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Dozens killed in Israeli attack on UN school, Palestinians say
Dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in central Gaza, Palestinian medics and the Hamas militant group said, a claim Israel denies. The Hamas-controlled health authority in Gaza said that at least 30 people were killed in the attack on Wednesday night and that most of the victims were women and children. Hamas said 40 people died. Israeli military spokesman Peter Lerner said Israel had no knowledge of possible ci
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Ukraine isn't 'one system away from some massive breakthrough,' but there are things it can't get enough of, White House official says
Finer said Ukraine needs consistent military support against Russia, specifically artillery and air defense. There's no single weapon to win.
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UN calls on Belarus to investigate torture and death of politicial prisoners
United Nations special representatives on human rights have called on Belarusian authorities to investigate the torture and deaths of political prisoners. A report produced by the UN special rapporteur for Belarus says five people who have died in custody in Belarus were convicted on politically motivated charges. It called on Belarusian authorities to launch ”prompt, effective, impartial and transparent investigations into all deaths in custody.”
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Guardian headline about LGBTQ pride parade in Gaza is fake
An image shared online appears to show a screenshot of an opinion article in which a British columnist claims Palestinians in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip will one day host the world's largest LGBTQ pride parade. But the supposed headline in The Guardian is fabricated, the newspaper told AFP.
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Fire at a displacement camp in Congo leaves dozens of families without shelter, UN says
A fire at a displacement camp in eastern Congo destroyed around 50 makeshift tents, leaving dozens of families without shelter, according to the United Nations, which said the fire is believed to have started during cooking at a camp. The Muganga displaced people camp near the provincial capital Goma was hit by fire Wednesday. It had already endured bomb attacks in early May, which killed at least 18 people and injured 32 others, a U.N. spokesman said.
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Russia’s An-22, The Biggest Turboprop Plane Ever Flown, Heads For Retirement
Russia has long operated a handful of the Soviet-era turboprop transports, but has finally signaled that it now plans to withdraw them.
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How drones and AI could help farmers fight a stink bug invasion
Stink bugs, recognizable to most by the gnarly, unpleasant odor they emit after being unceremoniously crushed, are actually one of most significant agricultural pests tormenting farmers throughout North America and southern Europe. The pesky invasive species, which may have hitched a ride from Asia to the US via shipping containers back in the 1990s, reportedly, […]
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Russian strikes and filthy water: A year after Ukraine dam blast
Standing in what remains of her house, partially destroyed by a Russian artillery strike, Raisa Abramtseva painted a bleak picture of her daily life in southern Ukraine's Kherson region.She had left after the Russian strike on her house in 2022 but soon returned, and now lives in a nearby building that was renovated on her shoestring budget and lacks a proper ceiling.
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Ukraine's exploding naval drones are hunting down Russian vessels like tugboats after the big Black Sea Fleet warships fell back
Russia has pulled back its larger warships to reduce their vulnerability, leaving Ukraine with only smaller vessels to attack.
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China Brings World's Largest Solar Power Plant Online
The state-owned Power Construction Corp. of China has brought a 5-GW solar power plant into commercial operation, with the project taking over as the world’s largest operating photovoltaic (PV) facility. […]
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More rain in the forecast for flood-hit areas of Germany
Parts of southern Germany are once again threatened by heavy rainfall following a major storm last week, meteorologists said on Thursday, as the government promised help to those affected by the recent flooding. For southern Bavaria, models are forecasting rainfall in some areas of up to 60 millimetres between Saturday evening and Monday afternoon, German Weather Service (DWD) meteorologist Dirk Mewes said. That would not be as severe as last week, he noted, but it could still pose considerable
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All 54 African Countries, Including Disputed Territories
The African continent is home to a remarkable array of cultures, landscapes and histories. This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity. Here, we'll explore the countries of Africa, divided into the key regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.
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Air LORA, Israel's Biggest Air-Launched Ballistic Missile, Emerges From The Shadows
The Long Range Artillery (LORA) munition is the latest short-range ballistic missile to have been adapted by Israel as an air-launched weapon.
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Orbán will support Rutte for top NATO job only if conditions met
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he could support outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of NATO's secretary general - if certain conditions were met. Rutte must apologize for "insulting remarks" he made against Hungary, Orbán said in an interview with the government-funded Mandiner news portal, which was published on Wednesday night. Rutte must also also agree that Hungary does not have to participate in any NATO military missions directed against Russia in Ukraine, Orb
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Dozens remain trapped after a gold mine collapses in northcentral Nigeria
Rescuers searched Thursday for dozens of workers who were trapped when a gold mine collapsed in northcentral Nigeria, authorities and residents said. The pit collapsed on Monday in Niger state’s remote Shiroro district after heavy rains softened the soil. Residents, however, said as many as 44 remained trapped.
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French Prime Minister Attal pays tribute to D-Day veterans
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal honoured the soldiers who were part of the Normandy landings as heroes, at a ceremony on Juno beach as the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the operations that helped end World War II. "Our gratitude is eternal," said Attal on Thursday at a Canadian commemoration ceremony in the beachside town of Courseulles-Sur-Mer. "France will never forget those who died for her." Attal called the veterans "heroes," "figures of courage" and "faces of freedom" and
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IHG signs new Holiday Inn property in Kyoto, Japan
Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo will be Japan’s 11th hotel under the Holiday Inn brand and IHG’s third hotel in the city.
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The ANC dilemma which will determine South Africa's future
South Africa's leader will have to rely on the opposition to form a government after electoral losses.
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Dozens killed at Gaza school Israeli military says was used by Hamas
An Israeli airstrike at a school in Gaza has left at least 40 people dead and 74 others injured Thursday, according to the United Nations, Hamas and Palestinian officials — though Israel defended the attack and accused militants of hiding at the site. The Palestinian Ministry of Health, led by Hamas, said in a post…
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India's Election Results: 5 Surprising Takeaways
After six long weeks of voting in the grueling heat, India’s election delivered stunning results.
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Around 80 migrants rescued in English Channel after making risky crossing from France in small boat
Around 80 migrants were rescued at sea by British authorities on Thursday after a small boat got into difficulty while crossing the English Channel from France. The coastguard confirmed that it scrambled two helicopters after the incident while the Royal National Lifeboat Institution dispatched lifeboats. The issue of how to stop migrants making the dangerous crossing across the Channel is one of the main issues during Britain's general election campaign.
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AMLO policies to be continued following Sheinbaum’s win in Mexico election
According to early results, the Morena coalition will win a minimum of 346 seats in Mexico's 500-capacity lower house.
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Video shows a Ukrainian drone finding an easy way around a Russian tank's 'turtle' defenses
Ukraine's defense ministry shared the footage, saying Russian forces forgot to close the tank's hatch, allowing the drone to sneak in and take it out.
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Sudanese RSF paramilitaries clash with the army, leaving at least 100 people dead
At least 100 people were killed, and dozens were injured after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacked a village in Gezira province in Sudan on Wednesday, officials said. Women, children, and the elderly were among the victims in the RSF attacks on Wad al-Noura village in Gezira, Mini Arko Minawi, the governor of Darfur province, said on X, formerly Twitter. Catherina Russell, UNICEF Executive Director, said in a statement that at least 35 children were killed and 20 others were injured
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Scholz calls Putin's praise of Germany's far-right AfD 'embarrassing'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday described Russian President Vladimir Putin's praise for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as "embarrassing" for the far-right party. "It is embarrassing that you have received such praise from the Russian president," the chancellor said in the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament, after heckling from members of the AfD. "You have worked hard for it, and citizens will know what to make of it," he added. Putin on Wednesday said he would "cooperat
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German climate group Last Generation daubs Scholz's office
Activists from Germany's Last Generation climate group targeted the office of Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Thursday, painting the message "Be honest!" on the building. Police said nine people were involved in the action at the Federal Chancellery, which according to Last Generation was addressed to Scholz directly. In a statement, the group asked the chancellor to address the climate crisis and the "acute" threat it poses to human life. Activists posted the same message earlier this week
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Spain to join South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel
Spain plans to join South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Thursday, making it the first EU country to do so. This is a "large-scale war that does not distinguish between civilian and military targets," said Albares. The "risk of escalation increases every time." South Africa filed a lawsuit against Israel at the end of 2023, accusing the country of violating the Genocide Convention. In an emergency
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Caribbean’s Groupe Antilles Glaces buys France’s Groupe Saint Aubin
Groupe Saint Aubin, based in Paray-le-Monial in central France, manufactures desserts, savoury snacks and ready-made products
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How did weather influence when the D-Day invasion took place?
The invasion of Normandy in France was a pivotal battle during World War II, but D-Day could have had a different outcome or even been launched on a different day if it wasn’t for important information from meteorologists and the position of the Moon.
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Ukrainian camp teaches kids how to heal from war
In 2021, before Mark Rozvozov was even 10, his mother and stepfather were taken by government authorities in the embattled Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, leaving him alone with his older brother. Mark said he felt “very shocked” and cried nightly. A family acquaintance soon began looking after the boys. The Ukrainian woman’s husband lived…
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South Africa's ANC leans toward a 'unity' government that evokes Mandela but divisions are there
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other senior officials of the African National Congress party were in a critical meeting Thursday to decide if they should formally propose a “unity” government bringing in all major parties to solve a political deadlock in Africa's most industrialized country before a June 16 deadline. A government of national unity, which ANC officials said is the first option on the table, evokes South Africa's transition from apartheid's white minority rule to a d
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Canada's newest museum pays tribute to a cultural icon, the canoe
If it weren't the maple leaf on the Canadian flag, then it could just as easily be the canoe. This storied means of transport is a symbol of the millennia-old history of the indigenous population and an enduring one given that this canoeist's paradise of a country is home to more than 2 million lakes - or roughly one for every 19 people. So it's appropriate that Canada is now also home to the world's largest collection of canoes. The impressively designed Canadian Canoe Museum opened in May in t
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Alibaba's B2B e-commerce platform eyes 20% growth in 2024, shrugs off rising competition
Alibaba.com, a business-to-business (B2B) cross-border e-commerce platform owned by Alibaba Group Holding, is projecting US$60 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) for 2024, which would be a 20 per cent increase over the US$50 billion last year, the platform's president Zhang Kuo said. The sourcing platform's turnover growth slowed after a sevenfold increase in GMV over the previous five years, Zhang told the South China Morning Post in an interview in Hong Kong on Thursday. "It's quite hard
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In China, Tesla's Cybertruck EV draws gawkers - and orders - despite 2-year delivery wait
Tesla's Cybertruck electric vehicle (EV), which is not yet available in mainland China, created a buzz at an industrial show in Shanghai as Chinese consumers remain keenly interested in the US carmaker's new products despite flagging sales of its Model 3 and Model Y. Dozens of visitors to the Carbon Neutrality Expo flocked to Tesla's booth on Thursday afternoon to gaze at the angular pickup, with some placing orders despite an expected wait of at least two years. In stark contrast, few visitors
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Who Is Patrick Lumumba in the Amanda Knox Case?
Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of murder. Reader discretion is advised. Patrick Lumumba was a local Congolese bar owner in Italy’s Perugia, and the employer of Amanda Knox at the time of her roommate Meredith Kercher’s murder. According to AP News, Knox worked part-time in Lumumba’s bar in the university town. Knox lived with Kercher, […] The post Who Is Patrick Lumumba in the Amanda Knox Case? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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Who is UUP leader Doug Beattie?
Doug Beattie won the Military Cross in Afghanistan before becoming a politician.
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Old video of hippos bathing in mud not filmed in Bangladesh
An old video of hippos in a muddy creek was repeatedly shared in posts that falsely claimed it was filmed in a dried-up waterway in southwestern Bangladesh following a suffocating heatwave in April 2024. The video has circulated online since November 2022 in posts about a national park in Uganda.
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Radisson Hotel Group to double South African network by 2030
The expansion plan and recent updates align with the company’s commitment to the hospitality sector's growth in South Africa.
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German rail services resuming after flooding in Bavaria
Long-distance railay services are operating again in much of southern Germany following the recent flooding, according to the latest service updates. By Thursday, flood-related restrictions had been lifted on the Ulm-Augsburg-Munich route in Bavaria, while a previously restricted route between Augsburg and the town of Donauwörth no longer listed any disruptions or closures. However, the Eurocity Express connection from Munich to the Swiss city of Zurich remained closed, as did the Intercity Expr
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Spain's Disfrutar named world's top restaurant by 50 Best
Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar was named Thursday as the best in the world by the influential 50 Best list in a year dominated by Spanish and Latin American restaurants.Spanish and Latino establishments dominated the top 10 this year, with Madrid restaurant Diverxo in fourth place, Lima's Maido in fifth, Mexico City's Quintonil in seventh, and the Don Julio steakhouse in Buenos Aires in 10th. jz-er/yad
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Germany's Scholz supports deporting criminals from Syria, Afghanistan
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to allow the deportation of serious criminals to Afghanistan and Syria again, he told the Bundestag on Thursday. "Such criminals should be deported - even if they come from Syria and Afghanistan," he said. "Serious criminals and terrorist threats have no place here." The chancellor did not explain exactly how he intends to make this possible, but he said the Interior Ministry was working on the practical implementation and was already in talks with Afghanistan
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Putin and his Kremlin clique are rolling out their own kids at the 'Russian Davos'
Putin's two daughters will speak about bioeconomics and the military-industrial complex at Russia's flagship economic event.
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Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts 3 times, spewing lava and clouds of grey ash
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupted three times on Thursday, spewing red lava and clouds of grey ash. The volcano, located on an island in the eastern North Maluku province, has been erupting almost every day since early May. Authorities have raised the alert to the highest level as the number of eruptions and deep volcanic earthquakes have significantly increased.
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Unrelated brawl footage falsely portrayed as 'assault on Indian parliament member'
A video circulating online does not show a member of India's opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) being attacked by an aide of the party's leader Arvind Kejriwal. A police spokesman said it was filmed at a court family mediation centre before parliament member Swati Maliwal alleged she was attacked.
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Survey: Germans support more flood protection, willing to spend more
Many people in Germany seek increased protection against extreme weather consequences and are willing to spend money on prevention, a survey by insurance firm R+V shows. The survey results revealed that 87% of the 1,000 participants surveyed would support increased government investment in flood protection. The survey also shows that around two-thirds would support halting construction in flood-prone risk areas. "The latest images of the flooding in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg show that German
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Israeli military says three suspects killed near Rafah security fence
The Israeli military has said that three suspects were killed near the security fence separating the southern Gaza Strip from Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a Telegram post that "several suspects... approached the border from the Gaza Strip and moved toward Israel in an attempt to cross the security area in the area of Rafah." According to the post, the IDF troops "engaged the terrorists who opened fire at them. The troops then returned fire at the terrorists." Two of the suspec
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Floods in Germany's Bavaria disrupt European Parliament elections
The recent floods in Germany's state of Bavaria have affected voters for the European Parliament elections, with a number of polling stations forced to relocate and reports of lost voting documents. Bavaria's state election officer, Thomas Gössl, said that town halls were not yet usable in some affected regions, which is why provisional municipal administrations have been set up. However, conversations with election officers in these areas had shown that the election can be conducted properly, h
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The boss of Russia's biggest bank said the country's economy is 'definitely and strongly overheated'
Russia's economy is driven by wartime activities, government subsidies that steady the economy, and sharp policy-making.
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Scientists shocked after seeing Tiger shark throw up echidna
Researchers on Thursday said they were shocked to observe a Tiger shark throw up an echidna while tagging marine life near Orpheus Island off the north-east coast of Australia. A team of researchers from Australia's James Cook University observed a medium sized Tiger shark regurgitate a still whole, dead echidna in May 2022 which the university believes to be "a world-first discovery." "We were quite shocked at what we saw. We really didn't know what was going on," marine biologist Nicolas Lubit
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EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
Nepal’s abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles. Nearly all of the electricity produced in Nepal is clean energy, most of it generated by river-fed hydro-electricity. Thanks to that abundant source of power, the country is quickly expanding charging networks and imports of EVs have doubled in each of the past two years, according to customs data.
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