Australian minister says invasive examinations were part of reason Qatar Airways was refused flights | AP News

Australian minister says invasive examinations were part of reason Qatar Airways was refused flights | AP News

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Transport Minister Catherine King said on Thursday that invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Doha’s international airport in 2020 were part of the reason she refused to allow Qatar Airways to double its services to Australia.King has faced intense questioning over why she decided on June 10 not to

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The UK is rejoining the European Union’s science research program as post-Brexit relations thaw | AP News

The UK is rejoining the European Union’s science research program as post-Brexit relations thaw | AP News

LONDON (AP) — Britain is rejoining the European Union’s $100 billion science-sharing program Horizon Europe, the two sides announced Thursday, more than two years after the country’s membership became a casualty of Brexit.British scientists expressed relief at the decision, the latest sign of thawing relations between the EU and its former member nation.After months of

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Canada announces public inquiry into whether China, Russia and others interfered in elections | AP News

Canada announces public inquiry into whether China, Russia and others interfered in elections | AP News

TORONTO (AP) — Canada announced Wednesday that a judge would lead a public inquiry into whether China, Russia and other countries interfered in Canadian federal elections in 2019 and 2021 that re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals. Opposition Conservative lawmakers have demanded a full public inquiry into alleged Chinese interference since reports surfaced earlier this

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Dozens of migrants rescued off Greek island of Lesbos. Search is under way for woman feared missing | AP News

Dozens of migrants rescued off Greek island of Lesbos. Search is under way for woman feared missing | AP News

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Dozens of migrants were rescued from a small boat in difficulty off an eastern Aegean Sea island and a search was underway for one more person, Greek authorities said Thursday, as arrivals to the southeastern European country increase.The coast guard said 43 people were picked up from the small vessel southeast

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Prince Harry to attend charity event in London — but meeting up with the family isn’t on the agenda | AP News

Prince Harry to attend charity event in London — but meeting up with the family isn’t on the agenda | AP News

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry is attending a charity event Thursday night in London, though he isn’t expected to meet with King Charles III or Prince William as Britain prepares to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.Harry’s relationship with his family has been strained since he and his wife, Meghan, moved to

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Former British police officers admit sending racist messages about Meghan and others | AP News

Former British police officers admit sending racist messages about Meghan and others | AP News

LONDON (AP) — Five retired British police officers on Thursday admitted sending offensive and racist social media messages about Prince Harry’s wife, the Duchess of Sussex, and others.The men, all in their 60s, were arrested after a BBC investigation last year sparked an internal police inquiry.The charges say messages posted in a closed WhatsApp group

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