(Reuters) -The U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday that it was responding to a natural gas pipeline explosion at Lake Lery, Louisiana, and there have been no reports of injuries, …
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U.S. starts enrollment in trial testing Siga’s antiviral for monkeypox
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) said on Friday it had started enrolling monkeypox patients in a late-stage study testing Siga Technologies Inc’s antiviral pill Tpoxx against the …
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Exclusive-EU aims to ban products, imports made with forced labour – document
by Reutersby ReutersBy Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Products made with forced labour or those imported into the 27-country European Union will be banned under draft rules, according to an EU document …
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EU ministers back $5 billion loan to Ukraine, discuss long-term options
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jason Hovet and Jan Strupczewski PRAGUE (Reuters) -European Union finance ministers on Friday backed a 5 billion euro ($5 billion) loan for Ukraine to help keep its schools, hospitals …
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Russia backs IAEA call for shelling near Zaporizhzhia to stop, envoy says
by Reutersby ReutersVIENNA (Reuters) – Russia backs a call by U.N. atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi for an immediate stop to shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) and the nearby …
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Analysis-Ukraine blindsides Russia with northeastern thrust at supply hub
by Reutersby ReutersBy Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s rapid territorial gains have caught Russia off guard at a vulnerable section of their front line in an attack that threatens an important …
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Crowds mourn ‘amazing lady’ Queen Elizabeth outside royal residences
by Reutersby ReutersBy Humza Jilani and Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) – The crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace to pay respects to the late Queen Elizabeth on Friday were rewarded with a surprise …
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BoE delays rate decision meeting by a week after Queen’s death
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England on Friday postponed next week’s interest rate decision following the death of Queen Elizabeth, its first delay to a monetary policy meeting since the …
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“She was our rock” – Gibraltar mourns Queen Elizabeth
by Reutersby ReutersBy Mariano Valladolid and Marcelo del Pozo GIBRALTAR (Reuters) – Dozens of Gibraltar residents queued on Friday to sign a book of condolence after the death of Queen Elizabeth and …
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Italy’s right heads for clear election victory, final polls indicate
by Reutersby ReutersBy Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s right-wing bloc is on track to win a clear majority in both houses of parliament at this month’s election, according to studies based …
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After Kyiv visit, Blinken meets U.S. allies in Brussels in bid to maintain unity
by Reutersby ReutersBy Simon Lewis BRUSSELS (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Brussels on Friday after a visit to Kyiv, as Washington seeks to strengthen unity as Europe faces …
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U.S. seeks diplomacy with North Korea, White House says
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has made clear it has no hostile intent toward North Korea and continues to seek diplomacy with the country, White House press secretary Karine …
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OECD calls for revival of collective bargaining to fight wage erosion
by Reutersby ReutersPARIS (Reuters) – Raising minimum wages and building support for collective bargaining could help to rein in the erosion of pay in the face of the current inflation spiral, the …
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Streaming to survive: Thailand’s out-of-work elephants in crisis
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jorge Silva and Chayut Setboonsarng SURIN, Thailand (Reuters) – In the northeastern village of Ban Ta Klang in Thailand, Siri[censored] Sapmak starts her day by doing a livestream of her …
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Death of Queen Elizabeth marked around world with tributes and flowers
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – As world leaders paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth on her death aged 96 on Thursday, ordinary people in Britain and around the globe paid their own respects …
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EU makes it harder for Russian tourists to enter bloc from Monday
by Reutersby ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will make travelling to the bloc more difficult and expensive for Russians from Monday after it formally backed suspending a visa facilitation agreement over …
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Ukraine says Russian strikes in Kharkiv city revenge for counterattack
by Reutersby ReutersKYIV (Reuters) -At least 10 people were wounded when the centre of Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, was hit by Russian rocket fire on Friday, local officials said, while the president’s …
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China ambassador: U.N. report on Xinjiang has ‘closed door of cooperation’
by Reutersby ReutersBy Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – China’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Friday that Beijing would not cooperate with the U.N. human rights office following the …
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Ukrainians with disabilities remain trapped in conflict zones, U.N. committee says
by Reutersby ReutersBy Catarina Demony (Reuters) – Some people with disabilities in Ukraine remain trapped in life-threatening situations and must be evacuated to ensure they can access basic needs like food and …
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UK’s Boris Johnson: ‘This is our country’s saddest day’
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the country felt a deep and personal sense of loss at the passing of Queen Elizabeth, paying …
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Lloyd’s of London building to close for Queen’s funeral
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – Lloyd’s of London plans to close its building on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral as a mark of respect, a spokesperson for the commercial insurance market …
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China’s Communist Party to amend its constitution at October congress
by Reutersby ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) – China’s ruling Communist Party will amend its constitution next month during a leadership reshuffle held over five years, a move that some analysts said could consolidate President …
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NATO calls on allies to supply winter uniforms for Ukrainian army
by Reutersby ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged allies on Friday to supply Kyiv with winter gear such as clothing, tents and generators to enable Ukrainian troops to keep on …
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India’s top court grants bail to journalist two years after his arrest
by Reutersby ReutersBy Suchitra Mohanty NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to a journalist two years after he was arrested on accusations of incitement and terrorism while …
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IAEA ‘satisfied’ with AUKUS engagement on submarine plan, report says
by Reutersby ReutersBy Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -The U.N. nuclear watchdog is satisfied with the engagement shown so far by the United States, Britain and Australia on their AUKUS alliance’s plan to …