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Russia’s invasion is showing the West war isn’t just about having the best weapons — it’s also about having more
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is teaching Western militaries a big lesson.The West has, for decades, focused on super high quality gear over sheer volume.But it needs to invest more...
Warm weather welcomes the opening of many German Christmas markets
Unseasonably warm weather greeted the opening of many of Germany's famed Christmas markets on Monday, with visitors unlikely to need to bundle up with hot mulled wine to feel...
Clip shows Rahul Gandhi criticising election funding scheme, not ‘threatening Hindus’
In the run-up to state assembly elections in India's Maharashtra and Jharkhand states in November, a video of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi made the rounds on social media alongside...
Video of China ‘bending bridge’ falsely shared as new tourist attraction in Indonesia
After a distinctive glass tourist bridge opened with limited access in Indonesia, a video spread online with a false claim that it showed the new attraction. However, the clip...
Israel strikes Beirut again after 29 killed in multi-storey building
Israel's military once again bombed buildings near the Lebanese capital Beirut on Sunday, a day after one of its strikes on a densely populated area in central Beirut killed...
Unlocking green hydrogen fuel supply chains
Countries across the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions have great potential in the emerging hydrogen economy. However, as well as opportunities, there are challenges when it comes to scaling up...
Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week
OSHAKATI, Namibia (AP) — Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday.At least 1.4 million people, or about...
Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes
Israel's military says around 250 rockets have been fired by Hezbollah across the border from Lebanon, marking one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in September.Several...
‘Easy, convenient, cheap’: how single-use plastic rules the world
Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use.Negotiators hope to reach the world's first...
Rainbow-laden revelers hit Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s pride parade
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of revelers gathered alongside Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s annual pride parade on Sunday, many scantily dressed and covered in glitter.Rainbow-colored flags,...
