U.K. approves investment in BMW new electric Mini
LONDON – BMW announced plans Monday to transform its Mini factory in Oxford, England, to produce nothing but electric vehicles, protecting thousands of jobs at a site that has …
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Kim Jong Un’s train to Russia: Luxurious, bulletproof
Kim Jong Un’s confirmed trip to Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin has drawn attention to the traditional method of travel for North Korean leaders: luxury, armoured trains …
New campaign ad from Poland’s ruling party unfavourably spotlights Germany’s chancellor
WARSAW, Poland – Poland’s conservative ruling party unveiled a new campaign ad Monday that portrays German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an unfavourable light. The Law and Justice party …
Ukraine news: Russia says ruling party wins in occupied regions
Russia’s Central Election Commission said Monday that the country’s ruling party won the most votes in elections held in occupied Ukrainian regions, as Kyiv and the West denounced the …
Greece’s shipping minister resigns a week after a passenger drowns
Greece’s shipping minister resigned Monday over the death of a man who was pushed off a ferry ramp by a crew member after arriving late. A Greek prosecutor …
Nuclear waste released by Fukushima plant completed: operator
TOKYO – The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant said Monday that it has safely completed the first release of treated radioactive water from the plant into …
UN says ‘urgent reversal’ needed of military takeovers in African countries
GENEVA – The UN human rights chief called on Monday for an “urgent reversal” of military takeovers and return to civilian rule in countries in Africa where coups have …
Dutch court sentences ex-Pakistani cricketer to 12 years over plot to have lawmaker killed
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – A Dutch court on Monday sentenced a former Pakistani cricketer to 12 years in prison over allegations that he had offered a reward for the …
9/11 memorials taking place 22 years later across U.S.
NEW YORK – Americans are looking back on the horror and legacy of 9/11, gathering Monday at memorials, firehouses, city halls and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of …
J.M. Smucker to buy Twinkies owner in US$5.6-billion deal
J.M. Smucker said on Monday it will buy Twinkies-maker Hostess Brands in a US$5.6-billion deal, as major U.S. packaged food companies look to expand their brand portfolios with pandemic-era fortunes dwindling. On …