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An attempted coup is underway in Madagascar, the country's president says
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country's president said on…
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Israeli teachers report high satisfaction, but face growing shortages, study shows
OECD survey finds Israel leads in job morale and AI use, yet suffers from lack of certified teachers and uneven societal appreciation.…
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Zelensky demands action against Moscow's 'aerial terror'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Sunday on the international community to act, following a week of more than 4,000 Russian…
Politics
Seychelles' opposition leader wins presidential poll
Seychelles' main opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won presidential elections, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote,…
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Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power illegally under way
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in…
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Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire
Afghan troops opened fire on Pakistani border posts late Saturday, with the country's ministry of defense saying this was in retaliation…
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Israel fears that Hamas may not return all hostages' bodies
Israel is preparing not only to receive living hostages but also to identify the bodies of the dead, with the Ministry of Religious…
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Cameroon heads to the polls as the world's oldest president bids to extend his rule
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Polls opened in Cameroon on Sunday in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader extend his rule by…
Politics
Anti-Hamas militia leader Hossam al-Astal says he'll support Tony Blair in 'Gaza after Hamas'
Astal has reportedly been able to “liberate an area from Hamas occupation,” managing to establish a “safe city” of almost one square mile…
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Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh
Three Qatari officials have been killed in a car crash near the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the Qatari…
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Palestinian prisoner slated for release attacks female prison guard
A Palestinian inmate slated for release under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal attacked a female prison guard before being restrained and…
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South Africa debates changing name of world-famous Kruger park
South Africa's world-famous Kruger National Park could become known by a new name if some local politicians have their way. The vast…
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Dozens dead in Mexico after severe flooding; escaped tiger caught
Heavy rainfall in Mexico caused severe flooding and landslides across several states, leaving at least 37 people dead, authorities said on…
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Vasi the Sloth Bear Makes History with First-of-its-Kind Prosthetic Leg After Surviving Snare Trap Injury
NEED TO KNOW Vasi the sloth bear lived in the wild until he got caught in a snare trap The incident led to a leg amputation for the bear…
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Chief Sgt. First Class (Res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim dies from Gaza combat wounds, IDF announces
Chief Sgt. First Class Rahamim, 31, from Giv'at Ze'ev, served in the 7015th Battalion in the Southern Brigade fell in southern Gaza. Chief…
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'Could I have done more?' MDA paramedics are haunted by October 7
HEALTH AFFAIRS: Many paramedics and first responders from Magen David Adom, who treated the wounded on October 7, 2023, remain haunted by…
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Some 14,000 rally at pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin
Thousands of people joined a pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli demonstration in Berlin's government district, with around 14,000 calling…
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Peru's new interim leader oversees prison raids in bid to get tough on surging crime
LIMA, Peru (AP) — In one of his first acts as interim president of Peru, José Jerí on Saturday led a series of raids on prisons holding…
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Heavy rain in Mexico sets off floods and landslides, killing at least 37
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The death toll from landslides and floods set off by incessant rainfall in central and southeastern Mexico rose to 37…
Politics
France's Lecornu explains surprise reappointment as prime minister
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Saturday explained his surprise reappointment by French President Emmanuel Macron, just days…
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12 Best Ford SVT Vehicles Ever Built
Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) has been the brand's performance skunkworks since 1991, transforming everyday Fords into track-ready…
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France's re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos
L'HAY-LES-ROSES, France (AP) — France’s newly re-appointed prime minister acknowledged Saturday that there weren’t ″a lot of candidates″…
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Global Sumud Flotilla activist sentenced to 10 days in prison after assaulting guard
The activist was fined 10,000 shekels and given a suspended fine of 5,000 shekels for three years. Seven detainees from the flotilla…
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Change of court sought in Maddie McCann suspect trial
German prosecutors are seeking a change of court for a possible new rape trial of the man suspected of involvement in the disappearance of…