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June 7, 2024

James Beard award finalists include African restaurant in Detroit, pho shops in Seattle

The winning restauranteurs and chefs selected for the prestigious James Beard Awards will be announced in Chicago on June 10. Nominated restaurants are scored on their food and ethics.

June 7, 2024

Sweden's defense chief voices concern over Bejing's 'aggressive' maneuvers in South China Sea

Sweden's Defense Chief, Pål Jonson, has voiced his concern over Beijing's repeated aggressive actions against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

June 7, 2024

13 injured in explosion at home improvement store in Romania, authorities say

Romanian authorities say an explosion at a chain home improvement store in the northeast of the country has injured at least 13 people, four seriously.

June 7, 2024

New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, new research shows.

June 7, 2024

South Korea remains vigilant for more North Korean trash balloons after vowing retaliation

South Korea remains alert for possible new launches of North Korean balloons carrying trash as tensions escalate between the neighboring countries.

June 7, 2024

Royal Swedish Opera hit with $300K fine after stage technician dies from 40-foot fall

The Stockholm-based Royal Swedish Opera has been fined after a stage technician died last year when he fell more than 40 feet from a balcony, officials say.

June 7, 2024

Houthis detain at least 9 UN employees and other aid workers, officials say

At least nine Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Houthi rebels for unclear reasons. Others working for aid groups have also likely been taken.

June 6, 2024

4 Russian ships to dock in Cuba next week

Four Russian vessels, including a nuclear-powered sub, will arrive in Cuba's capital, Havana, next week, officials said as they cited "historically friendly relations" with Moscow.

June 6, 2024

Netanyahu reportedly set to address Congress on July 24

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on July 24, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

June 6, 2024

Dutch far-right closes in on left-wing alliance in EU parliamentary exit polls

European Union parliamentary elections kicked off Thursday in the Netherlands, with exit polls showing a close race between Geert Wilders' party and a left-wing coalition.