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‘We have no choice’: Gazan workers find a lifeline in freelancing amid war
It took more than 20 minutes and eight dropped WhatsApp calls to finally connect with Farida Adel in Gaza. Internet service is not reliable anywhere in the territory, including...
Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow sent 96 drones and a guided air missile into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, Ukrainian officials said.According to Ukraine’s Air Force, 66 drones were destroyed...
Co-leader of German Left party opposes sending Ukraine more weapons
The co-leader of Germany's hard-left Die Linke (The Left) has spoken out against closer ties between NATO and Ukraine and the supply of more arms to Kiev's armed forces.During...
Israeli military says Hezbollah commander of Khiam area killed
The Israeli military killed "the terrorist Farouk Amin Alasi, the Hezbollah commander of the Khiam area," it said on Sunday as fighting continues in southern Lebanon."Alasi was responsible for...
Zelensky says Ukraine struck by 900 bombs in the space of one week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy has called on foreign allies for more help with air defence after another week of what he said were more than 900 bombings."Last night, Russia...
Ukraine and Russia clash over prisoners of war
Ukraine on Sunday rejected claims by the Russian Foreign Ministry that it did not want to take back hundreds of prisoners of war proposed for an exchange."We are ready...
Lightning kills 14 at Uganda refugee camp
A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda had killed 14 people, police say.They say the victims were attending a church service on Saturday evening when the lightning...
UN says humanitarian situation in Lebanon worse than 2006 war
The United Nations says the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is now even worse than during the last war against Israel 18 years ago."The humanitarian situation in Lebanon has reached...
German general says special mission on NATO’s eastern flank on track
The commander of the German Army brigade that is to be stationed in Lithuania said plans for the large-scale troop deployment are progressing well.Brigadier General Christoph Huber, the future...
Mexico marks Day of the Dead with grand parade
More than 1 million people watched on as colourful floats and people in costumes marched through Mexico City during a grand parade for the Day of the Dead on...
Moldovans to choose president in decisive runoff overshadowed by fraud and intimidation claims
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans are casting votes in a decisive presidential runoff Sunday that pits pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu against a Russia-friendly opponent, as ongoing claims of voter...
Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car. That aligned with the government's...