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See Photos of the BMW Concept Skytop
READ THE FULL STORY Today BMW revealed this open-air two-seater based on the 8-series. The targa-topped Concept Skytop was on display at…
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BMW Reveals the Concept Skytop, a Sleek Two-Seater Based on the 8-Series
At last, a new limited-edition halo car from BMW? With a bit of luck, the Bavarian Motor Works will build 50 units of this 8-series-based…
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The Shiba Inu that became meme famous as the face of dogecoin has died. Kabosu was 18
The dog that skyrocketed to internet fame and became the face of the cryptocurrency dogecoin has died. The Shiba Inu named Kabosu passed…
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Israel rejects order by UN court to 'immediately' halt Rafah assault
In a move rejected by Israeli officials, the UN's top court on Friday ordered Israel to "immediately" halt its military assault on the…
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Nearly 140 migrants reach Greece after dangerous sea voyages. One man drowned
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores over the past 24 hours, making the dangerous sea voyage across the…
Politics
Putin holds security talks with Lukashenko in Minsk
On his second foreign trip since starting a fifth term in office, Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited his Belarusian counterpart…
Politics
On a visit to his Belarusian ally, Putin questions Zelenskyy's legitimacy as Ukraine's leader
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited his Belarusian counterpart and close ally for talks Friday in Minsk,…
Politics
Berlin reticent about new EU air defence initiative
Germany on Friday gave a cautious reaction to a Polish-Greek proposal for a new European air defence shield. The initiative had been…
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Land Rover Is About to Start Building Range Rovers Outside the U.K. For the First Time
Jaguar Land Rover has been owned by the Indian mega-conglomerate Tata since 2008, but it's still surprising that only now is the rather…
Politics
As South Africa election nears, one candidate ditches political parties to go it alone
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An outspoken former activist and member of South Africa's ruling African National Congress will be among at least 10…
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What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is due to rule on a bid by South Africa to order Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah.…
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Thai town maddened by marauding monkeys launches plan to lock them up and send them away
LOPBURI, Thailand (AP) — A Thai town, run ragged by its ever-growing population of marauding wild monkeys, launched an offensive against…
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Iran's military says Raisi's helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The helicopter carrying Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi caught fire soon after it crashed into a mountain and…
Business
Rana Florida's Tips for Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt as an Entrepreneur
Rana Florida, the daughter of Jordanian immigrants, grew up in the Midwest with her parents expecting her to follow a traditional career…
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Pakistan to pay $2.58 million in compensation to families of 5 Chinese who died in suicide bombing
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will pay $2.58 million in compensation to the families of five Chinese engineers who were killed in March when a…
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Fire at chemical factory in India kills at least 9, with searchers looking for more victims
THANE, India (AP) — An explosion and fire at a chemical factory in western India killed at least nine people and 64 were injured,…
Politics
Old video falsely shared as 'poll-rigging by supporters of Indian Muslim candidate'
Screenshot of the false post, taken on May 17, 2024 Nearly a billion Indians are voting to elect a new government in six-week-long…
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Climate change and rapid urbanization worsened the impact of East African rains, scientists say
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The impact of the calamitous rains that struck East Africa from March to May was intensified by a mix of climate…
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Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 May 2024
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond: Images subject to copyright Source link
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CIA Director Burns traveling back to Europe for ceasefire talks
CIA Director Bill Burns is traveling back to Europe to try to get the talks on a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel Hamas that…
Politics
Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday in Belarus for a two-day visit as part of several foreign tours to kick off his fifth…
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Israel shows ambassadors with Palestine statehood plan hostage video
The ambassadors of Spain and Ireland as well as the Norwegian representative to Israel have been reprimanded at the Israeli Foreign…
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China launches test satellite to very low Earth orbit (video)
China launched four satellites on Tuesday (May 21) to test out new technologies. A Kuaizhou-11 solid rocket lifted off into clear skies…
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Thai activist's death in custody reignites calls for justice reform in Thailand
[Source] The death of a 28-year-old Thai activist in pre-trial detention earlier this month has reignited calls for reform in Thailand's…