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This small suburban school was named the world’s best new building
A humble suburban school in Australia has fended off competition from skyscrapers, museums and airport terminals to be named World Building of the Year 2024.Darlington Public School, in the...
Hurricane Rafael swirls over Gulf of Mexico after ripping through Cuba
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Rafael swirled Friday through the Gulf of Mexico where it was expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out the country's power grid...
Audi reveals China-only sub-brand called ‘AUDI’ – without four rings
Audi has unveiled its new E Concept which will kickstart the firm’s new Chinese-only sub-brand called ‘AUDI’.The German car manufacturer has partnered with Chinese manufacturer SAIC Motor to produce...
Passengers ‘jolted’ after Qantas plane suffers engine failure
An engine failure forced pilots on a Quantas flight to make an emergency landing shortly after it took from an airport in Sydney, Australia.Passengers heard a loud bang shortly...
Mozambique on edge as army is deployed to help stop post-election protests
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique has deployed soldiers on the streets to help keep order following weeks of protests against the ruling party that has been accused of rigging...
Indian politician targeted with ‘beef eating’ claim ahead of Maharashtra election
Screenshot of the false post taken on November 5, 2024 The false claim surfaced ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election on November 20, where Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) has...
China passes energy law to ‘promote carbon neutrality’
China on Friday passed a new energy law to promote carbon neutrality, state media reported, as Beijing moves ahead with its pledge to decarbonise its economy by 2060.China is...
Turkey’s foreign minister visits Athens to help mend ties between the regional rivals
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived Friday in Athens for meetings with his Greek counterpart as part of efforts to ease tension between the two...
Myanmar anti-junta pages falsely share old photo as ‘shot-down military chopper’
As fighting intensified between the military and ethnic armed groups in parts of Myanmar, an old photo of a damaged helicopter gained traction in Facebook groups that suggested it...
Italy sends another 8 migrants to Albania, despite failing to process the first group
SHENGJIN, Albania (AP) — An Italian navy ship docked Friday at the Albanian port of Shengjin with eight migrants who will be processed there after they were intercepted in...
