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Fossil Hunters in India Found What Could Be the Biggest Snake Ever Discovered
Two researchers discovered what may be the longest snake ever to have crawled across the continent when they uncovered the fossilized…
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Why an exam has sparked national outrage in India
A key medical exam in India has sparked anger, protests and allegations of cheating after thousands of candidates secured abnormally high…
Politics
More protests against Netanyahu's government in Israel
Thousands of people again protested in Israel on Tuesday evening against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and in favour…
Politics
UN says lawlessness in Gaza impedes aid via Kerem Shalom despite Israel's military pause
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Tuesday it has been unable to distribute aid in the Gaza Strip…
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Historic Italian Building in Ancient City Damaged by Parkour Stunt
Approximately one million people every year flock to the town of Matera in southern Italy. It's believed to be one of the oldest…
Politics
Marines Corps’ landing ship taking longer, costing more than planned
A key vessel Marines need to move around in a potential island shootout with China is two years behind schedule, could cost nearly triple…
Politics
Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to cut logistics costs
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Ford shipped its first batch of cars on Tuesday from the once-ignored Guaymas port near its plant in…
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Deaths, drownings and destruction as heavy rains move through Central America. 3 killed in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Three men drowned in Guatemala when two of them tried to help another who had tried to cross an overflowing river,…
Politics
Union voting on whether to extend strike threat by CN, CPKC rail workers
The union representing more than 9,000 CN and CPKC workers has organized a second strike vote amid stalled contract negotiations with the…
Politics
Thailand Is About to Become the First Country in Southeast Asia With Marriage Equality
LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/Getty Images Thailand’s Senate has voted to approve a marriage equality bill, which will make the country the first in…
Politics
UN high commissioner warns of 'full-scale' Israel-Lebanon war
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has warned of another major conflict in the Middle East. "I am extremely worried about the…
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41 die during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid soaring heat
At least 41 Jordanians have died due to heatstroke during the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Jordan said on Tuesday, as…
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Kenya scraps bread tax as protesters tear-gassed
Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year's controversial finance bill after a public outcry. The announcement by…
Fashion
Shiseido and Dolce & Gabbana part ways as Covid-19 takes toll on luxury cosmetics
Shiseido & Dolce & Gabbana Split: Beauty Brand on luxury cosmetics Japanese cosmetics and personal care giant, Shiseido Company Limited,…
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Aid worker says dozens saved from Italian shipwreck
The captain of an aid ship has described the moment his crew used axes and hammers to rescue migrants trapped in the cargo hold of a…
Business
Brazil's tax authority to summon foreign crypto exchanges for information
By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's tax authority will soon call foreign crypto exchanges not based in the country to explain…
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China's Realme apologises after armed robbery of flagship smartphones shipment
Chinese smartphone maker Realme apologised to consumers for possible delays of its latest handset because the devices were stolen while in…
Business
Photo of far side of the Moon taken by NASA orbiter in 2010, not China's Chang'e-6 probe
An old photo of an irregularly shaped Moon pit has been shared repeatedly in Chinese social media posts that falsely claimed it was taken…
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Old image from Ukraine falsely linked to plane crash that killed Malawi’s vice president
Screenshot of the misleading X post, taken on June 14, 2024 On June 11, 2024, Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed that Chilima…
Business
Iranian Kaaba replica built for hajj preparation
Screenshot of the misleading TikTok video, captured on June 14, 2024 The footage was shared with similar claims on Facebook here and here,…
Business
China's property measures give sales a boost, but only in big cities
By Liangping Gao and Marius Zaharia BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's latest property support measures have boosted transactions in…
Politics
China now has 500 warheads and is building its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country, think tank says
China increased its nuclear warheads from 410 in 2023 to 500 this year, per SIPRI. The European think tank says China's nuclear arsenal is…
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Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as more court cases stir Thailand's political woes
BANGKOK (AP) — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming Thailand's monarchy in one…
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S.Korean military fires warning shots after N.Korean soldiers cross demarcation line
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line near the…