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Starmer pledges war readiness with 1.5 billion pound defense boost
UK to build six new weapons factories amid global threats

LONDON, UK: As global tensions rise and Europe's defense posture shifts, the UK is ramping up its military readiness with a 1.5 billion...

Tourists shift from U.S. to Europe as spending surges
Europe set for 11% rise in tourist spending, WTTC report says

MADRID, Spain: Europe's tourism sector is poised for a strong 2025, with international visitor spending projected to grow by 11 percent...

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-TRUMP-GERMAN-CHANCELLOR-MEETING
U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-TRUMP-GERMAN-CHANCELLOR-MEETING

(250606) -- WASHINGTON, June 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White...

EU financing extremism applicant state
EU financing extremism  applicant state

The Georgian prime minister has accused Brussels of meddling and lies during the countrys frozen accession process Georgian Prime...

Most Ukrainians will tolerate conflict as long as necessary survey
Most Ukrainians will tolerate conflict as long as necessary  survey

Support for continuing to fight has reportedly risen to 60%, despite earlier signs of fatigue, according to pollsters A majority...

Africa looks to Russia for AI partnerships
Africa looks to Russia for AI partnerships

Digital forum delegates from Mozambique, Kenya, and Zimbabwe have stressed the need for locally relevant and cooperative solutions...

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Britain outlaws single-use vapes over health and litter fears
UK bans disposable vapes to fight youth use and plastic waste

LONDON, UK: As of this month, it's officially illegal to buy disposable vapes anywhere in the United Kingdom. The new ban, aimed...

Policy debates in South Korean election drowned by personal attacks
South Korea's election turns nasty amid scandals

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea's upcoming presidential election has turned into a messy battle full of personal insults and scandals...

Over 25,000 flee as smoke from fires worsens air quality in Canada, US
Wildfires force 25,000 to flee homes in Canada; US sends help

FLIN FLON, Manitoba: More than 25,000 people in three Canadian provinces have been forced to leave their homes because of wildfires,...

Safety programs for fishermen, farmers at risk under Trump cuts
Trump cuts threaten safety training for high-risk US workers

NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts: Aboard a burning fishing boat more than 100 miles offshore, Robbie Roberge knew precisely what to do. He...

Starmer pledges war readiness with 1.5 billion pound defense boost
UK to build six new weapons factories amid global threats

LONDON, UK: As global tensions rise and Europe's defense posture shifts, the UK is ramping up its military readiness with a 1.5 billion...

AstraZeneca pill slows cancer when guided by early blood test
Blood test-guided therapy halves breast cancer progression risk

CHICAGO, Illinois: A simple blood test could help breast cancer patients get the proper treatment earlier, potentially halving their...