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Czech Republic has 'no problem' if Ukraine strikes Russian territory
The Czech foreign minister told reporters on Thursday that his country has "no problem" with Ukraine using munitions supplied by Prague to…
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Early results in South Africa's election put ruling ANC below 50% and short of a majority
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Very early counts in South Africa's national election put the long-ruling African National Congress at just over 42%…
News
Chatbots as a learning tool: Obstacles and opportunities
Whether in healthcare or in industry - or something as trivial as crafting personalized birthday wishes - artificial intelligence (AI) is…
Politics
First results announced from South Africa election
The first results have been announced from what is seen as South Africa's most closely fought elections since the African National…
Business
Old video of India boat mishap falsely shared as Karachi mayor photo-op fail
An old video of an Indian mayor and his companions falling into a creek as their boat toppled over resurfaced in May 2024 in social media…
Politics
Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
By Alexander Winning and Kopano Gumbi MIDRAND, South Africa (Reuters) -The African National Congress appeared on course to lose the…
News
Old photos of toppled phone towers falsely linked to protests in Pakistan-held Kashmir
A spokesman for Pakistan's Kashmir government said there were no reports of cell towers destroyed during protests that rocked the region…
Politics
Gaza's border area with Egypt under Israeli control
Israel's military has taken control of the entire section of the Gaza Strip along the border with Egypt, army spokesman Daniel Hagari said…
News
DU pro-Palestine group clears camp, leaving behind burnt grass spots
DENVER (KDVR) — As of Wednesday morning, pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Denver campus had cleared their encampment.…
Politics
ANC appeals to voters as South Africans cast ballots in key poll
South Africans are voting on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, in what could be a pivotal election. The elections are seen as the most…
Politics
Sweden's early warning plane will be a boost for Ukraine's air defenses and F-16 fighters
Sweden will send an ASC 890 aircraft to Ukraine in a $1.23 billion aid package. The airborne early warning plane enhances Ukraine's range…
Politics
Watch Russian cargo ship launch toward the ISS early on May 30
A Russian cargo ship will launch toward the International Space Station early Thursday morning (May 30), and you can watch the action…
Politics
Bid to 'privatize' Brazil beaches sparks outcry
A proposed constitutional amendment that could see Brazil's famed beaches fall into private hands has outraged environmentalists and…
Politics
North Korea sends fleet of balloons carrying excrement to South Korea
North Korea sent a fleet of balloons carrying excrement and trash into South Korea, according to multiple reports. “As already warned by…
News
Wildfire near Canada's oil sands hub under control, Alberta officials say
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A wildfire that forced thousands of residents from their homes in western Canada's oil sands hub of…
Politics
Nigeria's new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria adopted a new national anthem on Wednesday after lawmakers passed a law that replaced the current one with a…
Politics
Outrage as Nigeria changes national anthem
Some Nigerians have expressed outrage after the country's national anthem was changed with little consultation. President Bola Tinubu on…
News
Argentina court postpones the start of a trial in a criminal case involving the death of Maradona
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A criminal court in Argentina has postponed to Oct. 1 the start of a trial in a criminal negligence case…
Politics
German government plans electric charger mandate for petrol stations
A new proposal from Germany's government would require large petrol station operators to also offer more high-speed chargers for electric…
Business
German cartel office to probe DFL licensing in 50+1 rule case
Germany's cartel office has said it still has no overall objections to the unique 50+1 ownership rule in German football after a recent…
Business
German construction industry reaches wage deal after renewed strikes
A collective wage agreement has been reached for the approximately 930,000 employees in the German construction industry, the IG BAU union…
Politics
South Africa's big election: When results are expected and why the president will be chosen later
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans were voting Wednesday in a national election that could be the country's most hotly…
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Germany's military to drop mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirement
Soldiers in the German armed forces will no longer be required to present proof of coronavirus vaccinations in future, the Defence…
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Nearly 3 out of 10 children in Afghanistan face crisis or emergency level of hunger in 2024
ISLAMABAD (AP) — About 6.5 million children in Afghanistan were forecast to experience crisis levels of hunger in 2024, nongovernmental…