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WASHINGTON (AP) — A 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions and cowboy demonstrations were among the attractions at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. Held as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, the 16-day event showcased the history, culture and traditions of U.S. states and territories. ___…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Armelle Foka has been living with her nine family members in a trailer in Montreal’s Ahunstic neighbourhood for the…

20,000 protest against AfD party conference in Germany Thüringen police described the protest as “legitimate” but said an AfD constituency office and police officers had been attacked with paint bombs and fireworks. 04/07/2026 Read the full article here

By&nbspGreta Ruffino&nbspwith&nbspAFP Published on 15/07/2026 – 19:24 GMT+2 The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, the Arctic island’s leading environmental and natural-resource research centre, is halting new collaboration with US partners to protect its data and scientists. “I can confirm that we… made the decision to only engage in projects with…

Samburu County, Kenya – A motorbike roars to life, kicking up pale dust in the June heat of northern Kenya.Eroi Lemarkat accelerates along a dirt track after reports of another child who has suddenly lost the use of one or both limbs. It could be polio. It could be another…

SAWYER, Mich. (AP) — A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed its debut, according to two people directly involved in the negotiations.The sources were not authorized…

Published on 07/07/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Irish hospitality brand The Dean has opened the doors to its new design-led hotel in Munich – its second property in Germany following the opening of The Dean Berlin in February. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Located in Munich’s Westend district, the 281-room boutique property is just…

Published on 15/07/2026 – 20:30 GMT+2 A Spanish proposal for Brussels to borrow as much as €850 billion each year to fund growth has revived a longstanding debate over common EU debt. But the prospect of joint borrowing continues to divide member states. A group of southern countries – which…

Scores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables.The exact source of one of the nation’s largest…

Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.As oil prices climb again, costs at Canadian gas pumps are also on their way back up — and…

Could military-age Ukrainian men lose protection status in Germany? More than 260,000 Ukrainians of fighting age are living in Germany. As Kyiv and Berlin discuss ways to encourage their return, the question is: would they go back? 07/07/2026 Read the full article here

CBC News goes behind the scenes of the Heated Rivalry musical parody in Toronto. The lead actors and director-producer discuss bringing Shane and Ilya to life on stage — selling the laughs, the tension and the love story at the centre of it all — and share what they’re hoping…

Fake videos exploit Germany’s East-West divide before key elections Researchers say a coordinated influence campaign they suspect to be linked to Moscow is impersonating German media to exploit East-West divisions ahead of Germany’s September state elections. 08/07/2026 Read the full article here

Published on 15/07/2026 – 11:57 GMT+2 Ambassadors of EU countries agreed on Wednesday to extend the temporary protection status granted to Ukrainians fleeing the war until 4 March 2028, but with men aged 23 to 60 excluded from the scheme. From March 2027, temporary protection will be granted only to…