Warming climate should be top priority, Olympians urge IOC presidential hopefuls
More than 400 athletes, including more than 20 Canadians, speak up about threat of climate change to both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games.
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AP PHOTOS: A Libyan town comes together to make a beloved Ramadan dish
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Every year during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a Libyan town comes together to prepare — and share — one of their all-time favorite dishes: bazin. In Tajoura, just east of Libya ’s capital of Tripoli, it’s the perfect f…
Myanmar’s Economy Shrank 2 Percent in Year to March, Report Says
With the civil war showing no sign of ending, the country’s economic prospects will remain “bleak” in 2025-26.
US influencer who snatched a baby wombat leaves Australia
The American woman lifted the wombat joey by its front legs in darkness from a roadside and then ran away from its mother.
What is US government shutdown? All you need to know
The US government faces a potential shutdown if the Senate does not pass the continuing resolution for funding by Friday night. Senate Democrats oppose the bill, fearing it grants President Trump excessive control over spending. A shutdown could furlou…
EU parliament rocked by corruption investigation linked to China’s Huawei
Belgian authorities announce arrests of several people in connection with alleged bribery within the parliament.
Japan Tourists Deported After Man Exposes Buttocks On Great Wall Of China
The tourists reportedly told the Japanese embassy they did it as a prank.
US meat trade days away from getting ‘kicked out’ of China
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North Korea’s Underwater ‘Apex Predator’ – and What it Will Mean
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT — Headlines from North Korea rarely bring good news in the realm of global security, but this week’s bulletin from Pyongyang was […] More
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China’s ‘Netflix’ iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows
Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi plans to open its first theme park this year — the latest company to bet that local consumers will spend on experiences.