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Japan officials hunt bear that raided couple’s fridge amid string of break-ins
Japanese authorities are searching for an Asiatic black bear suspected of breaking into multiple homes and raiding a refrigerator in a northeastern town during a two-week crime spree.
Melbourne council votes to scrap Lime ebikes for failing to meet ‘bare minimum standards’
Melbourne’s City of Yarra council voted to end its six-year agreement with Lime ebikes, citing the operator’s failure to meet minimum standards for preventing footpath obstruction and unsafe riding practices.
Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy
A Ugandan climate activist is converting shea fruit waste into cooking fuel briquettes while training over 1,200 women to process shea butter, addressing deforestation and energy needs simultaneously.
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
China’s second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, falling below its annual target amid weak domestic demand, despite strong export performance driven by semiconductors and electric vehicles.
Ukraine war briefing: Spotlight on ‘hundreds’ of alleged PoW executions by Russia
Ukraine claims Russia has executed hundreds of prisoners of war since 2022 under a deliberate policy, with over 900 military personnel reportedly killed in more than 340 incidents.
‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?
Japan, long vulnerable to foreign espionage, is overhauling its security apparatus after a Russian spy influx following Ukraine’s invasion, creating new intelligence agencies and counterintelligence capabilities.
Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and South Africa’s Madlanga Commission: Who is the key witness at the police corruption inquiry?
Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala, a businessman accused of supplying gifts to police officers to secure contracts, is expected to testify before South Africa’s Madlanga Commission inquiry into alleged police corruption.
Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent
The US House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act on Tuesday with bipartisan support, voting 308-117 to make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate twice-yearly clock changes.
Old rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal
Adeniyi Adeyemi and the PFIPC: Nigerian police arrest boss of fake agency
Nigerian police arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, head of a fraudulent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, following a court warrant issued after he failed to appear at a hearing.
Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’
Spain and Gibraltar celebrated the removal of a border fence and implementation of a post-Brexit agreement eliminating border controls between the territories, marking the conclusion of four years of negotiations.
Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’
Spain and Gibraltar celebrated the removal of a border fence and implementation of a post-Brexit agreement eliminating border controls between the territories, marking the conclusion of four years of negotiations.
American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models
Cost-conscious startups are increasingly adopting cheaper Chinese AI models over expensive American alternatives, with some companies reporting savings in the millions of dollars monthly.
American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models
Cost-conscious startups are increasingly adopting cheaper Chinese AI models over expensive American alternatives, with some companies reporting savings in the millions of dollars monthly.
Russian attack on Odesa kills three as Ukraine targets vessels in Black Sea
Russian attacks on Odesa killed at least three people as Ukraine claimed to have struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, escalating their conflict over critical port infrastructure and trade routes.
Russian attack on Odesa kills three as Ukraine targets vessels in Black Sea
Russian attacks on Odesa killed at least three people as Ukraine claimed to have struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, escalating their conflict over critical port infrastructure and trade routes.
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians’ bid to legalise cannabis
Kenya’s High Court rejected a Rastafarian group’s legal challenge seeking religious exemption from cannabis prohibition laws, though the judge acknowledged the need for broader national debate on the issue.
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians’ bid to legalise cannabis
Kenya’s High Court rejected a Rastafarian group’s legal challenge seeking religious exemption from cannabis prohibition laws, though the judge acknowledged the need for broader national debate on the issue.
India’s ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov’t
India’s rapid transition to E20 ethanol-blended petrol has sparked widespread motorist complaints about reduced fuel efficiency and vehicle performance, while the government defends the policy as essential for energy security.
India’s ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov’t
India’s rapid transition to E20 ethanol-blended petrol has sparked widespread motorist complaints about reduced fuel efficiency and vehicle performance, while the government defends the policy as essential for energy security.
India’s ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov’t
India’s rapid transition to E20 ethanol-blended petrol has sparked widespread motorist complaints about reduced fuel efficiency and vehicle performance, while the government defends the policy as essential for energy security.
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South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...