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Trump Praises Musk As Chief Disruptor Eyes Exit
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Tesla boss Elon Musk could stay working for the White House as long as he wanted but understood the tycoon wanted to...
UK WWII Veteran Remembers Joy Of War’s End, 80 Years On
Centenarian Dorothea Barron recalled the wave of relief she felt when she heard World War II had finally come to an end."Thank goodness that's over," the British Navy veteran...
UK Local Elections Test Big Two Parties
Britain's two main parties are tipped to suffer losses Thursday in local elections likely to confirm the rise of hard-right populists and portend the splintering of a century-long political...
Israel’s Netanyahu Warns Wildfires Could Reach Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city, as he declared the situation a "national emergency".Thick plumes of smoke...
Morales Vows No Surrender In Bid To Reclaim Bolivian Presidency
Bolivia's ex-leader Evo Morales has told AFP he will not back down in his bid to regain power, despite being dogged by allegations of abusing a minor and being...
Barca Fight Back Against Inter In Sensational Semi-final Draw
Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.The Italian side raced into a two-goal lead with superb...
Trump Seemingly Confirms Prices Will Rise for Consumers While Suggesting Shoppers Should Buy Less
In his characteristically indirect style, President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge that consumer prices will rise due to tariffs but suggested Americans could simply shop less to combat them.During...
Partnerships Between ICE and Local Law Enforcement Rise Despite ‘Clear Red Flags’: Report
The number of formal partnerships between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local law enforcement agencies has surged since President Donald Trump returned to office, despite longstanding concerns...
Ukraine, US Say Minerals Deal Ready As Suspense Lingers
The United States and Ukraine said Wednesday they could sign a long-anticipated minerals deal within the day, after last-minute concerns from Kyiv as it seeks long-term US support.President Donald...
Pope Francis Saw Clergy’s Lack Of Humility As A ‘Cancer’: Author
Pope Francis saw priests' embrace of the trappings of power as a "cancer" corroding the Roman Catholic Church, according to a best-selling Spanish author who travelled to Mongolia with...
Industrial Waste for Regenerative Growth: Steve Wood Reimagines Energy Waste Through Industrial Symbiosis
Data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations have become critical infrastructure with the digital economy surging forward. However, they've come with significant environmental costs. These facilities are energy-intensive, consuming vast...
Despite War’s End, Afghanistan Remains Deep In Crisis: UN Relief Chief
Climate change, women's rights, displacement, poverty: Afghanistan remains a priority as it faces overlapping crises, the UN's relief chief Tom Fletcher told AFP on Wednesday, deploring "brutal" aid budget...