Families face £1,045 bill for summer holiday clubs
Families paying for holiday clubs this summer now face a bill of £1,045 for six weeks' care for one child – a rise of 6%. A survey of councils across Great Britain, by charity Coram Family…
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Paraguay in talks with Brazil to buy six Embraer combat planes
ASUNCION (Reuters) -Paraguay is negotiating with Brazil to buy six Embraer Super Tucano A-29 fighter planes for $96 million as part of its efforts to fight drug trafficking, Defense…
Passive income scam falsely linked to Royal Bank of Canada
Screenshot taken July 12, 2024 from Facebook The post mimics several other passive income offers AFP has debunked. "This is a fraudulent ad. We encourage all consumers to be vigilant when…
Iraq veteran nearly lost family over PTSD
An Iraq war veteran from Kent said he would have lost everything had he not sought help for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Simon Stanley, from Canterbury, said the condition left…
Ford Super Duty Could Get Multi-Energy Tech—Perhaps Even a Hybrid
Ford is adding a third North American assembly plant for its Super Duty trucks in Ontario, Canada. Ford says this plant will be able to increase F-Series Super Duty capacity by 100,000…
Amnesty accuses Israel of illegally detaining, torturing Palestinians
The London-based human rights organization Amnesty International has accused Israel of mistreating and torturing Palestinian prisoners. Under the Unlawful Combatants Law, Israel…
Swimming, soccer, and surveillance: Paris preps for an AI-monitored Olympics
When this year’s Summer Olympics kicks off in Paris, France next week, nearly 100 floats filled with the world’s leading athletes are expected to chug their way across the Seine River.…
Nine suspects from far-right neo-Nazi group detained in Germany
Ten flats have been searched and nine suspects detained in raids targeting supporters of the far-right extremist Third Way party in eastern Germany, police and the Berlin public…
One Million Russians Lose Power When Alarm Goes Off at Nuclear Plant
My Bad While heat waves batter Europe and the rest of the world, a million people in Southern Russia lost power due to a nuclear false alarm. As Radio Free Europe reports based on…
Lactalis plans investment for Colombia dairy facility
Lactalis has confirmed it plans to invest €3m ($3.2m) at one of its three manufacturing facilities in Colombia. The site in Medellín, Antioquia, which produces UHT milk, cream and dairy…
Video shows Tanzanian politicians at a funeral, not Kenyan MPs hiding after deadly protests
A screenshot of the false Nigerian X post, taken on July 16, 2024 “Kenyan parliamentarians, after running for their lives ended up eating in the bush,” reads part of the caption. According…
Namibia refuses to extend visa for Ugandan monarch
The Namibian government has refused a request to extend the visa for a Ugandan king who has been getting medical treatment in the country since April. King Mutebi II of the Buganda has…
Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Success: The Story of Tyler Faith's Entrepreneurial Journey.
Tyler Faith's journey began in the vibrant city of Boston, MA. From a young age, she harbored a dream of entering the adult industry, a goal she pursued with unwavering determination. Her…
African Development Bank approves $1B loan to South Africa's state-owned rail and ports company
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The African Development Bank said Thursday it had approved a $1 billion loan to South Africa's state-owned rail and ports company, Transnet. The 25-year loan…
Spain heats up under 1st heatwave of the year as Southern Europe swelters
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain sweated under its first official heatwave of the year with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celcius (104 Fahrenheit) in a large swathe of the country…
Ivan Rakitic returns to Europe from Saudi Arabia just six months after leaving Sevilla
Former Barcelona and Sevilla hero Ivan Rakitic is coming back to European football just six months after leaving Andalusia to join Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia. He will be headed to Croatia.…
Vietnam's President To Lam becomes caretaker of Communist Party while chief Trong focuses on health
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese President To Lam on Thursday became the caretaker of the Communist Party because of party chief Nguyen Phu Trong's poor health, the party said in a…
The Latest | Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza cease-fire talks
An Israeli delegation has arrived in Egypt to press ahead with cease-fire talks, as Israel and Hamas consider the latest proposal. That’s according to three Egyptian airport officials, who…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second 5-year term
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Ursula von der Leyen pledged to be a strong leader for Europe in a time of crisis and polarization as she made her final leadership pitch Thursday in a speech to…
Kenya police ban protests in the capital
Kenyan police have banned protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas “until further notice”, citing their leaderless nature that has made it difficult to enforce…
Transforming Digital Engagement: Rowell Ramos and His Mission to Foster Authentic Connections Online.
In a world where digital interactions often feel filtered and insincere, Rowell Ramos stands out as a beacon of authenticity. As a world-class authority on helping individuals showcase…
Exploring the Impact of Silent Cinema in Modern Film: A Deep Dive into ‘Interpretations™: Live in the DMV.
DMS Studios proudly commemorates the one-year anniversary of “Interpretations™: Live in the DMV,” a groundbreaking film that redefined the art of mime ministry. Directed by and starring…
Impeached judge itching to take on South African president
In a sign of the seismic political changes in South Africa, John Hlophe, a once-celebrated judge whose career ended ignominiously with his impeachment just five months ago, has been…
Ex-North Korean diplomat appointed a vice minister in South Korea, the highest post for any defector
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president on Thursday appointed a former North Korean diplomat as a vice minister, the highest-level government job for any of the thousands of…