The Afghan Presidency says U.S. President Donald Trump’s calling off of talks with the Taliban reflects concerns raised in Afghanistan, and that the country is still focussed on peace.
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Australia downgrades outlook for Great Barrier Reef to ‘very poor’
Australia downgrades the Great Barrier Reef’s long-term outlook to “very poor” for the first time, as the world heritage site struggles with “escalating” climate change.
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Tens of thousands join Hong Kong march to show protest is ‘peaceful’
Hong Kong democracy activists gather to protest amidst the rain on Sunday,
Beatles fans celebrate 50 years of Abbey Road photo
Fans of the Beatles gather to cross the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing and sing Beatles songs, on the 50th anniversary of the the iconic photo of the English band. Video provided by AFP – English
World’s largest concert piano is three stories high
A German-born innovator has crafted what is believed to be the world’s largest vertical piano that sits in a concert hall in Latvia.
Uber launches helicopter service in New York
The new service transports passengers from Manhattan to the John F. Kennedy International Airport for about $200.
Is Corsica’s ‘cat-fox’ a previously unknown feline species?
In the Asco forest in Corsica, two agents of the National Hunting and Wildlife Office (ONCFS) show AFP what they think is a new feline species.
Boxing glove autographed by Muhammad Ali in Italy auction
An boxing glove that was autographed by Muhammed Ali to promote the ‘fight of the century’ with Joe Frazier in 1971 will go under the hammer in Italy
Mexico responds to Trump tariff announcement
FRANCE 24’s Ioan Grillo reports from Mexico City.
Blast at China chemical plant leaves behind total destruction
Police cordon off a chemical plant in eastern China where a huge explosion killed 44 people and seriously injured at least 90.