Reuters A Russian court has ordered Internet company Yandex to hide access to maps and photos of one of Russia’s largest oil refineries due to constant attacks by Ukrainian drones, …

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Reuters, KYIV Russia launched a barrage of drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine yesterday, killing one civilian and injuring four others in the Kyiv region, military and regional officials …

One dead, four injured in Russian drone attack Read More

AFP, HAVANA Graffiti on walls around Havana telling Cubans “you need to be happy” has encouraged introspection and inspiration in a country where censorship has forced many street artists to …

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FIGHTING BACK: The two companies are to pursue legal action against the government for failing to follow procedures during acquisition consideration AFP, WASHINGTON US President Joe Biden has decided to block …

Biden to block US Steel-Nippon Steel deal, US media say Read More

PROMISING FUTURE: A ‘new political beginning’ between Europe, Germany and Syria is possible, the German minister said, expressing hope for stability and peace Reuters, BERLIN/PARIS The ministers of foreign affairs of …

German, French ministers visit Syria Read More

AFP, BRISBANE, Australia Rising stars Mirra Andreeva of Russia and Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard yesterday underlined their Australian Open potential with impressive wins at the Brisbane International, while Taiwan’s Chan …

Andreeva and Mpetshi Perricard display talent Read More

COSTLY VICTORY: The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic, but guard Jaden Ivey was stretchered off after what looked like a serious leg injury in the fourth quarter AFP, LOS ANGELES …

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Reuters, WASHINGTON Chinese government hackers breached the US Department of the Treasury office that administers economic sanctions, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, identifying targets of a cyberattack disclosed earlier …

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AFP, GAZA STRIP Gaza’s civil defence agency yesterday said that an overnight Israeli airstrike killed at least 11 people, including the chief of the territory’s Hamas-run police force. “Eleven people …

Israeli strike kills at least 11, including police chief Read More

DANGER: The manatee’s sole predators are humans. Although manatee hunting is now outlawed, threats remain, such as waste dumped into Lake Ossa and fishing traditions AFP, DIZANGU, Cameroon Ever since award-winning …

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