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HMS Ark Royal – The James Bond Aircraft Carrier that Made History
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Gulf Cup excites football fans after Middle East World Cup
The 25th Arabian Gulf Cup in Iraq is a chance to see some of the region’s most promising football talent.
German police dislodge anti-coal protesters holed up in village of Luetzerath
German police continue their operation to clear anti-coal protesters from the abandoned town of Luetzerath. 2,000 activists set up a camp in the village, which is set for demolition to enable the expansion of the neighbouring Garzweiler coal mine. Arou…
UK economic crisis: Farmers ‘struggling to cope’ after Brexit
Al Jazeera went to one of the UK’s most pro-Brexit towns to see how farming has been affected since Brexit
Third threat cancels class again for Richmond School District
For the third time in just two weeks, the Richmond School District is working its way through a threat that was made against the education system. Because neither the school nor the police could get in touch with the individual who made the threat, cla…
HRW’s 2023 report finds hope amid ‘litany of human rights crises’
Human Rights Watch says 2022 presented new opportunities to strengthen protections against violations.
Toy makers in Hong Kong celebrate WTO ‘Made in China’ ruling
Why a trade decision is celebrated in Hong Kong but opposed by the US.
Tourists hit by COVID-19 curbs may get refunds, EU court rules
Travelers whose package tours were ruined by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions may be entitled to at least a partial refund, the European Union’s highest court said.
Central Texas Weather: Cold front arrives bringing cooler temperatures
Grab a jacket. The cold front is here. Zack Shields shows us how low the temperatures will go in his full forecast.