Niger’s president took office only two years ago, in Niger’s first peaceful transition since independence. Now he’s out
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Ukraine moves Christmas date in snub to Russia
Ukraine has moved its official Christmas holiday to December 25 in a break with the Russian Orthodox Church
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Tainted love: Misinformation drives ‘vaccine-free’ dating
Dating apps, websites and social media offer to unite unvaccinated singles who believe that COVID jabs alter DNA or cause infertility
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McDonald’s earnings surge as inflation-squeezed consumers seek value
McDonald’s executives say the chain is attracting “trade down” customers who would normally go to pricier rivals
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EU opens anti-trust probe into Microsoft over Teams
The European Commission announced an antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling its Teams app with Office
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North Africa countries turn to purified sea and wastewater
North African countries are embracing desalination as their growing populations pile pressure on groundwater tables and dam reservoirs
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Italy mulls tightening surrogacy ban
A bill proposed by Italy’s far-right party would see Italians who seek surrogacy abroad liable for prosecution on their return home
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Automakers form North America EV charging network alliance
To boost demand for electric vehicles, seven global automakers are creating an extensive North American charging network
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Uncertainty as internet reaches remote Amazon
The Matses Indigenous group in Brazil has just leapt into modernity with the arrival of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet
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Grain, weapons and energy: Russia’s presence in Africa
Russia has strengthened its presence in Africa, vowing to intensify grain exports, weapons deliveries and energy cooperation