Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in a stormy political debate following the far-right party’s election win. The confrontation focused on migration policy and the future of Germany’s workforce. Merz accused…
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White House pulls Tetris-style “Build The Wall” game amid copyright concern
The White House has pulled a Tetris-style game called “Build The Wall” after concerns about possible copyright infringement. The move follows a statement from The Tetris Company, which said it takes copyright infringement “very seriously.” The Tetris…
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IAEA Raises Serious Concern Over North Korean Uranium Enrichment Facility
North Korea has built a two-storey facility for uranium enrichment, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which has described the development as a cause for “serious concern”. The facility’s reported construction was highlighted by the…
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Colombia’s President Lifts Decade-Long Suspension on Legal Firearm Carry Permits
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has lifted a decade-long suspension on permits to carry legal firearms, marking a change in the country’s rules governing the carrying of firearms. The decision allows the issuance of permits for carrying…
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US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The United States is set to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes, marking the latest escalation in a long-running trade war between the two countries. The move comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.…
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Parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Call for Death Penalty in D4vd Trial
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez have called for the death penalty if D4vd is found guilty in the trial connected to their daughter’s killing. The parents said execution “would be perfect” in the event of a guilty verdict, according to information…
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Sinkhole Appears Outside Malibu Home Thought to Belong to Nicolas Cage
A sinkhole has appeared outside a beach-front home in Malibu that is thought to belong to actor Nicolas Cage, after the property’s driveway collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities. The collapse affected the driveway of the house,…
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Tycoon Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $1.87bn in South Korea’s Largest Divorce Settlement
A tycoon is to pay his ex-wife $1.87bn in a divorce settlement described as the largest in South Korea’s history. The billion-dollar payout sets a record for the country, according to the available information. The settlement involves the tycoon and his…
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Baby orangutans found in Odisha forest spark trafficking inquiry
The discovery of baby orangutans in a forest in Odisha, eastern India, has sparked an inquiry into possible trafficking, according to information reported by the BBC. The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat. Their…
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Gambia president urges calm after violent protests over prolonged blackouts
The president of Gambia has urged calm after violent protests linked to persistent power cuts, telling residents they are “not alone in the darkness”. The country has faced recurring blackouts since June, according to residents. Some outages have lasted…
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South Park creators rename show ‘South America’ in apparent Trump dig
The creators of South Park have renamed the show “South America” in what appears to be a dig at US President Donald Trump’s interest in using the word “America” for geographic names. The change was reported as the latest apparent reference to the…
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Hong Kong’s First Leader After British Handover, Tung Chee-hwa, Dies
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader after Britain handed the city back to China, has died. His tenure as the city’s leader was marked by crises and protests. Tung assumed leadership during the period following the handover of Hong Kong from British…
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Meta Reportedly Continues Running Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material in India
Meta continues to run paid advertisements on Instagram promoting child sexual abuse material in India, according to a report that follows an investigation by BBC Eye. The report focuses on advertising activity on Instagram, which is owned by Meta. It…
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Hegseth’s Pentagon shake-up raises questions over the cost of upheaval
Pete Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the United States wages war, an upheaval that could help define the legacy of Donald Trump’s second term, according to a BBC report by Tom Bateman. The changes at the military department are presented as a…
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Families still await trial as 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches
As the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, the pain of those who lost loved ones continues, while the wait for the alleged mastermind to face trial goes on. The passage of time has not ended the agony experienced by bereaved families. The…
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British-Israeli relations described as at lowest ebb in decades
British-Israeli relations are at their lowest point in decades, according to the information accompanying a BBC report on Israel’s response to London’s trade ban involving Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The trade ban has drawn a response…
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