Chinese President Xi Jinping met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing at a tense bilateral summit this week, making no headway on geopolitical disputes and only modest advances on trade and climate change.
While EU…
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Netanyahu says Israel considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas after Israel and the U.S. recalled their…
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Government considering having borrowing assessed once a year
The UK government is considering having the public finances formally assessed only once a year following a suggestion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The global economic watchdog said the change could avoid “overly frequent” switches…
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School roof collapse in western India kills 7 children and injures at least 21
A government school building’s roof collapsed in Rajasthan, India, killing seven children and injuring at least 21
NEW DELHI — The roof of a government middle school building collapsed Friday in India’s western state of Rajasthan, killing seven…
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Streeting warns NHS faces challenging few days as doctor strike begins
Nick TriggleHealth correspondent
PA MediaThe NHS is facing a challenging few days during the doctors strike in England as it attempts to keep as many services as possible running, said the health secretary.
Wes Streeting said while it was not…
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Windsurf freestyle World Cup concludes early in windy Fuerteventura
The PWA Windsurf Freestyle World Cup was just celebrated at Sotavento Beach in Fuerteventura, where strong winds allowed the Double Elimination round to conclude by day two.
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Man awarded $12,500 after Google Street View camera captured him naked in his yard in Argentina
An Argentine captured naked in his yard by a Google Street View camera has been awarded compensation by a court after his bare behind was splashed over the internet for all to see.
The policeman had sought payment from the internet giant for…
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Philippine Supreme Court rules impeachment bid against vice president is unconstitutional
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine Supreme Court ruled Friday that an impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte violated the country’s constitution due to a key technicality, a…
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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov rescued from near-drowning incident in Turkey
Turkish media said the incident occurred at a five-star hotel in the Kaynar district, where Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov lost consciousness shortly after entering the water.
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