Hundreds of thousands in France protest far right ahead of snap elections
Crowds have gathered daily in France to protest since President Macron called parliamentary elections earlier…
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This ETF strategy may help investors skirt market concentration risk
A top exchange-traded fund provider is screening diversified value stocks for long-term gains.
A nutritionist shares 2 unusual tips to get the most benefit from immunity-boosting foods
It’s not only what you eat but how you eat it, too. Here are tips…
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for holiest day of Hajj
The ritual at Mount Arafat is considered the peak of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Iran, Sweden exchange prisoners in Omani-mediated deal
Former Iranian official Hamid Nouri released in exchange for Swedish citizens Johan Floderus and Saeed…
Israel’s targeting of Gaza schools ‘eroding foundation for societal growth’
More than 76 percent of schools in Gaza require ‘full reconstruction or major rehabilitation’ to…
Netanyahu’s hostage dilemma
The hostage issue is among the most troublesome ones for Netanyahu and the recent rescue…
How and why do flocks of birds collide with aeroplanes?
Thousands of planes are struck by birds in midair every year. How can we prevent…
Cocoa prices are soaring. Candy makers will need to get creative
Hershey, Mondelez, Mars and Ferrero are among the companies that will have to get creative…
In Canada, a pattern of police intimidation of journalists is emerging
The silence from politicians over my arrest highlights the lack of political will to stop…
Why tariffs on Chinese EVs may not work
A few auto industry insiders are skeptical that tariffs will be able to hold off…
China Premier Li says Australia ties ‘back on track’ as he embarks on visit
During his four-day visit, Li Qiang is visiting Adelaide, the capital, Canberra, and mining state…
‘My crew are my brothers’: Inside Tunisia’s dance revolution
Breakdance ‘battles’ and a steep rise in the popularity of contemporary dance are fuelling a…
G7 leaders put on good show of unity, but look fragile at home
Group took strong lines on confronting Russia and China, but is its relevance in today’s…
China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea
Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging Beijing’s…
Honduras to build 20,000-inmate ‘megaprison’ as part of gang crackdown
President Xiomara Castro says new measures are in response to public complaints about rising violence.
World leaders meet in Switzerland as Ukraine seeks aid amid war with Russia
Absence of China in summit raises questions over point of event, which Russia dismissed as…
Working in ‘hellfire’: Gig workers bear the brunt of India’s heatwave
Delivery workers face physical and mental hardships while enduring India’s scorching summer.
‘Absolute priority’: UN agencies must work unhindered in Gaza, G7 says
Israel must end occupation and its G7 allies must ‘move from words to action. The…
Team preview: Yamal, Rodri key to Spain championship charge at Euro 2024
Spain will unleash a young team at Euro 2024 with Barca teenager Lamine Yamal expected…
