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'I call it a bribe': Pennsylvania residents spurn $10,000 data center checks

On his terrace overlooking the forest in eastern Pennsylvania, Ed Negra lays out four letters. All are from a developer promising a $10,000 check to each household once its data center is running.

In a former US steel city, ordinary people struggle to get by

In a US city once known for its steel industry, workers enjoy family outings beside retired, rust-streaked blast furnaces.

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Stocks tread water ahead of key US inflation data

European and US stocks ended little changed on Monday as investors awaited key inflation data and digested a survey of lenders that showed greater caution among US banks.

'Very afraid': migrants race to cross US border before rules shift

Dasling Sanchez rests on a piece of cardboard with her two children near a gas station in Brownsville, Texas, a border town where hundreds of migrants have arrived ahead of immigration restrictions ending, which some fear may actually complicate entry.

Air strikes rock Sudan as truce talks yield no breakthrough

Air strikes again shook Sudan's capital Monday while the latest truce talks in Jeddah yielded no progress and a Saudi diplomat said both sides consider themselves "capable of winning the battle".

Thousands rally against violence in Serbia after mass shootings

Thousands rallied in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Monday, with the protesters calling for the resignation of top officials and the curtailing of violence in the media, after back-to-back shootings stunned the Balkan country.

EU cancels Israel reception over extremist minister's participation

The European Union said Monday it was cancelling its Europe Day reception in Tel Aviv after the extremist Israeli minister representing the government stood firm in his intention to participate.

Southern African troops to deploy against rebels in east DRCongo

Southern African countries on Monday agreed to deploy forces to help quell violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where armed groups have terrorised civilians for decades.

Airstrikes rock Sudan as truce talks yield no breakthrough

Air strikes again shook Sudan's capital Monday while the latest truce talks in Jeddah have yielded no progress, with a Saudi diplomat saying both sides consider themselves "capable of winning the battle".

Tales of horror as thousands flee ethnic violence in northeast India

Father-of-five S. Mamang Vaiphei hid in the jungle for three nights after a mob attacked his village in Manipur, the remote Indian state where ethnic violence has reportedly killed at least 54 people.

European stocks tread water ahead of US rate clues

Stock markets in Europe edged up slightly in light trading Monday as investors eyed a new round of US inflation data this week that could determine the prospect for interest rates in the world's largest economy.

Zelensky says Russia will be defeated 'as Nazism was'

President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Monday that Russian forces would be defeated in Ukraine just as Nazi Germany was beaten in 1945, during an address commemorating the end of World War II.

Taiwan in talks for $500 mn weapons package from US: defence minister

Taiwan is expecting a fast-tracked $500 million weapons package from Washington this year to make up for delays in arms procurements, the island's defence minister said on Monday.

Ukraine looms over Chinese foreign minister's European visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Europe this week, Beijing said on Monday, as China pushes to act as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict and rebuild ties with the continent.

Young Senegalese revel in graffiti school

Pencil and rubber in hand Ibrahima Soumare takes his time as he carefully traces the outline of a handful of letters on a white piece of paper.

Far-right party wins most seats on Chile's constitution rewrite body

Chile's far-right Republican Party finished in first place Sunday in a nationwide vote to choose the 50 members of a committee that will draft a replacement to the country's dictatorship-era constitution, according to an official count.

Row erupts over Sydney Opera House coronation snub

A royal row has erupted in Australia over a decision to scrap the lighting-up of the Sydney Opera House in honour of King Charles III's coronation.

Xi to host first China-Central Asia summit this month

President Xi Jinping will host a two-day summit with the leaders of five Central Asian nations next week, Beijing said on Monday, as China moves to increase its influence in the region.

Most Asian markets rise after strong US jobs, rebound in banks

Asian markets rose Monday, tracking a rally on Wall Street fuelled by a strong rebound in US regional banks and forecast-beating jobs data that eased fears over a recession in the world's top economy.

Stars take centre stage as UK steps up coronation celebrations

Britain revelled in the coronation of King Charles III on Sunday as it staged a star-studded concert watched by 20,000 people at Windsor Castle and millions more across the country and world.

Israel court denies bid to force demolition of West Bank village

Israel's top court denied on Sunday a petition by a pro-settlement organisation to force authorities to demolish a Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank, capping years of legal battles.

Chile holds vote to elect new body to rewrite constitution

Chileans voted on Sunday to elect the 50 members of a committee that will write a new constitution to replace the dictatorship-era one that has been in vigor for more than 40 years.

UK celebrates coronation with street parties, concert

Tens of thousands of street parties got underway on Sunday as Britain celebrated the coronation of King Charles III ahead of a concert for 20,000 people at Windsor Castle.

Yellen warns of 'chaos' if US fails to raise debt ceiling

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Sunday that unless Congress acts soon to raise the nation's debt ceiling, "financial and economic chaos would ensue."

Arab League re-admits Syria after 11-year absence

The Arab League on Sunday welcomed back Syria's government, ending a more than decade-long suspension and securing President Bashar al-Assad's return to the Arab fold after years of isolation.

In America, the gun lobby's nightmare is named Shannon Watts

Having traveled across the United States for a decade to campaign against the ceaseless round of shootings that have claimed thousands of lives, Shannon Watts believes she has heard a very clear message.

Israel demolishes Palestinian school, drawing EU rebuke

Israeli forces on Sunday demolished a Palestinian primary school in the occupied West Bank, citing safety issues and drawing sharp criticism from the European Union which had funded the project.

UN aid chief in Saudi for Sudan talks as fighting flares

The UN's top humanitarian official arrived in Saudi Arabia Sunday for ceasefire talks between Sudan's warring generals, as gun battles and air strikes flared in the Sudanese capital at the start of a fourth week of fighting.

Wagner says Russia promises enough ammo to stay in Bakhmut

The head of the Wagner mercenary group said Sunday Russia had promised his fighters enough ammunition to stay in Bakhmut, after threatening to pull out in scathing videos.

UK marks coronation with street parties and a concert

Tens of thousands of street parties were planned on Sunday as Britain celebrated the coronation of King Charles III ahead of a concert for 20,000 people at Windsor Castle.

Tokyo and Seoul try to bury historical hatchet, hailing 'new future' for ties

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Sunday his "heart aches" for Koreans who suffered under colonialism, as Seoul and Tokyo seek a rapid reset of long-strained ties in the face of North Korean threats.

Japanese PM in South Korea for landmark summit

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in Seoul Sunday for a landmark summit with South Korea's president as the two countries seek to mend ties in the face of growing nuclear threats from Pyongyang.

Thais queue at temples, schools as early voting begins

Thais queued under the blistering sun outside temples, shopping centres and schools to cast their early ballots Sunday ahead of a much-anticipated election next week.

Main points of Greece's May 21 ballot

Greece holds its most unpredictable election in over a decade on May 21.

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