🔴 Live: Deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza as fierce fighting takes place in north, south
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Two bodies recovered from submerged truck in Baltimore bridge collapse: The bodies of two construction workers were found in the cold waters of Baltimore harbor ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
France will help Brazil develop nuclear-powered submarines, Macron says: President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France would help Brazil develop nuclear ...
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Blinken and Macron to discuss Ukraine support and Gaza war in Paris talks: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss support for Ukraine during talks in ...
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🚢🇺🇲 A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in #Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in ... Show more
🇱🇧🇮🇱 The #Hezbollah movement fired a barrage of rockets into northern #Israel on Wednesday, killing a civilian, after Israel carried out a deadly strike in south ... Show more
Blond vs pink: French-Swiss battle for 'fourth' chocolate: A fourth chocolate -- "blond" -- has been slowly making inroads into French confectionary ...
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Russia blames Ukraine, the West over Moscow concert hall attack: Russia on Tuesday sought to shift blame for the Moscow concert hall attack onto Ukraine and its ...
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France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
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Israel’s largest land seizure since Oslo Accords deals fresh blow to Palestinian statehood
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Poland, Ukraine hail 'step forward' on farm imports dispute: Poland's prime minister on Thursday hailed the progress made in talks with Ukraine on farm imports ...
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Haiti's future governing council vows to restore ‘public and democratic order’: The governing council that aims to oversee a political transition in Haiti vowed ...
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🔴 Live: Lebanese group says seven killed in Israeli strike in south Lebanon: A Lebanese militant organisation closely linked to Palestinian group Hamas said ...
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French school principal’s resignation over headscarf death threats sparks uproar: French politicians from across the political spectrum Wednesday denounced what ...
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Quick Glance: Resignation Following Headscarf Incident: Politicians Condemn 'Islamist' Attack on Education
- After an incident involving a student where a headmaster faced death threats, he resigned from his position at a high school and college in eastern Paris.
- Secularism and religion are contentious topics in France, leading to deep tensions in the country.
- Politicians from various political spectrums expressed shock over the resignation, labeling the incident as a collective failure.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making death threats against the principal on the internet and is set to stand trial in April.
Investigators recover data recorder from cargo ship that hit Baltimore bridge: U.S. federal safety investigators recovered the black box from the freight ship ...
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France evacuates more than 170 French nationals from Haiti: France has evacuated more than 170 nationals and around 70 people of other nationalities from ...
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Euro 2024: Georgia, Ukraine and Poland all heading to competition after respective wins
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👩🦱 In #France , a bill outlawing #discrimination based on hair texture, length, colour or style cleared a first hurdle in the French parliament on Thursday ... Show more
Senegal’s Faye gets 54.28% of presidential vote, provisional results show: Anti-establishment figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has comfortably won the Senegalese ...
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Athens residents choking in clouds of Sahara dust amid unseasonably warm weather: Athenians are choking in clouds of thick dust blown in from the Sahara along ...
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France seeks help from allies to bolster security during Paris Olympics: France has asked its foreign allies to send several thousand members of their security ...
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France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris: The French parliament's lower house on Thursday approved a resolution condemning as ...
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France takes down fake website inviting volunteers to 'enlist in Ukraine': French authorities have uncovered a website containing a fake recruitment drive for ...
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🇵🇸 #Revisited - "Everyday I leave one camp to go work in another one." The Jordanian city of Zarqa has a strong #Palestinian identity : after the ... Show more
🏳️🌈 Lawmakers in #Thailand passed a bill which aims to recognise same-sex #marriage in the country.
Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
Saudi Aramco chief calls energy transition strategy a 'misguided' failure: Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply ...
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Venezuelan opposition forced to register unknown candidate for July vote: Venezuela's main opposition coalition said Tuesday it had managed to register a proxy ...
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Quick Glance: Obstacle in Registering Opposition Candidate for Venezuelan Presidency
- Venezuela's main opposition coalition stated they were unable to register their candidate to challenge President Nicolas Maduro in the upcoming July elections.
- The deadline for registration had been set for midnight at the end of Monday.
- The inability of Yoris to register sparked renewed discussions about President Maduro's approach and handling of political adversaries. Countries like Brazil and the United States expressed concerns about the potential voting process.
- Despite Yoris's difficulties, the National Electoral Council announced early Tuesday that Manuel Rosales, governor of the northwest Zulia state, had officially registered for the election 'by automated means'.
French court hands former Liberian commander 30-year sentence: A French court on Wednesday handed former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara a 30-year prison ...
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Trump social media company Truth Social surges in Nasdaq debut: Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company jumped more than 30% in the first day of trading on ...
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Macron and Lula announce €1 billion investment plan for the Amazon: French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a visit to Brazil Tuesday with the launch of a ...
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🇫🇷👮 French police have held a simulation of a terror attack to prepare for the worst case scenario at the #OlympicGames due to take place this summer in #Paris ... Show more
France breathe sigh of relief after beating Chile in friendly: Olivier Giroud was among the scorers as France recovered from the loss of another early goal to ...
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Quick Glance: France Overcome Chile in Friendly Match
- France came back from behind to defeat Chile 3-2, with Olivier Giroud scoring a goal.
- Nine changes were made to the French team after a disappointing performance against Germany, resulting in injuries to Jonathan Clauss and Eduardo Camavinga.
- Despite the victory, doubts remain regarding the French team as they gear up for the European Championship.
- Coach Didier Deschamps emphasized the need for a different approach for the Euro, highlighting the importance of freshness in the team.
🔴 Live: No let-up in Gaza war despite UN resolution demanding ceasefire: Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday ...
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Planting trees in wrong places heats the planet: study: Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming, scientists said on Tuesday ...
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🗳️ The #UN Security Council on Monday approved for the first time a resolution calling for an "immediate" #ceasefire in #Gaza during the Muslim holy ... Show more
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
N. Korea says no interest in holding summit with Japan, rejects further talks: North Korea said on Tuesday it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Forced Rafah population transfer would be a 'war crime', Macron warns Israel: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
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Turkey detains scores of IS group suspects in nationwide raids: Turkish authorities rounded up scores of suspects with alleged links to Islamic State group in ...
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down as safety concerns mount: Boeing announced Monday a leadership shakeup headlined by the departure of CEO Dave Calhoun as the ...
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Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Paris houseboats pump sewage onshore to help Olympic swimmers: As Paris races to clean up the River Seine for the Olympics, houseboat owner Stephane Bachot is ...
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Poland on alert as western Ukraine, Kyiv hit by 'massive' Russian air attack: Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv came under a "massive" ...
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Quick Glance: 'Massive' Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine and Kyiv; Poland Reports Airspace Violation
- Russia and Ukraine engaged in deadly aerial attacks, including the seizure of the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske by Russia.
- Kyiv and Lviv regions were attacked, with Poland raising its military readiness.
- No casualties or damage were reported, and the city's air defenses intercepted about a dozen missiles.
- The US and Poland demand explanations from Russia, while Ukraine targeted Russian ships in Crimea.
France raises terror alert level after Moscow attack claimed by IS group: France’s government increased its security alert warning to the highest level Sunday ...
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Quick Glance: France Increases Terror Alert After Deadly Attack in Russia
- France's government increased its security alert posture to the highest level on Sunday after the deadly attack at a Russian concert hall and Islamic State's claim of responsibility.
- President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency security meeting after Friday's attack in a Moscow suburb killed over 130 people and was claimed by an Islamic State affiliate.
- France was already on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics this year, expected to draw millions of visitors. Security concerns are notably high for the opening ceremony on July 26, with boats on the Seine River and large crowds watching from the embankments.
- The country has been previously targeted by deadly Islamic State attacks, such as the Bataclan theatre massacre in 2015 where extremists shot concertgoers and held hostages for hours. French forces have also taken action against extremists in other regions.
Israel bombs Gaza as UN chief calls for end to 'horror and starvation': Air and artillery strikes pounded targets in Gaza Sunday as UN chief Antonio Guterres ...
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Brazil's Bolsonaro stayed two nights in Hungarian embassy after passport seized: Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro stayed for two nights at the ...
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Russia charges four men over Moscow concert hall attack: Three of the four suspects charged with carrying out the concert hall attack in Moscow that killed more ...
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Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, Palestinian Red Crescent says: Israeli forces besieged two more Gaza hospitals on Sunday, pinning down medical teams ...
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🇮🇱 🇵🇸 The Palestinian Red Crescent said one of its staff was killed when Israeli tanks pushed back into areas around Al-Amal and Nasser hospitals in the ... Show more
Russia says ‘massive’ air strikes on Ukraine a revenge for border attacks: Russia’s defence ministry said Friday it had launched a series of “massive” air ...
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Moscow attack raise fresh concerns for Paris Olympics: The attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people has raised fresh security fears for ...
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UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks: The UK on Monday accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns ...
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For 2024 Paris Olympics, Colombes' historic stadium regains its former lustre: One of France’s most historic sporting venues, the Colombes stadium northwest of ...
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Several Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso, Mali border: Twenty-three soldiers were killed in a “terrorist” ambush in western Niger during an ...
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🤖🇨🇳 The United States, Britain and New Zealand have accused #China -backed #cyber groups of being behind a series of attacks against lawmakers and key democratic ... Show more
Social media forces British royal family to adapt: Britain's royal family has been forced to radically change the way it communicates because of social media ...
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🇯🇴 In 1948, when thousands of #Palestinians settled in #Zarqa , on the outskirts of Amman, #Jordan 's first refugee camp came into being. Over the years ... Show more
🇧🇷 #FOCUS - In the heart of #SaoPaulo – the largest metropolis in the Americas, with 12 million inhabitants – lies #Cracolandia . Literally the "land of crack ... Show more
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