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Ahmed Alid guilty of murdering Terence Carney in Hartlepool
Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
A Chinese ship remains the focus of the investigation into Baltic Sea gas pipeline damaged last year
A Chinese container ship remains the focus of an investigation into what caused the damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO members Finland and Estonia, Finnish authorities said Thursday. It has been more than six months since substantial, human-made damage that caused a major drop in pressure was first detected in the Balticconnector pipeline in Finnish economic waters on Oct. 8.
4 min read - Businessdpa international
German union calls for strikes at retailers IKEA and Metro
German trade union Verdi has called on workers at furniture maker IKEA and the wholesaler Metro to strike on Friday as part of a long-running wage dispute in the retail sector. Rallies are planned throughout Germany in city centres or at the affected retailers - including in Hamburg, Berlin, Erfurt, Kassel, Nuremberg and Bremen. "Both companies wield a lot of influence in the employers' collective bargaining committees and are not using this to push negotiations towards an agreement," said Verdi
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The flight attendant who became CEO hopes more women will make it to the top
Mitsuko Tottori admits Japan has much more to do to get people like her into the chief executive seat.
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Pay to enter: Venice becomes the first city to implement a tourist ticket system
Venice, Italy, became the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce a payment system for visitors.
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German and Spanish ministers among those to demand rich pay more tax
German Development Minister Svenja Schulze has called for greater international taxation of the super-rich along with counterparts in Spain, Brazil and South Africa. "There are currently around 3,000 billionaires worldwide. A tax could be set up as a minimum levy of 2% on the assets of the super-rich," Schulze wrote in an opinion piece on Thursday. Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo, Spanish Finance Minister María Jesús Montero, South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Brazilian E
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Poland rebuilding relations with Germany but still seeking reparation
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski urged Germany to make proposals on how to make reparation for the damage Poland suffered during World War II in a keynote speech to parliament in Warsaw on Thursday. "There is no shortage of ideas," Sikorski, a key member of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government, which has pledged to repair relations with its powerful western neighbour following strains between the two countries under Poland's previous government. Germany could provide financial suppor
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Protests as Venice begins charging entry fee for day-trippers
Italy’s canal city has begun charging a 5 euro entry fee for people visiting for the day, the world’s first such measure to tackle chronic overtourism at peak times.
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Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an “unprecedented” smear campaign against his wife. Sánchez, who has been in office since 2018, stunned the nation Wednesday by announcing that he was canceling all official events until next week, when he will unveil his future plans. The announcement came hours after a Madrid provincial judge agreed to study allegations of corruption brought by a right-wing group against
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German far-right politician appeals removal from local Catholic board
A politician from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has lodged an appeal after the Catholic diocese in Trier removed him from a church committee, citing his right-wing political activities. Due to his senior position in the local branch of the AfD, the Vicar General of Trier, Ulrich von Plettenberg, dismissed Christoph Schaufert from the administrative board of the parish of St Mary's in the town of Neunkirchen in the western state of Saarland just over a week ago. As the "face o
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Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament that the El Niño climate pattern has worsened the ongoing rainy season, causing the flooding and destroying roads, bridges and railways. Flooded schools have been closed and emergency services have rescued people marooned by the flood waters.
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Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
The first six of a dozen Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France landed at an air force base near Zagreb on Thursday with a welcome ceremony attended by top officials. The deal, signed in 2021 with French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, was said to be worth over a billion euros.
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Macron demands greater European independence in wide-ranging speech
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to take steps towards greater independence, economic strength and dealing with its own security. In the face of military threats, industrial competition from the US and China and a questioning of democracy, Europe must expand its sovereignty, defend its values and protect its interests and markets, Macron said in a speech in Paris on Thursday. "We must realize today that our Europe is mortal, it can die," Macron told an audience at the Sorbon
2 min read - ScienceMiami Herald
‘Slender’ sea creature — with ‘razor’-like edge — found in mud. It’s a new species
Researchers discovered the “translucent” animal in the South China Sea.
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Ukraine is getting a new type of laser-guided bomb that can pummel 'soft' Russian targets, analyst says
The UK is sending Ukraine a new type of laser-guided bomb that could compete with Russia's glide bombs, an analyst told BI.
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More than 100 inmates break free from a Nigerian prison after heavy rains
More than 100 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria near the capital city of Abuja after overnight heavy rains destroyed parts of the facility, a prison official said Thursday, as security agencies searched for the fleeing prisoners. The downpour, which lasted for several hours on Wednesday night, destroyed the perimeter fence of the medium-security prison in the neighboring town of Suleja, in Niger state, “giving way to the escape of a total of 118 inmates from the facility,” according
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Suleja prison: 108 inmates on the run in Nigeria
A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
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Egypt warns of 'catastrophic consequences' as Rafah offensive looms
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on Thursday reiterated his country’s firm stance against the displacement of Palestinians from the neighbouring Gaza Strip as Israel prepares for an impending military operation in Rafah. Cairo is worried that a planned Israeli push into the border city of Rafah, the last remaining Hamas stronghold in Gaza, would trigger a mass exodus into Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. “Egypt has adopted a clear stance since the first minute [of the war] totally rejecting the
1 min read - WorldReuters
DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say
KINSHASA (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain over concerns it may be tainted with conflict minerals sourced from the country, international lawyers engaged by Congo said on Thursday. Congo, particularly its eastern region, has been plagued by violence since the 1990s, killing millions as struggles over national identity, ethnicity, and resources saw neighbouring countries invade and a myriad of armed groups spring up. Conflic
2 min read - WorldBBC
Man dies after bridge base jump went wrong - inquest
Joshua Michael Christian, 32, from Wirral, died in March after jumping from a bridge in Australia.
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Poland's total military aid to Ukraine amounts to €8.4 billion
Poland has provided Ukraine military support worth the equivalent of around €8.4 billion ($9 billion) over the past two years, the government said on Thursday. A total of 44 armaments packages have been handed over to Kiev, said Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski during a keynote speech in the Polish parliament. Poland has provided Ukraine with 300 tanks and combat vehicles, 14 fighter planes, plus helicopters, air defence systems and ammunition, military experts say. The foreign minister went o
2 min read - BusinessJust Auto
Can China’s tech giants succeed where Apple failed?
GlobalData's perspective from Auto China 2024
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Italy commemorates the end of Nazi Germany's occupation in 1945
Italy commemorated the end of its occupation by Nazi Germany in 1945 with a memorial service in Rome on Thursday. President Sergio Mattarella laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the presidents of both chambers of parliament looked on. Meloni is the leader of the largest governing party, the right-wing populist Brothers of Italy, which has its roots in neo-fascist movements born after World War II. Critics accuse the prime minister, who took offic
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German pharmaceutical firm Merck lays cornerstone for research centre
German pharmaceutical and chemical company Merck is investing more than €300 million ($320 million) in a new research centre at its headquarters in the western German city of Darmstadt south of Frankfurt. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke at the laying of the foundation stone for the expansion on Thursday, calling it a "commitment to Germany as a strong location for pharmaceuticals, industry and research." The centre is scheduled to open in three years. "Investments such as those made by Merck
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Fire burns a restaurant and hotel in eastern India, killing 6 and injuring 20
A major fire that engulfed a restaurant and hotel in eastern India on Thursday killed at least six people and injured 20, a local fire officer said. The fire began when a cooking gas cylinder exploded while diners were eating in the restaurant, and it soon spread into an adjacent hotel in Patna, the capital of Bihar state, said Satya Prakash, the officer. At least 40 people were rescued from the two buildings by firefighters who doused the blaze using more than a dozen fire engines, Prakash sa
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Israel's push into Rafah to begin with evacuations, reports say
Israel's impending military operation in Rafah, the last remaining Hamas stronghold in Gaza, is to begin with an evacuation of civilians that could last up to five weeks, Israel's Kan radio reported on Thursday. In this first phase of the ground operation, civilians in the southern city near the Egyptian border will be moved to safer locations, the report said. Israel's allies and critics have for months implored Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call off the invasion of Rafah, fearing mass c
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Hundreds search for missing 6-year-old boy in north-west Germany
Volunteers and police are continuing to comb the woods in north-western Germany for a 6-year-old boy who went missing on Monday evening. The boy, Arian, disappeared on Monday evening from the town of Bremervörde. A massive search has been underway since then, and authorities say it remains too early to speak of an end to the effort. Searchers set off fireworks overnight in hopes of helping find the boy, as he's always been interested in fireworks, while the fire brigade hung sweets and balloons
2 min read - BusinessHotel Management Network
World of Hyatt expands luxury portfolio with 700+ boutique hotels
The expansion includes properties in over 20 new countries for World of Hyatt, including Namibia, Fiji, and the British Virgin Islands.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Controversy over spiked antifascist speech dominates Italy's Liberation Day anniversary
Italy on Thursday marked its liberation from Nazi occupation and fascist rule with marches, monologues and a media controversy over the legacy of Italian complicity in the Holocaust and World War II-era crimes. The day began with the solemn Liberation Day commemoration at Rome's tomb of the unknown soldier. Presiding was Italy's president and Premier Giorgia Meloni, whose Brothers of Italy party traces its roots to the neo-fascist movement that emerged after the fall of dictator Benito Mussoli
4 min read - WorldAFP
Photos of 2022 southern China floods passed off online as 2024 deluge
Severe floods in southern China's Guangdong province claimed the lives of four people and forced the evacuation of more than 100,000 in April 2024, however, online posts have shared old photos of record flooding there in 2022. The earlier crisis left some Chinese towns submerged by floodwaters and forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate.
4 min read - Worlddpa international
More than 160 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia
More than 160 pilot whales became stranded off the coast of Western Australia on Thursday, local authorities said. Western Australia's parks and wildlife authority DBCA said the whales became stranded in shallow waters near the small town of Dunsborough, some 250 kilometres south of Perth. By midday, 26 animals had died, Australian broadcaster ABC quoted a DBCA spokeswoman as saying. Volunteers were feverishly trying to keep 140 more whales alive, the report said. "Based on previous strandings i
2 min read - WorldReuters
India's poll panel seeks responses to complaints against Modi, Rahul Gandhi
India's Election Commission said on Thursday it has sought responses from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress on alleged violations of poll rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. India is holding the world's largest election over seven phases, with votes due to be counted on June 4. In their complaints to the commission, the BJP accused Gandhi and Congress accused Modi of making divisive speeches on religion, caste and linguist
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Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack - HRW
Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.
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Up to 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia
Between 50 and 100 pilot whales became stranded off the coast of Western Australia on Thursday, local authorities said. Western Australia's parks and wildlife authority DBCA said the whales became stranded in shallow waters near the small town of Dunsborough, some 250 kilometres south of Perth. Numerous animal rights activists and local residents rushed to the beach to douse the animals with water to keep them alive. However, local authorities urged the public to only approach the whales under t
2 min read - WorldBBC
Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi
The UN says that at least 32 people have died and more than 40,000 have been forced from their homes.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Toyota and Nissan pair up with Tencent and Baidu for China AI arms race
BEIJING (Reuters) -Japan's Toyota Motor will pair up with China's Tencent while Nissan will team up with Baidu, the companies said on Thursday, cross-border partnerships that highlight the importance of artificial intelligence for carmakers. The separate announcements from two of Japan's biggest automakers at the Beijing auto show also underscored the attempt by Japanese manufacturers to come to grips with the massive technological shifts that have disrupted their once enviable positions in the
2 min read - WorldSpace
Watch China launch 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station today
China plans to launch the three-astronaut Shenzhou 18 mission to its Tiangong space station today (April 25), and you can watch the action live.
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Veteran Salute: Transporting every type of supply in Vietnam
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A member of the 1st Air Cavalry Division, Sergeant E5 Warren Wood would spend a year in Vietnam transporting everything from ammunition to wounded soldiers. In the late 1960’s while the draft was in full swing, Wood had a skillset that set him on a different track heading into the conflict overseas. […]
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Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 29 died on the shore, officials said. Ships and a spotter plane were monitoring the rescued whales in case they returned to shore, the Parks and Wildlife Service of Western Australia state regional wildlife officer Pia Courtis said. Local whale researcher Ian Wiese joined hundreds of volunteers who helped rescue the whales at Toby’s Inlet near the tourist town of Dunsborough
3 min read - WorldAFP
The guardian angels of the source of the Seine
The river Seine, the centrepiece of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in July, starts with a few drops of water in a mossy grotto deep in the woods of central France.The Olympic flame is due to be carried past the site on July 12 on its way to Paris.
3 min read - WorldAFP
Old video from Turkey falsely shared as 'Muslim dairy worker contaminating milk in India'
A video filmed in Turkey in 2020 has resurfaced in Hindu-majority India ahead of the April 2024 election with a false claim it showed a Muslim man "contaminating a tub of milk" by bathing in it. The original video was shot in a dairy plant in Turkey. Turkish media reported the man -- along with the person who uploaded the clip -- were arrested over the video, but were later acquitted after a court was told the tub was filled with a mix of water and milk residue, not milk.
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Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police
An Indigenous group in Brazil said Wednesday its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to police. The non-profit Urihi Associação Yanomami said in a statement that the incident took place Tuesday in the northern state of Roraima, which borders Venezuela. Brazil's Indigenous Peoples Ministry confirmed that a dozen alleged miners, including 10 men and two women, were in police custody.
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Report: Hamas leader in Gaza met fighters, inspected battle sites
The leader of the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Yehya al-Sinwar, has recently inspected areas that saw clashes between the militant group and Israeli forces, a senior Hamas official told the Qatar-owned Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper. Al-Sinwar has been leading the movement in the field and reports about him "isolated in the tunnels" are only claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his agencies "to cover up for their failure in achieving the goals decla
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Jeremy Hunt defends civil service job cuts to increase defence spending
The chancellor says cutting services will cost "a great deal less" than allowing Russia to succeed in Ukraine.
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Wearing denim for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SCRANTON, LACKAWANN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Wednesday marks National Denim Day, a campaign started by a controversial court ruling in Italy over two decades ago. In Lackawanna County, the day has received official recognition. National Denim Day is more than just a fashion statement, it is a stand against sexual […]
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Rwanda's Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it's ready for migrants from Britain
Rwanda says it's ready to receive migrants from the United Kingdom after British Parliament this week approved a long-stalled and controversial bill seeking to stem the tide of people crossing the English Channel in small boats by deporting some of them to the East African country. There is even a place ready and waiting for the migrants — a refurbished Hope Hostel in the vibrant upscale neighborhood of Kagugu, an area of the Rwandan capital of Kigali that is home to many expats and several int
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Botswana's foreign minister says UK also approached his country to take 'unwanted immigrants'
Botswana's foreign minister said his country had been approached by the U.K. to take some of what he called their “unwanted immigrants” but declined the request. Lemogang Kwape's comments in a telephone interview with South African television channel Newzroom Afrika on Tuesday came hours after the British Parliament finally passed legislation allowing a contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda to move ahead. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the first flights to Rwanda in East Af
2 min read - WorldBBC
Headband was statement of faith, not pro-Hamas, court told
Khaled Hajsaad wore the clothing at a pro-Palestine rally in central London in November, a court heard.
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Migrants undeterred by deaths to continue Channel crossing attempts
Prospective migrants trying to reach the UK from France say smuggling operations are continuing after Tuesday's tragedy.
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