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Japan counts cost of China's travel boycott as tensions flare
By Joseph Campbell and John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic…
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On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet
Out on the western Baltic, a coastguard officer radios a nearby, sanctioned oil tanker. "Swedish Coastguard calling… Do you consent to…
News
A Dreamy Village In The South Of France Boasts Beautiful Views And Storybook Charm
You've had your heart set on traveling to France for many years. The croissants, the cheese, the wine... not to mention the beautiful…
News
Possible disruption as yellow snow and ice warning in place
A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued across Northern Ireland as strong northerly winds bring arctic air across the UK and…
Politics
Netanyahu on Gush Etzion terror attack: 'We will complete war on all fronts'
"We are determined to complete the war in all arenas, including by disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip," Prime Minister…
News
Germany's Merz under fire in Brazil for his comments on Amazon host city of COP30
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian authorities on Tuesday railed against comments by Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz in which he appeared to…
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IDF strikes Hamas terror base in Lebanon, Health Ministry says 11 killed
Eleven people were killed in the strike, the Lebanese Health Ministry stated. The IDF struck terrorists operating in a Hamas training…
Politics
Spain pledges more than €800 million in new aid to Ukraine
Spain has pledged €817 million ($947.5 million) in new aid to support Ukraine's defense against Russia's ongoing invasion, Prime Minister…
Politics
NATO general warns Germany to boost defences against hybrid threats
Germany must urgently strengthen its ability to deter both conventional and hybrid attacks, NATO General Ingo Gerhartz said on Tuesday,…
Business
Argentina’s LIBRA Investigation Climaxes But $58 Million Moves Before Final Report
Argentina LIBRA case. Photo by BeInCrypto Argentina’s Congressional Commission investigating the cryptocurrency LIBRA will present its…
Business
France's $6.4 Billion Tax Break for Heirs Faces Crackdown After Shocking Audit
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. France's Dutreil succession regime is suddenly at the center of a fiscal storm, after the Cour…
News
Germany's gas storage facilities are only three-quarters full
Pipe systems and shut-off devices in the gas receiving station of the former Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline and the transfer station of…
Politics
Systemic failures in Israel's support for reservists during Gaza war, comptroller warns
Englman concluded that the state must now commit to sweeping structural reforms. State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman issued a sharply…
Politics
Gaza water firm halts operations after employee detained by Hamas
A company operating several desalination plants in the Gaza Strip has halted operations after one of its employees was detained by Hamas.…
News
IDF kills two terrorists who crossed Yellow Line, approached troops in southern Gaza
This incident comes after the IDF killed several terrorists who also crossed the Yellow Line on Monday. The IDF killed two terrorists who…
Politics
Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Two Ukrainian citizens who have long worked for Russian intelligence have been identified as the suspects behind two acts of sabotage on…
Politics
NATO general urges 'rethink' of deterrence at Berlin security talks
NATO General Ingo Gerhartz on Tuesday called on Germany to step up its efforts to deter possible future attacks, at the start of a two-day…
News
Poland says blast on rail line to Ukraine 'unprecedented act of sabotage'
Poland's prime minister has said an explosion on a railway line leading to the Ukraine border this weekend was caused by "an unprecedented…
News
Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
A French energy company is facing war crimes allegations, which it denies, over a massacre near its multi-billon dollar international gas…
News
7 of the best beaches in Brazil
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). When Brazilians have confidence that an endeavour is going to be…
Business
Amazon Germany hires 12,000 seasonal workers ahead of holidays
Amazon has hired around 12,000 seasonal workers in Germany ahead of the Black Friday and Christmas shopping rush, the company has said,…
News
Two eastbound lanes of Highway 1 reopen after truck fire near Ben-Gurion Airport
Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority is on the scene, working to put out the fire before it spreads to nearby fields. Two eastbound lanes of…
Politics
UN climate conference host Brazil urges nations to negotiate and find solutions to global warming
With a direct letter sent to nations, host country Brazil is shifting the U.N. climate conference into a higher gear. The letter sent late…
Politics
The future of Ukraine's air force is taking shape
Ukraine said on Monday that it signed an agreement to buy up to 100 Rafale F4s by 2035. It marks the French jet as the likely third…