Women in Nigeria make up nearly half of the population, but they are almost invisible in parliament. The country’s senate has only four women compared to 109 men. In the House of Representatives, female lawmakers occupy only 16 of the 360 seats….
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Okinawans split over whether US bases are worth the burden – DW – 05/19/2025
Okinawa, Japan’s only subtropical prefecture, has long been popular with tourists who flock to the island for its warm weather, pristine beaches and turquoise seas.
But beyond the picturesque Pacific landscapes and visitors enjoying water…
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An inquiry says France’s government covered up Nestle’s illegal treatment of bottled water
PARIS (AP) — The government of French President Emmanuel Macron covered up decisions over the illegal treatment of mineral water by food industry giant Nestle, including the world-famous Perrier brand, a…
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Tourists canceling trips after ‘new Baba Vanga’ predicts catastrophic event in July – World News
A woman who has been hailed as Japan’s own Baba Vanga has a bleak prediction for July that’s sparking people to cancel their trips.
Baba Vanga is world-renowned for her often bleak but accurate predictions about the world, despite having passed…
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Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as Netanyahu warns of losing allies over looming famine. Here’s what we know
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Israel launched a new devastating ground offensive in Gaza over the weekend just as US President Donald Trump departed the region without sealing a ceasefire and…
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Scottish Fishermen’s Federation says EU deal is ‘disastrous’
PA MediaThe Scottish Fisherman’s Federation said the deal was “terrible” for the industry in Scotland Some sections of Scotland’s fishing industry have accused Sir Keir Starmer’s government of “capitulating” to the EU over a deal on access to UK…
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Romania’s new pro-European president puts it back on a Western course, but fault lines remain
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A pro-European Union centrist pulled off an upset in Romania’s presidential election, beating out a hard-right nationalist who had channeled people’s anger at the political…
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Spain orders Airbnb to block 65,000 holiday rentals
MADRID (AP) — Spain has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings on its platform for having violated rules, the Consumer Rights Ministry said Monday.
The ministry said that many of the…
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