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The future according to Elon Musk now comes with politics attached
WASHINGTON, Oct 19 — With a sports car that somersaults through the air, Elon Musk is back in the headlines for technological daring — but his plunge into politics and […]
A UN force helped sustain south Lebanon for decades. What happens when it leaves?
IBL AL-SAQI, Oct 19 — From his shop in south Lebanon near the Israeli border, Mark Diab says life in his village will be turned upside down when a decades-long […]
Israel heads to the polls with Netanyahu — and its rightward turn — on the ballot
JERUSALEM, Oct 18 — Three years after suffering their deadliest single attack, Israelis will deliver their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an October 27 election that could […]
Taiwan says it drove away 16 Chinese vessels in coordinated ‘maritime harassment’
TAIPEI, Oct 18 — Taiwan said today it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous “maritime harassment” operations. An “unusually large” number of Chinese […]
Cheers greet Pope Leo XIV as he resumes public duties after surgery
ROME, Oct 18 — Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people in St Peter’s Square today, smiling and saying he would resume work “gradually” in his first major public appearance […]
Thailand warns of flash floods and landslides in Bangkok, 35 provinces as heavy rain threatens until Oct 25
BANGKOK, Oct 18 — Thai authorities have warned of possible flash floods and landslides across Bangkok and 35 provinces as heavy to very heavy rain threatens large parts of the […]
Saudi landmark closes offices, chopper pilots killed near Yemen
RIYADH, Oct 18 — Riyadh’s Kingdom Centre skyscraper ordered remote working for office tenants today following repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition said two pilots were […]
Paris police arrest record 855 people after violent protests and widespread looting
PARIS, Oct 18 — Police in Paris said Sunday they had arrested a “record” 855 people over protest violence in the capital the day before, with the prosecutor’s office saying […]
Truck ploughs into Hindu festival crowd in India, killing 13
NEW DELHI, Oct 18 — A speeding truck in India killed 13 people when it ploughed into a crowd at a Hindu festival, officials said today with President Droupadi Murmu describing […]
Multiple dead and injured after huge fire at Canadian military base overwhelms hospitals
MONTREAL, Oct 18 — A “serious incident” at a military base in western Canada killed and injured multiple people and sparked a huge blaze today the government said. Canadian Prime […]