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'Hobbit houses' that might just save a Moldovan village
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» ROGOJENI — They call Rogojeni the "hobbit village", and its little half-buried houses, built to resist Moldova's cold winters and hot summers, do look like something from "The Lord of the Rings".
Italian Olympians 'insulted' by torch relay snub
AFP, Published on 14/01/2026
» ROME - Persistent complaints by former Italian Olympians that they had been snubbed as relay torchbearers in favour of celebrities drew a reaction on Tuesday from politicians led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.
Russia jails teen musician over anti-war street songs for third time
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» SAINT PETERSBURG - A Russian court on Tuesday sent an 18-year-old street musician who performed anti-war songs to jail for a third time as the Kremlin mounts a no-limits crackdown on any signs of dissent or opposition.
Starbucks opens free study rooms to lure customers
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/07/2025
» BEIJING — Starbucks Corporation has launched free “study rooms” in some of its China outlets, the company’s latest initiative to help boost consumer traffic as domestic competition surges in its second-biggest market.
Revealed: Why monkeys are better at yodelling than humans
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» PARIS - Yodellers of the world, you never stood a chance: Monkeys will always be better at yodelling than humans because they have a "cheap trick" hidden in their voice box, scientists revealed Thursday.
Taiwan president warns of China's 'infiltration' effort, vows counter measures
Reuters, Published on 13/03/2025
» TAIPEI - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the democratic island, pledging measures to tackle Beijing's efforts to "absorb" Taiwan.
Podcaster Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump for US president
Reuters, Published on 05/11/2024
» WASHINGTON - Popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who recently interviewed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for nearly three hours, said on Monday he has endorsed the former president in the race to the White House.
Taiwan president lauds freedom after singer says 'don't forget Tiananmen'
Reuters, Published on 30/06/2024
» TAIPEI - Taiwan's president praised artistic freedom in Taiwan after singer and activist Panai called on Saturday at one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world for people not to forget China's bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters at Tiananmen Square.
'Pooper' figures star in nativity scenes in Spain
AFP, Published on 22/12/2023
» BARCELONA - Look closely at a nativity scene in Spain's Catalonia region and you will likely spot an unusual figure -- a peasant with his pants down and doing his business in the holy scene.
Biden turns 81 as voters show concern about age
AFP, Published on 21/11/2023
» WASHINGTON - Joe Biden joked about his age as he celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday, but the issue is no laughing matter for many voters as he seeks reelection next year.