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Macron’s re-election brings relief in Europe, but tension mounts in France

Macron's re-election brings relief in Europe, but tension mounts in France

In times of uncertainty, France opted for continuity on Sunday. Emmanuel Macron is with 58.5% of the vote reelected president. This result avoided a major change of course not only in France, but also at European level. For Macron’s nationalist-populist challenger, Marine Le Pen advocated a European policy so radically different that the effects of his election would be felt …

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Japanese tour boat sinking: 10 people dead

Japanese tour boat sinking: 10 people dead

The tour boat ran into trouble yesterday when it left the northern island of Hokkaido. The captain of the ship reported around noon that the boat was listing and in danger of sinking. After that, there was no more radio contact and the hours-long search for the ship and people on board began. Cold water They searched all night for …

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Dozens killed in explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria

Dozens killed in explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria

Dozens of people have been killed in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southeastern Nigeria. Government officials tell the AP news agency of at least fifty dead, but other sources estimate more than a hundred dead. Many people were also injured. A fire started last night at the Rivers State compound and quickly spread to two fuel depots. …

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Florida politicians take revenge on Disney after they oppose anti-gay law

Florida politicians take revenge on Disney after they oppose anti-gay law

Disney is one of Florida’s largest employers. Thanks to the theme parks near the city of Orlando, it also provides a lot of revenue from tourism. Since the opening of the parks, Disney had a special status in Florida. It was allowed to manage the lands on which the parks are located and behaved like a municipality. Disney itself was …

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Dozens killed in explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria

Dozens killed in explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria

Dozens of people have been killed in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southeastern Nigeria. Government officials tell the AP news agency of at least fifty dead, but other sources estimate more than a hundred dead. Many people were also injured. A fire started last night at the Rivers State compound and quickly spread to two fuel depots. …

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Boat with 24 tourists missing in northern Japan after emergency announcement | Abroad

Boat with 24 tourists missing in northern Japan after emergency announcement |  Abroad

A boat carrying 24 tourists, including two children, has disappeared off the east coast of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. The crew sent a distress message, according to the Coast Guard, reporting that the vessel was leaking water. A helicopter and patrol boats were dispatched for a rescue at the specified location near the Shiretoko Peninsula, a UNESCO-recognized nature reserve. …

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UN chief also travels to Kyiv after Moscow • Ukraine: humanitarian corridor from Mariupol

UN chief also travels to Kyiv after Moscow • Ukraine: humanitarian corridor from Mariupol

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Vereshchuk said there was “a possibility” that a humanitarian corridor could be opened from Mariupol today. “Wait for the official announcement tomorrow morning. If all goes well, I will confirm,” she reported Friday evening in an online message to residents of the southern port city. Mariupol has been besieged by Russian troops for weeks. Several thousand …

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