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general
Police request public's help in locating 16-year-old Acre teen last seen in July
Police have asked anyone with information on his whereabouts to either report it to the police hotline (100) or to the Acre Police Station over the phone at 04-987-6808.
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science
Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy
The discovery would thus help overcome a major hurdle in producing real dairy proteins without cows, paving the way for more sustainable dairy ingredients and less climate change.
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science
Israel's human milk bank tripled activity after October 7, helping feed wartime babies, study finds
“The project’s success was caused by motivation; what caused success was motivation; giving of your own milk, giving part of yourself while nursing your own baby is the height of unconditional love.”
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Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured Iranian personnel, demands to investigate
In May, Iran said the four were affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards and had been on a maritime patrol before entering Kuwaiti territorial waters because of a navigation disruption.
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August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer
The unusual forecast follows heavy rainfall in eastern Israel on Saturday, when large amounts of rain fell within a short period, causing flooding and flash floods.
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Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete
According to the reports, the villa owner warned the guests when they arrived that, due to the high fire risk, using a barbecue was completely prohibited in the area.
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IDF diverts forces from Palestinian terror arrests to rising settler violence in West Bank - report
According to Army Radio, the arrests come at the request of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), to which the IDF has responded that it is "unable" to arrest all of the wanted suspects.
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politics
Germany has chosen Israel over international law
The state's commitment to the murderous Netanyahu regime outstrips its dedication to preserving democracy at home Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are…
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politics
Flags to fly at half-staff in Hong Kong as tribute to late ex-premier Zhu Rongji
Hong Kong will fly the national and regional flags at half-staff at various government sites on Tuesday to mourn the late former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji. The government said on Sunday it would…
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politics
🔴 Live: Ukraine launches 600 drones at Russia, one of its largest aerial attacks of the war
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politics
Bus crash in Hungary kills at least 12
The driver of a bus that has crashed in Hungary, killing at least 12 people, has been arrested, police say. The bus was carrying Polish pilgrims, reports said.
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general
South Lebanon: Doctor describes escalating humanitarian toll
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, in what local authorities describe as the largest escalation since the June agreement. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Pierre Catoire, an…
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business
Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market
European markets fly under the radar when compared with larger and more liquid U.S. markets, but Goldman Sachs offered to dispel some of the myths.
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Exam body defends denying unwell DSE candidate access to lift before assessment
Hong Kong’s examination authority has defended an invigilator who refused to let a candidate with anxiety use a school lift after he started feeling unwell before his second assessment, arguing the…
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science
Indoor ‘feels-like’ heat soars to 52 degrees in Hong Kong subdivided homes: study
Indoor heat levels in Hong Kong’s subdivided flats and rooftop huts felt like a blistering 52.21 degrees Celsius (126 Fahrenheit) this summer, with 80 per cent of homemakers living in those homes…
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politics
Ukraine launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Russia yet
Footage shows a large column of smoke after Ukraine struck a major logistics hub in the Moscow region.
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general
As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones
The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
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Belgium counts on air support as record wildfire jumps in size
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Air India Express Flyer's Gun Goes Off At Varanasi Airport, 2 Security Staffers Injured
The passenger, identified as Kamlesh Kedarnath Rai from Azamgarh, was travelling with his wife to Mumbai on Air India Express flight IX1810.
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general
Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky
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politics
Chad : Opposition figure Succès Masra speaks to France 24
Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, who founded the opposition party Les Transformateurs and challenged President Mahamat Idriss Déby in the 2024 presidential election…
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politics
WAFCON: Malawi and Cameroon face off for historic first crown
Malawi and Cameroon will face off this Sunday in Rabat at 9pm Paris time in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. A surprising matchup, with each nation hoping to secure the first…
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Why France's under-15 social media ban was blocked
France's attempt to ban social media for under-15s has been blocked by the Constitutional Council, which ruled the measure unconstitutional. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Peter Craddock, Senior Attorney…
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sports
Morocco tightens security as migrants gather near Ceuta border
Morocco has deployed heavy security around the border city of Fnideq after false social media rumours claimed the border to Spain's Ceuta enclave would open. Hundreds of migrants, mostly from…
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science
Number of deaths after collision involving car driving wrong way on M9 motorway in Kildare
Vehicle was travelling southbound on the northbound carriageway when crash occurred
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business
After Ambala And Hansi, Haryana Police Braces For Protests In Khanauri
Farmers from Haryana and Punjab are preparing to march towards Delhi against the proposed India-US trade deal.
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general
Fur traders brought Arctic foxes to Alaska; seabird losses reshaped islands
Arctic foxes introduced to more than 400 Alaskan islands for fur had an unexpected impact on the ecosystem. By preying on seabirds, they reduced the flow of nutrient-rich guano from the ocean to land…
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Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany
HAUTES FAGNES/BRUSSELS, Aug 16 - Firefighters worked through the night to battle Belgium's biggest wildfire on record, which by Sunday morning had burned 3,000 hectares of land and was heading towards…
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politics
Five killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.
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sports
Cincinnati Open: Djokovic stunned by Tirante in second round
Novak Djokovic struggled in the hot conditions and was ousted from Cincinnati Open in his first match since Wimbledon.
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general
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington
A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.
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The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.
The administration is veering wildly in its response to the national security implications of A.I. as China, America’s main technological and military rival, charges ahead.
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politics
How Republicans Embraced Brandon Herrera, a Texas Republican Candidate and Gun Influencer
Brandon Herrera, long an anti-establishment outsider, is trying to help the party defend a red-leaning House district in West Texas. It’s proving messy.
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business
A Shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Exposes a Neighborhood’s Guns-for-Hire Network
A shooting at a U.S. Consulate has thrust a neighborhood with a troubled past into the center of an emerging criminal phenomenon: young guns for hire as gig workers in the underworld economy.
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politics
‘Golden opportunity for the council’: Locals oppose rezoning of open space in Clondalkin
All but one of the submissions to South Dublin County Council reject use of land owned by the Coldcut Club for housing
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sports
Italy recovers millions of euros worth of stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings
Italian authorities have recovered three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse, worth more than €9 million, months after they were stolen from a private museum near Parma. Five Moldovan suspects…
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general
Iran accuses Qatar of thwarting probe into fate of pilots
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general
Two men arrested after €233,000 cannabis seizure in Galway
Searches of two residences as part of Operation Tara anti-drugs strategy
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business
US : Hawaii narrowly avoids direct hit as Hurricane Lala brings strong weather
Hawaii has narrowly avoided a historic direct hit from Hurricane Lala, but torrential rain and hurricane-force winds are still causing widespread flooding, mudslides and power outages across the…
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general
3-year-old girl rescued 100 hours after Colombia earthquake
A three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after Colombia’s earthquake.
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sports
Belgium battles its largest wildfire in modern history
Belgium is battling what has been described as the country's largest wildfire in modern history, forcing hundreds of villagers to evacuate near the German border. Firefighters, EU reinforcements and…
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sports
West Bank: Palestinian families besieged for a week as settler violence continues
Several Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra have been under siege for a week, with families trapped inside as supplies dwindle and water and electricity are cut off. Settlers have…
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politics
At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash
Bus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes.
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technology
Israeli police ease restrictions on Jewish prayer in Al-Aqsa complex
Israeli police have eased restrictions on Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque, according to Haaretz. A few months ago, police allowed Jewish worshippers to bring prayer sheets into the compound. They have…
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general
Navy Sailor, Family Found Dead At Mumbai Home, Cops Suspect Murder-Suicide
Preliminary findings suggest that the sailor died by suicide after hanging himself, while the deaths of his wife and the two children are suspected to have been caused by poisoning.
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politics
Indonesian earthquake : Aid reaches Flores as death toll climbs
At least 47 people have been killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, triggering hundreds of aftershocks, widespread destruction and landslides. Rescue operations are…
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technology
Israel threatens further attacks on Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened further attacks in southern Lebanon, saying: "No account in any arena will remain open. We will strike with full force at those who harm our…
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entertainment
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout British households are facing a renewed cost of living squeeze, with…
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politics
Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul
Crowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power.
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sports
Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m
US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
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sports
‘Very embarrassing’: Ponting tears apart Australia after Bangladesh shock
Bangladesh made history by defeating Pat Cummins' Australian team by nine wickets, prompting former Aussie captains Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden to advocate for significant team alterations. With…
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politics
Death knell? Hong Kong’s five-year plan is a starting gun
I’m a little perplexed and bemused by the brouhaha surrounding Hong Kong’s decision to draft its first five-year plan, as if the sky is falling in around the city’s famed laissez-faire economy…
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politics
US to warn partners they must pick sides in artificial intelligence race with China
Washington last year launched the Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing supply chains for AI models, semiconductors and critical minerals, amid a fierce technology rivalry with Beijing.
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general
Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.
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politics
🔴 Belgium wildfire scorches 3,000 hectares as villagers evacuate, EU sends aircraft
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sports
Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record
Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.
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sports
Moscow says 600 drones targeted region overnight
Moscow says hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, while NATO jets were again called into action farther south. Six people were reported to have been killed in the attacks on…
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politics
Israeli strikes reported in south Lebanon as Defense Minister Katz vows to ‘settle scores’
Reported nighttime attacks come day after three soldiers were seriously injured by Hezbollah drone; IDF names second senior Hezbollah commander killed in Saturday strikes
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politics
Australia to begin gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi shooting
Australia will begin buying back guns in November, almost a year after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi killed 15 people.
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politics
"Deeply Value Friendship With Israel": PM Modi Thanks Netanyahu For I-Day Wishes
PM Modi also conveyed his gratitude to French President Emmanuel Macron, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay among others for their wishes on India's…
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science
Heat is on as German winegrowers struggle to protect vines
As Europe bakes in yet another heatwave, German winegrower Florian Weingart has scattered straw on the ground to keep moisture trapped in the earth and protect his prized vines from extreme…
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politics
Beijing and Manila clash over arrests of ‘illegal’ workers as tensions worsen
Tensions between Beijing and Manila appear to have spilled over from the South China Sea to immigration, just as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr indicated he wanted to “reset” ties. Manila…
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technology
I gave Tencent’s WeChat AI agent control for 24 hours: where it excelled – and stumbled
Tencent Holdings’ WeChat is already the undisputed super-app for over a billion people in China, handling everything from splitting dinner bills to hailing taxis. Now, Tencent is embedding an…
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entertainment
Massive Overnight Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Moscow Region
A series of drone attacks targeted the Moscow and Rostov regions overnight into August 16, causing fires at several warehouses and resulting in casualties.
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general
Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing one
MOSCOW, Aug 16 - Ukrainian drones struck Moscow region overnight on Sunday in what the provincial governor said was one of the largest attacks to have targeted the region, and which he said had left…
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general
2 Israeli universities listed among top 100 worldwide in Shanghai Ranking
Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Weizmann Institute both hold places in list, while the Technion falls out of top 100
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politics
Group closely tied to Norway’s government secretly met with top Hamas officials in 2021
NOREF, founded and funded by Oslo, discussed mediating between EU and terror group in undisclosed Gaza meeting, Hamas documents show; 'Contact does not imply endorsement,' says organization
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general
Would-be migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Spanish enclave Ceuta
Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks…
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politics
Spanish fighter jet downs drone breaching Romania's airspace
A Spanish fighter jet on Sunday shot down a drone that breached Romania's airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, Romania's defence ministry said, in the latest incident to highlight the…
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sports
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Nashville thrash Inter Miami in MLS
Messi's record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the 2026 World Cup.
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general
Israel cannot wait forever for peace as Iran rapidly rebuilds its missile program - editorial
Iran is rebuilding its military faster than Israel expected as diplomacy stalls, raising the cost of every month that passes without an agreement to curb Tehran.
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general
Rescue teams race clock in Colombia as earthquake death toll nears 300
Around 290 people have died, with 140 more missing and nearly 4,000 more injured, according to official estimates. More than two-thirds of the deaths were concentrated in Cali and Pereira.
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entertainment
Twelve arrested after brawl at Yamit 2000 water park in Holon
Two security guards were lightly injured during the incident, according to medical officials.
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politics
Australia news live: Chalmers rejects Hanson’s call for more super access saying One Nation ‘wants to destroy’ scheme
Liberals, Nationals and One Nation ‘all a threat to the retirement incomes and economic security of Australian workers,’ treasurer says. Follow live updates Get our breaking news email, free app or…
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Va. State shooting: Suspect arrested, found hiding in dorm closet, police say
A suspect in the shooting at Virginia State University early Saturday that left five people wounded, including one critically, has been arrested, according to police.
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general
Never wake a sleeping polar bear – or pay a $6,700 fine in the Arctic
A person was fined for using a foghorn to wake a sleeping polar bear.
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general
Live: Giants, Blues looking for wins in battle for AFL wildcard
The top 10 could be decided this afternoon as two key games — featuring GWS and Carlton — shape the wild card places on the ladder. Follow live.
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technology
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a…
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sports
Wheatfall, Ford help Tiger-Cats beat Roughriders
Keric Wheatfall wanted to do something special on Saturday night.
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entertainment
Elisheva Levy, Jerusalem’s fairy godmother
On this week's Peoples of Israel, a new series featuring the mosaic of personalities walking the Land, we meet a woman who has made a home for everyone in her whimsical British tea house
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general
Operation Sindoor exposed limits of Pakistan's nuclear deterrence: Report
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technology
Home province of DeepSeek, Moonshot founders seeks to retain, attract future AI talent
China’s southern manufacturing powerhouse of Guangdong province welcomed nearly 40 computer science students from Tsinghua University this week, part of a targeted push by local authorities to bridge…
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technology
'Our Partisan Kingdom' and 'Written in a Barn': Holocaust survival up close and personal - review
An American octogenarian oleh, born in a DP camp in Italy, offers his Holocaust survivor parents’ tales to the world.
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politics
‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails Russia ties in message to Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and…
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politics
Belgium: Hundreds evacuated as firefighters battle largest wildfire on record
A rapidly spreading wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve near Belgium's border with Germany has scorched around 2,700 hectares and forced hundreds of people to evacuate.
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general
India Nears Rs 70,000-Crore Submarine Deal With Germany, Key Meet Likely Soon
India's long-delayed Project 75(I) involves construction of six advanced conventional submarines for the Navy, priced at roughly Rs 70,000 crore.
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politics
Kaikōura trust seeks review after DOC decides not to vaccinate penguins amidst bird flu
The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust said little penguins were at risk of mass localised extinctions.
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general
"We Get Along Great": Trump Shares Old "Unfriendly Look" Pic With Kim Jong Un
Donald Trump shares photo with Kim Jong Un amid rising tensions over US-South Korea military drills.
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science
Chinese ‘family bridge’ makes 200 mountain trips yearly to connect elderly with overseas children
A man in central China has completed more than 200 trips to remote mountain villages in a year, visiting elderly parents on behalf of their children who work and live far from home or overseas. Tian…
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general
Qatar calls Iran’s claim ‘misleading’, denies capturing 3 pilots after March strike
Qatar denied Iran's claims about holding three captured military pilots. Iranian jets allegedly violated Qatari airspace during a March operation. Qatar stated it found remains of one pilot and…
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politics
Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes…
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politics
‘Everyone lives in fear’: Yemenis dread renewed war as Houthis launch attacks
Yemeni citizens express anxieties over reliving cycles of displacement and violence of brutal civil conflict after rebel attacks on government areas upend 2022 truce
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entertainment
'Batwara 1947' BO Day 2: Sunny Deol's film sees BIG jump amid 'Awarapan 2' fever
On its second day, Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' garnered an impressive Rs 13.50 crore, bringing its total India net collection to Rs 19.25 crore. Globally, the film has amassed Rs 26.41 crore. However…
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entertainment
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.
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general
As China launches new gang crackdown, lawyers fear wrongful convictions
During a crackdown on organised crime, Zeng Jianbin, a real estate developer in Mianyang, southwestern China’s Sichuan province, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for being a “gang leader”. In 2023…
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19-Year-Old Arrested For US' Virginia University Shooting That Injured 5
The university said in an earlier statement that authorities were searching for multiple suspects, but police provided no additional information Saturday evening about the search
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Why Hurricane Lala is a historic threat to Hawaii’s Big Island
Hurricane Lala approached Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm. Powerful winds and heavy rain brought dangerous surf and potential flooding. Over 40,000 utility customers across Hawaii lost…
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Centcom commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid questions about conditions on ship
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln Saturday after the ship had been docked in the Middle East for over 260 days since November. Centcom released…
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Videos capture the moment a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
At least 47 people died Saturday after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, with authorities warning the death toll is likely to rise. Videos captured the devastating shocks…
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politics
As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria
Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.
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