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Armenia to leave Russian-led CSTO security bloc

Israel-Hamas war: US tries to 'close the deal' on cease-fire

Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy

NBA: Jerry West, the Lakers' 'Mr. Clutch,' dies aged 86

Ukraine updates: Fatal daytime strike on Zelenskyy hometown

US Fed holds key interest rate steady at above 5%

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

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Africa

Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in the Niger in 2022.

Benin-Niger oil export row flares again

Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered an oil terminal illegally.

Asia

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New Korean flare-up carries greater air of menace

The two Koreas are facing off again, and some say Kim Jong Un has grown more confident since deepening ties with Moscow.

Germany

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Ukraine: A focus on emergency aid rather than reconstruction

Ukraine is focused on its defense and emergency repairs as the "Ukraine Recovery Conference" is underway in Berlin.

Europe

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EU tariffs add to pressure on China's EV makers

China’s EV manufacturers already face poor sales in Europe, and EU tariffs of up to 38% on electric vehicles won't help.

Middle East

Gaza: UN resolution is a 'step along the way'

Israeli historian Moshe Zimmermann says the UN Security Council vote for a cease-fire in Gaza is progress toward peace.

North America

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US jury convicts Hunter Biden on gun charges

Could Hunter Biden's conviction on gun charges affect Joe Biden's campaign for a second term as US president?

Latin America

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Fact check: Sugarloaf images do not disprove sea level rise

A viral photo collage from Rio de Janeiro's Sugarloaf Mountain purports to show that sea levels have remained stable.

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Russia's war in Ukraine: Life in heavily bombarded Kharkiv

What's life like in Kharkiv, the northeastern Ukrainian city on the frontline in the war against Russia?

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South Africa: Pros and cons of a national unity government

The ANC has suggested a national unity government after recent elections. Would that even work in the fractured nation?

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Pakistan: Next federal budget 'will fall on us like a bomb'

Prices are soaring in Pakistan. How do locals see the government's new monetary policy, amid economic challenges?

South Korea outraged by YouTube videos on 2004 rape case

Anger is bubbling up in South Korea over an old rape case involving three teenage girls and more than 40 suspects.

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Georgia's NGOs fear impact of 'foreign influence law'

The law, which has sparked widespread criticism, is expected to target politically active groups and various charities.

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Ukraine's museums plan their postwar future

Ukrainian museum workers have pledged to play a central role in rebuilding the country and strengthening civil society.

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UEFA European Championship

Germany is hosting the 2024 UEFA European Championship, or the Euros for short. The football tournament kicks off in Munich on June 14 and culminates with the final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium on July 14.

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Euro sponsorships prize profits over patriotism

Most of the Euro 2024 football tournament's sponsors come from overseas — especially China. Why is that?

Germany hope quality and togetherness shine at Euro 2024

Germany's defense, midfield and attack have been revamped for the home men's Euros.

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How the 2006 World Cup changed Germany forever

The 2006 World Cup helped forge Germany's new national identity as a reunited republic. Can the Euros repeat that trick?

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Food Secrets: Koesisters from South Africa

Could this South African sweet treat beat out the American doughnut

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Kazakhstan: Return of the wild horses

Przewalski's horses were almost extinct. Now animals from European zoos are released into the wild in Kazakhstan.

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Miniatur Wunderland: the world’s largest model railway

Two twin brothers in Hamburg have assembled the world’s largest model railway, Miniatur Wunderland.

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What goes into a good sandwich?

Sandwich expert and author Max Halley stacks up his favorites.

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Tiny forests provide heat relief in cities

In the heat, city life can be sweltering. More greenery could cool things down.

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Elephants may have names for each other: study

Researchers have said the animals communicate using unique calls — low rumbles that can be heard across great distances.

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