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260 miners stuck underground after 'incident' at S.African shaft

Damage to a mine shaft kept 260 miners stuck in a gold mine outside Johannesburg overnight, the mine manager and union said Friday.

Fire walkers defy pain in ancient Greek ritual

Under a cloud of incense smoke, a group of men and women in a village in northern Greece swayed slowly to the music before removing their shoes and rushing, barefoot, onto waiting embers.

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Fears for crops as drought hits northern Europe

Parts of northern Europe have seen their worst drought in decades in recent weeks, with farmers from Scotland to the Netherlands fearing the dry spell will dent harvests if it continues.

Blaze-hit Athens suburb trains to tackle new fire season

On a trail bordering the last green vestiges of Penteli, the mountain above Athens ravaged by fires last year, cyclists and runners enjoyed the closing days of spring before the summer heat.

Row erupts as German city plans safe room for crack addicts

A battle has broken out over plans to open a new help centre for crack addicts near Frankfurt's main railway station, an area notorious for its bustling illegal drugs scene.

Alleged US killer of Israel embassy staff charged with murder

The suspect accused of gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington was charged Thursday with murder, as international tensions over anti-Semitism erupted over the attack.

Israel PM names new security chief, defying attorney general

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday his pick for the next head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency, defying the country's attorney general and a significant segment of the public.

Israel blames Europe after embassy staff shot dead in US

International tensions over anti-Semitism erupted Thursday after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead at a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine" as he was arrested.

Disney suspends Venezuelan workers after protected status revoked

Entertainment giant Disney has placed at least 45 Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave, the company told AFP Thursday, following the US Supreme Court's decision to allow the revocation of a special legal status that shielded them from deportation.

Rapper Kid Cudi testifies of torched car in Sean Combs trial

US rapper Kid Cudi on Thursday described having his home broken into and his car set on fire amid music mogul Sean Combs's rage over his one-time girlfriend Casandra Ventura's relationship with the rapper.

France detains 55 men in child sex abuse crackdown

Fifty-five men including a priest, a paramedic, and a music teacher were arrested in France this week as part of an operation to dismantle a suspected paedophile ring operating via the Telegram messaging app, authorities said on Thursday.

Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington

Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead at a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine" as he was arrested, sparking new international tensions over anti-Semitism.

UK agrees deal over Chagos Islands despite court challenge

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Thursday he had signed a contentious deal to return the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius after a judge paved the way for the deal to proceed.

France detains 55 men in paedophile ring crackdown

Fifty-five men were arrested in France this week as part of an operation to dismantle a suspected paedophile ring operating via the Telegram messaging app, authorities said Thursday.

Romanian court rejects far-right candidate's election appeal

Romania's constitutional court on Thursday validated the results of the presidential run-off vote at the weekend, won by pro-European Nicusor Dan, after rejecting an appeal by his defeated far-right rival.

Spain probes organised crime link in murder of ex-Ukraine MP

Spanish authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a pro-Russia former Ukrainian MP as a likely organised crime hit but have not ruled out political motives, a police source said Thursday.

Jewish museum shooting suspect mistaken for victim: witnesses

A gunman who killed two people outside a Jewish museum in Washington on Wednesday was initially mistaken for a victim of the shooting and allowed into the building, witnesses said.

Irish rappers Kneecap deny Hezbollah support after terror charge

Irish rappers Kneecap on Thursday denied supporting a proscribed group and vowed to defend themselves after a singer was charged with a "terror" offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert.

'Serious' accident at North Korea warship launch: state media

A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act".

Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington

Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US and Israeli leaders expressing shock and outrage over the killings.

Two Israeli staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington

Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings.

India's mother tongue teaching spells reading success

Sitting together on the classroom floor in Kalyanpur in northwest India, a dozen children aged five and six are trying to identify Hindi words beginning with the "p" sound.

Young Mongolians demand PM resign over corruption claims

Hundreds of young Mongolians turned out this week in the country's capital calling for the prime minister's resignation on allegations of corruption, a longstanding source of deep public anger in the landlocked democracy.

Consumer groups want airlines to pay for baggage fees 'distress'

Sixteen European consumer groups on Wednesday called on the European Union to take action against seven low-cost airlines over their baggage fees.

Irish rapper charged over Hezbollah flag at London concert: police

A member of Irish rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert, police said on Wednesday.

Vietnam jails 23 people over rare earths exploitation

A Vietnamese court on Wednesday jailed 23 officials and business people over the illegal exploitation and export of rare earths.

Macron party backs banning hijab in public spaces for under 15s

French President Emmanuel Macron's political party wants to ban minors under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in public, with the government set to review a report Wednesday on the spread of "political Islamism" in France.

Cyberattack costs UK retailer Marks & Spencer £300 mn

British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer on Wednesday said a cyberattack disrupting its online service is set to last through to July and hit group profit by around £300 million ($404 million).

Flood victims stranded on roofs as downpours lash eastern Australia

Fast-moving floodwaters rose Wednesday in eastern Australia, inundating homes and leaving residents stranded on their roofs overnight, as authorities warned more rain was expected in coming days.

High-flying young electricians wire UK energy switch

Perched 45 metres (148 feet) high, young apprentice electricians replace a connection atop a pylon. In the UK, National Grid recruitment is at full power as its electricity network adapts for renewables.

Pet Diets Are Quietly Contributing to Climate Change - but There's a Simple Fix

A new study has revealed that conventional meat-based pet food carries a largely unrecognized environmental cost - contributing significantly to land use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and climate breakdown. The review, just published, found that pet food production is closely tied to the livestock industry, which is responsible for at least one-fifth of annual global GHG emissions.

Mother of Combs's ex Cassie testifies at music mogul's trial

The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs's ex-partner Cassie testified Tuesday about threats and violence experienced by her daughter during her decade-long relationship with the music mogul.

Women's Champions League trophy recovered by police after theft

Portuguese police announced Tuesday the recovery of the Women's Champions League trophy after it was stolen from the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, which will host the upcoming final between holders Barcelona and Arsenal.

Family mourns Mexican naval cadet killed in New York bridge crash

The father of one of two Mexican cadets killed when a naval sailing ship crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge paid tribute to his daughter as a "wonderful" person Tuesday.

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