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Former Austrian Chancellor Kurz faces trial over alleged false statements

A Vienna court is expected to announce its verdict on Friday in the trial of former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. Kurz is accused of making false statements to a parliamentary probe into alleged corruption during his first government. Kurz resigned in 2021 during a separate corruption probe but his party, the Austrian People’s Party, remains…

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WWII bomb found in English city of Plymouth to be disposed of at sea

An unexploded World War II bomb found in Plymouth will be transported by a military convoy on Friday for disposal at sea. The bomb was discovered in a residential yard and is considered too risky to detonate on-site due to potential significant damage to houses. Devon and Cornwall Police announced the evacuation of over 3,000…

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Israel seeks unlimited control over Gaza Strip in Netanyahu’s post-war plan

Israel seeks open-ended control over security and civilian affairs in the Gaza Strip, according to a long-awaited postwar plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It was swiftly rejected Friday by Palestinian leaders and runs counter to Washington’s vision for the war-ravaged enclave. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented the two-page document to his security Cabinet late…

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Suspected gas leak prompts evacuation of 500 people from Swedish security agency

A suspected gas leak at Sweden’s security agency headquarters led to the evacuation of around 500 people on Friday. Five people experienced breathing difficulties and were hospitalized. Those who live near the Swedish security agency, known by its acronym SAPO, were asked to close their windows. A suspected gas leak at the headquarters of Sweden’s…

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Virginia House, Senate and Gov. Youngkin to spar over state budget

The Democratic-controlled Virginia Senate and House of Delegates on Thursday each passed their own proposed version of the next two-year state budget, documents lawmakers will start to work from to fashion a compromise spending plan to send to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Both chambers signed off on amendments to the 2024-2026 budget Youngkin first proposed…

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British court upholds decision to strip woman of citizenship after joining ISIS

Shamima Begum, who traveled to Syria as a teen to join the Islamic State group, has lost her appeal against the British government’s decision to revoke her U.K. citizenship. Begum, now 24, fled London at 15 to marry an IS fighter in Syria and had three children, all of whom died. Her British citizenship was…

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Rare enigmatic stone box from 2,000 years ago on display at Israel Museum in Jerusalem

A rare discovery in the City of David is on display for the very first time at the Israel Museum in Jerusalam.  This particular item is one that dates back 2,000 years. The rare enigmatic stone box was found by the Israel Antiquities Authority during excavations in the City of David.  The box is carved…

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K-pop composer ‘Shinsadong Tiger,’ found dead, police in South Korea say

Lee Ho-yang, known as “Shinsadong Tiger,” a prominent K-pop composer and producer, was found dead at his Seoul studio by the Seoul Metropolitan Police on Friday. One of Lee’s acquaintances reportedly found him collapsed on the floor at his studio and called local emergency services. Lee was known for creating hit K-pop songs such as…

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Devastating Spanish apartment builsing fire leaves 4 dead, 14 missing

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Kentucky House votes to change child labor laws, food stamp recipient requirements

Republican-backed measures to relax child labor rules and tighten food stamp eligibility standards won passage Thursday in the Kentucky House over impassioned objections from Democrats. In back-to-back votes, both bills advanced to the GOP-dominated Senate after long debates in the House, where Republicans also have a supermajority. Democratic lawmakers branded the proposals as harsh for…