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Israeli anger at ‘irresponsible and hasty’ ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu presented the ceasefire deal in the context of what he said were Israel’s “unprecedented achievements” over the past year of a seven-front war. He said Israel had set Hezbollah back “tens of years” and that it was not the same group it had been before. There was a lot of focus on Israel’s…
Read MoreGermany’s wild wolf population has grown, with 209 confirmed packs
The number of wild wolf packs confirmed in Germany has risen to 209, according to new figures from the country’s Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) published on Tuesday. In total, 1,601 individual wolves were detected across Germany during the monitoring year, which lasted from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. In the previous…
Read MoreNigerian economy surpasses expectations
Nigeria’s gross domestic product grew by 3.46% in the third quarter, surpassing expectations as its services sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years. The data represents a reprieve for President Bola Tinubu, who has struggled to stabilize the country’s economy after cutting government fuel subsidies many Nigerians had relied on. Tinubu said…
Read MoreVeteran Ethiopian politician’s interview about nationalism taken out of context
Earlier this month, prominent Ethiopian politician Lencho Leta spoke to local media about his political journey. An edited video of his interview was shared with a text overlay claiming that Lencho said his former political party had always renounced Ethiopian nationalism and continued to do so. However, this is misleading: in the interview, Lencho merely…
Read MoreBeirut hit by massive strikes amid hope of imminent ceasefire
With expectations growing of an imminent ceasefire to stop the fighting in Lebanon, Israel has struck multiple targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut from the air, in particular targeting the city’s southern suburbs. More than a year after the start of the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia, Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib…
Read MoreLebanese minister says ceasefire deal ready for Israeli green light
More than a year after the start of the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, an agreement on a ceasefire could be imminent, according to Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib. “In principle, [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu agreed and we are agreed as a government,” Bou Habib told Italian television station…
Read MoreIsraeli troops reach symbolic Litani River in southern Lebanon
Israeli ground troops have reached the symbolic Litani River during their advance in southern Lebanon, the military said on Tuesday. The Israeli army published a picture on the social media platform X that apparently showed soldiers crossing a bridge over the river. Numerous weapons and enemy infrastructure have been found and destroyed in the area,…
Read MoreRussia expels British diplomat after accusing him of spying
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Tuesday ordered a British diplomat to leave the country on allegations of spying as tensions soar over the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s Federal Security Service, the top domestic security and counterintelligence agency, said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies that the diplomat, identified as Edward Pryor Wilkes,…
Read MoreBombs go off all around, but in Lebanon’s ancient olive groves, work must go on
AABRA, Lebanon — Mayada El Sayed, duct tape wrapped around her fingers to prevent bruising, efficiently strips ripe olives from a tree, seemingly undeterred by the ever-present threat of bombs. El Sayed, 45, said she was scared by the regular strikes — one of which was less than half a mile from Bustan El Zeitoun…
Read MoreFireworks imports continue to rise in Germany after pandemic-era ban
The amount of fireworks being imported into Germany remains noticeably below the pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, although it has risen so far this year compared to 2023, according to new government figures released on Tuesday. Through the first three quarters of 2024, Germans imported a total of 25,900 tons of fireworks, 6.8% more than during the…
Read More170 arrested as climate activists in Australia block one of the world’s largest coal ports
Australian police arrested 170 climate change activists in the state of New South Wales during a protest from Friday through Sunday. Representing the group Rising Tide Australia, the protesters shut down maritime traffic in the Port of Newcastle, which is one of the world’s biggest exporters of coal and coal products. It is also the…
Read MoreRussian hypermarkets struggle as online sales soar
In November 2024, Russia’s retail market continues to undergo a significant transformation, shaped by the rapid growth of e-commerce and shifting consumer habits. Traditional hypermarkets, once a dominant force in the sector, now face mounting pressure as online shopping reshapes the landscape. The e-commerce boom shows no signs of slowing. By 2024, online platforms have…
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