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Woman, seeking loan, wheels corpse into Brazilian bank
A woman wheeled the corpse of an elderly man into a bank in Brazil, hoping to get a sign-off on a loan.
Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine
US president's appeal comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans to bring funding bills for a vote.
After the Hurricane
The effect the carbon footprint of rich countries is having on developing nations who enjoy very few of the benefits.
Brazil football legend Romario announces comeback at 58
Many will recall Romario's starring role at the 1994 World Cup, but he's registered to play again in Brazilian football.
Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?
There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
Russian peacekeepers start withdrawal from Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh
Soldiers begin to leave region in South Caucasus long fought over by Azerbaijan and Armenia.
World’s coral reefs face global bleaching crisis
A mass bleaching event caused by high ocean temperatures is threatening the survival of coral reefs around the world.
James to headline another US ‘Dream Team’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James will team up with a host of other top NBA players to go for gold at the Paris games.
UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?
Antismoking bill aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.
Photos: Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar
Iran holds military parade days after its missile and drone attack on Israel.