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Journalists’ rights group says 104 media workers killed this year. Gaza stands out for 2nd year
BRUSSELS (AP) — The International Federation of Journalists said Tuesday that 104 journalists and media workers have been killed so far in 2024, with more than half of them...
Zambia’s ex-President Lungu barred from seeking re-election
Zambia's top court has barred former President Edgar Lungu from standing for re-election in 2026.The Constitutional Court ruled that the 68-year-old politician had already served the maximum two terms...
UK and Germany sign deal against people smugglers as Europe struggles to halt Channel crossings
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. and Germany pledged Tuesday to share intelligence and expertise against the people-smuggling gangs that send migrants across the English Channel in small boats, the...
Stellantis and CATL to invest €4.1 bn in joint Spanish battery plant
The Stellantis logo pictured on a banner outside the Opel plant in Eisenach. Martin Schutt/ZB/dpa The multinational car maker Stellantis and the Chinese battery giant CATL are to invest...
Indian election commission did not say opposition candidate received no votes in state polls
Protests broke out in the Indian state of Maharashtra after misinformation spread that the election commission declared a candidate from the opposition Congress party received no votes in state...
Image of centuries-old Italian well shared with false claim origins ‘remain a mystery’
The origins of the Pozzo di San Patrizio -- a historic structure in central Italy -- have been well-documented but online posts have repeatedly shared a picture of the...
Italy joins other European nations, suspends Syrians’ asylum claims
Italy announced on Monday that it too is temporarily suspending its asylum procedures for Syrians, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.In doing so it is following the example of...
German aviation association expects air travel costs to rise
Jens Bischof, CEO of the airline Eurowings and President of the German Aviation Association, speaks at a press conference. Bernd Weißbrod/dpa Ticket prices for air travel in Germany are...
Former Italian prime minister Draghi sees leadership vacuum in Europe
The former head of both the European Central Bank and the Italian government lamented on Monday over the "leadership vacuum" stemming from weakened leadership in France and Germany."The Franco-German...
Old military event picture falsely portrayed as night of S.Korea martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late on December 3 before he was forced into a U-turn after lawmakers faced down soldiers at parliament and voted...
