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New Yorker sentenced to a decade in prison for threatening to attack a synagogue

A man from New York has received a 10-year prison sentence for his possession of a firearm intended for a premeditated attack, which he boasted about in social media posts targeting a...

Ursula Haverbeck, 96, influential German far-right figure known for Holocaust denial, passes away.

Ursula Haverbeck, a notable figure in Germany’s far-right movement, passed away at the age of 96. Her lawyer confirmed her death on Thursday, revealing that she had died on Wednesday. Haverbeck...

Thai court throws out activist’s case against Israeli spyware firm due to insufficient evidence

BANGKOK — A Thai court dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday filed by a pro-democracy activist who accused an Israeli technology company of employing spyware to hack his mobile phone. The Civil...

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Palestinian authorities report that the number of fatalities in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas conflict has exceeded 44,000.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — According to local health authorities, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, now spanning 13 months, has resulted in...

Draft agreement from UN climate talks leaves uncertainty regarding climate financing for developing countries

BAKU, Azerbaijan — A new draft document unveiled early Thursday, which will underpin any potential agreement at the United Nations climate negotiations regarding financial...

Southeast Asian military leaders engage in security talks with the US, China, and allied countries.

Defense Chiefs from Southeast Asia Gather for Security Discussions in Laos Confrontations in the South China Sea Prompt Important Talks Defense ministers from Southeast Asian nations...

Development and pollution pose growing threats to Indonesia’s Papuan women’s mangrove forests.

JAYAPURA, Indonesia — In the southeastern part of Jayapura, Petronela Merauje makes her way through her floating village, inviting women to join her the...

Jonas Kaufmann withdraws from opening night performance at La Scala in Milan.

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann has announced the cancellation of his performance in the anticipated new production of Verdi's “La Forza del Destino,” which is set...

Judge halts governor’s attempt to withdraw Virginia from emissions reduction program.

A recent court ruling has determined that Virginia cannot exit a multi-state program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions without the approval of the...

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Finnish officials launch investigation into damaged underwater cable connecting Finland and Germany.

HELSINKI, Finland — On Wednesday, Finnish officials announced the initiation of an inquiry into a data cable that was damaged beneath the Baltic Sea....

Trump appoints ex-acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO envoy

Donald Trump has announced his decision to appoint Matt Whitaker, the former acting Attorney General, as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. This appointment comes...

Snack fairness: Spanish court penalizes supermarket for dismissing employee over croquette consumption

A Spanish court has confirmed a previous ruling that a supermarket employee was unjustly terminated for consuming a croquette that was intended for disposal...

Ukraine achieves progress in clean energy development, making it more resilient against Russian attacks.

BAKU, Azerbaijan — Maxim Timchenko, the CEO of DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy firm, recently unveiled data illustrating the contrast between the restoration of...

Indo-Pacific commander reveals US aid to Ukraine and Israel is depleting arms reserves.

WASHINGTON - The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are significantly depleting vital U.S. military stockpiles, potentially hindering the country's ability to...

AI-generated images of female students in compromising situations cause turmoil at Pennsylvania private school.

Images of girls depicted with nude bodies have resulted in resignations of key figures at a private school in Pennsylvania, sparked protests from students,...

Lawsuits filed by survivors of LGBTQ+ club shooting claim that the fatalities and trauma were preventable.

DENVER — Adriana Vance composed herself as she addressed reporters, marking two years since her son fell victim to a mass shooting at an...

Congressional committee calls for strengthening the US-China trade ties

WASHNGTON — A congressional committee has put forth a recommendation to revise the United States' trade stance with China, advocating for the reversal of...

The Kremlin updates its nuclear strategy. Does this increase the likelihood of nuclear weapon usage?

The document, officially titled “Basic Principles of State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence,” has garnered attention for its unsettling revisions, particularly following President Vladimir Putin's...

Congo reports that the mausoleum dedicated to the slain Lumumba has been desecrated, and the whereabouts of his remains remain uncertain.

The mausoleum dedicated to Patrice Lumumba, the revered leader of the independence movement in Congo, has reportedly experienced vandalism. It remains uncertain whether the...

Snow and sleet from Arctic air lead to school shutdowns and travel disruptions in various regions of the UK

LONDON — A significant cold wave swept across the United Kingdom on Tuesday, resulting in the closure of numerous schools and causing extensive disruptions...

Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian mass murderer, applies for parole again.

Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, who was responsible for the deaths of 77 individuals during a bombing and shooting spree in 2011, appeared...

World Food Prize Foundation reveals updates to enhance global outreach

DES MOINES, Iowa — A prominent organization based in Iowa dedicated to combating global hunger has announced a significant change in leadership as it...

A third Russian attack in three days claims more Ukrainian lives as the conflict reaches a significant turning point.

KYIV, Ukraine — A tragic series of Russian attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals,...

Worries increase over the health of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi in Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner currently imprisoned in Iran, recently underwent intricate surgery due to concerns of...

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