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Greece's prime minister in Turkey for talks as the regional rivals seek to improve relations
Greece's leader arrived in Turkey's capital on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as both countries pursue a normalization program and seek to put aside decades-old disputes. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was welcomed by Erdogan and a military guard of honor at the presidential palace in Ankara before the leaders' fourth meeting over the past year. Turkey and Greece, which are NATO members, have been at odds for decades over a series of issues, including territoria
3 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Microsoft pledges $4.3 billion investment at Macron’s ‘Choose France’ summit
Microsoft announced its most substantial commitment yet to France, pledging on Monday to invest 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) this year to bolster the country’s burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. The move is part of a broader effort unveiled during President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-business event, Choose France, which aims to attract foreign investment and stimulate economic growth. Microsoft’s vice chair and president, Brad Smith, visited the company’s French headquarters with Macron.
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Microsoft pledges to invest €4 billion in France
US tech company Microsoft is to invest €4 billion ($4.3 billion) in cloud technology and artificial intelligence (AI) at locations in Paris and Marseille, French President Emmanuel Macron's office announced on Monday. A new Microsoft branch is to be established at Mulhouse near the German border. Other companies also announced major investments at the Choose France investor conference being held in Versailles near Paris. Online trader Amazon plans to invest €1.2 billion, generating several thous
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German court upholds 'suspected extremist' label in major blow to AfD
Germany's intelligence services can classify the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a suspected extremist group, a higher regional court ruled on appeal on Monday, dealing a heavy blow to the party in a bumper election year. Germany's intelligence services had classified both the party and its youth organization, Junge Alternative (JA), as suspected right-wing extremist groups. There are "sufficient factual indications" of the AfD's endeavours "which are directed against the human
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores
When he heard that devastating floods hit his village in northern Afghanistan last week, farmer Abdul Ghani rushed home from neighboring Kunduz province where he was visiting relatives. “I couldn’t even find the road to my village,” he said, describing how he turned back and went another way to reach his district of Nahrin in Baghlan province. Across Baghlan, others like Ghani and survivors of the disaster were still searching for their missing loved ones and burying their dead on Monday.
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Plane makes successful wheels-up emergency landing in Australia after circling airport for hours
Two passengers and a pilot emerged unscathed from a small plane after it was forced to land without landing gear following a mechanical failure at Newcastle Airport in Australia’s New South Wales.
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Protesters, University of Denver leaders meet for first time since encampment began
For the first time since a pro-Palestine encampment went up at the University of Denver last week, protesters and school leaders met to talk about the group’s demands.
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Russia replaces defense minister in surprise cabinet shakeup
Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced his longtime Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrei Belousov.
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Netanyahu: Israel in existential struggle against 'Hamas monsters'
As Israel marked Memorial Day on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza was a battle for Israel's continuing existence. "The war is about: it's either us, Israel, or them, the Hamas monsters," he said during the Memorial Day ceremony on Mount Herzl, where Israel's main military cemetery is located. "Either existence, freedom, security and prosperity or extinction, massacre, rape and subjugation." Seven months on from Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel and Israel's fero
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Russia claims troops enter border town near Kharkiv
Ukraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.
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The stunning secret Italian lakes that most tourists don’t know about
Lakes Como and Garda pull in the crowds as much as Italy’s famous cities and best beaches. But Italy has lesser-known but equally spectacular lakes to visit.
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IHG expands Vietnamese portfolio with two new brands
IHG anticipates welcoming 18 million international visitors to Vietnam in 2024, driven by rising travel demand from neighbouring Asian countries.
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New survey shows Germany's woodlands are a 'long-term patient'
Germany's woodlands continue to be under stress from heat, drought and beetle infestation, Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir said in Berlin on Monday on presenting a new report. The woodlands were becoming "a long-term patient," and a long-term cure was needed, he said in presenting the new forestry condition survey for 2023. The data reveal that among the commonest species – spruce, pine, beech and oak – just one in five trees is completely healthy. Özdemir called for a move away from monocultur
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Australia plans more gas drilling against net-zero plans
Climate groups have criticised Australia’s plans to drill for more natural gas, claiming this runs counter to its net-zero promise.
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Gaza war: Palestinians flee as Israeli forces go back into Jabalia
Fierce fighting is reported as Israel says it is targeting areas of where Hamas has regrouped.
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German police report shows increase in cybercrime coming from abroad
The dangers posed by cyberattacks in Germany have continued to increase over the past year, according to a report by Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). "The police database, but also the findings of individual IT security service providers, show a renewed upward trend in cyberattacks in 2023, both in terms of quantity and quality," the report states. In particular, the number of offences committed from abroad or from an unknown location has been increasing, according to the National
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Plane Carrying 3 People Lands Without Wheels After Suffering Mid-Air Mechanical Failure
The pilot, 53, was unable to deploy the aircraft's landing gear after it took off at a runway north of Sydney, Australia
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German official: Gender-neutral language ban is 'step backwards'
Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (FADA) is warning against prohibiting inclusive and gender-neutral language, following a recently imposed ban in the conservative southern state of Bavaria. "Banning people from using inclusive language is a step backwards into the last century. The state should promote respect and tolerance, not prohibit it," said Ferda Ataman, Federal Commissioner for Anti-Discrimination, in a statement. Several German states, including Bavaria, Saxony, Saxony-Anhal
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Gaza war to determine lives of Israelis for decades, says Gallant
The outcome of the ongoing Gaza war between Israel and the Palestinian extremist organization Hamas will determine the lives of Israelis in the coming decades, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Monday. "This is a war with no alternative," said Gallant during a speech to mark the country's official memorial day to commemorate its fallen soldiers. "This is a war that will continue until we return our hostages, smash Hamas' rule and its military capabilities, and return the State of Israel to i
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Rescue efforts for dozens missing in South Africa building collapse are boosted by 1 more survivor
Rescue teams in South Africa forged ahead Monday with efforts to find any survivors still trapped under rubble a week after an apartment building that was under construction collapsed. Authorities said 26 construction workers who were on the site when the unfinished five-story building came down have been confirmed dead, while another 26 are missing, raising the possibility that the death toll could ultimately be above 50 in one of South Africa's deadliest building collapses. More than 600 eme
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WWF, Laudes Foundation drive regenerative agriculture practices in Pakistan
Non-profit WWF, supported by funding from the climate-positive foundation Laudes Foundation, has launched the Regenerative Production Landscape Collaborative (RPLC) Pakistan to develop holistic solutions for smallholder farmers' challenges and address environmental issues caused by unsustainable practices.
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German court upholds 'suspected extremist' label for far-right AfD
Germany's intelligence services may classify the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a suspected extremist group, a higher regional court ruled on appeal on Monday. Germany's intelligence services had classified both the party and its youth organization, Junge Alternative (JA), as suspected right-wing extremist groups. According to the court, there is a well-founded suspicion that "the political objectives of at least a significant part of the AfD are in line with granting German ci
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Kiev admits 'tactical successes' of Russian troops in Kharkiv
The Ukrainian military conceded on Monday that Russian forces are making progress in their offensive in the north-eastern Kharkiv region. Moscow's troops have been engaged in a concerted push into the region, raising alarm among Ukrainians and their Western allies that a large-scale assault on the major city of Kharkiv is coming. Kharkiv city, the second-largest in Ukraine, is located just 30 kilometres south of the Russian border. "The enemy is currently achieving tactical success," the Ukraini
1 min read - WorldBBC
Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast
There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.
2 min read - WorldAFP
China says to sell initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
China will start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week, the Ministry of Finance announced Monday, as Beijing looks to boost support for the world's second-largest economy.The Ministry of Finance did not specify the number of bonds that will be issued.
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Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts, spewing thick ash and dark clouds into the sky
Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky for five minutes, officials said. “The volcanic earthquakes are still intense so there is a potential for a future eruption,” Hendra Gunawan, chief of the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said. Officials advised residents and tourists not to conduct any activities within 5 kilometers (3 miles) of Mount Ibu's crater.
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'Cold lava' sweeps villages near volcano, killing 41
Heavy rains washed volcanic debris and pebbles down Mount Marapi in Indonesia.
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Cooking Up Murder: Who Is Cesar Roman and What Did He Do?
Disclaimer: The article contains mentions of murder. Reader discretion is advised. Netflix’s upcoming documentary Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of Cesar Roman will explore the rise and fall of popular Spanish chef Cesar Roman. The renowned chef became one of the biggest names in Spain’s culinary world in the late 2010s. In 2016, he opened a restaurant and […] The post Cooking Up Murder: Who Is Cesar Roman and What Did He Do? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Strea
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Putin's latest political move shows Russia's wartime economy is here to stay
Putin's appointment of a civilian economist as defense minister signals Russia's military-industrial complex is now key to its wartime economy.
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Last day with lower humidity
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – After a comfortable start, temperatures climb quickly into the low 90s this afternoon. Humidity remains pleasant into the afternoon, and there will be a breeze off the Gulf of Mexico as well. The showers that develop later in the day will stay well east of I-75. It begins to feel muggier […]
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Germany's Scholz heads to Sweden to talk security with Nordic leaders
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due to travel to Sweden on Monday to hold talks with the prime ministers of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. The main topics of discussion are expected to be the security situation in Europe, support for Ukraine in its defence against Russia, but also so-called hybrid threats such as cyberattacks and sabotage. The group of leaders are also scheduled to visit the Swedish technology company Ericsson together. A press conference is planned for the early
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German digital group reports rise in cyber attacks from Russia, China
The German digital association Bitkom says it has recorded an increasing number of cyber attacks from China and Russia over the past 12 months. "We have measured a doubling of attacks from Russia in the last year," said managing director Bernhard Rohleder on Monday morning on German public broadcaster ZDF. There was also a 50% increase in the number of known incidents from China, he said. Of the companies affected, 80% were targeted by Russian attacks, according to the Bitkom director. Germany's
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Old video of Indonesia police training falsely shared as farmers' clash ahead of India elections
As India geared up for national elections, a video of a police training exercise in Indonesia surfaced in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed clashes between security forces and farmers vying to march to Delhi in a dispute over crop prices. The video was in fact filmed months before the protests began and shows police in Indonesia's Sula Islands holding a security drill ahead of the presidential election in February 2024.
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Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers. Critics say it's designed to curb migration
When Erdina Laca goes grocery shopping in Eichsfeld these days, she pulls out a special payment card that’s for asylum-seekers only. Laca, 45, came from Albania with her husband and three children and applied for asylum in Germany last September. The family lives in the county of Eichsfeld in the eastern state of Thuringia and has been one of the first in the country to receive half of their government benefits in the form of cashless payments on a plastic card.
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More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes
Rescuers recovered more bodies Monday after monsoon rains triggered flash floods on Indonesia's Sumatra Island, bringing down torrents of cold lava and mud, leaving 43 people dead and another 15 missing. The heavy rains, along with a landslide of mud and cold lava from Mount Marapi, caused a river to breach its banks. The deluge tore through mountainside villages along four districts in West Sumatra province just before midnight Saturday.
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Georgia police push protesters away ahead of 'foreign agent' bill debate, Russia's TASS reports
Georgia's police have begun pushing away demonstrators who staged an all-night rally at parliament in Tbilisi ahead of a lawmakers' debate of a "foreign agents" bill that has sparked a political crisis, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Monday. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed on Sunday to push ahead with the law, after opponents of the bill rallied in one of the largest protests seen since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Georgia's opposition called on opponents
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Why deepfakes of dead loved ones are big business in China
AI-generated avatars of deceased 'builds on China's long cultural history of communicating with the dead'
3 min read - WorldAFP
Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil
River levels rose again Sunday as strong rains lashed waterlogged southern Brazil, where flooding has killed 145 people and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes.A total of 132 people have been reported missing and 619,000 have been forced from their homes, civil defense officials said in an update Sunday evening.
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Fires used as weapon of war in Sudan destroyed or damaged 72 villages last month, study says
Fires resulting from the fighting in Sudan destroyed or damaged 72 villages and settlements last month, a U.K.-based rights group said Monday, highlighting the use of fire as a weapon of war in the conflict in the African country. Investigators from Sudan Witness, an open-source project run by the nonprofit Center for Information Resilience, say that more blazes than in any other month since the war started in mid-April 2023. The number also brings to 201 the total number of fires in Sudan sin
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Zelensky: Russia turning 'grey zone' areas of war into combat zones
Russia's offensive near the city of Kharkiv is spreading out the front of the war in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, pointing to a development that means more parts of the country are facing combat. "There are villages that have turned from a 'grey zone' into a combat zone, and the occupiers are trying to gain a foothold in some of them or simply use them to advance further," Zelensky said, describing the situation in his daily video message on Sunday evening. With
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Spain Prime Minister Sánchez hails Socialists' win in Catalonia
Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has hailed the victory of the regional offshoot of his national Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) in the parliamentary elections in the region of Catalonia. According to projections from votes counted, the big winner of Sunday's election was the Socialist Party of Catalonia (PSC), while the separatist parties were projected to have lost their parliamentary majority in the regional parliament. Sánchez congratulated PSC top candidate Salvador Illa "for this
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Putin sacks defence minister Shoigu, shifts to head Security Council
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed his defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, from his post to head the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Russian state news agency TASS and the Kremlin reported on Sunday evening. More than two years after the full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, Shoigu replaces Nikolai Patrushev as secretary of the National Security Council, the Kremlin announced. Earlier TASS cited the upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, as saying that Sho
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Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Microsoft on Sunday announced four billion euros in investment for developing data centres in France, joining fellow US giant Amazon in committing to the country's tech infrastructure.As Choose France prepared to get under way, several pharmaceutical groups, including US group Pfizer and Britain's AstraZeneca, announced on Sunday commitments to invest more than a billion euros more in France's health sector.
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Mass shooting causes deaths in crime-ridden township on southern edge of Mexico City, officials say
A mass shooting in a mountain township beset by crime just south of Mexico City resulted in several deaths, authorities said Sunday. Local and state officials did not give a specific death toll, saying only that there were some deaths. The government of the state of Morelos, which borders Mexico City, said the attack occurred late Saturday in Huitzilac.
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Putin shuffles defence minister Shoigu to head Security Council
Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved his defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, out of his post to head the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Russian state news agency TASS and the Kremlin reported on Sunday evening. More than two years after the full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, Shoigu replaces Nikolai Patrushev as secretary of the National Security Council, the Kremlin announced. Earlier TASS cited the upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, as saying that Shoig
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Lithuania's pro-Kiev president clear favourite to retain post in poll
Overshadowed by Russia's war against Ukraine, Lithuania elected a new head of state by direct vote on Sunday. The 59-year-old incumbent Gitanas Nausėda was the clear favourite in the race for the highest office in the Baltic EU and NATO member state, which borders the Russian Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad and Russia's ally Belarus. Seven candidates ran against the independent politician, among whom there was only one woman, the current Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė. Meaningful results were
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Images show arrests during taxi strike in SA, not black people detained by separatist political party
As elections loom in South Africa, the Cape Independence Party is licking its wounds after failing to make the provincial ballot despite two court challenges. Posts have surfaced claiming to show party members detaining black people for “walking after hours”. But this is false: the photos are from 2023 and show the arrest of suspects during a violent taxi strike in the Western Cape. Furthermore, South Africa is not under curfew.
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Mapping Human Migration Across Australia’s Lost ‘Atlantis’
Given Australia’s gigantic scale and wild nature, archaeological research can be difficult and costly. Where to start digging on such a vast continent, where the archaeological sites can often be remote and difficult to reach? Now a joint team of scientists from The University of Sydney, Southern Cross University, Flinders University, and Université Grenoble-Alpes has […]
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Commuter rail service in northeast Spain has been disrupted by theft of copper cables near Barcelona
Commuter rail service serving Barcelona and northeastern Spain has suffered major disruption because of the theft of copper cables from a train installation, Spanish rail authorities said Sunday. Thousands of commuters were stranded at train stations in and around Barcelona after trains couldn't run on several commuter lines. Spain’s state-owned railway authority ADIF said that the theft of electrical cabling from a station just north of Barcelona in the town of Montcada caused “several fires
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Letter claiming private bank pledged funds to Ethiopian army to fight Amhara rebels is fake
The renewed dispute over land between rival forces from Amhara and Tigray regions in northern Ethiopia has caused the displacement of tens of thousands of people. This has further stoked the crisis in the troubled Amhara region where local militia are fighting against Ethiopian troops. Online users have shared a screenshot of a purported letter from the Ethiopian Lion Bank confirming that it was funding the army's war against rebels in the Amhara region. However, the document is fabricated. The
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