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Safety Concerns Rise in Japan as School Trip Boat Sails Significantly Over Capacity

TOKYO — Japanese authorities are investigating a sightseeing boat operator after a middle school tour group was recently found sailing with nearly double the permitted number of passengers, rais
Pope Leo XIV Draws Millions in Historic Argentina Visit

BUENOS AIRES — The streets of Argentina's capital transformed into a sea of celebration this week as Pope Leo XIV arrived in the country, marking the first papal visit in nearly four decades

China Expands Influence in Global Peacekeeping with Drone Training Program for Developing Nations

BEIJING — China has concluded a specialized three-week training program focused on unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) operations for military personnel from various developing nations participating

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Ryanair Ordered to Refund Customers €1.5 Million for Unfair Fees Italian Competition Authority Rules Against Airline: The Italian Competition Authority has ruled that Ryanair must refund €1.5 million to Italian consumers after finding the airl ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.19

China Opens New Horizons in Marine Industries: China is forging new opportunities in its marine industries. In 2023, the country's marine economy GDP exceeded 9.9 trillion yuan ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.17

Seven Chinese Villages Named Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO: Beijing, China – Seven villages in China have been honored as the Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.17

China Emerges as a Global Leader in Electric Trucks: Windrose Technology, a Chinese electric long-haul truck startup, is leading the charge in revolutionizing the global heavy-duty tr ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.17

Global Climate Justice Protest Echoes in Baku: A global "day of action" for climate justice, of which a demonstration in Baku, Azerbaijan, was a part, took place simultaneously ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.17

Warring parties target local aid volunteers as fighting escalates in Sudan: These are stories shared by Sudan’s emergency response rooms, neighbourhood-based mutual aid groups whose members are riskin ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.17

China Cracks Down on Tax Evasion by Influencers Amid Economic Slowdown: Beijing, China – As China grapples with an economic slowdown, local governments are intensifying their efforts to crack down ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

Guinea Pigs on the Menu: New York Restaurant Serves Traditional Ecuadorian Dish: New York City - A Queens restaurant is making headlines for serving a dish that might raise eyebrows among pet owners: roasted gui ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Colombian Entrepreneur Felipe Rocha Accused of Fraud in Cattle Investment Scheme: Felipe Rocha, a Colombian entrepreneur, is facing new accusations for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme known as the ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Yoko Ono Reclaims Ownership of Patek Philippe Watch Gifted to John Lennon: A Swiss court has ruled that Yoko Ono is the rightful owner of a Patek Philippe 2499 gold wristwatch she gifted to her late husban ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Ancient Priestess' Tomb Uncovered in Egypt, Revealing Surprising Secrets: In 2023, an astonishing archaeological discovery was made in Asyut, Egypt. After over two decades of excavation, the tomb of Idy, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Nicaragua Forces Catholic Bishop into Exile; US Strongly Condemns: The Nicaraguan government has forcibly exiled a Catholic bishop, prompting a strong condemnation from the United States. Brian Ni ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

Brazil's Youth Struggling with Smartphone Addiction: Social Media Takes Precedence Over Family and Friends: A recent study, "TIC Kids Online Brasil," has revealed a concerning level of smartphone addiction among Brazilian youth. The surve ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Amazon Drought Disrupts Education for Thousands of Students: A severe drought in the Amazon River has forced the closure of schools in the Brazilian city of Manacapuru as students are unable ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Brazil's Alcohol Addiction Crisis: 12 Deaths Per Hour, $3.2 Billion Annual Economic Loss: A shocking study conducted by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) has revealed that alcohol consumption in Brazil is causing 12 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

Deforestation Costs Amazon Soy and Corn Producers $73 Million Annually, Study Finds: A new study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) has revealed that deforestation has led to a ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.16

Evangelicals in Brazil Struggle with Gambling Addiction Despite Church Teachings: SÃO PAULO - Stories of believers getting caught up in sports betting, or "bets," are becoming increasingly common. "We have ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.16

Heatwave and Climate Change Exacerbate Living Conditions in Rio's Favelas: Rio de Janeiro – Martinelli Santana, 50, has lost count of how many times she's felt unwell due to the heat while at work. H ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.16

A New Cretaceous Bird Fossil Discovered in Brazil: Brazil – Paleontologists have unearthed a new species of bird fossil dating back to the Late Cretaceous period. Named Navaor ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

São Paulo Bans Cellphone Use in Schools: São Paulo – The São Paulo state legislature unanimously approved a bill on Tuesday, November 12, banning the u ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16