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New coffee shop in Roswell gives Ukrainian refugees a taste of home
As a deadly conflict between Russia and Ukraine rages on overseas, the opening of a new coffee shop in Roswell provides a sense of comfort…
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EV battery production tainted by charges of environmental damage
Proponents of hybrid and electric cars say they are a greener alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. But the industry's supply chains…
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Israeli man recounts harrowing recovery from stabbing incident in Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — An Israeli man is recovering and speaking out after a harrowing and hate-filled attack in Crown Heights…
Politics
The shock Ukrainian invasion of Kursk has the Kremlin pulling some troops out of Ukraine to defend Russia, per reports
Ukraine launched a shock counter-invasion into Russia last week. US officials told the Wall Street Journal that Russia is withdrawing…
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Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot
When Roberto Macri built his luxury hotel in the Kenyan coastal village of Kipini, it was about 100m (330ft) away from the beautiful…
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Young people in China aren’t spending on romance. That’s a problem
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…
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Can Wales avoid Europe's mass tourism tensions?
Protests in holidaying hotspots across Europe have been triggered by tensions over mass tourism, with locals claiming overwhelming numbers…
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Teens from Ukraine enjoy brief respite from war with Rockford visit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Teens from Rockford’s sister city in Ukraine are visiting the Forest City this week, stopping by the UW Health…
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Green campaigner attacked and robbed near Berlin
A campaigner for Germany's Green Party was attacked and robbed on the outskirts of Berlin on Tuesday. The attack took place at around…
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Senegal newspapers go dark amid press freedom warnings
Senegalese commuters hoping to browse the news on their way to work were left disappointed on Tuesday - most national newspapers refused…
Politics
Zelensky: Ukraine controls 74 Russian localities in Kursk incursion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said his country's forces have seized dozens of Russian localities in the southern…
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India’s new law punishes men who break off promises after sex
[Source] India’s new criminal code, the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has sparked controversy with the introduction of Section 69, a law…
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China port explosion snarls trans-Pacific container trade
The closure of Ningbo Beilun’s Phase III Terminal is expected to have cascading effects on the main trans-Pacific trade lanes out of Asia,…
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LRA rebel commander found guilty of war crimes in Uganda
A child soldier-turned-rebel commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has been convicted of war crimes and crimes against…
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Oil and gas contract value momentum increases in Q2 2024
Global oil and gas contract activity boosted with Petrobras' key upstream contracts. The industry witnessed a significant 47% increase in…
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UN rights chief concerned about arbitrary detentions and excessive force in Venezuela's crackdown
BERLIN (AP) — The United Nations' top human rights official expressed concern Tuesday over arbitrary detentions and “disproportionate use…
Politics
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir in provocative visit to the Temple Mount
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, head of a far-right religious party in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition…
Politics
UN chief calls for permanent Africa Security Council seat
UN chief António Guterres has called for Africa to be given a permanent seat at the UN Security Council as part of reforms to correct…
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UN reports widescale war crimes by Myanmar junta against rebels
The use of force against the Myanmar population by the country's military has increased, the UN body investigating human rights violations…
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Exploring Frankenwald, part of East Germany's infamous death strip
Two families in East Germany, longing for freedom, built their own hot air balloon out of masses of taffeta, bought secretly in…
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Thief dismantles A/C units in China to sell them during heatwave
The summer heat in China has led a man to commit an unusual series of thefts that took some handy skills to complete - he dismantled more…
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Crews battle scattered fires in Athens suburbs, helped by calmer winds and reinforcements
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters in Greece battled scattered fires as Tuesday broke, hoping to contain the remains of the major wildfire…
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Month-old timelapse video falsely linked to 'flooding in southern India'
Screenshot of the false X post, captured on August 8, 2024 The clip was shared after at least 108 people were killed after landslides…
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Colombian villagers release more than 60 soldiers who had been held captive for 3 days
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's defense ministry on Monday said 66 soldiers who had been “kidnapped” by villagers in the south of the…