Polish Ambassadors to Romania, China Resign Over Tribunal Suspension
Polish ambassadors to Romania and to China, Paweł Soloch and Jakub Kumoch, announced their resignations today in a joint statement, citing their protest ag
Saudi‑led coalition intercepts drone targeting Mecca, Houthi denies involvement
The Saudi‑Arabia‑led coalition announced on Tuesday that it had intercepted a drone it said was launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and was heading toward th
Novaya Gazeta ceases publication after Kremlin revokes license.
Novaya Gazeta, the long‑standing independent Russian newspaper known for its investigative reporting and criticism of the Kremlin, announced that it would
Central Syria flash floods claim five lives, including four children.
Heavy rainfall across central Syria on Tuesday triggered flash floods that have already claimed at least five lives, including four children, and left seve
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Oleshky Evacuations Begin as Humanitarian Convoy Arrives After Ceasefire
Civilian evacuations have begun in the Russian‑occupied city of Oleshky, southern Ukraine, as a humanitarian convoy arrives to deliver food, medicine and e
Six Killed in Civilian Helicopter Crash Near Joshimath in Uttarakhand
Six people lost their lives on Tuesday when a civilian helicopter crashed near the Himalayan town of Joshimath in the Chamoli district of India’s northern
Swiss Court Upholds 20-Year War Crimes Sentence for Former Liberian Commander
Switzerland’s highest judicial authority has upheld a 20-year prison sentence against former Liberian rebel commander Alieu Kosiah, finalizing a landmark a
Polish Police Enter Constitutional Tribunal Headquarters Amid Suspension of President
Polish law enforcement authorities entered the headquarters of the country's Constitutional Tribunal following the formal suspension of its president, Bogd
Polish Justice Minister seeks immunity waiver for top constitutional tribunal officials
Poland’s political landscape plunged into a fresh crisis on Wednesday as Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek formally requested the waiver of parliamentary imm
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Fleeing motorcyclist dies after jumping off elevated highway bridge during police check
A shocking and tragic fatal incident occurred in the early hours of this morning on the Wugu-Yangmei Elevated Road of National Freeway 1. According to prel
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Taitung Township Representative Candidate and Spouse Arrested for Alleged Vote Buying
The Taitung District Prosecutors Office in Taiwan has recently been actively investigating illegal acts related to local elections, handling a vote-buying
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Taiwan team gears up for Asia Professional Baseball Championship with intense warm-up matches
To achieve strong results in the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at the end of this year, the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) is intens
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Taiwanese high jump gold medalist Fu Chao-hsuan stays grounded, eyes future challenges
Taiwan's track and field community has achieved successive remarkable results on the international stage in recent years, with high jumper Fu Chao-hsuan em
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James's crucial putback leads 76ers past Knicks to claim Eastern Conference top spot
In a much-discussed top-tier matchup in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Philadelphia 76ers relied on a steady 20-point performance from star
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Experts Urge Japan-Style Artisans to Tackle Historic Building Restoration Crisis
During its half-century under Japanese rule, Taiwan accumulated a vast and diverse architectural heritage, ranging from official government offices, school
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Papermoon Troupe's Pingtung Tour Opens, Reviving Taiwanese Culture and Warmth
Taiwan's renowned performing arts troupe, Paper Windmill Theatre, has recently launched a brand-new tour for its deeply localized Pingtung branch, presenti
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Chang Yu-cheng undergoes successful elbow surgery, ready to return to peak form.
During the offseason, Fubon Guardians star Zhang Yucheng underwent a major physical repair and adjustment. After a prolonged period of pain, he recently ha
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Central Syria flash floods claim five lives, including four children.
Heavy rainfall across central Syria on Tuesday triggered flash floods that have already claimed at least five lives, including four children, and left seve
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Six Killed in Civilian Helicopter Crash Near Joshimath in Uttarakhand
Six people lost their lives on Tuesday when a civilian helicopter crashed near the Himalayan town of Joshimath in the Chamoli district of India’s northern
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Polish Police Enter Constitutional Tribunal Headquarters Amid Suspension of President
Polish law enforcement authorities entered the headquarters of the country's Constitutional Tribunal following the formal suspension of its president, Bogd
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Polish Justice Minister seeks immunity waiver for top constitutional tribunal officials
Poland’s political landscape plunged into a fresh crisis on Wednesday as Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek formally requested the waiver of parliamentary imm
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Sun Goddess and Emphatic Secure Landmark Victories at Breeders' Cup Championships
Thoroughbred racing witnessed a defining display of juvenile talent over the weekend as the racehorse Sun Goddess delivered a commanding performance to cap
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Court of Arbitration for Sport Overturns International Ice Hockey Federation's Russian Team Bans
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has issued a definitive ruling requiring that Russian ice hockey teams be permitted to compete in all international tour
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Rare Martian meteorite Teghaza 001 dated to 4.1 billion years old
Researchers have announced that a rare meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert of Mali in 2022, designated Teghaza 001, has been dated to approximately 4
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Victoria Court of Appeal Dismisses Patterson's Parole Appeal
The Court of Appeal of Victoria dismissed Erin Patterson’s appeal on 24 March 2024, stripping her of the 33‑year parole eligibility that had previously bee
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