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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

As the representatives of over 50 African countries meet this week in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation or FOCAC, Charles Pellegrin and his guests take a closer look at the relationship between China and Africa and what it means in terms of opportunities for economic growth and development as well as the potential risks and limitations.

Seeking balance: A new chapter for Sino-African trade relations?

Shanghai (AFP) – Shanghai opened the world's largest indoor ski resort on Friday, welcoming visitors in snowsuits to its pistes as China reported its hottest August in 60 years. This year's northern summer saw the highest global temperatures ever recorded, and in the faux Alpine square where the resort's...

World's largest indoor ski resort opens in Shanghai as China logs hottest month

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

New York (AFP) – Frances Tiafoe blamed his heartbreaking five-set US Open semi-final defeat to Taylor Fritz on cramping after his "body shut down". Tiafoe twice led in the match but the final set lasted just 27 minutes in which he was broken three times and collected just nine points.

'My body shut down', says Tiafoe after US Open heartbreak

The United States announced this week an additional $40 million to combat food insecurity in Africa, at a time when malnutrition and famine are on the rise. Thousands of experts are also looking at solutions to these crisis in Rwanda, at the biggest African forum on agriculture. Clément Di Roma has more.

Rwanda forum aims to battle African food insecurity

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Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

New York (AFP) – Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok became a Grand Slam champion at the US Open on Friday, just two days after cancelling her wedding. Kichenok, 32, teamed up with Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko to beat Kristina Mladenovic and Zhang Shuai 6-4, 6-3 in the women's doubles final. On Wednesday,...

US Open bride-to-be cancels wedding, wins Grand Slam title

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Two animal lovers who stopped on a US freeway to rescue a stranded kitten caused a three-vehicle crash -- and then lost the cat they were trying to help. The couple spotted the stray moggy as they drove east on the CA-91 near...

Kitten rescuers cause LA freeway smash - and don't save cat

The issue comes after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an emergency directive to airlines ordering mandated inspections on A350-1000s which are powered by XWB-97 engines made by Rolls-Royce. The checks were prompted by an "in-flight engine fire" on one of Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific's Zurich-bound flights. Malaysia...

Malaysia Airlines finds 'potential issue' on A350-900 engine

Israeli forces appeared to have withdrawn from three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank by Friday morning, after a more-than weeklong military operation that left dozens dead and a trail of destruction.

Israeli forces withdraw from Jenin after operation leaves trail of destruction

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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

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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?

A Turkish-American woman was shot dead Friday while demonstrating against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank town of Beita, where the army acknowledged opening fire. Turkey identified the woman as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, condemning her death, while the United States called it a "tragic" event and pressed its ally Israel to investigate.

Israeli forces kill Turkish-American woman protesting settlements in West Bank

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Big changes are in store for three zodiac signs in the month of September. The stars are shifting and many of you will be affected by this. Although the life changes that will take place with each zodiac sign are different, these changes must be fully embraced by all who are experiencing them. One of the key things to remember is that sometimes change is necessary for personal growth. Let’s see what the stars have in store for these three zodiac signs.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Lives Will Change In September

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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

French left-wing parties and student unions have called for protests across the country as the newly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier tackles his first challenge of forming a cabinet. Barnier’s nomination has come as a shock for many and a disappointment for the left-wing coalition, New Popular Front, which won the snap elections called for President Macron two months ago.

French left to hold protests as new PM Michel Barnier takes office

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Disney Cruise Line has faced significant backlash after announcing the cancellation of two sailings on the Disney Dream in November 2025, impacting up to 5,000 cruise passengers.

Disney Cruise Line Quietly Cancels Over 5,000 Sailings, Passengers Wondering What Happened

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

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Mitoma, Endo score as Japan thrash China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying

Japan (AFP) – Premier League stars Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo both scored as Japan thrashed China 7-0 on Thursday to start the third round of...

Mitoma, Endo score as Japan thrash China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying

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