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Guinea's ex-military ruler jailed over stadium massacre
Moussa Dadis Camara is sentenced to 20 years for crimes against humanity over the killings in 2009.
2 min read - WorldBBC
'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa
Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.
3 min read - LifestyleDrillinjourneys
5 affordable boutique beach hotels in Mexico to book for your next low-key getaway
The best boutique beach hotels in Mexico for a relaxing getaway
4 min read - Businessdpa international
Partnership between Uber and BYD to include 100,000 electric vehicles
Some 100,000 electric vehicles made by China's BYD are set to be used by ride-sharing app Uber worldwide according to a multi-year partnership between the two firms. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is aimed at offering drivers better access to BYD vehicles on the Uber platform, and will expand to include markets across the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Uber has the most widely available on-demand EV network in the world, and BYD is a global leader
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This Home’s Sculptural Form Makes a Bold Case For Hempcrete
In Subiaco, Australia, a monastic design echoes the area’s history while utilizing a cutting edge energy efficient building material.
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Porsche Designer Says The 911 Has Gotten Too Big
Generally speaking, cars get larger every time they’re redesigned. Rarely do you ever see a car get smaller, and in a mainstream crossover, that’s understandable. When it comes to sports cars, though, more size usually means more weight, and that extra weight negatively impacts performance. If you’re annoyed by how large the Porsche 911 has gotten, know that you’re not alone. In fact, Porsche’s design boss Michael Mauer agrees with you, Australia’s Drive reports.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Beirut death toll from Tuesday's Israeli attack rises to five
The death toll from an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut his risen to five, Lebanon's Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Three women and two children have died and more than 70 were wounded in the Tuesday attack, the ministry said. The Israeli military said it had killed Fuad Shukr, the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization's most senior military commander and the head of its strategic unit, in the attack. The secretary-general of Lebanon's High Relief Committee, General Mo
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Switzerland calls on citizens to leave Lebanon as tensions rise
The Swiss government is calling on its citizens to leave Lebanon in face of escalating tensions in the region following the killing of the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and the strike against a senior Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr, in Lebanon. Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) wrote on Wednesday: "The risk of escalation has increased further.... The FDFA recommends that Swiss nationals leave the country by their own means if this appears possible and safe." Te
1 min read - WorldBBC
Leopard attacks men at South Africa air force base
A uniformed air force member was attacked while jogging and a civilian as he went for a walk.
1 min read - WorldFox Weather
Drone images, video show widespread destruction in India after landslides kill over 165
Military officials in one of India's most attractive tourist destinations continue their search-and-rescue efforts after more than 165 people were killed in landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rain.
2 min read - LifestyleAutoweek
The Germans Have Suddenly Put On a Very Nice Concours Near Munich
The Concours of Elegance Germany was actually organized by the Brits, but the Germans brought the cars. It was held from July 22-27 at the fabulous Tegernsee.
4 min read - TechnologyJalopnik
Here's Why A Cell Phone Sees The Road Better Than You Do In Bad Weather
A video of two people driving through torrential rain in China is going viral this week due to the way they’re able to see the road through the weather. Thanks to a little thing called physics, you can indeed see the road better in a storm through a cell phone camera than your own eyes, but I still wouldn’t recommend it.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
French citizen accused of unlawfully collecting military information in Russia denied bail
A Russian court on Wednesday ordered a French citizen arrested in Russia to remain in custody ahead of his trial on charges of unlawfully collecting information on military issues. Laurent Vinatier was arrested in the Russian capital in June as tensions flared between Moscow and Paris following French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments about the possibility of deploying French troops in Ukraine.
1 min read - LifestyleAutoweek
Photo Gallery: Concours of Elegance Germany Ist Wunderbar
The inaugural Concours of Elegance Germany, held last week at Tegernsee south of Munich, is sister event to England's Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Rush to get German passports as new law makes dual citizenship easier
A reformed citizenship law in Germany which makes it easier to obtain a second passport has prompted a wave of new naturalization cases. In Berlin alone there were some 4,000 applications submitted in June. That is an average of 133 per day, an employee of the responsible local authority said. No figures are yet available for July. However, the Berlin office had already received more than 5,000 applications in the three-week stretch from June 27 to July 21, an average of around 200 per day. The
2 min read - WorldBBC
Sudan's military leader survives drone strikes - army
The army blames the RSF for the assassination attempt, but the paramilitary group denies involvement.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
German airport passenger numbers climb over 10% in first half of year
German airports were significantly busier in the first half of 2024 than in the same period last year, with 90.8 million passengers arriving and departing. This was 10.5% more than in the first half of 2023, but still 14.6% less than in 2019 before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Statistical Office said on Wednesday. Spain was once again the most popular destination for international travel in June, with 2.9 million people travelling into and out of the country. Turkey foll
1 min read - ScienceFuturism
Your Facial Features Gradually Change to Go With Your Name, Researchers Find
What's in a name? Apparently, your face may be. In a new study out of Israel's Reichman University, researchers have found a fascinating correlation between adults' faces and their names — but strangely, the same could not be said of children's faces and names. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, […]
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Europe feels the heat as EU agency reports warmest day on Earth
To date, July 22, 2024, was the warmest day ever recorded on Earth, according to data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). What's more, over the last few decades, Europe has been warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, according to C3S director Carlo Buontempo. This is due to a combination of different factors, he said. One of them is that the Arctic, part of which is included in the institute's definition of Europe, is probably one of the fastest warmin
5 min read - BusinessReuters
India cenbank proposes more options to authenticate digital payments
India's central bank on Wednesday proposed to allow a wider set of alternatives, including fingerprints and passwords, as additional factors of authentication for all digital transactions. An additional factor of authentication requires two or more ways of verifying the identity of the user, typically used to reduce fraud and cyber crime. Currently, India does not have any rules for how to authenticate digital payments, but the industry has primarily adopted text-based one-time passwords for a
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Iran orders three days of mourning following killing of Haniyeh
Iran has ordered three days of national mourning following the assassination of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, with a funeral march in the capital planned for Thursday, the IRNA news agency reported. Haniyeh will be buried in Qatar following funeral prayers on Friday, the Palestinian Islamist movement said. Hamas said its leader was killed in an Israeli attack in Tehran. Haniyeh was on a visit to the Iranian capital to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Iranian President Maso
1 min read - WorldThe Conversation
Israel’s military starts drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews – but the battle over serving ‘the army of God’ vs. the army of the state isn’t over, and points to key questions for the country’s future
The Israel-Hamas war has fueled tensions around military exemptions, but the issue has long roiled Israeli politics.
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Aquila Clean Energy awards second order to Germany's Nordex
Aquila Clean Energy has awarded a second order to German wind-turbine manufacturer Nordex SE, Nordex said on Wednesday. Nordex said that Aquila Clean Energy has placed an order for a further delivery of 24 N163/5.X turbines in Spain. The additional turbines have a total capacity of 141.6 MW for this project. This second order also includes a Premium Service contract with a term of 20 years. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. In June 2024, Aquila Clean Energy had ordere
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Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader on Israel’s hit list, is killed in an airstrike at 62
BEIRUT (AP) — Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top leader in exile who landed on Israel’s hit list after the militant group staged its surprise Oct. 7 attacks, was killed in an airstrike in the Iranian capital early Wednesday. He was 62. Hamas said Haniyeh was killed at his residence in Tehran in an Israeli airstrike after he attended […]
4 min read - Worlddpa international
Iraq condemns strikes on Iranian-backed group as 'blatant aggression'
Iraq has condemned a "blatant aggression" by coalition forces after US strikes in Iraq killed several members of the Iranian-allied militia which works alongside government forces. Fighter jets for the anti-Islamic State coalition which came from beyond Iraq's borders targeted Iraqi security force sites in Babil province, Iraqi military spokesman Yehia Rasool said in a statement on Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday killed several members of the security forces from the Popular Mobilization Forc
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany calls for 'maximum restraint' following killing of Haniyeh
The German government has warned against a further escalation of the situation in the Middle East following the assassination of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. "We call on all actors to exercise maximum restraint. The logic of mutual retaliatory strikes is a mistake," a spokesman for the Foreign Office told journalists in Berlin. He called on everyone to keep a cool head and do everything possible to de-escalate the situation. "Also the chance of a hostage agreement and a ceasefire i
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Haniyeh to be buried in Qatar on Friday
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh will be buried in Qatar following funeral prayers on Friday, the Palestinian Islamist movement said. A public and official funeral service will be held on Thursday in Tehran, where Haniyeh was killed. After that, the body will be transferred to the Qatari capital, Doha. Funeral prayers will be held at noon on Friday in Doha, then he will be laid to rest at a cemetery in Lusail, north of the capital. The funeral will be attended by local residents as well as Hamas membe
1 min read - BusinessFreightWaves
Air France-KLM shifts cargo jets from Latin America to Hong Kong
Air France-KLM is pulling cargo capacity out of Latin America to give customers more airlift in the lucrative China-to-Europe market. The post Air France-KLM shifts cargo jets from Latin America to Hong Kong appeared first on FreightWaves.
3 min read - BusinessPower Technology
Enagas to build trans-European hydrogen pipeline
The H2med project includes interconnection with Portugal, an underwater pipeline between Spain and France, and other hydrogen storage facilities.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Croatia reports its toughest day for firefighters as Balkan nations battle wildfires in a heat wave
Balkan countries on Wednesday battled wildfires stoked by high temperatures, winds and a weekslong drought, as firefighters in Croatia cited their toughest day so far this season and North Macedonia suggested it might seek help from NATO. Croatia’s Firefighters’ Association said the demanding 24-hour period included responding to more than 100 fires with over 1,000 firefighters and 20 firefighting planes.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Putin more than doubles payments to those signing up for Ukraine war
The Russian leadership is trying to attract more volunteers for its war against Ukraine by offering would-be soldiers more money. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday states that each person who signs a contract for deployment at the front between August 1 and December 31 will receive a one-time payment of 400,000 roubles (around $4,650), which is more than double the previous payment of 195,000 roubles. Additionally, a monthly salary significantly above the average Russian i
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Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran
Ismail Haniyeh was elected head of Hamas's political bureau in 2017.
3 min read - BusinessTime
The Real Future of Flying Cars
China is the world leader in unmanned aviation and eVTOLs. But a future of mass personal air transport may never lift off.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Nigerians are frustrated by economic hardship but authorities fear planned protests could turn ugly
Frustrated with growing economic hardships, Nigerians are planning nationwide protests this week against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The government of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu says it is determined to prevent such a scenario in a country that has long been a top African oil producer but whose citizens are among the world’s poorest. Nigeria's population of over 210 million people — the continent's largest — is also among the hungriest in the world and its go
4 min read - BusinessJust Auto
BYD eyes Canada for market entry
Despite Canada considering imposing import tariffs to align with allies
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Hamas leader killed in an airstrike at 62
Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top leader in exile who landed on Israel’s wanted list after the militant group staged its surprise Oct. 7 attacks, was killed in an airstrike.
4 min read - Worlddpa international
Iran vows revenge on Israel for killing of top Hamas leader Haniyeh
Iran and its allies said Israel will face harsh retaliation for the assassination of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, a brazen attack that dramatically ratchets up tensions in a region already on edge. "The criminal Zionist regime has murdered our guest in our house," Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. "There will be a severe punishment." Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hamas confirmed the death of Haniyeh at a residence he was staying at in Tehran. The at
3 min read - BusinessInternational Accounting Bulletin
MGI Worldwide announces new member firm in Malaysia
MGI Worldwide has announced the addition of Kevin How & Co. to the MGI Asia region as a member firm. With five offices in key locations across East Malaysia the firm looks forward to increasing its regional and global reach. Founded by Datuk Kevin How in 2004, Kevin How & Co. operates across five major…
2 min read - WorldBBC
Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount
Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.
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One of Hamas' top leaders was killed in Iran, pushing the Middle East closer to the brink
Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas' political wing, was reportedly killed in Tehran. He was there to attend the inauguration of Iran's new president.
4 min read - Worlddpa international
China condemns attack on top Hamas leader Haniyeh
China has condemned the killing of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and called once again for a ceasefire in the region. "We are deeply concerned about the incident, resolutely reject the assassination and condemn it," a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. He said that China is deeply concerned that the deadly attack on Haniyeh could lead to further instability in the region. China has always advocated for the resolution of regional conflicts through negotiatio
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Iran's Khamenei threatens Israel with 'severe punishment'
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has threatened "severe punishment" for Israel in retaliation for the death of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. "The criminal Zionist regime [Israel] has murdered our guest in our house," Khamenei was quoted as saying on his website. "There will be a severe punishment."
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Military wing of Hamas: Israel 'will pay price' for Haniyeh's death
The military wing of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement has condemned the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and says Israel "will pay the price for its aggression." "[Haniyeh's] assassination in the heart of the Iranian capital is a critical and dangerous incident that takes the battle to new dimensions and will have major repercussions on the entire region," the al-Qaasam Brigades said in a statement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "blinded by megalomania" and is leading
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Footage of Hurricane Otis falsely shared as deadly Huthi strike on Tel Aviv
Aerial footage of the aftermath of a deadly hurricane that pummelled Mexico's beachside city of Acapulco has been viewed tens of thousands of times in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed Tel Aviv in Israel after a drone strike claimed by Huthi rebels. The video was filmed in October 2023, several months before the attack.
2 min read - Businessdpa international
Unemployment in Germany rises more sharply than usual in summer
The number of unemployed in Germany increased more sharply in July than is usual for this time of year, according to numbers released by the Federal Employment Agency on Wednesday. The number of people without a job rose by 82,000 compared to the previous month, reaching 2.809 million, the agency reported. The rate stood at 6%, which is 0.2 percentage points higher than in June. "Weak economic growth is burdening the labour market. At the beginning of the summer break, unemployment and underempl
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Pernod Ricard to build malt-spirit distillery in India
Pernod Ricard claimed it will be one of the largest distilleries in India, with a daily production capacity of 60,000 litres.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Turkey calls killing of top Hamas leader Haniyeh 'despicable'
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has called the killing in the Iranian capital Tehran of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh a "despicable attack." The ministry accused Israel of wanting to expand the war against Hamas in Gaza to the entire region. Turkey maintains good relations with the Palestinian militant group. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Haniyeh in Istanbul as recently as April.
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Palestinian President Abbas condemns killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the killing in Tehran of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as a "cowardly act" in a statement issued on Wednesday. The head of the Palestinian Authority described the killing as a "dangerous development." The secretary general of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein al-Sheikh, wrote on the platform X that his organization denounced "the assassination of the head of the Political Bureau, the national leader, Ismail
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Iran condemns deadly attack on Hamas political chief Haniyeh
Iran has condemned in the strongest terms the deadly attack on the political chief of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement in Tehran. "The pure blood of the holy and honourable warrior Ismail Haniyeh has undoubtedly not been shed in vain," Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said in a press statement. The attack on Haniyeh would also further strengthen the relationship between the Palestinian resistance front and Iran, according to the spokesman, ISNA news agency reported. Regarding the
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Israeli minister: Haniyeh's death makes the world a better place
Two of the right-wing nationalist Israeli ministers have expressed satisfaction at the death of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. "Haniyeh's death makes the world a little better," Minister of Heritage of Israel Amichay Eliyahu wrote on the platform X. Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli posted a picture of Haniyeh at an assembly where the "death of Israel" had been demanded. "Be careful what you wish for," he wrote in the caption. There were initially no official statements from the Israeli
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