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Gaza soccer stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in one of the territory’s largest…
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Celebrating 50 years of marriage in Nigeria’s 'divorce capital'
A couple who live in Nigeria’s “divorce capital” are being hailed for their long marriage having recently celebrated their 50th wedding…
Politics
'We've learnt to do surgery without electricity': Ukraine's power cuts worsen
Power supply is a matter of life and death for Tetiana's son. He was born with disabilities, and needs electricity-powered equipment to be…
Politics
France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote
France’s rushed and sometimes violent election campaign is over, brought to an end with stark appeals from political leaders ahead of…
Politics
Hungary cancels talks with German top diplomat Baerbock
Hungary has cancelled planned talks between its foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, and Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock, the…
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Sicily's volcanic eruptions causes flight disruptions, temporary airport shutdown
Get more news like this delivered to your inbox by signing up for our Travel newsletter here. Travelers headed to Sicily and Stromboli in…
Politics
A NATO sub hunter captured these shots of a Russian submarine in waters newly surrounded by the alliance
A NATO ally captured images of a Russian submarine in the Baltic Sea last week. The submarine was spotted by a Portuguese P-3 Orion…
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Comedian Tony Knight Dead at 54 After "Terrible Accident"
Originally appeared on E! Online Tony Knight's loved ones are honoring his legacy after his tragic death. The comedian was attending the…
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Incorrect Charger For Electric Scooter Kills Australian Man
Read the full story on Backfire News A man in Australia died after he used an incompatible charger on an electric scooter he had recently…
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Historic first as president takes on Kenya's online army
This was a first. Perhaps a turning point in Kenya’s civic engagement. The willingness of Kenya’s President William Ruto to engage in a…
Politics
Gantz assures Netanyahu of support for ceasefire deal
Israeli opposition politician Benny Gantz has promised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his support if Israeli negotiators agree to a…
Politics
‘Chief Mouser’ Larry the Cat Welcomes His 6th UK Prime Minister
On July 5, Keir Starmer became the United Kingdom’s 58th prime minister, and Larry the cat is ready to welcome him. Before Starmer wraps…
Politics
Orbàn and Putin end 2.5 hours of talks in the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbàn held a two-and-a-half hour meeting in the Kremlin on Friday.…
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German investigators detain third suspect in attempted blackmail of former Formula 1 driver's family
BERLIN (AP) — German investigators said Friday they have arrested a third suspect in an attempt to blackmail the family of former Formula…
Politics
What the Seismic European Elections Mean for the Entertainment Industry
The impact of pivotal elections in the U.K. and France this week will be felt across Europe and across the globe. Within the entertainment…
Business
Nexi collaborates with Amazon Italy
Nexi has signed a new collaboration with Amazon in Italy, enabling customers to make purchases using Bancomat Pay. Through the…
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Kenya's president to debate with protesters on X Spaces
Kenya’s President William Ruto is set to hold a historic public online forum to talk to anti-tax protesters on social media platform X…
Politics
Candidates in pivotal French legislative elections make final push in torrid campaign ahead of vote
PARIS (AP) — Candidates in France's pivotal and polarizing legislative elections were making their last pushes on Friday for the second…
Business
Chinese tech executives discuss how AI large language models can shape businesses
Chinese tech executives - including those from Alibaba Group Holding and generative artificial intelligence start-up Zhipu AI - discussed…
Politics
As Europe teeters further to the far right, the UK is doing the opposite
The UK has voted to put the Labour Party back in power, smashing the Tories' 14-year majority. The stunning fall of the right-wing in the…
Politics
Gaza concerns fuel independent's win in Blackburn
An independent candidate who tapped into local residents' anger about the war in Gaza has beaten Labour in Blackburn. Solicitor Adnan…
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Analysis-China, struggling to make use of a boom in energy storage, calls for even more
By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) -Rows of what look like thin, white shipping containers are lined up on a barren dirt field in China's…
Business
Afghanistan has been through everything. Now it wants to dust off its postal service and modernize
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In parts of Afghanistan where there are no street names or house numbers, utility companies and their customers…
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Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic
Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine people -…