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Old clip misleadingly shared as ‘Indian PM Modi’s partymate castigating him’
Ahead of the second phase of the legislative elections in India's eastern state of Jharkand on November 20, an old video showing Babulal Marandi -- the leader of the...

Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah as ceasefire deal seems close
Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, a hotbed of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement, intensified on Monday afternoon, as a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and the militants appeared to...

Indian Muslim politician falsely accused of brandishing Islamic flags ahead of election
India's main opposition party Congress is often targeted with misinformation that fans accusations it is more favourable to the country's Muslim minority. In the latest case, a video spread...

Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?
If things work out as Namibia’s long-time governing party hopes, the country will be electing its first female head of state this week.But a mood of disillusionment with liberation...

Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base
On the day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Anton says the nuclear weapons base he was serving at was put on full combat alert.“Before that,...

Bishop Guilfoyle students collect food, essentials for those in need
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — For 12 years, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy has held its annual St. Martin’s Cloak Food Collection.It’s based on St. Martin, a Christian saint who founded monasteries...

Why most Indians choking on smog aren’t in Delhi
The iconic Taj Mahal in the northern city of Agra is covered in toxic smog every year [Getty Images]“When I stepped out of my house, it felt like I...

Carrefour’s cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a...

Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial
French prosecutors have demanded a 20-year jail sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of drugging his former wife Gisèle for a decade and inviting 50 men recruited online...

Israel and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal
Israel and Lebanon appear to be close to a ceasefire deal, with the Israeli cabinet set to meet on Tuesday to discuss it, Israeli and US officials say.A 60-day...