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South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in for second term
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second full term in office as president, despite failing to security a majority in…
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EU to warn France, Italy and more over unruly budgets
The European Union is expected on Wednesday to rebuke nearly 10 governments, including France and Italy, over their excessive spending…
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More protests against Netanyahu's government in Israel
Thousands of people again protested in Israel on Tuesday evening against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and in favour…
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UN says lawlessness in Gaza impedes aid via Kerem Shalom despite Israel's military pause
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Tuesday it has been unable to distribute aid in the Gaza Strip…
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Marines Corps’ landing ship taking longer, costing more than planned
A key vessel Marines need to move around in a potential island shootout with China is two years behind schedule, could cost nearly triple…
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Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to cut logistics costs
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Ford shipped its first batch of cars on Tuesday from the once-ignored Guaymas port near its plant in…
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Union voting on whether to extend strike threat by CN, CPKC rail workers
The union representing more than 9,000 CN and CPKC workers has organized a second strike vote amid stalled contract negotiations with the…
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Thailand Is About to Become the First Country in Southeast Asia With Marriage Equality
LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/Getty Images Thailand’s Senate has voted to approve a marriage equality bill, which will make the country the first in…
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UN high commissioner warns of 'full-scale' Israel-Lebanon war
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has warned of another major conflict in the Middle East. "I am extremely worried about the…
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China now has 500 warheads and is building its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country, think tank says
China increased its nuclear warheads from 410 in 2023 to 500 this year, per SIPRI. The European think tank says China's nuclear arsenal is…
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'I would be beheaded': Islamist insurgency flares in Mozambique
“If knew I was a government official, they would have beheaded me,” Tomas Langa, a civil servant in northern Mozambique, told the BBC. He…
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Poll: Ukrainians still see Zelensky as legitimate president
A large majority of Ukrainians continue to view Volodymyr Zelensky as their legitimate president, despite his extended tenure without…
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Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet after resignations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet on Monday, a spokeswoman for the prime minister confirmed. The key…
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Ukrainian Drones Are Giving Russian Motorcycles Hell
Read the full story on Backfire News As the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on, we’re seeing some odd evolutions on the battlefield.…
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Ukraine's new drone boats are armed with heat-seeking missiles to scare off Russian aircraft, commander says
Ukraine has modified its naval drones to carry R-73 heat-seeking missiles. It's the latest innovation for the country's formidable fleet…
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Voters guided by Gaza concerns ahead of election
The conflict in Gaza stands to be a key factor in how some people in Lancashire will vote at the general election. People in some parts of…
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Chairman of Italy's state-controlled shipbuilder dies
The chairman of Italy's state-controlled shipbuilder Fincantieri, Claudio Graziano, a retired general who once headed the UN peacekeeping…
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Chinese officials appear to block freed journalist
Chinese officials appear to have blocked a formerly imprisoned journalist from the view of cameras at an event between Chinese Premier Li…
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Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance
South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has said his political party - uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) - will join the opposition alliance in…
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Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and traditional feast
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food and prayers for people in…
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China new home prices fall at fastest clip in nearly 10 years
By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace in more than 9-1/2 years in May,…
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes military’s plans for 11-hour daily pauses in fighting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was critical of plans announced Sunday by his military to hold 11-hour pauses in fighting along…
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Sobering results after two-day Ukraine peace summit ends
The Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland concluded with mixed results, as only 80 of the 93 participating states approved the final…
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Nazi hunter Klarsfeld causes a stir with comments on Le Pen's party
Serge Klarsfeld, a lawyer who became known as a Nazi hunter, has caused a stir in France with his comments on Marine Le Pen's right-wing…