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How U.S. microchips are fueling Russia’s military — despite sanctions

Trade data and manifests analyzed by CNBC show that Moscow has been sourcing advanced Western technologies through intermediary countries such as China.
Microchips on April 12, 2023.
Microchips on April 12, 2023.
19h ago

Bear escapes from crate in the cargo hold of an Iraqi plane, causing unbearable delay

Iraq’s prime minister has ordered an investigation into how the animal escaped from its crate in the cargo hold of an Iraqi aircraft as it was due to depart from Dubai airport.
Emirates To Suspend All Passenger Operations From March 25
Emirates To Suspend All Passenger Operations From March 25
19h ago

Mafia fugitive caught after Italian police saw him celebrating his soccer team's victory

"Betraying him was his passion for soccer," Italian police said.
Italian mobster found after celebrating soccer win
Italian mobster found after celebrating soccer win

Pink coffins with Barbie liners? It's on offer at an El Salvador funeral home

Isaac Villegas, owner of a funeral home in Ahuachapán, said he already offered pink coffins, but the Barbie craze spurred him to add linings with pictures of the doll.
According to the funeral home manager, the idea was well received as a joyful atmosphere to the loss of a loved one.
According to the funeral home manager, the idea was well received as a joyful atmosphere to the loss of a loved one.
23h ago

Tens of thousands of young scouts to evacuate from world jamboree as storm looms

Hundreds of participants had already been treated for heat-related ailments since the jamboree started Wednesday.
South Korea is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from a coastal jamboree site as Tropical Storm Khanun looms, world scouting officials said Monday.
South Korea is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from a coastal jamboree site as Tropical Storm Khanun looms, world scouting officials said Monday.
23h ago

North Korea's Kim tours weapons factories and vows to advance war readiness

Kim Jong Un conducted three days of inspections through Saturday as the U.S. and South Korea prepared for their next round of combined military exercises.
North Korean leader Kim tours weapons factories and vows to advance his arms and his war readiness
North Korean leader Kim tours weapons factories and vows to advance his arms and his war readiness
2d ago

Skipper of boat in Italy crash that killed U.S. publishing executive faces manslaughter investigation

The Salerno chief prosecutor said the skipper, an Italian who hasn’t been publicly identified, is also being investigated on suspicion of causing a shipwreck.
Adrienne Vaughan died in a boating accident off Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Adrienne Vaughan died in a boating accident off Italy's Amalfi Coast.

Team USA crashes out of Women's World Cup as Sweden wins on penalties

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher thought she had saved Lina Hurtig’s penalty, but the video assistant referee showed it had crossed the line by a fraction of a centimeter.
Image: Sweden v USA: Round of 16 - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
Image: Sweden v USA: Round of 16 - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
2d ago

Death toll from train derailment in Pakistan rises to 30, with 60 others injured

The Hazara Express was on its way from Karachi to Rawalpindi when 10 cars derailed near the Sarhari railway station off Nawabshah.
Paramilitary rangers inspect the carriages of a derailed train in Nawabshah, Pakistan, on Aug. 6, 2023.
Paramilitary rangers inspect the carriages of a derailed train in Nawabshah, Pakistan, on Aug. 6, 2023.

A Mississippi community takes on a U.K. energy giant over pollution concerns

Drax Group has been the subject of years of effort by local residents, environmentalists and state regulators to rein in emissions from its Gloster wood pellet plant. Some are running out of patience.
Drax' wood pellet plant in Gloster, Miss.
Drax' wood pellet plant in Gloster, Miss.
3d ago

Palestinian attack kills an Israeli patrol officer in Tel Aviv; shooter is killed

The Palestinian militant group Hamas praised the attack but did not take responsibility.
Israeli police inspect the site of a shooting in Tel Aviv
Israeli police inspect the site of a shooting in Tel Aviv

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