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In pictures: Kumbh Mela crowd crush
Many people are feared to have been hurt following a crush at a huge Hindu religious festival in northern India.
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A photographer’s fantastical portrait of rural China during Lunar New Year
In documenting northern China’s Shehuo festival, Zhang Xiao shines a light on disappearing rural traditions and the threat e-commerce poses to traditional crafts.
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Kernersville student starts club to help hungry and impoverished children in India
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s one thing to hear about the suffering of others. It’s another thing to see it. That’s at the heart of why sophomore Miah Sumanth, from Bishop McGuinness High School in Kernersville, started the club “Beads of Hope.” “I had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to India with […]
2 min read - WorldWashington Post
Mona Lisa to get a room of her own in Louvre museum renovation
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to expand the Louvre and move the Mona Lisa to a new exhibition space, after the museum warned of overcrowding.
4 min read - Worlddpa international
Ministry: 24 injured by Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon
Twenty-four people were injured in two Israeli drone attacks on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry said Tuesday. Twenty people were injured in an Israeli attack on the market town of Nabatiyeh, while another four people were wounded when the village of Zawter was hit, the ministry said. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that "an IAF aircraft struck a Hezbollah truck and an additional vehicle that transferred weapons in the area of Chaqif and Nabatieh in southern Leb
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Migration comment could cost French PM key support from Socialists
France's Socialists have cancelled a round of budget talks scheduled for Tuesday evening following controversial statements by French Prime Minister François Bayrou on migration, a party spokeswoman confirmed to dpa. Bayrou must fear for the support of the Socialists in parliament needed for his minority government, after saying in a Monday interview that there was a growing feeling that immigrants were "flooding" France. The budget negotiations have been suspended for the time being in response
1 min read - Businessdpa international
Carmakers take action against EU tariffs on e-cars from China
Carmakers are taking legal action against European Union special tariffs on electric cars from China. In addition to Tesla and BMW, Mercedes-Benz is now also taking action against the tariffs before The European Court of Justice, a company spokeswoman said on Tuesday. Asked about Tesla's lawsuit, a spokesperson for the EU Commission said "we are prepared to defend our case in court." Since the end of October, a so-called countervailing duty has had to be paid for e-cars imported into the EU from
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'Mona Lisa' to get its own room in the Louvre as museum gets face-lift
The "Mona Lisa" is to get its own new room at the Louvre art museum in Paris, allowing it to be shown off to even better advantage for visitors. The legendary Leonardo da Vinci painting is to be given a room that better reflects its importance as part of an extensive renovation of the museum, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. The Louvre, which is world's most-visited museum, is also to get a new entrance to better manage the flow of visitors. The existing entrance under the centr
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Former Hamas hostage Naama Levy breaks silence in first message since her release
Naama Levy, one of the four IDF soldiers released from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes a message of gratitude in her first statement since arriving home.
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Canada inquiry found no evidence of 'traitors’ in parliament, but warns against disinformation
A public inquiry on foreign interference in Canada concluded Tuesday that while some foreign entities tried to interfere in the country's elections, its democratic institutions remain "robust,” but warned against the danger of misinformation. The final report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference found “no evidence of traitors” in the country’s parliament, but Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue warned that one of the biggest threats to democracy was foreign actors sowing disinformation in
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Investigations against Meloni after release of wanted Libyan
Investigations have been launched against Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the release of a Libyan wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The right-wing politician announced the development herself in a video message posted on social media on Tuesday. She said she was being investigated for allegedly aiding and abetting a war crimes suspect. Osama Almasri Najeem, head of the Libyan criminal investigation department, was released last week after being arrested in Turin a few
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Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon wounds 14, ministry says
Fourteen people were injured in an Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry said Tuesday. According to an eyewitness, a loud explosion was heard in the market town of Nabatiyeh, where the strike took place. The Hezbollah-run Al Manar television channel confirmed the strike and said it hit the Al-Deir neighbourhood in upper Nabatiyeh. Local media said an Israeli drone had hit a "vehicle" in the area. It was initially unclear who was targeted by the strike. The Israel
1 min read - ScienceWTAJ Altoona
Can traveling make you feel younger? Here’s what researchers say
(CBS Newspath) — A recent study shows travel isn’t just for fun, it could be a defense against aging. From Mexico to Spain, Australia to Belize and just about everywhere in between, world traveler Christina Gawlik has adventures. She has visited more than 40 countries and now the former Phoenix resident lives on the road […]
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Macron visits the Louvre as reports of disrepair spur concern over the 'Mona Lisa'
It served as the background for Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 presidential victory speech.
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UNESCO strengthens support for culture in war-torn Ukraine
UNESCO is strengthening its support for cultural workers in Ukraine who are involved in the country's reconstruction amid the war with Russia. The secretary genaral of the UN's cultural wing, Audrey Azoulay, inaugurated a cultural centre in the western city of Lviv on her second visit to the country. The centre is intended to be a place of work, exhibition and training for artists from all over Ukraine, for whom the city, near the Polish border, has become a place of refuge. A programme of art a
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Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
Reports the airport has fallen adds to the sense that the M23 has the upper hand in the eastern city of Goma.
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Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect
The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.
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This Has To Be The Cheapest Batmobile On The Market
We’ve seen a lot of Batmobile builds over the years, from no-expenses-spared faithful replicas of movie versions to more budget-friendly options. But this one built in Italy using a Fiat 126’s engine and transmission has to be the cheapest one out there, as long as there isn’t a bidding war at the last minute. Learn where the most famous movie and TV cars are now. Patterned after the Michael Keaton Batman movies, nobody is going to mistake this Batmobile for one of the prop cars, but everyone wi
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New satellite images show Russian cargo ships at the key Tartus naval base in Syria, apparently to haul away military equipment
Russia's long-held military presence at Tartus fell into uncertainty after the collapse of the Assad regime last month.
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British tourists could be forced to pay more to see Mona Lisa as part of Louvre revamp
Macron has announced new plans to renovate the Louvre to make it more accessible for Parisians
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As it happened: Missiles fly over homes and bodies in streets in DR Congo city
UN aid agencies are warning of a humanitarian crisis in Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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German police stage further raids in alleged immigration fraud scheme
Police in western Germany launched raids and made arrests on Tuesday morning in a long-running investigation into an alleged scheme to obtain residency permits for wealthy foreigners. The raids were aimed at three suspects, all between the ages of 50 and 57, who prosecutors say allegedly defrauded wealthy Chinese nationals out of €5.6 million ($5.8 million) as part of the smuggling and trafficking scheme. Two of the suspects have been arrested and were remanded in custody, while the third suspec
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Russia hoping to keep Syrian military bases in talks with new leaders
A delegation from the Russian Foreign Ministry travelled to Damascus for talks with Syria's new leaders on Tuesday for the first time since the fall of long-time ruler and Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad. Deputy Foreign Ministers Mikhail Bogdanov and Alexander Lavrentyev were part of the delegation, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. Assad and his family fled Syria for Russia in December after suddenly being ousted by a surprise rebel advance following years of civil war. Kremlin leade
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China welcomes the Year of the Snake
China ushered in the Year of the Snake at midnight (1600 GMT), as the Chinese New Year began for the country of approximately 1.4 billion inhabitants. The New Year's festival, also known as the Spring Festival, is based on the traditional lunar calendar and therefore takes place on different days around the end of January or the beginning of February. It is also celebrated in other Asian countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan and Indonesia - and by Chinese expats liv
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Ukraine sacks deputy minister accused of not buying enough arms
The Ukrainian government on Tuesday confirmed the dismissal of deputy defence minister Dmytro Klimenkov following accusations of insufficient arms purchases. Criticism has been mounting in Ukraine over the inadequate equipment of the military fighting against Russia. In a post foreshadowing his decision to sack Klimenkov last week, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov wrote: "The sole criterion the Ministry of Defense places before the Defense Procurement Agency is to ensure that the frontli
1 min read - BusinessThe Manual
Emirates debuts this state-of-the-art aircraft on India routes
In January, Emirates added the Airbus A350 to its fleet, with state-of-the-art design, materials, and inflight amenities. The post Emirates debuts this state-of-the-art aircraft on India routes appeared first on The Manual.
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Finland calls for tough action against Russian 'shadow fleet'
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has called for more decisive action against Russia's "shadow fleet" following another incident in which a submarine cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged. "The shadow fleet is the main issue and the main problem we are dealing with, regardless of the outcome of the ongoing investigations related to these cables," Valtonen said on Tuesday during a visit to the Latvian capital Riga. "We have to limit its use," she said about the so-called Russian shadow fleet.
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15 Largest Cities in Africa, Ranked by Population
Africa, a continent of immense diversity, history and rapid urbanization, is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Its largest urban centers are economic and cultural powerhouses, showcasing a blend of traditional heritage and modern development. The largest cities in Africa reflect the continent's vibrancy and its pivotal role on the global stage.
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After a snowy morning, more snow returns tonight
TODAY: An arctic front brings snow squalls this morning, but quiet conditions return under a brief period of high pressure this afternoon. Once the snow tapers off, we’ll be mostly cloudy with a few breaks of sun possible. Temperatures behind the cold front will be in the 20s this afternoon. TONIGHT: Tonight, clouds return ahead […]
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Lucid's Gravity SUV gets native Tesla Supercharger access on January 31
Lucid's newly launched Gravity SUV will be able to access Tesla's Supercharger network across the US and Canada starting on January 31 -- and it won't even need an adapter.
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BBC travels with first Jordanian helicopter delivering aid inside Gaza
The BBC is the first media to fly with a Jordanian aid flight into Israeli-held territory in southern Gaza.
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Swimming pool-sized sinkhole swallows truck in Japan, trapping driver inside
In Japan, a sinkhole the size of a large swimming pool appeared in the city of Yashio, swallowing a truck and its driver.
2 min read - Businessdpa international
Germany's top court hints at action over Apple's dominance
Germany's top court is examining whether Apple should be subject to stricter competition control by the country's Federal Cartel Office, with an initial assessment suggesting the tech giant could be in bother. The US company is contesting a decision by Germany's competition regulator that it had an "noteworthy, cross-market significance for competition" in 2023. This would make it easier to prohibit some of the company's business practices. Since a change in the law in 2021, the German regulator
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Russian drone sets fire to Kharkiv factory, two killed in Donetsk
A Russian combat drone has hit a factory in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and set it on fire, authorities said on Tuesday. Damage was also reported from other parts of the country following the large-scale night-time attack, in which Russia deployed 100 unmanned drones, according to information from the Ukrainian Air Force. "An enemy drone of the Shahed type hit the property of a civilian company," Bohdan Gladkych, head of civil defence in Kharkiv, told the TV station Suspilne. According
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What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
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Israeli opposition slams government over Palestinians return to Gaza
Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticized the government for already allowing the return of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to the north of the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire deal with the Islamist Hamas militant group. "The fact that the residents of Gaza are returning to their homes before all the residents of the (Israeli) Gaza border area have returned to their homes is heartbreaking proof that this government simply cannot run the country," Lapid wrote on the X platfor
2 min read - Worlddpa international
German household textile waste up 55% over the past decade
People in Germany are producing significantly more clothing and textile waste than a decade ago, according to new figures from the country's Federal Statistical Office released on Tuesday. Around 175,000 tons of clothing and textile waste were collected from private households in Germany in 2023, according to preliminary data from the agency, an increase of 55% compared to 2013. The figure works out to around two kilograms of textile waste per person. Compared with the most recent EU-wide figure
1 min read - Businessdpa international
Postal workers across Germany hold one-day strike over wage demands
Postal workers at German mail service Deutsche Post went on strike on Tuesday to underline their demands for higher wages in ongoing collective bargaining strikes, according to the verdi trade union. Postal employees in major cities and larger towns all across Germany were called by the union to join the day-long strikes on Tuesday, according to verdi. The trade union expected the labour action to result in delivery cancellations and delays in the shipment of parcels and letters. Verdi's vice pr
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Germany's Scholz says now is time to plan for future of Gaza Strip
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday urged greater progress in shaping the political and economic future of the Gaza Strip, following the release of further hostages by Palestinian militant group Hamas. "It is now important that the ceasefire holds and that all hostages are released. And that the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip are reliably and comprehensively supplied with humanitarian and medical aid," Scholz said at a joint press conference in Berlin with visiting Danish Prime Minister Mett
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TotalEnergies CEO discusses delayed LNG project with Mozambique leader
TotalEnergies' $20bn LNG project in Mozambique has been delayed once again amid security concerns.
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German minister: German AI can also prosper after DeepSeek's rise
The success of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek shows that German firms can also prosper in the industry, German Digital Minister Volker Wissing said on Tuesday. DeepSeek, only launched a week ago, has threatened US dominance in AI and Wissing said it demonstrates how quickly and cost-effectively new models can be rolled out. "The good news is that we in Germany are doing particularly well in this area," Wissing told Deutschlandfunk public radio on Tuesday. "We are one of t
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Italy transfers migrants to Albania in third try to launch scheme
Italy has once again transferred migrants to Albania, despite previous legal defeats, after an Italian Navy ship carrying 49 refugees docked in the port of the Albanian city of Shëngjin, the Italian news agency ANSA reported on Tuesday. The asylum applications for these individuals who had travelled for days across the Mediterranean are now set to be decided in the reception centre in Albania. Italy is the first European Union state to establish camps outside the EU to decide on migrants' asylum
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EU offers €30m emergency aid to Moldova amid energy crisis
The support includes coal deliveries from Ukraine and electricity transmission from Moldova's left to right bank.
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China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights for first time in five years
China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights, in the latest sign of an easing of tensions between the world’s two most populous countries.
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A snow squall today & falling PM temps
A very busy pattern ahead with quite-a-few fronts coming through and associated temperature changes to keep track of! A snow squall possible today as an arctic front drops down through the state & temperatures fall this afternoon. Light snow tonight as milder air approaches and some January thaw 40s follow tomorrow. Temperature downs & ups […]
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Germany central to Russian LNG imports, environmentalists say
The state-owned German energy company SEFE continues to play a central role in the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia into the European Union, according to analysis released on Tuesday. A report by Environmental Action Germany and other environmental organizations found that SEFE imported more than six times as much LNG into the EU in 2024, compared to 2023. Based on data provided by trade intelligence company Kpler, 5.66 billion cubic metres of LNG imported by SEFE arrived in Dun
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Bangladesh scuffle picture misrepresented as Myanmar unrest
Misrepresented images continued to swirl on social media around the unrest in Myanmar's western Rakhine state that is riven with ethnic and religious divisions. Burmese Facebook posts in January shared a photo of a violent scuffle they falsely claimed shows militants attacking a rival rebel group that controls large parts of Rakhine. The picture was in fact shot in Bangladesh and shows a brawl during a protest, the photographer who took it told AFP.
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Italy sends 49 more migrants to Albania for processing following earlier court rejections
An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants intercepted in international waters for processing of their asylum applications at special Albanian centers, in the third such attempt following hurdles earlier raised by Italian courts. Italy's Interior Ministry did not specify the nationality of the migrants brought to the port of Shengjin, 66 kilometers (40 miles) northwest of the capital, Tirana, but Italian media said they were from Bangladesh, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Gambia.
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Ukraine reports Russian drone attack, attempts to take Dnipro islands
Multiple regions in Ukraine were targeted by Russian combat drones overnight, Ukrainian authorities reported early on Monday. "A series of explosions could be heard over Transcarpathia," Svitlana Onyshchuk, governor of the Ivano-Frankivsk region in south-western Ukraine announced on Telegram. The region lies around 850 kilometres from the closest Russian positions on the Crimean Peninsula. Infrastructure had been targeted, Onyshchuk said, without providing details. Fires were reported, but there
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‘Overtourism’ has saturated Spain — new laws take aim at rental-housing crisis
Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, and the surge in visitors has stoked concerns about overcrowding, water use, and availability and affordability of housing.
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