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Italian journalists return home after their report from Kursk angers Russia

Italian journalists return home after their report from Kursk angers Russia

rome — Two Italian journalists who angered Moscow with a TV report from Ukrainian-held parts of Russia’s Kursk region will return...

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant deteriorating after strike, says IAEA

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant deteriorating after strike, says IAEA

Wind, dry weather stoke wildfires in western Turkey; thousands evacuate

Wind, dry weather stoke wildfires in western Turkey; thousands evacuate

Istanbul — Wildfires raged across western Turkey for a third straight day Saturday, exacerbated by high winds and warm temperatures, authorities...

Eswatini turns to nuclear technology to transform agriculture, health care, energy

Eswatini turns to nuclear technology to transform agriculture, health care, energy

Manzini, Eswatini — Eswatini has launched an initiative to achieve sustainable development by harnessing the power of nuclear technology in such...

China’s ‘accidental’ damage to Baltic pipeline viewed with suspicion

China’s ‘accidental’ damage to Baltic pipeline viewed with suspicion

Helsinki, Finland — Western officials and analysts are suspicious of Beijing’s admission this week that a Chinese container ship damaged the...

Fire at London’s Somerset House threatens works by Van Gogh, Cezanne

Fire at London’s Somerset House threatens works by Van Gogh, Cezanne

LONDON — A fire broke out Saturday at Somerset House, a large arts venue on the River Thames in central London....

Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy Kursk bridge

Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy Kursk bridge

MOSCOW — Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Ukraine used Western rockets, likely U.S.-made HIMARS, to destroy a bridge over the Seym River...

Analysis: How Russia looked the wrong way as Ukraine invaded

Analysis: How Russia looked the wrong way as Ukraine invaded

LONDON/KYIV, UKRAINE — In the hours before Ukrainian soldiers stormed across Russia’s western border, there was no sign from Moscow that...

Europe warned to prepare for mpox as Pakistan reports first case

Europe warned to prepare for mpox as Pakistan reports first case

Stockholm — Health authorities warned Friday that Europe must be ready for more cases of a deadly strain of mpox that...

Ukraine says it downed 14 Russian drones overnight

Ukraine says it downed 14 Russian drones overnight

kyiv, Ukraine — Ukraine’s air defenses shot down all 14 Russian drones fired in an overnight attack, the Ukrainian air force...

Iran moves to exploit age-old rivalries in South Caucasus

Iran moves to exploit age-old rivalries in South Caucasus

Ukraine says it keeps advancing, ‘strengthening positions’ in Kursk region

Ukraine says it keeps advancing, ‘strengthening positions’ in Kursk region

Wildfires in Turkey threaten homes, war memorials at Gallipoli site

Wildfires in Turkey threaten homes, war memorials at Gallipoli site

ISTANBUL — Firefighters were tackling blazes across Turkey on Friday as dry, hot and windy weather conditions led to a series...

BMW recalls 1.3M vehicles in China over Takata airbag inflators 

BMW recalls 1.3M vehicles in China over Takata airbag inflators 

BEIJING — BMW was recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles in China that might have Takata airbag inflators following a similar...

Turkish MPs brawl during debate on jailed opposition lawmaker

Turkish MPs brawl during debate on jailed opposition lawmaker

ANKARA, TURKEY — A fistfight broke out in Turkey’s parliament on Friday when an opposition deputy was attacked after calling for...

British garage owners help deliver cars to Ukraine

British garage owners help deliver cars to Ukraine

Help for Ukraine comes not only from international organizations, foreign governments and large foundations, but also from ordinary citizens across...

Ukraine downs 5 Russian drones in overnight attack, air force says

Ukraine downs 5 Russian drones in overnight attack, air force says

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine shot down all five Russia-launched drones during an overnight attack, the country’s air force said Friday. Russian...

Inflation, fatigue wear on Germany’s resolve to help Ukraine

Inflation, fatigue wear on Germany’s resolve to help Ukraine

More than two and a half years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, Germany is considering slashing military assistance to Kyiv...

Restaurant with robot servers causes excitement in Nairobi     

Restaurant with robot servers causes excitement in Nairobi     

In Nairobi, a new restaurant is generating business and buzz – not just because of the food, but because of...

Sweden confirms first case of contagious mpox strain outside Africa

Sweden confirms first case of contagious mpox strain outside Africa

Ukraine seizes town in Russia’s Kursk region

Ukraine seizes town in Russia’s Kursk region

Africa seeks digital solutions for better revenue collection

Africa seeks digital solutions for better revenue collection