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World War II bomb found near Frankfurt Airport successfully defused
A phosphorus bomb from World War II that was discovered on a construction site at Frankfurt Airport was successfully defused, a police…
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Macron in talks on coalition for military trainers in Ukraine
France is discussing the deployment of military trainers to Ukraine with partners, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday after…
Politics
Macron: Training of Ukrainians for fighter jets to start immediately
France plans to start training Ukrainian pilots and mechanics for the promised Mirage fighter jets immediately, French President Emmanuel…
Politics
IDF says it hit UNRWA school compound in Gaza used by Hamas
Israel's army says it has once again attacked a school compound belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine…
News
Hundreds of far-right AfD protestors met by 3,300 anti-AfD ones
Several hundred people demonstrating on Friday against Islamism at a rally organized by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party…
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The UN says more aquatic animals were farmed than fished in 2022. That's the first time in history
ROME (AP) — The global total volume of fish, shrimp, clams and other aquatic animals that is harvested from farming has topped the amount…
Business
Psibindi: Merging Classical Hindi Vocals with Psychedelic Trance to Empower Women in Music
Psibindi, a trailblazing music artist, is leveraging her considerable success to champion women and non-binary artists worldwide through…
News
Belarus says it will investigate a Polish soldier's death if Warsaw sends information
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian authorities said Friday they are willing to investigate the death of a Polish soldier who was stabbed…
Business
Diana Richardson: From Childhood Passion to Leading Authority in the Beauty and Wellbeing Industry.
Diana Richardson's passion for the beauty and wellbeing industry ignited at the tender age of nine, laying the foundation for a remarkable…
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A quarter of the world's children live in severe food poverty, according to a new UNICEF report
A new report released Thursday by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) found that 181 million children worldwide under the age of…
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Memorial bench honours Warwickshire D-Day soldiers
A memorial bench has been unveiled to honour 154 men killed or injured during a battle in France, the day after D-Day. The engraved bench…
Politics
Whistleblower claims Amazon violated UK sanctions by selling facial recognition tech to Russia
An ex-employee has accused Amazon of breaching UK sanctions by selling facial recognition technology to Moscow following its invasion of…
Politics
Unity government is S Africa's best option - Ramaphosa
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite other political parties to form a government of national unity, its leader…
Politics
Zelensky in Paris: 'Europe is no longer a continent of peace'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the French parliament that Europe was a continent at war and that Russia would not stop its…
Politics
At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a savior
OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — An American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to…
Politics
Video shows church choir singing for late Thai king, not 'Putin tribute'
Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken June 4, 2024 Similar Facebook posts falsely linked to footage to Putin's inauguration, while…
News
Emirati authorities say an ex-Royal Marine arrested in Dubai over spying suspicion has been cleared
A former Royal Marine who was arrested in Dubai on suspicion of spying has been cleared and is free to leave the country, authorities in…
Politics
German rights group condemns Scholz's plan to deport criminals
The German refugee advocacy group Pro Asyl has condemned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's initiative to allow deportations of serious…
Politics
Macron to welcome Zelensky to Élysée Palace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to be received by President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Friday as part of…
Politics
Sheinbaum officially confirmed winner of Mexico's presidential vote
Four days after Mexico held presidential elections, government candidate Claudia Sheinbaum has been officially declared the winner, making…
News
Pouting 'lions' and sea baptisms: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent: As the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games draw near, athletes warm…
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San Francisco’s panda project moves forward
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two giant pandas will arrive in San Francisco by 2025, according to a letter of intent signed by the mayor and the…
Politics
France to supply Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine, train pilots
PARIS — France plans to supply Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine and begin training pilots this summer, with the first training completed by…
News
In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
By Mandy Leong and Hasnoor Hussain KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - On a secluded Malaysian beach, a group of volunteers carefully retrieved newly…