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An electric scooter is blamed for a violent fire that killed 4 in a French city
PARIS (AP) — Four people were killed in an “extremely violent” blaze seemingly caused by a battery-powered electric scooter that tore…
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Body of murdered Thai hostage returned during Israel forces' special operation
"We will not rest or be silent until we return all of our hostages home - both the living and the dead," the PMO said in a statement. The…
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Israel says it forewarned Beirut of Hezbollah strike yet gov't, army did not act
Israeli officials informed Lebanon of its intended strike on Hezbollah terror targets in Dahiyeh a week prior. Beirut did not respond to…
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Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Flocks of sheep once quilted Morocco’s mountain pastures, stretched across Algeria’s vast plateaus and grazed…
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From Pakistan to Spain via the Canaries, smugglers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes
DERA BAJWA, Pakistan (AP) — It was supposed to be the final leg of Amir Ali's monthslong journey to Europe. But he was nowhere near his…
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Biggest drone strike yet on Ukraine's second city
At least two people have been killed and another 17 injured in the biggest Russian drone attack on Ukraine's second-largest city of…
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Remembering and honoring the heroics of soldiers on D-Day
Eighty-one years after Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, the heroics and sacrifices of those soldiers are remembered and…
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How an innovative portable shelter could help India's outdoor workers beat the heat
BENGALURU, India (AP) — An innovative portable shelter recently exhibited in one of India's largest cities shows how smart, cheap ways to…
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Election observers at the OAS voice serious concerns about Mexico's contentious judicial elections
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Electoral watchdogs at the Organization of American States expressed concern Friday over the low turnout in Mexico’s…
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Israeli army says four soldiers killed in Gaza operation
Four soldiers were killed and five were injured during an operation in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army said on Friday. The incident…
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Widely shared video claims to show Ukrainian soldiers shooting deserters. Here's what we know
In early June 2025, a video circulated online claiming to show Ukrainian soldiers shooting deserters near the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk.…
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Iranian accused by Tehran of being Israeli spy confessed because regime threatened niece
Hossein Shanbehzadeh was tortured and had death threats issued against his niece during interrogations, an informed source said. Hossein…
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'Human caused' Manitoba wildfire data misused to downplay climate impact
Social media posts highlighting government statistics reporting most blazes in Manitoba province were "human caused" imply climate change…
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18 Wild and Wonderful Things You Can Only Do in Thailand
Thinking about a trip to Thailand? You’re in for stunning temples, incredible food, beautiful beaches, and some truly unforgettable…
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Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leaving Mali, Africa Corps to remain
Russia’s Wagner mercenary group says it will withdraw from Mali after more than three and a half years on the ground. The paramilitary…
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Spain's $5B Telecom Breakup? Telefonica and Masorange Plot Bold Move on Vodafone
Telefonica (NYSE:TEF) and Masorange have kicked off informal discussions about a potential deal for Vodafone Spain, according to people…
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Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's ex-finance minister over corruption claims
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Global police organization Interpol placed Ghana 's former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta on its red notice list on…
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‘Lots of bumps in the road’: Keir Starmer faces testing month before one-year milestone
As Keir Starmer approaches his first anniversary in Downing Street, there will be several things he wishes he had done differently. But…
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Raids across Canary Islands in major cocaine gang bust
A major cocaine smuggling operation that used a network of speedboats to transport drugs from South America to the Canary Islands has been…
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Blue Moon’s Nussir Project receives EU strategic status
The EU Commission has designated Blue Moon Metals' Nussir Project as a Strategic Critical Raw Material Project. This development comes…
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Bell Media launches advertising pilot with Magna in Toronto
Bell Media is collaborating with Magna on innovative out-of-home advertising opportunities. Astral, a division of Bell Media and Canada’s…
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Petrobras targets Africa for oil exploration region outside Brazil
Petrobras, the Brazilian state-run oil company, is setting its sights on Africa as its primary region for oil exploration activities…
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Russia reports downing 174 Ukrainian drones as sides trade heavy fire
Russia reported heavy Ukrainian drone attacks on airfields and industrial areas on Friday, as Moscow launched deadly strikes on Kiev. The…
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Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's fugitive ex-minister
Ghana's former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list for allegedly using public office for…