Why more Hungarian families choose to live sustainably
Anecdotal evidence suggests sustainable living is a growing trend in Hungary as some families try to save on costs of living and lead a more environmentally friendly life. Reuters spoke to farmers Laszlo Kemencei and Akos Varga, who rely minimally on external resources. Ilan Rubens reports.
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Russia exhibits Western 'trophy' tanks captured in Ukraine
Western tanks and military hardware captured by Russian forces in Ukraine went on display in Moscow on Wednesday (May 1) at an exhibition the Russian military said showed Western help would not stop it winning the war.
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Kenyans search for bodies of flood victims
With bare hands and basic tools, Eunice Wanjiku dug through rubble on Wednesday (May 1) searching for loved ones still missing after devastating floods swept through central Kenya this week. Olivia Chan has more.
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'Israel stands with you': Herzog to Jews on US campuses
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed Jewish students and pro-Israel activists in a video statement released on Thursday (May 2), saying Israel was standing together with them. Students have rallied or set up tent encampments at dozens of schools in recent days, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and demanding schools divest from companies that support Israel's government.
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S. Korea approves new inquiry into deadly 2022 crush
South Korea's National Assembly voted on Thursday (May 2) to approve a bill backed by the ruling and opposition parties to launch a fresh probe into the deadly Halloween crowd crush in the capital Seoul in 2022. Lauren Anthony reports.
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UAE battles heavy rain weeks after record-breaking storm
Weeks after a record-breaking storm, the United Arab Emirates experienced rainfall on Thursday (May 2) across various areas, with officials implementing distance learning for schools and universities, while advising businesses to switch to remote work.
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Greek wildfire threat nears, outpacing preparations
As another summer approaches, and as climate change makes wildfires ever more deadly across southern Europe, Greece has stepped up its preparations, but some experts warn it may be too little, too late to avoid another deadly season. Sean Hogan has more.
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Police raid UCLA pro-Palestinian camp, make arrests
Hundreds of helmeted police started making arrests as they muscled their way into a central plaza of the University of California at Los Angeles early on Thursday (May 2) to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest camp attacked the previous night by pro-Israel supporters.
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South Africa's Ramaphosa seeks votes at rally
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa received a warm welcome at the African National Congress (ANC) party's May Day rally in Cape Town on Wednesday (May 1), vowing that the party remains committed to improving the lives of workers and ensuring freedom in a united nation. Olivia Chan has more.
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Solomon Islands picks China-ally as new leader
Solomon Islands lawmakers selected Jeremiah Manele as their new prime minister on Thursday (May 2), elevating the former foreign minister who has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation's international policy that drew it closer to China. Diane To reports.
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Cambodia cuts school hours due to extreme heat
Schools started to shorten the school day by two hours on Thursday (May 2), as a heatwave produces scorching temperatures in the Southeast Asian nation. Student Kry Sokheang and the Deputy Director of Chaktomuk Primary School spoke to Reuters.
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Several injured as missile hits Odesa post depot - authorities
A Russian ballistic missile struck a postal depot in the Ukrainian port of Odesa late on Wednesday (May 1), injuring at least 14 people and triggering a large fire, Regional Governor Oleh Kiper said. Kiper, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said one of the injured required hospital treatment. Reuters could not independently verify the reports. Russia denies targeting civilian sites.
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Georgian police, protesters clash over 'foreign agents' bill
Georgia's parliament on Wednesday approved the second reading of a bill on "foreign agents" that has been criticized as Kremlin-inspired, as police fired tear gas and stun grenades to clear a large crowd of protesters opposed to the draft law. Laila Shahrokhshahi reports.
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Hundreds of police officers arrive at UCLA protest site
Law enforcement officers massed by the hundreds on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles after darkness fell on Wednesday (May 1) in preparation to clear out a pro-Palestinian protest camp attacked the night before by pro-Israel supporters.
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Road collapse in southern China kills at least 36
The collapse of a section of an expressway in China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday (May 1) caused vehicles to plunge and killed 36 people, state media reported on Thursday (May 2). Around 30 people were also injured, as millions in the country travelled for the May Day holiday break.
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'Dehumanizing': Texas student protester on her arrest
A University of Texas at Austin freshman named Arwyn Heilrayne said on Wednesday (May 1), she and her fellow protesters experienced "deeply humiliating and dehumanizing" treatment in police custody after they were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on campus last week.
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UCLA protesters defy police order to disperse
Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA stayed in place on Wednesday (May 1) evening after university police asked them to leave immediately.
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Pentagon: More than half of Gaza's pier constructed
The United States military has so far constructed over 50% of a maritime pier that will eventually be placed off the coast of Gaza to speed the flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave, the Pentagon said on Wednesday (May 1).
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NYPD make arrests at Fordham University
Footage recorded on Wednesday (May 1) showed police officers carrying zip ties approaching Pro-Palestinian protesters to arrest them. A police recording warned protesters to leave or get arrested.
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Georgian police disperse protesters at parliament
Georgia's parliament on Wednesday (May 1) approved the second reading of a bill on "foreign agents" that has been criticized as Kremlin-inspired, as police fired tear gas and stun grenades to clear a large crowd of protesters opposed to the draft law.
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Chilean protesters and police clash at Labor Day rally
Labor Day protesters and police clashed in Santiago on Wednesday (May 1), during a rally which involved the firing of water cannons and tear gas, as well as the use of explosive objects.
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Residents of Iraq's historic marshlands fear drought
Despite a healthy winter rainy season, residents of Iraq's historic marshlands fear a possible drought in the summer will kill their livelihood, forcing some to make back-up plans. Kristy Kilburn has more.
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Manhattan prosecutors to retry Weinstein case
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in court on Wednesday, a week after the state's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction. This report produced by Freddie Joyner.
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'Fall Guy' premiere goes big with stunt-packed red carpet
"The Fall Guy" film team went big for the movie's Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday (April 30), putting together a stunt-packed red carpet spectacle outside the famed Dolby Theatre.
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World Central Kitchen resumes operations in Gaza
The World Central Kitchen (WCK) resumed operations in the Gaza Strip, a month after seven workers of the U.S.-based charity were killed in an Israeli air strike.
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