Brazil’s president withdraws ambassador to Israel, leaving diplomatic post vacant
by Brazil has withdrawn its ambassador to Israel after months of tensions between the two countries over the war in Gaza, according to the country’s gazette.Brazil …
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US health secretary says an agreement on global pandemic response treaty is near
Health officials are meeting to try to wrap up negotiations on a pandemic response treaty and updates to existing International Health Rules, but countries are …
Rare dispute reveals China and North Korea’s ongoing discord over nuclear weapons
North Korea’s recent criticism of China has revealed tensions between the two nations. North Korea condemned China, Japan and South Korea for discussing denuclearization.North Korea’s …
DC’s Smithsonian National Zoo to welcome pair of young pandas from China
The National Zoo in Washington has announced that China will send two young giant pandas to the U.S., marking a renewal of panda diplomacy between …
Bottle-popping burglar sips prosecco, steals cash register as he smashes his way through pub: video
Surveillance video captured a stumbling drunken burglar teetering ‘backwards and forwards,’ drinking prosecco and raiding cash registers at a quaint UK pub.Surveillance video captured a …
Germany lifts mandatory COVID vaccination requirement for military following committee recommendation
Germany has lifted the mandate for military service members to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a rule that had been in place since late 2021, officials …
Overnight fire at Denmark’s Legoland theme park melts replicas of famed buildings
A fire destroyed part of Miniland, a section of the Legoland theme park in western Denmark with replicas of famous buildings made of Lego bricks, …
D-Day veteran, 101, heads to France for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings
Jake Larson, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, is preparing to journey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Larson aims to honor his …
French authorities launch probe into violent unrest in New Caledonia that left 7 dead
Authorities have opened an investigation into deadly unrest that has left seven people dead and significant destruction this month in France’s New Caledonia.Authorities have opened …
A look at the European Parliament’s major political factions as June election approaches
Voters in European Union countries will elect lawmakers to the European Parliament on June 6-9, 2024. The election is expected to result in a shift …