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USA

Japan resumes commercial whaling after three decades

The country withdrew from the International Whaling Commission last year in a move that sparked global condemnation.

The Cube

Belgium festival cancelled on same day as event | #TheCube

"We came in festival clothes and nothing else, so we couldn't go anywhere," a festival goer who travelled from the UK to Belgium told The Cube.

Belgium

Timmermans meets Bulgaria's PM to boost support for EU top job

Timmermans met with Bulgaria's prime minister Boyko Borissov to gather support for the his bid for the EU's top job - but what would usually be a private meeting, was broadcast live on Facebook.

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USA

Hong Kong protesters clash with police on anniversary of Chinese rule

The clashes flared outside a flag-raising ceremony marking 22 years since the then British colony was given back to Beijing.

USA

Conditions at El Paso border station so bad, agents feared riots, says report

The findings counter the statement by a top Trump admin official that reports of poor conditions for migrants at border stations were "unsubstantiated."

Mexico

Freak hailstorm covers Mexico's Guadalajara in thick layer of ice

Hail blanketed roads in Mexico's Guadalajara that covered some parts of the city in ice 1.5 metres deep.

USA

What exactly is a processed meat? And how much is safe to eat?

Experts answer seven questions about processed meat, nitrates and healthier alternatives to your favorite deli meat.

USA

A sacred Hawaiian tree is under threat; tourists asked to help save it

The native ʻōhiʻa is sacred to Hawaiians as a cultural touchstone and ecological underpinning for the state's lush forests and abundant wildlife.

Sport

Swiss footballer missing after accident on Italian lake

Switzerland forward Ismaili missing in swimming accident in Italy

World News

Suspected missile hits Northern Cyprus, according to local officials

Unidentified object crashes in Cyprus, no casualties - officials

Destinations

Our guide to Andalucia’s best sustainable restaurants

We take you on a journey to discover some of the best Andalucian eco-friendly restaurants.

Sudan

Tens of thousands demand civilian rule in Sudan, at least seven killed

Huge crowds marched on Sudan's defence ministry on Sunday demanding the ruling military hand over power to civilians, and the authorities said at least seven people were killed and scores injured in protests nationwide.

USA

Facebook to remove false posts about census

Sheryl Sandberg, the company's No. 2 executive, says an accurate count is so crucial that the social network will treat the Census like an election.

Libya

Tensions mount between eastern Libyan forces and Turkey

Forces loyal to eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar said they destroyed a Turkish drone parked at Tripoli's only working airport on Sunday, halting civilian flights as tensions between Ankara and the eastern administration mounted.