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A Colombian city swaps iconic horse buggies for electric carriages amid animal welfare concerns
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The Colombian city of Cartagena began replacing its iconic horse buggies with electric carriages Tuesday,…
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Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel’s Somaliland recognition ‘unacceptable’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state, calling the move…
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South Korea to End Bear Bile Farming and Find New Homes for the 200 Bears Stuck in the Industry
NEED TO KNOW South Korea began bear bile farming for health purposes in the 1980s Though the bile is used in medicinal treatment for…
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Curl Up With Some Hot Chocolate And Watch Mighty Car Mods Explore Japan In A Honda City Turbo II
Reader, welcome to Silly Week. This is the time between the Hanukkah-Christmas holiday period and the beginning of the New Year, when…
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Far-right leader Le Pen to attend Brigitte Bardot's funeral
France's three-time presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is to attend the funeral next week of 1950s and 1960s film star Brigitte Bardot,…
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Erdogan calls Israel's recognition of Somaliland 'illegal,' unveils plans for Somalia
Erdogan said Turkey plans offshore energy drilling off Somalia's coast in 2026 and will add two new drilling vessels. Turkish President…
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41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in…
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Thieves drill into a German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank…
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Italy's Parliament approves 2026 budget with deficit-cutting measures
ROME (AP) — Italy’s Parliament on Tuesday approved the government’s 2026 budget, including deficit-cutting measures. The budget of about…
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Guinea restricts social media sites as junta chief takes election lead
Guinea has restricted access to social media platforms TikTok, YouTube and Facebook as the country awaits the final results from Sunday's…
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This Motorcycle Shows How Serious China Is About Four-Cylinder Sportbikes
The upcoming RC700 shows China’s push into the middleweight sportbike segment as brands chase impressive specs and performance. There’s a…
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Concerns over roads in Nigeria after crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed 2 associates
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — There were growing concerns about Nigeria's roads following the deadly crash on Monday that injured British former…
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Like Tiananmen's 'Tank Man,' Iran's bazaari defiance signals potential regime collapse
As protests sweep Iran, a powerful image likened to Tiananmen's ‘Tank Man’ surfaces, echoing the bazaari class’s historic defiance amid…
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Russia to re-privatise airport that it seized
Moscow's Domodedovo airport is Russia's fourth-busiest (-) The Russian government plans to sell Moscow's Domodedovo airport early next…
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Video of student's arrest in Bangladesh falsely shared as slain Hindu man's 'last moments'
Videos of the assault of a minority Hindu garment worker accused of blasphemy in Bangladesh have spread widely online and sparked outrage…
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First young salmon found in three rivers since 2015
Young Atlantic salmon have been spotted in three rivers in the north-west of England for the first time in 10 years. The species was…
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Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy awarded CBE in New Year honours
Former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has been awarded a CBE in the United Kingdom’s New Year Honours list in recognition of his…
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What's inside Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano? Scientists obtain first 3D images
POPOCATÉPETL VOLCANO, Mexico (AP) — In the predawn darkness, a team of scientists climbs the slope of Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, one…
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Tourist stabbed in leg outside Bryant Park in Midtown: sources
A tourist was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed outside Bryant Park in Manhattan on Monday, according to sources. The stabbing…
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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said it bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen over a shipment of weapons for…
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Snow Peak’s Field Rise is a clever rooftop tent that inflates in minutes
Since the 1950s, Snow Peak has garnered something of a cult following in its native Japan. Its outdoor camping products are among the most…
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Rick Steves' Protégé's Warning About The Friendly Tourist Offices In Small-Town Andalusia
Andalusia (spelled Andalucía in Spain) is one of Spain's most fascinating regions. The land of flamenco, jamón Iberico, and rugged…
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Why Tourists May Want To Reconsider Traveling To This Popular Spot In Italy In 2026
Around 20 miles southwest of Rome, on a quiet stretch of Mediterranean coastline, lies the pretty provincial town of Isola Sacra.…
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Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi backs protests: Join your fellow citizens in the streets
Reza Pahlavi backed protests spreading across Iran, calling on all segments of society and security forces to join demonstrators as…