Iran rushed to downplay the impact of Israel’s strikes on its territory this weekend, suggesting that it has taken an off-ramp to avoid a wider war, but the attack set a precedent the Islamic Republic…
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Portions of southern and eastern Spain were hit by severe flash flooding on Tuesday, as some locations received up to 12 inches of rain in just a few hours. Footage from the city of Valencia…
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At least 51 people have died in flash floods in southeastern Spain, the regional government of Valencia said on Wednesday. Some locations in southern and eastern Spain received up to 12 inches of rain in…
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Police say ‘no nuclear risk’ after huge fire breaks out in vicinity of UK submarine shipyard
by adminA large fire has broken out at the site of one of Britain’s biggest defense companies. Emergency officials said early Wednesday that fire crews and police were responding to the blaze in the vicinity of…
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Super Typhoon Kong-rey edges towards Taiwan, could sweep ‘almost the whole’ island
by adminAuthorities in Taiwan are warning residents along its eastern coast to brace for the impacts Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which has rapidly intensified as it barrels towards the island after bashing the Philippines. Kong-rey, moving northwest…
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Abortion access is dwindling in Milei’s Argentina, three years after legalization
by adminMontecarlo is a small city in the province of Misiones, Argentina, with just under 20,000 inhabitants. Those who walk through its neighborhoods can find cobblestone streets, but most of the roads are made of dirt.…
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Shohei Ohtani in the World Series sparks major excitement in Japan, attracts viewership rivaling the US
by adminThe excitement was evident in a Tokyo bar on Wednesday morning, Japan time, as fans chanted for their homegrown hero. “Shohei! Shohei! Shohei!” erupted in Fields Shibuya, a sports dining bar, as the All-Star player stepped to…
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Georgia’s president calls for rally to save ‘European future’ as thousands protest disputed election
by adminGeorgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has called on citizens to protest the results of a disputed election in an attempt to save the country’s “European future.” Tens of thousands of Georgians massed outside the parliament on…
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The Pope has shown openness to greater roles for women – but there’s pressure for him to go further
by adminA sense of urgency has been growing after the role of women emerged as a dominant theme when Catholics from across the globe were canvassed for their views ahead of a meeting of bishops and…
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British far-right political activist Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after he admitted to being in contempt of court by repeating false accusations about a Syrian refugee, according to court documents. Robinson, whose…