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Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
According to official data from the U.S. Treasury Department, China’s stash of treasuries fell to $651.1 billion in April, the lowest level recorded since September 2008. Nonetheless, foreign ownership of U.S.
A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.
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Claude Guillemot, who founded Ubisoft with his four brothers, has died at the age of 69.
At least three coal plants have been repeatedly cited for violating environmental regulations.
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France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran again on Sunday unless Tehran reins in Hezbollah and other proxy forces in Lebanon, just four days after signing a ceasefire deal meant to end the 2026 Iran war.
Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
G7 leaders elevated North Korea’s crypto thefts as a global security concern, linking digital asset crime to international security and Indo-Pacific stability.
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The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's departments.