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Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says
HONG KONG, May 5 (Reuters) - A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting a call from President Xi...
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Two of Nigeria's most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic political realignment ahead of next year's presidential election.Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who...
Porsche Reveals Japan-Exclusive 911 GT3 Artisan Edition Inspired by Traditional Crafts
Porsche has introduced a highly exclusive version of its iconic 911, unveiling the GT3 Artisan Edition as part of its specialized Exclusive Manufaktur program. The limited-production model, restricted to...
Survey: Most believe German coalition won’t last until next election
More than half of people in Germany do not expect the current coalition between the mainstream centre-left and centre-right parties to hold together until the 2029 elections, according to...
Spain demands Israel release citizen detained from Gaza flotilla
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Saturday demanded that Israel release a Spanish national detained during the interception of the Gaza aid flotilla.“This is an unlawful detention in...
At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
At least 12 people have been killed, including a child, in southern Lebanon, as Israel continues its strikes despite a ceasefire.Israeli forces killed at least eight people in Habboush...
Russia successfully test launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan, space agency says
MOSCOW, May 1 (Reuters) - Russia has test launched its new Soyuz-5 rocket for the first time, the country's space agency said late on Thursday, saying it had lifted...
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, state media says
April 30 (Reuters) - Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to be moved to house arrest, state media reported on Thursday, more than five years after...
Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain ‘stolen’ by Russia
Ukraine has asked Israel to seize a vessel carrying grain it says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia, its top prosecutor said, amid a diplomatic tussle between the...
Mercedes-Benz profit slides amid cutthroat Chinese market
Like other carmakers, Mercedes is struggling to compete with low-cost competitors in China (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU) · CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/AFP German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell by...
