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Colombia captures one of the founders of the Tren de Aragua gang, wanted in Venezuela and Chile
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian police arrested one of the founders of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang that was founded in a…
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Netanyahu says end-phase of war on Hamas is close
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that the main phase of the war against the Islamist Hamas in the Gaza Strip will soon…
Politics
UN group demands release of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan; says his detention violates international law
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A United Nations human rights working group on Monday called for the immediate release of Pakistan’s imprisoned former…
Politics
Turkey mediates between Somalia and Ethiopia to ease diplomatic tensions
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Monday mediated talks between Somalia and Ethiopia to ease diplomatic tensions between the east African…
Politics
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members reauthorize strikes against CN, CPKC
This story originally appeared on Trains.com LAVAL, Quebec — Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have voted to reauthorize…
Politics
France soccer player Koundé 'disappointed' at election results with far-right close to taking power
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — France soccer player Jules Koundé said he was “disappointed to see the direction our country is taking” after…
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Rocket barrage launched at Israel as battle rages in Gaza City
Israel’s military says Palestinian armed groups in Gaza have launched about 20 rockets towards Israeli border communities - the heaviest…
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Hottest ticket in town: Staggering price for Germany’s quarter-final against Spain
Germany booked their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a 2-0 win against Denmark on Saturday night, setting up a tie against…
Politics
At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
NICE, France (AP) — At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in…
Business
Canada’s second largest airline cancels hundreds of flights, stranding thousands of passengers
Thousands of passengers had their travel plans disrupted, and some were left stranded, after Canada’s second-largest airline canceled…
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German court rules that members of far-right AfD cannot own firearms
Members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party cannot legally possess firearms under the country's weapons law because the…
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German far-right leader again convicted for using banned Nazi slogan
The firebrand regional leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the German state of Thuringia, Björn Höcke, has been…
Politics
The winners and losers in South Africa's historic new government
Living up to his reputation as a skilled negotiator, South Africa's President Cyril Rampahosa appears to have outmanoeuvred his main…
Politics
Mauritanian president wins re-election - provisional results
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected as head of state following Saturday's national vote, provisional results…
Politics
South Africa's unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here's a breakdown
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has included seven different parties in his Cabinet in an…
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Pakistani court sentences Christian man to death for posting hateful content against Muslims
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — A court in Pakistan sentenced a Christian man to death for sharing what it said was hateful content against…
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Old video shows demonstration in Ethiopia, not anti-tax protests in Kenya
Screenshot of the false Weibo post, captured on June 28, 2024 The clip was shared alongside similar claims on YouTube in English,…
Politics
Expert says young voters key in second round of French election
The votes of young people could be the deciding factor in the second round of the parliamentary elections in France, according to German…
Politics
South Africa's new coalition government unveiled
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party…
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Tropical Atlantic Comes Alive; Beryl still a very dangerous Cat. 4 hurricane as Tropical Storm Chris forms off Mexican coast
Beryl is expected to remain an extremely dangerous major hurricane—Potentially catastrophic hurricane-force winds, a life- threatening…
Politics
Japan’s Mount Fuji implements tourist tax in response to overcrowding concerns
Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, has put new regulations in place for climbers amid concerns about…
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Japan launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
TOKYO (AP) — Japan deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new…
Business
Images of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's sons 'on hajj pilgrimage' are doctored
Screenshot of the doctored images shared on X, captured June 25, 2024 The edited pictures circulated elsewhere on X as well as on Facebook…
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Japan's land prices rise at fastest pace since 2010, tax agency says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's land prices in 2023 rose at the fastest pace since comparable data available in 2010, the tax agency said on…