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No EU consensus on supplying Ukraine arms to strike Russian territory
European Union defence ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday were unable to reach a consensus on whether Ukraine should be allowed to use the weapons they supply to strike targets on Russian territory. EU countries had already agreed to collectively provide military aid to Ukraine. But while some member states are supplying arms to Kiev with minimal restrictions, others do so on the condition that they'll be used within Ukrainian territory. But the Ukrainian government says its forces need to
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Berlin, Paris plan to strengthen European defence capabilities
After changes to Europe's security situation, France and Germany plan to strengthen European defence capabilities, a joint council said after a meeting near Berlin. "The European Union must become a true geopolitical player and guarantor of security that can respond to today's security challenges and strengthen the international order," the Franco-German Defence and Security Council said after meeting at Meseberg Palace north of Berlin on Tuesday. They issued a paper calling for better and faste
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Residents shocked as 'apocalyptic' blood-red sky covers Chinese city
Residents of a city in Zhejiang province, China, were left in shock after the night sky turned blood-red last week, prompting the local meteorological department to investigate. Residents shared videos of the sighting on Chinese social media, drawing various explanations on its cause. The Dinghai District Meteorological Bureau debunked speculations of the sighting as being of supernatural origin.
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Columbus locals travel to Kenya to help community impacted by floods
MAI MAHIU, Kenya (WRBL) — Devastating floods have swept away bridges, flooded homes and destroyed property in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Columbus locals took a 16-hour flight to Kenya to help those impacted. According to members of the trip coordinated by Tony and Nicole Mane and led by St. Luke’s Church, it was “heartbreaking” to […]
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Mexico's first woman president will inherit a huge public safety problem
Former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum leads in the polls and faces tough questions of curbing the country's homicide rates.
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What does the ICJ's ruling on Israel's Rafah offensive mean?
Last week the UN's top court delivered the latest in a series of contested rulings in a case brought by S Africa.
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Putin: Long-range weapons for Kiev can have 'consequences' for Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened Europe with "serious consequences" if Ukraine is allowed to use long-range precision weapons supplied by the West against Russian territory in the future. "These NATO representatives, especially in Europe and especially in the small countries, should realise what they are playing with," Putin said in the Uzbek capital Tashkent on Tuesday at the end of a state visit. He hinted at military counter-attacks. Smaller countries in particular should not f
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Macron vows to issue plan on sending military trainers to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron aims to present a plan in the coming week on a possible deployment of French military trainers to Ukraine, as Kiev seeks to fend off Russia's attacks. Macron plans to do so during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Normandy to commemorate the Allied landings in World War II, he said. He will "speak very precisely at that time to announce what we are going to do," Macron said, referring to "uncoordinated and unfortunate communication" on the is
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Macron in favour of letting Kiev fire on army positions in Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke out in favour of allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to attack Russian positions on Russian territory, as the question was discussed elsewhere in Europe. "We think that we should allow them to neutralise the military sites from which the missiles are fired and basically the military sites from which Ukraine is attacked," Macron said on Tuesday after talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz near Berlin. "We should not allow other targets in Russia to be
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Germany and France call for an end to Israeli offensive in Rafah
Following reports of dozens of deaths during the Israeli ground offensive in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip, Germany and France have called for an end to the attacks. The situation in Rafah was "appalling," French President Emmanuel Macron said at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Meseberg Palace outside Berlin on Tuesday. "The Israeli operations in Rafah must come to an end," Macron insisted. France had condemned Hamas' attacks on Israel from the outset and su
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Scholz and Macron say Berlin and Paris always find an agreement
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed that relations between the two countries are good and not in crisis, as some have said in the past. "We will always agree and we are moving forward," Macron said at the Franco-German Council of Ministers on Tuesday. Scholz spoke of the cohesion between Berlin and Paris during the coronavirus pandemic and their joint support for Ukraine. "That is why I am quite sure that the Franco-German friendship will continue in future,
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Harvard leaders no longer commenting on issues unrelated to ‘core function’
Harvard will no longer be commenting on issues unrelated to the “core function” of its institution, the university announced Tuesday, a decision made after months of turmoil over the Israel-Hamas war. The recommendation that the school not comment on controversial public issues came from a report led by the “Institutional Voice Working Group” the school…
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Argentinian president to meet Silicon Valley CEOs in bid to court tech titans
Javier Milei to hold private talks with Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman as Argentina faces worst economic crisis in decades
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Putin calls Zelensky illegitimate, only recognizes Ukraine parliament
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday again questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he would only recognize the authority of the country's parliament in Kiev. Putain said that under the Ukrainian constitution, martial law stipulates that only the powers of the Supreme Council are extended - but not those of the president. Ukrainian lawyers say the extension of President Volodymyr Zelensky's powers is covered by other laws. Ukraine's Western allies, inclu
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Row over mysterious disappearance of Zambian MP
Independent MP Emmanuel "Jay Jay" Banda is in hospital after an alleged abduction over the weekend.
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$5K reward offered after brutal attack on Iraq War veteran at Chicago grocery
Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information that would lead to the arrest of individuals behind a violent attack on an Iraq War veteran at a grocery store in Chicago's South Loop last week. Kevin Qin, 41, suffered multiple injuries after being beaten by a group of at least eight people at a Jewel-Osco store located at Wabash Avenue and Roosevelt Road on May 21. The victim and community leaders are urging Chicago police to investigate the attack as a hate crime.
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Israel Martinez makes court appearance in first degree murder case, enters plea
Israel Martinez made an appearance in court in Rock Island County this morning. He’s accused of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 17-year-old Giovanni Flores and 19-year-old Zachary Meincke, both of Moline on May 5. Martinez, 20 from Davenport, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. Court records say he waived formal […]
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Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state
The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war.
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East, Southeast Asia had record methamphetamine seizures last year. Profits remain in the billions
East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs, the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime said in a new report Tuesday. It traced their source largely to the cross-border region known as the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. The region is historically known for growing opium and hosting many of the labs that convert it to heroin.
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Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds
The BBC witnessed children picking jasmine in Egypt, a major exporter of the flowers’ oil.
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Taiwan's opposition-led parliament amends law to expand power
Taiwan's parliament, dominated by the China-friendly opposition, on Tuesday amended a controversial law to expand the lawmakers' investigative powers, which opponents have slammed as an erosion of democracy. Outside the parliament building, more than 30,000 protesters showed their outrage by giving the move the thumbs-down. Protesters said the amendment's passage would hinder the normal functioning of the government under new President Lai Ching-te of the independence-leaning Democratic Progress
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Dozens reported killed in fresh Israeli attacks on Rafah
Palestinian medics on Tuesday said dozens of people have died in fresh Israeli attacks on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, two days after 45 people were reportedly killed in an airstrike which sparked international condemnation. The Israeli military said it was investigating reports of an attack on a shelter for displaced persons in western Rafah. Hamas authorities said the attack featured at least four grenades, with unconfirmed estimates putting the death toll at more than 20. Earlier on Tuesd
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Russia Will Supply Small Modular Reactor Nuclear Plant in Uzbekistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Uzbekistan on May 26 to meet with his counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Among topics high on the leaders’ discussion list was energy. In addition to […]
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Just keep swimming! Zebrafish doing fine in zero gravity on China's Tiangong space station (video)
The four zebrafish China sent to its space station are thriving after spending almost a month in orbit.
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South Africa's opposition parties make a final call for historic change the day before election
South African opposition parties made a final appeal to voters Tuesday as the country faces the possibility of a landmark change in its young democracy. At the heart of Wednesday's national election is the question of whether South Africans will deliver their biggest rejection yet of the ruling African National Congress party, which has governed since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule in 1994. The ANC has won a majority in every national election over the last 30 years, bu
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Discovery Children’s Museum celebrates Asian, Pacific Island countries
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Discovery Children's Museum continues to celebrate the diverse cultures. This last week of May is the final week of events, engaging presentations, art activities, and storytelling centered around Asian and Pacific Island countries from the islands of the Philippines to China, Japan, and the Samoan Islands.
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Czech leader backs Ukraine's right to hit targets inside Russia
The Czech government has reacted favourably to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's call for Ukraine to be allowed to use Western weapons to strike inside Russian territory. "As a country under attack, Ukraine certainly has every right to use all means of defence," Prime Minister Petr Fiala said in Prague on Tuesday, describing the position as "simply logical." Attacks on military targets in Russia by Ukraine are covered by international law as part of its defence, experts on the laws of wa
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Ukraine tops list of EU ministers' five defence priorities
European Union defence ministers on Tuesday agreed five broad priorities for Europe's defence, including support for Ukraine. The "EU's unwavering support to Ukraine" is the first priority mentioned in the member states' announcement, which was agreed at a meeting of defence ministers in Brussels on Tuesday. "The EU will use all tools at its disposal," a press release said. Among these tools is an off-budget fund called the European Peace Facility, under which the EU has pledged €5 billion ($5.4
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A robot will soon try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan's destroyed Fukushima reactor
The operator of Japan's destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant demonstrated Tuesday how a remote-controlled robot would retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from one of three damaged reactors later this year for the first time since the 2011 meltdown. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings plans to deploy a “telesco-style” extendable pipe robot into Fukushima Daiichi No. 2 reactor to test the removal of debris from its primary containment vessel by October. During the demonstration
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Global pressure against Israel mounts as it bombards Rafah
Israel entered the southern Gaza city's centre, days after the International Court of Justice ordered it to halt its offensive.
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Poland's foreign minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
Poland’s foreign minister says the NATO nation should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine and should keep Russian President Vladimir Putin in suspense over whether such a decision would ever be made. Radek Sikorski made the comments in an interview published Tuesday in the Gazeta Wyborcza daily. Sikorski said he has gone to Ukraine with his family in the past to deliver humanitarian aid.
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Zagato x La Squadra Set To Debut New $700K AGTZ Twin Tail at FuoriConcorso
Automotive enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the global debut of the AGTZ Twin Tail, a breathtaking creation born from the collaboration between Zagato and La Squadra. Set to be unveiled at the prestigious FuoriConcorso event on May 25-26, 2024, this limited-edition marvel represents the pinnacle of automotive art and engineering. Image Via Zagato Founded in Milan, Italy, in 1919, Zagato has a rich history of over a century, renowned for blending engineering with artisanal craftsmanship. The
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Image shows a 7-layer defensive line planned for the border between NATO and Russia
Poland's defense ministry called the "east shield" the largest operation to strengthen the eastern flank of NATO since the end of World War II.
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Hamas-run health authority says another 18 killed by Israel in Rafah
A further 18 people have been killed in fresh Israeli attacks in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a spokesman for the territory's Hamas-run health authority said on Tuesday. The victims reportedly died overnight. The information could not be independently verified. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that troops were still being deployed around Rafah. Soldiers carried out "precise operations" near the border to Egypt on the basis of intelligence information about terrorist targets, t
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Ireland recognizes Palestine to keep 'hope alive," leader says
Ireland formally recognized the state of Palestine on Tuesday, a decision that has angered Israel but which Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said is a sign of faith in the two-state solution. Last week, the Irish leader joined his counterparts in Spain and Norway in announcing that the three countries would formally recognize an independent Palestine. All three made good on that promise on Tuesday. "This decision of Ireland is about keeping hope alive. It is about believing that a two-state sol
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Norway hails 'milestone' for Palestinian statehood
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide described his country's recognition of the state of Palestine as a "milestone" moment, as he also offered criticism of Israel. "For more than 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates for a Palestinian state. Today, when Norway officially recognizes Palestine as a state, is a milestone in the relationship between Norway and Palestine," Eide said in a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday. Together with Ireland
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Kenya's president overrules ban on addictive stimulant
The ban on the drug muguka by coastal governors sparked anger among farmers over financial losses.
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South Africa's president faces his party's worst election ever. He'll still likely be reelected
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces the prospect of his ruling party's worst election result ever. While several polls have support for his African National Congress at below 50% ahead of the election, putting it in danger of losing its majority for the first time in South Africa's 30 years of democracy, the ANC is still widely expected to win the most Parliament seats. The growing opposition to the ANC is split among several parties.
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Netherlands leads effort to supply air-defence missiles to Ukraine
The Dutch government has said it will lead an initiative among some European countries to supply a Patriot air defence missile system to Ukraine. "Ukraine, of course, is still under attack. Airstrikes continue," said Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren in Brussels on Tuesday. "Patriot systems are scarce in Europe and NATO, but we are now taking a step forward, so we will supply components of Patriot systems," she said. A press release from the Dutch Ministry of Defence said "the Netherlands h
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Israeli military sets fire to Palestinian refugee camp in Rafah, Netanyahu says result was a ‘tragic mishap’
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military set fire to a camp that Palestinians were taking refuge in Rafah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the airstrike as a “tragic mishap.” 45 people were killed. The strike only added to the surging international criticism Israel has faced over its attacks on Gaza. Israel insists it […]
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'My children hid with goats to trick kidnappers'
A father who fled kidnappers in central Nigeria on his motorbike tells how his family survived.
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Explore Vancouver Island's wild side
From ancient forests to secluded beaches, the remote sanctuary off Canada's Pacific Coast has it all
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IHG completes dual signing for Crowne Plaza hotels in Egypt
The company has signed a management agreement with Urbnlanes Development to bring two new Crowne Plaza hotels to Egypt.
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Euratex, IndustriAll Europe promote social dialogue in EU apparel industry
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and trade union organisation industriAll Europe have launched 'StitchTogether,' a new Europe-wide two-year project aimed at promoting social dialogue between employer and trade unions in Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye.
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Post falsely claims old video shows Nigerians fleeing kidnapping gangs
Viral disinformation about rampant kidnap-for-ransom rackets in Nigeria led to a recent claim about a video purportedly showing villagers fleeing their homes after gunmen kidnapped 500 people in Zamfara state in the country's northwest. But the claim is false: the video – previously debunked by AFP Fact Check – is old and was taken in Burkina Faso. A police spokesman in Zamfara did not immediately respond to AFP Fact Check’s request for comment.
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Russia is producing shells 3 times faster than Ukraine's NATO allies, and for less: report
Ukraine's Western allies are struggling to keep up with the relentless demand for shells.
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Japan's Toyota announces 'an engine born' with biofuel despite global push for battery electric cars
During a three-hour presentation at a Tokyo hall Tuesday, the car manufacturer giant announced it would offer lean compact engines that also run on so-called green fuels like hydrogen and bioethanol, or get paired with zero-emissions electric motors in hybrids. This comes as many competitors in the auto industry are pushing for fully electric vehicles. China is revving its push for Battery Electric Vehicles, and its own BYD is threatening to outshine Tesla in that push.
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Israeli troops sighted in central Rafah, airstrike-hit neighbourhood
Israeli troops have been sighted in the city centre of Rafah in southern Gaza, two days after an Israeli airstrike in the area reportedly killed dozens. Eyewitness reports from Rafah on Tuesday suggest the Israeli army has advanced into the city centre. The Israeli news website ynet reported that Israeli tanks were deployed in the Tal al-Sultan neighbourhood, which was hit by the airstrike on Sunday. The Israeli military has not confirmed the reports. According to the Hamas-run health authority
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First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage
For the first time in over a decade, 270 Syrians traveled on a direct flight early Tuesday from Damascus to Saudi Arabia for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, the Syrian Transportation Ministry said. The development is part of an ongoing thaw in relations between Damascus and Riyadh, which days ago appointed Saudi Arabia's first ambassador to war-torn Syria since severing ties in 2012. Syria was readmitted to the 22-member Arab League in 2023, after it had been suspended from the group for m
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Sánchez: Spain is recognizing Palestinian statehood to advance peace
Spain's left-wing government formally announced the recognition of a Palestinian state on Tuesday, after the decision was made last week along with Norway and Ireland. "This is a historic decision that has a single goal: To help the Israelis and the Palestinians achieve peace," Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in a statement outside his official residence, Moncloa Palace, in Madrid. Sánchez spoke before the government's Council of Ministers gave its official approval. Their sign off was expecte
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