AP) — A judge on Friday rejected plans for the United Kingdom’s first new coal mine in three decades, delivering a victory for…
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Central Europe braces for heavy rains and flooding forecast over the weekend
PRAGUE (AP) — The nations of Central Europe were bracing on Friday for severe flooding forecast to hit the Czech Republic, Poland,…
Politics
Ex-European lawmaker and wife charged with influence peddling and corruption in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors in southern Poland have charged a former European Parliament lawmaker and his wife with corruption and…
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Central Europe braced for worst flooding in years
Sandbags are being prepared in Austria, reservoirs have been emptied in the Czech Republic and flash floods are expected in Poland, as…
Politics
South Africa's coalition threatened by new education law
The durability of South Africa’s uneasy governing coalition is set to be tested as President Cyril Ramaphosa signs new education measures…
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Video of candlelight vigil in Bangladesh falsely linked to protests for murdered Indian doctor
Footage of crowds at a candlelight vigil in Bangladesh has surfaced in social media posts falsely claiming it showed protests in India…
Politics
South Africa ex-minister Pravin Gordhan dies at 75
South Africa's former Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has died at the age of 75, his family said. The anti-apartheid struggle veteran…
Politics
Old video of Pakistan rally for Imran Khan recirculates after supporters demand his release
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former leader Imran Khan defied roadblocks to gather in a suburb of the capital Islamabad in…
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1 person shot during scuffle at pro-Israel rally in Boston suburb, authorities say
NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — A pro-Israel rally in a Boston suburb turned violent Thursday evening when a passerby was shot during a scuffle after…
Politics
Unauthorized migration into the EU declined despite heated politics
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Unauthorized migration to European Union countries dropped significantly overall in the first eight months of this…
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Posts falsely link decade-old super storm photos to Typhoon Yagi in 2024
Screenshot taken on September 10, 2024 of the false post The photos surfaced on the same day Typhoon Yagi slammed into Vietnam after…
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Colombia's Petro under fire after calling female journalists 'dolls of the mafia'
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is facing criticism from press freedom groups after some comments made about female reporters, calling…
Politics
Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, on Friday called Australia's centre-left government…
Politics
Musk brands Australia 'fascists' after move to fine tech giants
Tech mogul Elon Musk has likened the Australian government to "fascists", attacking proposed laws that would fine social media giants for…
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Georgetown County offers Free Dilapidated Program to residents who qualify
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– Community leaders in Little Italy of Andrews and Graves Station in Georgetown are pushing for more action…
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Dresden hastens to blast section of collapsed bridge before floods
Engineers in Germany's Dresden are demolishing the damaged section of a key bridge on Thursday evening to avert further danger and ahead…
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Baby hippo goes viral on TikTok, doubles Thai zoo's visitor count
A baby hippo has gone viral across social media and has inspired dozens of Thai and international fans to line up outside her enclosure…
Politics
Senegal's president dissolves parliament to call a snap legislative election
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament on Thursday, paving the way…