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Russia’s Supreme Court bars last anti-war party from elections
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Russia’s Supreme Court bars last anti-war party from elections

Recent polls showed the liberal-leaning Yabloko could have won seats in the parliamentary elections next month.

8/10/2026 · 1 min read · 23 views
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7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia kills at least 20
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7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia kills at least 20

It was felt in Bogotá, some 150 miles away, and in neighboring Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, where twin earthquakes…

8/10/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
Chaos at Spain’s border underscores how migrant flows can be weaponized
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Chaos at Spain’s border underscores how migrant flows can be weaponized

By Anthony Faiola, Ellen Francis, Dalila Olmo López and Beatriz RíosROME — When more than 70,000 migrants rushed into…

8/10/2026 · 1 min read · 21 views
Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw
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Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw

By Lior Soroka and Sammy WestfallTEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed plan…

8/9/2026 · 1 min read · 27 views
Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain
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Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain

By Amy B Wang and Mohamad El ChamaaIranian officials said Saturday they were close to reaching an agreement with Oman…

8/8/2026 · 1 min read · 28 views
7 killed and more than 30 injured in Thailand school shooting
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7 killed and more than 30 injured in Thailand school shooting

A 14-year-old student carried out a shooting in Thailand, killing seven people and injuring more than 30. The attacker…

8/7/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
On Hiroshima anniversary, Japan’s premier shifts tone on nuclear policy
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On Hiroshima anniversary, Japan’s premier shifts tone on nuclear policy

Ultraconservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi left a subtle opening in remarks Thursday for rethinking Japan’s…

8/7/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait
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Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait

By Susannah GeorgeWhile Iran and Oman appear to be nearing an agreement to manage traffic through the Strait of…

8/6/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil was a war crime, rights group says
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Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil was a war crime, rights group says

Human Rights Watch has determined that Israel committed a war crime when it killed journalist Amal Khalil in an…

8/5/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
Ukraine fails to stop any missiles overnight, after Zelensky says no interceptors remain
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Ukraine fails to stop any missiles overnight, after Zelensky says no interceptors remain

By Kostiantyn Khudov and David L. SternKYIV — Ukrainian forces failed to shoot down a single Russian missile early…

8/5/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
Trump administration cancels Brazilian ambassador’s visa in tit-for-tat
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Trump administration cancels Brazilian ambassador’s visa in tit-for-tat

By Karen DeYoung and Marina DiasThe Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, the…

8/4/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
Trump keeps making threats. Washington and the world have stopped flinching.
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Trump keeps making threats. Washington and the world have stopped flinching.

By Steve Hendrix and Anthony FaiolaLONDON — When President Donald Trump strode into the Rose Garden in April 2025…

8/4/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France
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Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France

Nadezhdin was prohibited from running in parliamentary elections in September. He posted a video from Paris, saying,…

8/3/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
Russia hits Ukraine with second ballistic missile assault in a week
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Russia hits Ukraine with second ballistic missile assault in a week

Russia has launched its second ballistic missile assault on Ukraine in a week, resulting in significant damage and…

8/1/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel
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U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel

A shortage of Navy destroyers, used to defend against Iranian ballistic missile attacks, will force the head of U.S.…

8/1/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
Migrants overrun a Spanish outpost, stirring White House outrage
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Migrants overrun a Spanish outpost, stirring White House outrage

By Anthony Faiola and Imogen PiperROME — The sudden arrival of a massive group of migrants at a Spanish exclave in…

7/31/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
How the U.S. war with Iran is widening inequality in Africa
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How the U.S. war with Iran is widening inequality in Africa

How the U.S. war with Iran is widening inequality in AfricaBy Rachel Chason, Rael Ombuor and Carmen Yasmine Abd…

7/31/2026 · 4 min read · 33 views
Death of 15 elephants in Kenyan national park sparks outrage, investigation
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Death of 15 elephants in Kenyan national park sparks outrage, investigation

The unexplained deaths over the past month have raised fears of poisoning.

7/29/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
Saudi Arabia joins U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies
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Saudi Arabia joins U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies

By Tara Copp, Alex Horton, Ellen Francis and Susannah GeorgePresident Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to hit Iran…

7/29/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan, causing destruction
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Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan, causing destruction

There are reports of at least one fatality after the 7.1-magnitude quake on the island of Kyushu. Nearly 50,000 homes…

7/28/2026 · 1 min read · 23 views
In China, sober-curious young people challenge a tradition of heavy drinking
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In China, sober-curious young people challenge a tradition of heavy drinking

Alcohol has been a fixture of professional and social life in China for decades, but a new generation is resisting…

7/28/2026 · 1 min read · 27 views
Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay
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Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay

Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Kyiv’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in…

7/28/2026 · 1 min read · 23 views
Zelensky is first foreign leader to visit Burnham, U.K.’s new prime minister
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Zelensky is first foreign leader to visit Burnham, U.K.’s new prime minister

By Steve HendrixLONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Andy Burnham, the United Kingdom’s new prime…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.
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67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.

By Alex Horton, Terrence McCoy, Samantha Schmidt and Dylan MoriartyThe Trump administration’s deadly military strikes…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un
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See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un

The Washington Post examined two North Korean smartphones to illustrate everyday life under Kim Jong Un’s regime.…

7/26/2026 · 1 min read · 26 views
Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery as Iran war widens to Red Sea
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Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery as Iran war widens to Red Sea

By Mohamad El ChamaaBEIRUT — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi oil…

7/25/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
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Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran

By Michael BirnbaumPresident Donald Trump leaned hard on Friday into what he said were negotiations with Iranian…

7/24/2026 · 1 min read · 22 views
Mali’s government does not rule out U.S. military intervention
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Mali’s government does not rule out U.S. military intervention

By Rachel Chason and John HudsonDAKAR, Senegal — Mali’s government on Thursday acknowledged a report indicating that…

7/24/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
Why Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II
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Why Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II

President Donald Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in…

7/24/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran
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House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure aimed at curbing the conflict in Iran on Thursday. The…

7/23/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Trump adds condition to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, throwing pact into doubt
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Trump adds condition to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, throwing pact into doubt

President Donald Trump announced that Saudi Arabia must normalize relations with Israel to obtain U.S. nuclear…

7/23/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
Pentagon names troops killed in Jordan as U.S.-Iran attacks widen
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Pentagon names troops killed in Jordan as U.S.-Iran attacks widen

The Pentagon released the names of U.S. service members killed in Jordan as the conflict with Iran expands. Over the…

7/20/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Ukraine’s drones are spoiling Putin’s vision for Crimea
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Ukraine’s drones are spoiling Putin’s vision for Crimea

Ukraine's drones are disrupting Putin's plans for Crimea, causing concerns for tourists and locals alike. A…

6/23/2026 · 1 min read · 66 views
U.S. singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
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U.S. singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter crash in Brazil

Inside the helicopter that carried Tree, 32, were four other passengers, all of whom were also killed. The pilot of…

6/14/2026 · 1 min read · 57 views
Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire deal without Hezbollah, a main combatant
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Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire deal without Hezbollah, a main combatant

“We have given no commitment to anyone,” the Iranian-backed militant group's leader said after Israel and Lebanon…

6/4/2026 · 1 min read · 72 views
U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China
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U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China

Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 68 views
Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum
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Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum

By Mary IlyushinaHours before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum opened Wednesday in his…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 60 views
Drone attack damages Kuwait airport as U.S.-Iran strikes widen
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Drone attack damages Kuwait airport as U.S.-Iran strikes widen

By Victoria CrawThe United States and Iran traded strikes overnight in one of the most intense bouts of conflict since…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 62 views
Some Iranians abroad say they’d fight for the regime. Others want to topple it.
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Some Iranians abroad say they’d fight for the regime. Others want to topple it.

By Mustafa Salim and Lorenzo TugnoliKHABAT, Iraq — On a dirt road strewn with shattered concrete, Jalal Rashidi bent…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 61 views
Cats could help scientists better understand human cancer, study says
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Cats could help scientists better understand human cancer, study says

By Kyle MelnickLouise van der Weyden is a dog person. But as a scientist who studies cancer in animals, she has turned…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 64 views
A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to quarantine Ebola patients
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A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to quarantine Ebola patients

Sun and Adam TaylorNAIROBI — A Kenyan court Friday suspended a Trump administration plan to establish a makeshift…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 58 views
After a brutal winter, Ukraine’s drones are breaking Russian defenses
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After a brutal winter, Ukraine’s drones are breaking Russian defenses

By Steve Hendrix and Serhii KorolchukDONETSK OBLAST, Ukraine — As a fifth summer fighting season begins in Russia’s…

5/29/2026 · 1 min read · 53 views
Contagion of conspiracy theories makes Ebola epidemic harder to contain
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Contagion of conspiracy theories makes Ebola epidemic harder to contain

By Rael Ombuor, Rachel Chason and Lauren WeberNAIROBI — As a deadly outbreak of Ebola spreads through the eastern…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 69 views
Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal
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Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal

By Sammy Westfall, Mohamad El Chamaa, Suzan Haidamous, Lior Soroka and Susannah GeorgeFighting between Israel and…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 58 views
To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry
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To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry

By John HudsonNEW DELHI — In the span of four days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio lit prayer candles with the nuns of…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 58 views
Fearing China and an erratic U.S., Japan draws nearer to South Korea
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Fearing China and an erratic U.S., Japan draws nearer to South Korea

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Lyric Li and Chie TanakaSEOUL — As China shows greater willingness to strong-arm its neighbors…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
U.S. renews strikes on Iran, citing threats posed to American troops
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U.S. renews strikes on Iran, citing threats posed to American troops

The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 50 views
As new Iran deal faces sharp criticism, Trump seeks to widen Abraham Accords
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As new Iran deal faces sharp criticism, Trump seeks to widen Abraham Accords

By Sammy Westfall and John HudsonIn the latest twist to his bid to end the war against Iran, President Donald Trump on…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile
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Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile

Stern, Kostiantyn Khudov and Catherine BeltonKYIV — Russia pounded Ukraine in one of its biggest overnight aerial…

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
Africa is Catholicism’s future, but Pentecostal churches are growing faster
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Africa is Catholicism’s future, but Pentecostal churches are growing faster

By Rachel Chason and Anthony FaiolaLUANDA, Angola — Christianity is flourishing in Africa.

5/24/2026 · 1 min read · 53 views

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