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Doubt cast on indigenous roots of Buffy Sainte-Marie
Doubt cast on indigenous roots of Buffy Sainte-Marie
A new investigation by Canadian broadcaster CBC has questioned her claims of indigenous ancestry.
2023-10-28 03:45
Video of police fatally shooting a pregnant Black woman set to be released, Ohio department says
Video of police fatally shooting a pregnant Black woman set to be released, Ohio department says
Authorities in Ohio say they will release body camera footage of a fatal police shooting of a pregnant Black woman
2023-09-01 22:15
Floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one of Italy's gastronomic heartlands
Floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one of Italy's gastronomic heartlands
When the rain started falling in the north Italian region of Emilia Romagna last week -- one of the premier gastronomic destinations in a country famous for its food -- farmer Andrea Betti feared the worst.
2023-05-21 12:48
British economy unexpectedly grows by 0.2% in second quarter largely because of June weather boost
British economy unexpectedly grows by 0.2% in second quarter largely because of June weather boost
The British economy unexpectedly grew in the second quarter of the year largely as a result of a strong rebound in June when many businesses, particularly in the leisure sector benefited from the warm and settled weather
2023-08-11 16:27
Greece fires - live: ‘Biggest evacuation in history’ as Jet2 and Tui scrap Rhodes flights
Greece fires - live: ‘Biggest evacuation in history’ as Jet2 and Tui scrap Rhodes flights
Greek authorities have issued fresh evacuation orders for parts of Corfu as dozens of wildfires erupted on the island after blaze in Rhodes prompted “the biggest evacuation in Greek history”. Videos on social media show flames engulfing Corfu as smoke and orange haze covered the night skies. The fire broke out on the northern part of the island which is popular with British tourists. Those in Santa, Megoula, Porta, Palia Perithia and Sinies were told to evacuate to Kasiopi due to fires on Corfu. The order came after Jet2 and Tui cancelled all flights to Rhodes. The Jet2 planes were scheduled to depart full of tourists bound for the Greek island. But the planes left empty and will instead be used to evacuate holidaymakers fleeing the blaze. Thousands of tourists were forced to flee their hotels and images captured their dramatic evacuation off of beaches by a fleet of private boats while the fires raged in the background. Overnight, firefighters were struggling to contain 82 wildfires burning across the country, 64 of which started on Sunday, the hottest day of the summer so far. Read More Wildfires on Greek island of Rhodes force thousands of holidaymakers to evacuate From body bags of ice to pavement burn: US grapples with new extreme heat reality Hiker, 71, dies in Death Valley shortly after being asked by reporter why he was braving heat: ‘Why not?’ July 2023 is set to be world’s hottest month in ‘hundreds, if not thousands, of years’
2023-07-24 14:45
Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut
Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut
Jonquel Jones scored 25 points, including five in the final minute, and New York earned its first trip to the WNBA Finals in 21 years with an 87-84 win over the Connecticut Sun
2023-10-02 05:55
'Complete Kail and the chaos': Kailyn Lowry shares her experience of going through gender reveal process twice
'Complete Kail and the chaos': Kailyn Lowry shares her experience of going through gender reveal process twice
At 31 years old, Kailyn Lowry initially believed she was expecting twin boys, only to discover that wasn't the case
2023-11-14 07:27
Tulsi Gabbard takes time out from limelight to share photos from 'incredible' workout session
Tulsi Gabbard takes time out from limelight to share photos from 'incredible' workout session
Tulsi Gabbard attended an intense workout session at a fitness center amid breaks from appearing on national television
2023-10-19 14:19
Taiwan vice president returns from sensitive visit to US
Taiwan vice president returns from sensitive visit to US
By Fabian Hamacher and Yimou Lee TAOYUAN, Taiwan (Reuters) -Taiwan Vice President William Lai returned on Friday from a sensitive
2023-08-18 10:47
North Korea likely sent more than million artillery shells to Russia, says South Korea’s spy agency
North Korea likely sent more than million artillery shells to Russia, says South Korea’s spy agency
North Korea has shipped more than a million artillery shells to Russia since August to aid Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, according to a lawmaker in South Korea. The artillery shells were sent to Russia through ships and other transport means since early August, said lawmaker Yoo Sang-bum, citing an intelligence briefing. The short-range arms will last for about two months, he said. The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS), which held the briefing, also believes the Kim Jong-un regime is operating its munitions factories at full capacity to meet Moscow’s arms demands. The hermit kingdom is also mobilising its citizens to increase production, the South Korean lawmaker said. North Korea also likely dispatched weapons experts to Russia in October to counsel Moscow’s officials on how to use the weapons. The signs of increased partnership come shortly after Mr Putin and Mr Kim met in east Russia in September, igniting speculation that North Korea will soon assist Moscow in its continuing invasion of Ukraine. The US and South Korea have speculated that the two nations have entered an arms arrangement to provide Russia with badly needed munitions in exchange for advanced Russian technologies that can strengthen North Korea’s nuclear-armed military. Experts also pointed out that the two leaders’ much-publicised meeting at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome, a major satellite launch facility, was a sign that Mr Kim seeks Russian technology assistance for its spy satellite programme. They said such a quid pro quo arrangement between the countries can help Russia rebuild its artillery stock without facing a lull on the battlefield in Ukraine. Pyongyang and Moscow have, however, rejected claims by the US and South Korea. Officials in South Korea are concerned the arrangement could benefit North Korea with sensitive Russian technologies and boost Mr Kim’s nuclear weapons and missiles programme. The NIS believes it is more likely that Russia’s help will be limited to conventional capabilities, possibly to help North Korea improve its ageing fighter aircraft fleet, Mr Yoo said. He said North Korea is possibly getting Russia’s technological help for a military reconnaissance satellite after consecutive launch failures. The North’s latest attempt at launching a spy satellite in October had failed to materialise. Mr Yoo said the South Korean spy agency believes North Korea is now in its final phase of preparations for the third launch of the spy satellite which is more likely to be successful. In a joint statement, the US, South Korea and Japan strongly condemned what they described as North Korea’s supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia, saying such weapons shipments sharply increase the human toll of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. It came days after Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov rejected US claims that his country received munitions from North Korea as he returned from a two-day trip to Pyongyang. Read More North Korea has likely sent missiles as well as ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul says Putin’s warplanes ‘drop bombs’ on civilian shipping lanes as Kyiv advances - live Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn't? Israeli envoy to Russia says Tel Aviv passengers hid from weekend airport riot in terminal South Korea's spy agency says North Korea shipped more than a million artillery shells to Russia If Putin dies, this is what would happen in Russia
2023-11-02 13:48
BP CEO Looney resigns over personal relationships with colleagues
BP CEO Looney resigns over personal relationships with colleagues
By Shadia Nasralla and Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -BP CEO Bernard Looney has stepped down after less than four years
2023-09-13 03:57
Environmental change threatens what's left of Japan's cormorant fishing legacy
Environmental change threatens what's left of Japan's cormorant fishing legacy
By Kim Kyung-Hoon OZE, Japan Please click here for photo essay: Cormorants have been a constant presence in
2023-11-14 10:49