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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,…
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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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
Peru declares 3 days of national mourning over the death of former President Alberto Fujimori
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s government on Thursday declared three days of national mourning over the death of former President Alberto…
Lifestyle
Indonesia, Philippines recognized as top 2024 travel destinations
[Source] The 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, held in the Philippines on Sept. 3, honored destinations and…
Politics
Conflict in South Africa's coalition government is 'not catastrophic,' says major party leader
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Conflict is likely among partners in South Africa's new coalition government but that won't be…
Politics
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg to lead Munich Security Conference
Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is to become the next chairman of the Munich Security Conference, multiple sources…
News
Ukraine's chief rabbi mourns his adopted son who was killed in battle
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Servicemen, veterans and others gathered Thursday in Kyiv to remember the adopted son of Ukraine’s chief rabbi, Moshe…
News
'I thought I would die with my six children' - dam collapse survivor
Fatima Yakubu cannot believe that she and her six children are still alive after a dam collapsed following torrential rains in…
Business
Post COVID, China is no longer the “undisputed leader” in attracting FDI
Risks of investing in China are outweighing the benefits, according to the European Business in China Position Paper 2024/2025. The EU…