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Macron pledges Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised Ukraine Mirage fighter jets, though he did not initially say how many. In a television…
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Russia holds Frenchman accused of military spying
Moscow says it has detained a French citizen accused of gathering information about Russia's military activities and failing to register…
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Dozens killed in Israeli attack on UN school, Palestinians say
Dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in central Gaza,…
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Ukraine isn't 'one system away from some massive breakthrough,' but there are things it can't get enough of, White House official says
A White House official says Ukraine needs a consistent flow of capabilities, not one decisive weapon, to defeat Russia. Russia is believed…
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Fire at a displacement camp in Congo leaves dozens of families without shelter
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A fire at a displacement camp in eastern Congo destroyed around 50 makeshift tents Wednesday afternoon, leaving…
Politics
Russian strikes and filthy water: A year after Ukraine dam blast
Standing in what remains of her house, partially destroyed by a Russian artillery strike, Raisa Abramtseva painted a bleak picture of her…
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Israeli forces kill three Palestinians, wound over 10 in West Bank raid, Palestinians say
By Ali Sawafta and Raneen Sawafta JENIN, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed three Palestinians and wounded at least 13 others in…
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More rain in the forecast for flood-hit areas of Germany
Parts of southern Germany are once again threatened by heavy rainfall following a major storm last week, meteorologists said on Thursday,…
Politics
Orbán will support Rutte for top NATO job only if conditions met
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he could support outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of NATO's secretary…
Politics
French Prime Minister Attal pays tribute to D-Day veterans
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal honoured the soldiers who were part of the Normandy landings as heroes, at a ceremony on Juno beach as…
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Around 80 migrants rescued in English Channel after making risky crossing from France in small boat
LONDON (AP) — Around 80 migrants were rescued at sea by British authorities on Thursday after a small boat got into difficulty while…
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German climate group Last Generation daubs Scholz's office
Activists from Germany's Last Generation climate group targeted the office of Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Thursday, painting the…
Politics
Ukrainian camp teaches kids how to heal from war
In 2021, before Mark Rozvozov was even 10, his mother and stepfather were taken by government authorities in the embattled Donetsk region…
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South Africa's president attends a key meeting of his party over how to form a new government
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was meeting with senior officials of the African National Congress…
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Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
MADRID (AP) — Spain will ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, its…
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Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts 3 times, spewing lava and clouds of grey ash
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupted three times on Thursday, spewing red lava and clouds of grey ash. No injuries were…
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Israeli military says three suspects killed near Rafah security fence
The Israeli military has said that three suspects were killed near the security fence separating the southern Gaza Strip from Israel. The…
Business
EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air,…
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Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza kills at least 20, locals say
An Israeli air strike on a UN school packed with hundreds of displaced people in central Gaza has killed more than 20 people, local…
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Jane Goodall Announces First Australian Tour In Five Years
English ethologist and activist Jane Goodall is returning to Australia for the first time in five years with her “Reasons for Hope” tour.…
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Great Dane Puppies: Cute Pictures and Facts
Few dogs capture the elegance and wonder of “gentle giants” like Great Danes. Known as the “Apollo of Dogs,” this large dog breed boasts…
Politics
Zelensky travels to Qatar for talks on Ukraine's abducted children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Doha on Wednesday for talks with Qatari Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. The two leaders…
Business
British banknotes featuring King Charles III enter circulation
Banknotes featuring King Charles III entered circulation in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. The Bank of England said Charles is only the…
Politics
Putin warns Germany against delivering Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned Germany against delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. "If [...] any missiles…