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Palestinians to join South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel
The Palestinians plan to join South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).…
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Austria closes Danube to shipping in response to flooding
The entire course of the Danube in Austria has been closed to shipping due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the country, and in…
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Nigeria unions suspend strike after wage offer
Nigeria’s trade unions have suspended a general strike by workers that has brought economic activity to a halt this week. The decision…
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5 killed after floods engulf southern Germany
Five people have died and thousands were evacuated in southern Germany after heavy rainfall hit the region and caused vast floods,…
Politics
Veeva R&D Summit: Automation and AI key in improving development speed
In a tech-heavy world, the use of automation and AI is now the key to further speeding up processes in clinical trials and drug…
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Mexican mayor killed hours after first woman elected president
Gunmen have killed the female mayor of a town in Mexico just hours after the country celebrated the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as the…
Politics
Spanish court summons the prime minister's wife for questioning in a corruption probe
MADRID (AP) — A Spanish investigative judge has summoned the wife of Spain’s prime minister to give testimony as part of a probe into…
Politics
Why Poland says Russia and Belarus are weaponizing migration to benefit Europe’s far-right
POLAND-BELARUS BORDER, Poland (AP) — A Somali woman pushes her bandaged hand between two vertical bars of a thick metal barrier separating…
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German authorities see Islamic extremist motive in Mannheim knife attack
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have uncovered evidence of an Islamic extremist motive in last week's knife attack in the…
Politics
Survey: Majority of Germans oppose Israel's military actions in Gaza
The majority of Germany's population is against Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip, according to a Forsa survey published in the…
Politics
China's Chang-e 6 mission lifts off from far side of moon
June 4 (UPI) -- China's space agency said its Chang-e 6 mission lifted off from the far side of the moon on Tuesday, as it begins its…
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South Korea is suspending a military deal with North Korea after tensions over North's balloons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government approved the suspension of a contentious military agreement with North Korea on…
Business
Israel tech sector accounts for 20% of economy, Innovation Authority says
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's high-tech sector now accounts for 20% of the country's economic output, the Israel…
Politics
Video shows chicken shop outside defunct Hindu temple in Pakistan, not India
Screenshot of the false Facebook post, captured on May 15, 2024 The claim surfaced after India began a marathon six-week general election…
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In Indonesia, women ranger teams go on patrol to slow deforestation
DAMARAN BARU, Indonesia (AP) — In a lush jungle at the foothills of a volcano in Indonesia's Aceh province, the song of gibbons in the…
Politics
Japan's UK state visit to go ahead despite election
The state visit to the UK by the emperor and empress of Japan will go ahead later this month, says Buckingham Palace. There had been…
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Gazans returning to Jabalia describe 'horrifying' destruction
Palestinians who have returned to Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza in recent days have expressed shock at the level of destruction…
Politics
NATO air training exercise starts over northern Germany
The "Tiger Meet" air defence manoeuvre got under way in the airspace over northern Germany on Monday, with aircraft and personnel from 11…
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Climate change made historic Brazil floods twice as likely: scientists
Climate change doubled the likelihood of the historic floods in southern Brazil and amplified intense rains caused by the El Nino weather…
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Cannons and machine guns are being tested as drone-killers in 2 wars
Israel is considering mounting rotary cannons on armored vehicles to shoot down drones. Israel may put the Vulcan cannon used on F-16s on…
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Wives of mobilized Russian soldiers hold rare protest at defense ministry demanding their return
A group of about 20 women got down on their knees outside Russia's Defense Ministry on Monday to hold a rare protest and demand the return…
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Toyota halts some shipments amid growing Japan auto safety scandal
Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda stopped the sale and delivery of some vehicles after Japan’s transport ministry found irregularities in…
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Ferrari Impounded After Driver Clocked at 76 km/h Over Speed Limit
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A 61-year-old South Australian man faces severe penalties after his Ferrari 812 GTS was…
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Toyota S-FR concept reportedly gets green light for production - Autoblog
Enthusiasts wouldn't give up talk about a resurrected Toyota Supra, so Toyota made one. With BMW deciding to end BMW Z4 production in…