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Fireworks imports continue to rise in Germany after pandemic-era ban
The amount of fireworks being imported into Germany remains noticeably below the pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, although it has risen so far this year compared to 2023, according to new...
170 arrested as climate activists in Australia block one of the world’s largest coal ports
Australian police arrested 170 climate change activists in the state of New South Wales during a protest from Friday through Sunday. Representing the group Rising Tide Australia, the protesters...
Russian hypermarkets struggle as online sales soar
In November 2024, Russia’s retail market continues to undergo a significant transformation, shaped by the rapid growth of e-commerce and shifting consumer habits. Traditional hypermarkets, once a dominant force...
Old clip misleadingly shared as ‘Indian PM Modi’s partymate castigating him’
Ahead of the second phase of the legislative elections in India's eastern state of Jharkand on November 20, an old video showing Babulal Marandi -- the leader of the...
Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah as ceasefire deal seems close
Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, a hotbed of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement, intensified on Monday afternoon, as a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and the militants appeared to...
Indian Muslim politician falsely accused of brandishing Islamic flags ahead of election
India's main opposition party Congress is often targeted with misinformation that fans accusations it is more favourable to the country's Muslim minority. In the latest case, a video spread...
Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?
If things work out as Namibia’s long-time governing party hopes, the country will be electing its first female head of state this week.But a mood of disillusionment with liberation...
Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base
On the day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Anton says the nuclear weapons base he was serving at was put on full combat alert.“Before that,...
Bishop Guilfoyle students collect food, essentials for those in need
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — For 12 years, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy has held its annual St. Martin’s Cloak Food Collection.It’s based on St. Martin, a Christian saint who founded monasteries...
Why most Indians choking on smog aren’t in Delhi
The iconic Taj Mahal in the northern city of Agra is covered in toxic smog every year [Getty Images]“When I stepped out of my house, it felt like I...
