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Putin peace terms slammed as Ukraine summit begins
The leaders of Italy and Germany have strongly rejected ceasefire terms laid out by Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine, as dozens…
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Politicians decry racially motivated attack on young girls in Germany
There has been condemnation of an attack in northern Germany that resulted in a Ghanaian girl and her father being injured. According to…
News
A Japanese climber dies while trying to scale a mountain in northern Pakistan and another is missing
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Japanese climber has died while trying to scale one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan and a search…
Politics
Scholz says Russia must be included in Ukraine peace process
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken out in favour of involving Russia in a peace process for Ukraine. "It is true that peace in…
Politics
Demonstrations against far-right parties in France
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated against far-right parties in France on Saturday. In Paris and other major cities and towns,…
Politics
Meloni leaves decision on EU Commission presidency open
Italy's right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to wait for the official nomination from the conservative European People's Party…
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Man injured in Yates County hit-and-run, authorities look for suspect
ITALY, N.Y. (WETM) — Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a truck that left the scene of a crash that left one man…
Business
Honda reveals a cute, tiny electric van for the Japanese market - Autoblog
Honda is hoping to boost EV sales in its home country by targeting one of the most popular market segments: kei vans. These tiny,…
Politics
How South Africa's rival parties 'found each other' in a last-ditch deal that saved a president
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's main political rivals are now partners in government after they came together in a…
Politics
Fico ally Peter Pellegrini sworn in as Slovakia's president
Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of left-wing populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, was sworn in as president of Slovakia on Saturday. The…
Politics
Oman: Iran and Sweden complete prisoner exchange
Iran and Sweden have completed a prisoner swap, according to the government of Oman, which mediated the process. Citizens from both…
Politics
Ukrainian forces strike Russian airbase with at least 70 drones, targeting Su-34 jets used to drop glide bombs
Ukraine targeted an airbase in Russia's Rostov region with at least 70 drones, an official said. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Defence…
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China wants a fleet of aircraft carriers for pride and power, and it's building it at a breakneck pace
China's newest aircraft carrier is a substantial capability jump as it builds a modern blue-water navy. Carriers are important to China's…
Politics
Marcus Thuram appeals to French voters to reject National Rally
Last Sunday, the French public was left shocked after the nation’s president Emmanuel Macron called a snap election set to take place on…
Politics
Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of its undersea continental…
Politics
Germany is not obstructing new EU Russia sanctions, Scholz says
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed his reservations about the current proposal on new EU sanctions against Russia, but does not see…
Politics
Scholz calls Swiss-hosted Ukraine talks an early step to forge peace
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, speaks during a TV interview after the conclusion of the G7 summit. The heads of state and government of…
Politics
French protesters are standing up to the far right ahead of the country's snap elections
PARIS (AP) — Antiracism groups will join French unions and a brand-new left-wing coalition in protests in Paris and across France on…
Politics
A usually joyous Muslim holiday reminds families in Gaza of war's punishing toll
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Last summer, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip celebrated the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha the way it's…
News
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak
MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated…
Politics
South African President Ramaphosa confirmed for second term
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has been confirmed for a second term in office by the country's newly elected parliament.…
Politics
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
South Africa's parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country's president following a landmark coalition deal between the…
News
Veteran star remains key to Spain’s Euro 2024 plans
Spain kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Croatia on June 15 in Berlin. La Roja have been placed in a difficult group, paired in…
Politics
Putin says nearly 700,000 Russian soldiers are deployed in war zone
Russian President Vladimir Putin says nearly 700,000 soldiers are currently fighting in his war on Ukraine. "There are almost 700,000 of…