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Man fined $200 for using speakerphone in French train station
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways A man in France has been fined $200 for using the speakerphone on his cell while in a train station. The man, who has…
Read MoreThe dramatic scenery of Vietnam’s Halong Bay by boat, bike or on foot
Step into a shaky rowboat to explore the dramatic limestone features of Vietnam’s “dry” Halong Bay. Guides row the boats, traditional sampans, at a leisurely pace through a landscape of towering karst cliffs, lush rainforests and a labyrinthine system of caves. The bay’s nickname refers to its big sister, the famous Halong Bay, one of…
Read MorePutin hails Russia’s strong 2024 economic growth
Putin told his prime minister to get a grip on rising consumer prices (Gavriil Grigorov) Russia reported strong economic growth for 2024 on Friday as record spending on the military offensive against Ukraine outweighed the impact of Western sanctions. Moscow’s massive ramp-up in outlays on soldiers and weapons has helped it defy predictions of a…
Read MoreThese luxury villas put Africa’s nature at your doorstep
Looking to experience a blend of luxury and nature? Singita brings you the best of both worlds with their collection of stunning luxury villas across Africa. These exclusive villas offer more than just top-tier amenities – they give you front-row access to the continent’s extraordinary wildlife and unforgettable safaris. From the moment you step into…
Read MoreGermany imports more LNG through North Sea terminals than Baltic Sea
Germany’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals on the North Sea operated at about 65% capacity in 2024, according to the state-owned Deutsche Energy Terminal. The floating terminals are located in the northern German cities of Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel. Meanwhile, private operator Deutsche ReGas, responsible for two floating terminals on the Baltic Sea, has not…
Read MoreVideo claiming to show Ethiopian missiles is AI-generated
Ethiopia has experienced brutal internal conflicts in recent years, as well as rivalries with neighbouring Somalia over access to the sea. Against this backdrop, a Facebook post claims to show footage of dozens of ballistic missiles being paraded by the Ethiopian army. However, this is false: the footage was generated using artificial intelligence. The video…
Read MoreBoss ladies and holy men: Africa’s top shots
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Read MorePosts target South Korean judge with doctored Chinese flag picture
As South Korea’s Constitutional Court adjudicates President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, Justice Moon Hyung-bae has become the target of attacks by the country’s ruling party and its supporters over his alleged ties to opposition figures. Pro-Yoon social media posts have gone further by repeatedly sharing a supposed photo of Moon “swearing an oath in front…
Read MoreFall in fertility rate becomes big challenge for provincial France
Colomiers in south-west France is modern, spread out – and not very attractive. Young couples came here from the nearby city of Toulouse to have children because property prices are far cheaper. It grew rapidly and now has a population of 40,000. However, fertility rates have recently declined across France, and Colomiers has seen one…
Read MoreJapan’s December household spending beats expectations
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese household spending rose for the first time in five months in year-on-year terms in December and at a much faster-than-expected pace. Consumer spending climbed 2.7% in December from a year earlier, data from the internal affairs ministry showed on Friday, better than the median market forecast for a 0.5% uptick. On…
Read MorePutin axes Yuri Borisov, head of Russia’s space agency
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Former Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) Director General Yuri Borisov in September 2023. . | Credit: MAXIM SHIPENKOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Russia has a new space chief. Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Yuri Borisov after 2.5 years…
Read MoreIsraeli soldier jailed for abusing Palestinian detainees from Gaza
An Israeli military court has sentenced a soldier to seven months in prison after he admitted to the aggravated abuse of Palestinian detainees from Gaza at the Sde Teiman military detention centre. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the reservist, who it did not name, was convicted over “several incidents in which he punched the…
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