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Security was tightened at polling stations in the French South Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Sunday, as voters began casting ballots in provincial elections originally scheduled for 2024. About 2,500 police were dispatched to protect polling stations across the archipelago as voters began voting at 8:00 a.m. (2100 GMT Saturday) in the first such … Read more
Frustration mounted in Venezuela’s state of La Guaira on Saturday as rescuers and civilians used shovels, heavy equipment, ropes and bare hands to look for survivors of the devastating twin-earthquakes that has killed at least 1,430 people. Many citizens have been critical of what they say is an inadequate response by the government, who were … Read more
Los Angeles has been a swirling sea of green Mexico jerseys this World Cup: The sprawling city is bustling with matches from watch parties to bars, cafes and barber shops, and thousands of fans flocking to the Los Angeles Stadium. The fact that Mexico hasn’t actually played a match at this tournament in Los Angeles … Read more
Manuel Adorni, the cabinet chief and close ally of Argentina’s President Javer Meili, announced his resignation on Saturday after a graft scandal that has undermined the government’s pledge to root out graft. “For the first time since December 10, 2023, I am going against your wishes,” Adorni wrote in his resignation letter to Miley, which … Read more
Toulouse clinched a fourth consecutive Top 14 title on Saturday with a 28-20 victory over Montpellier in the French championship final at the Stade de France, a match briefly halted for several minutes due to violent thunderstorms. Source link
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened a ‘complete halt’ in negotiations with the US to end the war if Washington continued its attacks. Iran said it had earlier targeted US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait overnight Sunday in response to US strikes on 10 Iranian sites. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Source link
A desk near the window, a building that faces south – during Germany’s cold and dark weather, sunlight and warmth are a clear advantage. However, in summer, such workspaces can become unbearably hot without shading and air conditioning. As a result of climate change, heat waves of up to 40 °C are now occurring more … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation on Monday, may not have been that popular among his British constituents recently, but he certainly had many friends among the EU’s top politicians. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacted to his resignation on Monday, she wrote: “European and Ukrainian security is stronger … Read more
Austria fought back to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria in their final World Cup Group J match on Saturday, with two stoppage-time goals securing both teams a place in the Round of 32 and eliminating Iran. Argentina topped the group, while Austria finished second and Algeria advanced among the best third-placed teams. Source … Read more
Two major earthquakes, seconds apart, hit central Venezuela on Wednesday, one with a magnitude of 7.2 and the other with a magnitude of 7.5. At least 164 people have been killed and hundreds injured. Extensive damage was reported in the capital Caracas and the nearby state of La Guaira. Strong earthquakes are uncommon in Venezuela, … Read more