On June 11, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was appealing for help at a conference in Berlin at the start of a week of intense diplomacy in western Europe, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was in the east, holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Kremlin meeting...

Turkey’s ‘balancing act’ with BRICS bid raises NATO concerns

Beijing (AFP) – As climate envoys from the world's top two greenhouse gas producers meet in Beijing this week, experts say China's emissions may finally be nearing their peak. US climate envoy John Podesta will be looking to solidify Beijing's commitments -- which include topping out its planet-warming emissions...

China nears peak emissions as climate envoy meets US counterpart

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

The 645-square-foot (60 square-meter) property was partially demolished when an enormous pine tree toppled over, crushing the front. No one was hurt in the incident, with the two renters and their dogs walking out the back door of the house in Monrovia, near Los Angeles, in May. But the home...

Open plan: Half a tree-crushed house for half a million dollars

Bogotá (AFP) – The Colombian government made an "urgent appeal" Wednesday to truckers blockading several highways to create safe corridors for food supplies, amid warnings of looming shortages in several cities. Hundreds of trucks have been partially or completely blockading roads leading to Bogota and other major cities...

Trucker protests fuel fear of food shortages in Colombia

France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier promised Thursday to address the grievances of the French but also implement "change" as he took office following almost two months of political deadlock. FRANCE24's Emerald Maxwell takes a look at what's next for France's news Prime Minister.

What next for Barnier as he takes over as French PM

The atmosphere in central Paris is “charged up” and “busy” as protesters gather to rally against President Macron and his recent nomination of Michel Barnier as prime minister, FRANCE 24’s Yinka Oyetade said, adding that police are expecting between four thousand and eight thousand demonstrators. The protests were originally called by youth organisations which were then joined by hard-left France Unbowed, the communists and the Greens, Oyetade said.

‘Charged up’ and ‘busy’ atmosphere in Paris as thousands rally against Macron

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

The first delivery of almost 100,000 doses of mpox vaccines will arrive in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, the African Union's health watchdog said, with a total of 200,000 jabs expected this week. The vast central Africa country of around 100 million people is at the epicentre of the mpox outbreak, with cases and deaths rising.

First mpox vaccines due in DR Congo on Thursday

Dubai (AFP) – The oil-rich United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced the completion of the Arab world's first nuclear power plant, calling it a "significant step". Abu Dhabi's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant will produce 40 terawatt-hours of electricity annually after its fourth and final reactor has entered commercial operation, the state-owned Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said in a statement.

Oil power UAE completes Arab world's first nuclear plant

Tokyo (AFP) – Japan got a new highly eligible bachelor on Friday as Prince Hisahito, the imperial family's last hope for long-term survival unless the rules are changed to allow female succession, turned 18. Although his formal coming-of-age ceremony has been pushed back to at least 2025 so he...

Japan's only young imperial heir turns 18

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Millions of Brazilians, including the president, have flocked to social media platforms such as Threads or Bluesky, where Portuguese has become the most spoken language in the few days since Elon Musk's X was shut down in the country. "Is anyone there?" asked numerous...

Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Super Typhoon Yagi is on Friday expected to make landfall in southern China, where flights have been cancelled and schools and businesses shut in anticipation of the storm. The typhoon is the second-strongest tropical storm recorded in the world this year and has already claimed more than a dozen lives after it swept through the northern Philippines earlier this week.

Super Typhoon Yagi headed for southern China after deadly pass through Philippines

The line up at the national stadium in Paris on Sunday evening features "French touch" legends Cassius and Kavinsky alongside globe-trotting electro star Martin Solveig and more recent dancefloor favourites Ofenbach. "You can imagine it like the biggest nightclub in France," Paris 2024 ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly told reporters...

Giant club night to close out Paris Games

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky. Six hours after departing the International Space Station, Starliner parachuted into New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range, descending on autopilot through the desert darkness.

Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without NASA pilots

A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

Hong Kong (AFP) – Southern China's Hainan province evacuated over 400,000 people ahead of the expected landfall on Friday of Super Typhoon Yagi, while tens of thousands prepared to seek shelter in neighbouring Vietnam from what is set to be the strongest storm to hit the region in over a decade.

Super Typhoon Yagi threatens southern China, Vietnam

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Is China’s debt diplomacy good for Africa?

Trade relations between China and Africa are evolving even as Beijing's debt diplomacy...

Is China’s debt diplomacy good for Africa?

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