Zelensky says Ukraine must build its own long-range missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is working on developing and building its own long-range missiles. "Our missile programme is showing good momentum, and although it is a…
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Macron to keep government for Olympics as left agrees on PM candidate
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said he would keep his caretaker centrist government in office for the duration of the Olympics, as the left-wing New Popular Front alliance…
Failed asylum seekers to be sent back to Vietnam
Dozens of failed asylum seekers from Vietnam are to be sent back to the country on Wednesday, using resources the last government had earmarked for the Rwanda scheme. The Labour government…
France's Macron says he'll keep the centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he will maintain the country’s centrist caretaker government through the end of the Olympic Games in mid-August to avoid…
Survey shows extent of Spain's popularity among German tourists
While protests against mass tourism in Spain are growing, a recent survey highlights the popularity of the country, with just under two-thirds of all adults in Germany having already taken…
Pro- and anti-government protesters clash in Kenya as police hurl tear-gas cannisters
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Anti-government protesters in Kenya’s capital clashed with a pro-government group on Tuesday, leading to the burning of a motorcycle that belonged to people who were…
CEO of chip maker YMTC says China to see 'explosive' semiconductor growth in 3-5 years
A top Chinese semiconductor industry executive has predicted that China will see "explosive growth" in the next three to five years on the back of advantages in applications and packaging…
China’s leaders have floated the idea of raising the retirement age. It hasn’t gone down well
China has announced plans to raise some of the world’s lowest statutory retirement ages as it tries to cope with the consequences of a rapidly ageing population and a pensions funding…
Lawmakers in Nigeria try to resolve rift between authorities and Africa's richest man
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian legislators on Monday began an investigation into the alleged importation of contaminated fuel into the country, part of efforts to resolve issues causing a…
Pinpoint Weather: Wet pattern continues
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Daily chance for showers and thunderstorms will continue this week as a warm front remains to our north and warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico continues to…
Crackdown on Uganda's opposition ahead of protests
Uganda's main opposition leader Bobi Wine says security forces in the capital Kampala have besieged the headquarters of his party on the eve of an anti-government demonstration. Soldiers…
At least 39 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Khan Younis
A new advance by Israeli forces in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis has resulted in dozens of Palestinian casualties, including women and children, medics said on Monday. The…
California lawmakers continue push to regulate social media despite legal hurdles
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General…
Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery
A prayer was held a few months ago in Kano, a very religious city in northern Nigeria. It was organised to pray for the success of a huge new Nigerian oil refinery that next month is due…
Several die in Germany in accidents over hot weekend
Several people have lost their lives in swiming accidents over the weekend in Germany as the country experienced hot summer weather. Some others in distress were rescued, including two…
Zelensky says third German Patriot system has arrived in Ukraine
Ukraine has strengthened its air defences against Russian attacks with another German Patriot system. "The German Patriot has arrived," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly…
Several die in Germany in swimming accidents over hot weekend
Several people lost their lives in swimming accidents over the weekend in Germany as the country experienced hot summer weather. Some others in distress were rescued, including two…
Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland and police say he may be extradited to Japan
BERLIN (AP) — Greenland police arrested a prominent environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner on Sunday on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Paul Watson was…
Yemen's Houthis claim new attack on Israel amid escalation
Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday they had attacked "important targets" in Israel, a day after the Israeli military confirmed strikes in the militia-controlled port city of Hodeidah, fuelling…
Bangladesh top court reverses jobs quota plan after street violence
Following deadly clashes between demonstrators and the government over a civil service quota system, Bangladesh's top court on Sunday largely reversed a decision to reintroduce the plan,…
A Lebanese photojournalist, wounded in Israeli strike, carries Olympic torch to honor journalists
VINCENNES, France (AP) — A Lebanese photojournalist who was severely wounded during an Israeli strike on south Lebanon carried Sunday the Olympic torch in Paris to honor journalists…
Uganda protest organisers playing with fire, president says
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has warned protesters that they will be "playing with fire" if they press ahead with plans to stage an anti-corruption march to parliament on Tuesday.…
Gasherbrum II Summits
Gasherbrum II had its first summits of an unstable weather season today. According to Seven Summit Treks, its Sherpa rope fixers led the way. Four clients came after them: Alina Pekova of…
Earliest-ever start to Sicilian grape harvest
Sicilian wine growers have harvested the first pinot grigio grapes earlier than ever before this year, 12 days earlier than usual, the large Settesoli wine cooperative in the west of the…