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Meet DJ AG: The TikTok DJ turning London’s streets into a viral stage for up-and-coming artists
DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, has captured millions on TikTok with his outdoor DJ sets, inviting passersbyers and grassroots artists to perform live. From Skepta to kids with their grandmas, everyone’s welcome to join the livestream party. Continue Reading
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Did McDonald's in Iceland close because of a boycott?
Social media posts have been claiming that the fast food restaurant shuttered its branches in Iceland due to a public boycott linked to the Israel-Hamas war. Continue Reading
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Ukraine’s air defense intercepts all Russian drones heading toward Kyiv
Air defense and electronic warfare units neutralized all Russian kamikaze drones that targeted Kyiv overnight Thursday. That’s according to the municipal military administration, Ukrinform reports. “It’s the 20th attack on Kyiv in October! As during the previous… Continue Reading
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French court jails ex-doctor in latest Rwandan genocide trial
A court in France has sentenced a Rwandan former doctor to 27 years in jail for crimes relating to the 1994 genocide in his country. Eugene Rwamucyo was found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and of conspiring to prepare for those crimes. Rwamucyo – who was… Continue Reading
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chérie, ça va couper ! – POLITICO
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, les start-ups peuvent souffler : l’article 7 du projet de loi de financement de la Sécurité sociale a été rejeté en bloc hier soir à l’Assemblée. Celui-ci prévoyait de réformer les contrats d’apprentissage, mais aussi de réduire les… Continue Reading
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The Moldovan Town Where 95 Percent Said ‘No’ To The EU (Video)
As Moldova’s presidential election goes into a second round runoff on November 3, the pro-Western incumbent faces a tough battle for votes in a town where 95 percent voted against the European Union in a recent referendum – Ceadir-Lunga is in the country’s autonomous Russian-speaking Gagauzia… Continue Reading
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Key manufacturing index in China turns positive after months of contraction
Key manufacturing index in China turns positive after months of contraction Continue Reading
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Even with DPRK support, Russia not to prevail in Ukraine
North Korean troops, dispatched to Russia’s Kursk region close to the border with Ukraine, wear Russian uniforms and wield Russian weapons. This was stated on Wednesday by Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin after a meeting with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun,… Continue Reading
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Even with DPRK support, Russia not to prevail in Ukraine
North Korean troops, dispatched to Russia’s Kursk region close to the border with Ukraine, wear Russian uniforms and wield Russian weapons. This was stated on Wednesday by Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin after a meeting with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun,… Continue Reading
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Starbucks CEO sets four-minute service goal to reinvigorate sales
Starbucks’ new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol wants customers to get their orders hand-delivered by a barista in four minutes or less, a goal that will be central as he tries to reinvigorate the company’s sagging sales. Continue Reading
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