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Venezuela opposition says leader Pilieri arrested in Caracas after rally

Venezuela's opposition coalition said on Wednesday that party leader Biagio Pilieri was arrested in Caracas after appearing at a rally alongside coalition leader Maria Corina

Venezuela opposition says leader Pilieri arrested in Caracas after rally
Economy|News

Russian economy shows solid growth despite Ukraine war sanctions

The Russian economy has shown solid growth in many sectors while unemployment remains at a record low, new data showed on Wednesday, prompting officials to hint at a brighter

Russian economy shows solid growth despite Ukraine war sanctions
News|World

Body of Israeli soldier abducted on Oct 7 recovered, military says

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that the body of a soldier abducted by Gaza militants on October 7 was rescued and taken to Israel.

Body of Israeli soldier abducted on Oct 7 recovered, military says
News|Political|World

Israeli military says it failed to protect civilians in settler attack on Palestinians

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had failed to protect civilians when settlers carried out a deadly attack on a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, amid

Israeli military says it failed to protect civilians in settler attack on Palestinians
Business|News

Switzerland to scrap ban on building nuclear power stations

The Swiss government said on Wednesday it plans to overturn a ban on building new power plants to strengthen local energy supply at a time of increased geopolitical tension.

Switzerland to scrap ban on building nuclear power stations
Americas|Crime|News|Opinion

UN experts say jailed Guatemalan journalist Zamora may have been tortured

The United Nations on Wednesday said journalist Jose Ruben Zamora, imprisoned in Guatemala over the last two years, is being held in potentially life-threatening, inhumane

UN experts say jailed Guatemalan journalist Zamora may have been tortured
News

Russia bans entry to 92 US journalists, lawyers, business people

Russia's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it was banning entry to Russia for 92 U.S. citizens including journalists, lawyers, and the heads of what it said were key military-

Russia bans entry to 92 US journalists, lawyers, business people
Europe|News

France's Macron hopes to clinch sale of 12 Rafale fighter jets to Serbia this week

French President Emmanuel Macron expects to seal a deal to sell 12 Dassault-made Rafale fighter jets to Serbia when he visits the country later this week, his office told journalists

France's Macron hopes to clinch sale of 12 Rafale fighter jets to Serbia this week
Europe|News|World

NATO stresses commitment to strengthen Ukraine's defences

NATO members reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen Ukraine's defences at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, which brings together officials from Ukraine and the

NATO stresses commitment to strengthen Ukraine's defences
MidEast|News|World

Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says

The fate of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is "largely a question that is going to be answered" by the leader of the Palestinian militant group, Deputy CIA Director David Cohen

Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says
News|Political|World

Ukraine says fear of escalation among allies is major problem

Ukraine's top diplomat said on Wednesday that the biggest problem faced by Kyiv as it battles Russia is that its allies are afraid of approving new policies to

Ukraine says fear of escalation among allies is major problem
Americas|News|Political|World

Mexico to debate judicial reform next week as diplomatic tensions simmer

A controversial reform of Mexico's judiciary will be debated and voted on in Congress next week, a leading ruling party lawmaker said on Wednesday, amid concerns from Canada

Mexico to debate judicial reform next week as diplomatic tensions simmer
Africa|Health|News|World

Countries donate mpox vaccines to combat outbreak in Africa

Some countries have pledged to donate doses of mpox vaccines to combat an outbreak of the disease in Africa, after the World Health Organization declared it a global public health emergency

Countries donate mpox vaccines to combat outbreak in Africa
Economy|Environment|Europe|News

Romanian government plans drought insurance scheme for farmers

The Romanian government plans to approve an insurance system for agricultural land as part of a series of measures to help farmers whose crops have been ravaged by drought,

Romanian government plans drought insurance scheme for farmers
Business|News|Technology

NHTSA closes two preliminary probes into Fisker's Ocean SUVs

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Wednesday it has closed two separate probes into Fisker's Ocean SUVs over an alleged door malfunction and a loss of brake performance, after the

NHTSA closes two preliminary probes into Fisker's Ocean SUVs
Business|Finance|News

Disney-Reliance India media merger approved: Who are their top rivals?

The $8.5 billion merger of Reliance and Walt Disney India media assets has been approved by India's antitrust body, clearing the way for a deal that will create India's largest

Disney-Reliance India media merger approved: Who are their top rivals?
News|World

West Bank city of Jenin: Hotbed of Israel-Palestinian conflict

The city of Jenin, a Palestinian militant stronghold in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been a hotbed of conflict between the Israeli military and Palestinians in recent years.

West Bank city of Jenin: Hotbed of Israel-Palestinian conflict
Economy|Finance|News

US 30-year mortgage rate falls to lowest since April 2023

The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan slid to its lowest in 16 months, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank was ready to lower borrowing

US 30-year mortgage rate falls to lowest since April 2023
Europe|News

Denmark nominates centre-left Jorgensen for EU commissioner post

Denmark on Wednesday nominated Dan Jorgensen, a centre-left minister for development cooperation and global climate policy, for a post on the new European Commission following

Denmark nominates centre-left Jorgensen for EU commissioner post
Europe|News

Kremlin says Europe will pay more unless Ukraine extends gas transit deal

European consumers will face higher prices unless Kyiv agrees to extend a deal on Russian gas transit via Ukraine once it expires on Dec. 31, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Kremlin says Europe will pay more unless Ukraine extends gas transit deal
Crime|Europe|News

Sweden to prosecute two men over Koran burnings

Swedish prosecutors said on Wednesday they would put two men on trial for setting fire to the Koran in a series of incidents last year that prompted outrage in the Muslim world

Sweden to prosecute two men over Koran burnings
MidEast|News|World

How Libya's years of crisis unfolded after 2011 uprising

Here is a timeline chronicling Libya's years of chaos and division: 2011 - Revolt and civil war An uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's four-decade rule rapidly spreads, becoming

How Libya's years of crisis unfolded after 2011 uprising
Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin, dismissing Zelenskiy's talk of plan to end war, says Russia will keep fighting

The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed talk by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about a plan he has to end the war and said Russia would continue what it calls its "special

Kremlin, dismissing Zelenskiy's talk of plan to end war, says Russia will keep fighting
World

Bangladesh revokes ban imposed on main Islamic party by ex-PM Hasina

Bangladesh's caretaker government revoked a ban on the country's main Islamic party and its affiliated groups on Wednesday, saying it has not found evidence of their involvement in "

Bangladesh revokes ban imposed on main Islamic party by ex-PM Hasina
Europe|News

Two more crew members from Lynch's yacht under investigation

Italian prosecutors are investigating two more crew members from British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht, along with its captain, in connection with the vessel's sinking over

Two more crew members from Lynch's yacht under investigation

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