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The major new travel hubs that are going to change the way we fly
Even if you’re not a frequent flyer, there’s a good chance you’ll have passed through airports such as London Heathrow, Istanbul, or Dubai…
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Freezing and in the dark, Kyiv residents are stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Olena Janchuk spends another day of freezing isolation in her high-rise apartment. The former kindergarten teacher…
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Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
"Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly and was fantastic," says…
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Turkey's foreign minister says Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran
"I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran," Fidan…
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Yemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons, despite Emirati denial
After STC setbacks in the east, Saudi Arabia corrals southern factions into talks while allegations of secret prisons run by UAE forces in…
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Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage
A failed December effort to bring down parts of Poland’s energy grid was the work of Russian government hackers known for causing past…
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As a travel planner, I rarely recommend Paris or Rome. Instead, I swear by these 5 European gems.
I'm a travel planner, and there are five European destinations I think everyone should visit. Italy's Cinque Terre is one of my favorite…
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Merz: 'No hierarchy' in partners as Germany and Italy deepen ties
Germany's growing partnership with Italy does not challenge its existing relations with France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed during…
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Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African nations as rights groups warn of a rise of hate…
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South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
The head of South Sudan's armed forces has given soldiers seven days to "crush the rebellion" in the east that is a potential threat to…
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Mali's government moves to impose fuel rationing as al-Qaida-linked attacks cut off supplies
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s government has moved to impose fuel rationing to counter widespread shortages caused by al-Qaida-linked groups…
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Austria plans more deportations to Syria and Afghanistan
Austria intends to step up deportations to Syria and Afghanistan, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said on Friday. In 2025, the Alpine…
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'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
The BBC has been given access to detention facilities on former United Arab Emirates military bases in Yemen, confirming long-standing…
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Rescued white tiger's move to UK 'imminent'
A white tiger "waking up with freezing fur" in war-torn Ukraine is still waiting to travel to his new home in the UK. Aleks was found…
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French government survives no-confidence vote amid budget wrangling
France's minority government led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has once again survived two votes of no confidence brought by the…
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South African court clears path for sale of Mandela's personal items
A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country's heritage body to stop the sale and export of various artefacts connected to…
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Challenging Official Histories in “Natchez” and “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”
Rev displays the rhetorical power, leavened with humor and warmth, of a skilled public speaker, but many others are charismatic, too.…
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How Do You Write About the Inexplicable?
I’m a rational person. I grew up in a family of scientists. My dad, who studied the brain, told me when I was a kid that Santa and God…
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'I travel with school's teddy bear to teach pupils about the world'
From the city streets of Tokyo to Cape Town's coastline, Herry the teddy bear and his human companion Bob Hall have visited over 30…
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Three killed in crashes on icy western Germany motorway
Three people were killed and at least 11 others injured in a series of crashes caused by icy conditions on a major motorway in western…
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Is the UK playing a double game in Sudan and Somalia?
In December, as it often has during the ongoing war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the British government…
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Fastest-growing tourism destinations revealed in new UN report – and one is in Europe
For the past few years, it has seemed like at any given time there’s at least one person you know visiting Japan and posting photos of…
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Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on, this nuclear plant is vital in the fight
A handful of technicians closely monitor a wall of screens and dial in the control room at the Khmelnytsky nuclear plant – a vast facility…
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Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president
Three Australian and Palestinian legal groups have formally called on the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to investigate Israeli President…