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North Korea is test-firing missiles again. Here’s what to make of the launches.

North Korea has claimed advances in «hypersonic» missile technology that is also being developed by the United States, China and Russia.
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North Korea is test-firing missiles again. Here’s what to make of the launches.

North Korea has claimed advances in «hypersonic» missile technology that is also being developed by the United States, China and Russia.

Foreign seafarers say they were tricked into servitude on Iranian ships

Thousands of Indian men are lured to Iran each year and made to work in miserable conditions, say seafarers and maritime analysts.
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Foreign seafarers say they were tricked into servitude on Iranian ships

Thousands of Indian men are lured to Iran each year and made to work in miserable conditions, say seafarers and maritime analysts.

Unvaccinated pregnant women more likely to experience severe covid symptoms and newborn deaths, study says

The results of the Scottish study bolster calls to vaccinate more pregnant people to protect both parents and babies during the pandemic, experts say.
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Unvaccinated pregnant women more likely to experience severe covid symptoms and newborn deaths, study says

The results of the Scottish study bolster calls to vaccinate more pregnant people to protect both parents and babies during the pandemic, experts say.

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa again, plans to re-detain him ahead of court battle

The decision reignited a legal fight over the unvaccinated Serb's entry into the country and renewed doubt over whether he will be able to pursue a record 21st Grand Slam victory.
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Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa again, plans to re-detain him ahead of court battle

The decision reignited a legal fight over the unvaccinated Serb's entry into the country and renewed doubt over whether he will be able to pursue a record 21st Grand Slam victory.

Downing Street apologizes to Buckingham Palace for holding lockdown parties on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral

One of the defining images of Prince Philip’s funeral was that of Queen Elizabeth II sitting alone in a pew, abiding by the strict covid restrictions at the time.
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Downing Street apologizes to Buckingham Palace for holding lockdown parties on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral

One of the defining images of Prince Philip’s funeral was that of Queen Elizabeth II sitting alone in a pew, abiding by the strict covid restrictions at the time.

Ukraine’s official websites hit by massive cyberattack amid high tensions with Russia

With Russian troops massed on Ukraine's borders, the cyberattacks have raised fears they could be a prelude to broader aggression.
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Ukraine’s official websites hit by massive cyberattack amid high tensions with Russia

With Russian troops massed on Ukraine's borders, the cyberattacks have raised fears they could be a prelude to broader aggression.

Ukraine official websites hit by massive cyber attack, amid high tensions with Russia

With Russian troops massed on the border, there are fears the cyber attacks could be some kind of pressure tactic against Kyiv.
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Ukraine official websites hit by massive cyber attack, amid high tensions with Russia

With Russian troops massed on the border, there are fears the cyber attacks could be some kind of pressure tactic against Kyiv.

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa again, upending tennis star’s quest for record 21st Grand Slam title

The decision, made on health grounds, followed the unvaccinated Serb's admission of an «error» on an immigration form and questions over his travel before arriving in Australia.
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Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa again, upending tennis star’s quest for record 21st Grand Slam title

The decision, made on health grounds, followed the unvaccinated Serb's admission of an «error» on an immigration form and questions over his travel before arriving in Australia.

Lithuania is learning the cost of standing up to China. Without E.U. backing, it may be forced to sit back down.

Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis in a Q&A responds to signs that Chinese pressure is working.
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Lithuania is learning the cost of standing up to China. Without E.U. backing, it may be forced to sit back down.

Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis in a Q&A responds to signs that Chinese pressure is working.

Prince Andrew loses military affiliations and remaining royal patronages, as sexual assault case moves forward

The palace said in a statement that he «will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.»
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Prince Andrew loses military affiliations and remaining royal patronages, as sexual assault case moves forward

The palace said in a statement that he «will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.»

Alabama woman who became ‘ISIS bride’ will continue legal fight to return to U.S., lawyers say

Trump previously tweeted that Muthana should not be allowed back into the US, in a case that echoes that of British-born Shamima Begum
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Alabama woman who became ‘ISIS bride’ will continue legal fight to return to U.S., lawyers say

Trump previously tweeted that Muthana should not be allowed back into the US, in a case that echoes that of British-born Shamima Begum

Syrian intelligence officer convicted of crimes against humanity, gets life in prison in landmark German trial

Anwar Raslan's co-defendant, Eyad al-Gharib was convicted early last year and sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.
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Syrian intelligence officer convicted of crimes against humanity, gets life in prison in landmark German trial

Anwar Raslan's co-defendant, Eyad al-Gharib was convicted early last year and sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.

Wordle sparks transatlantic rift as Brits denounce American English spelling of ‘favor’

“FAVOR?!?!?! REALLY??? It’s FAVOUR !!” one user tweeted in an epic war of wordles.
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Wordle sparks transatlantic rift as Brits denounce American English spelling of ‘favor’

“FAVOR?!?!?! REALLY??? It’s FAVOUR !!” one user tweeted in an epic war of wordles.

Deep in the Australian bush, a scientific quest to uncover a hidden koala enclave

Scientists are aiming to determine whether the marsupials are hiding in one of the country’s best-known wilderness areas.
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Deep in the Australian bush, a scientific quest to uncover a hidden koala enclave

Scientists are aiming to determine whether the marsupials are hiding in one of the country’s best-known wilderness areas.

Syrian intelligence officer convicted of war crimes, gets life in prison in landmark German trial

Anwar Raslan's co-defendant, Eyad al-Gharib was convicted early last year and sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.
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Syrian intelligence officer convicted of war crimes, gets life in prison in landmark German trial

Anwar Raslan's co-defendant, Eyad al-Gharib was convicted early last year and sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.

French teachers walk out of their classrooms in protest as omicron drives record coronavirus case numbers

France has been committed to keeping schools open through the pandemic. But now teachers are striking over unsafe conditions.
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French teachers walk out of their classrooms in protest as omicron drives record coronavirus case numbers

France has been committed to keeping schools open through the pandemic. But now teachers are striking over unsafe conditions.

German police used a tracing app to scout crime witnesses. Some fear that’s fuel for covid conspiracists.

Apparent misuse of the Luca tracing app could hinder public health efforts by providing additional fodder for anti-government activists who believe coronavirus-related conspiracy theories.
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German police used a tracing app to scout crime witnesses. Some fear that’s fuel for covid conspiracists.

Apparent misuse of the Luca tracing app could hinder public health efforts by providing additional fodder for anti-government activists who believe coronavirus-related conspiracy theories.

Russia ratchets up pressure on Europe, says ‘no grounds’ for further talks on security amid heightened tensions

“There is, to a certain extent, a dead end or a difference in approaches,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe met in Vienna.
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Russia ratchets up pressure on Europe, says ‘no grounds’ for further talks on security amid heightened tensions

“There is, to a certain extent, a dead end or a difference in approaches,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe met in Vienna.

Andrew Jennings, reporter who exposed corruption in international sports, dies at 78

He exposed multimillion-dollar vice and bribery in the upper echelons of two of the world’s biggest sporting organizations: the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and FIFA.
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Andrew Jennings, reporter who exposed corruption in international sports, dies at 78

He exposed multimillion-dollar vice and bribery in the upper echelons of two of the world’s biggest sporting organizations: the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and FIFA.

Elderly Palestinian American dies after being detained by Israeli soldiers in West Bank

The U.S. government has called for a «thorough investigation» into the death of the 80-year-old man.
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Elderly Palestinian American dies after being detained by Israeli soldiers in West Bank

The U.S. government has called for a «thorough investigation» into the death of the 80-year-old man.

Report: 22 journalists at Salvadoran news site hit with Pegasus hack

According to investigators, it is one of the most extensive attacks yet discovered using the Pegasus software that human rights advocates say has been abused by governments around the world.
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Report: 22 journalists at Salvadoran news site hit with Pegasus hack

According to investigators, it is one of the most extensive attacks yet discovered using the Pegasus software that human rights advocates say has been abused by governments around the world.

After NATO meeting, Russia open to further talks in move that may cool Europe’s tensions

NATO is unlikely to accede to Russian demands for a say-so on who joins the military alliance, so the best-case scenario, experts say, is that both parties just keep talking.
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After NATO meeting, Russia open to further talks in move that may cool Europe’s tensions

NATO is unlikely to accede to Russian demands for a say-so on who joins the military alliance, so the best-case scenario, experts say, is that both parties just keep talking.

Countries around the world are imposing coronavirus vaccine mandates. Here’s how they compare.

From France to Costa Rica to the United States, governments are resorting to coronavirus vaccine mandates to compel skeptics to get immunized.
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Countries around the world are imposing coronavirus vaccine mandates. Here’s how they compare.

From France to Costa Rica to the United States, governments are resorting to coronavirus vaccine mandates to compel skeptics to get immunized.

Britain’s Boris Johnson apologizes amid national anger over lockdown BYOB party at his residence

Johnson told irate lawmakers that they would have to await an internal inquiry before deciding whether the event broke the rules.
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Britain’s Boris Johnson apologizes amid national anger over lockdown BYOB party at his residence

Johnson told irate lawmakers that they would have to await an internal inquiry before deciding whether the event broke the rules.

Lawsuit against Prince Andrew by Epstein accuser can go forward, judge rules

Virginia Giuffre’s settlement in 2009 with Jeffrey Epstein may not free others from liability, ruling says.
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Lawsuit against Prince Andrew by Epstein accuser can go forward, judge rules

Virginia Giuffre’s settlement in 2009 with Jeffrey Epstein may not free others from liability, ruling says.

Boris Johnson and other world leaders continue to run afoul of their own covid restrictions

As the pandemic continues, the cycle of rule-flouting, public outcry, then official apology — and sometimes, a resignation — hasn’t ceased. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ongoing drama over parties at Downing Street is just the latest.
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Boris Johnson and other world leaders continue to run afoul of their own covid restrictions

As the pandemic continues, the cycle of rule-flouting, public outcry, then official apology — and sometimes, a resignation — hasn’t ceased. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ongoing drama over parties at Downing Street is just the latest.

Mexico has refused to close its borders during the covid-19 pandemic. Does that make sense?

As the coronavirus swept the globe, nervous countries imposed bans on airline flights, cruise ships and border crossers. But from the beginning, Mexico has stayed open. Radically open.
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Mexico has refused to close its borders during the covid-19 pandemic. Does that make sense?

As the coronavirus swept the globe, nervous countries imposed bans on airline flights, cruise ships and border crossers. But from the beginning, Mexico has stayed open. Radically open.

Little optimism as Russia and NATO meet over rising tensions in Europe

NATO is unlikely to accede to Russian demands for a say-so on who joins the military alliance, so the best-case scenario, experts say, is that both parties just keep talking.
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Little optimism as Russia and NATO meet over rising tensions in Europe

NATO is unlikely to accede to Russian demands for a say-so on who joins the military alliance, so the best-case scenario, experts say, is that both parties just keep talking.

Brits recall heartbreaking lockdown sacrifices they made — the same day Boris Johnson attended a party

The Downing Street party took place amid strict pandemic rules that prevented millions from seeing their loved ones.
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Brits recall heartbreaking lockdown sacrifices they made — the same day Boris Johnson attended a party

The Downing Street party took place amid strict pandemic rules that prevented millions from seeing their loved ones.

Britain’s Boris Johnson apologizes amid national anger over controversial lockdown gathering at his residence

Johnson told irate lawmakers that they would have to await an internal inquiry before deciding whether the event broke the rules.
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Britain’s Boris Johnson apologizes amid national anger over controversial lockdown gathering at his residence

Johnson told irate lawmakers that they would have to await an internal inquiry before deciding whether the event broke the rules.

Swedish prime minister under criticism for employing undocumented immigrant as housecleaner

Andersson, a Social Democrat who has called for stricter policies on undocumented immigration, said she was duped by an unscrupulous company.
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Swedish prime minister under criticism for employing undocumented immigrant as housecleaner

Andersson, a Social Democrat who has called for stricter policies on undocumented immigration, said she was duped by an unscrupulous company.

Moderna vaccines the best — and Sinovac least effective — at stopping covid deaths, Singapore data suggests

Sinovac, an inactivated-virus vaccine not made with messenger RNA technology, is in widespread use in China and the developing world.
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Moderna vaccines the best — and Sinovac least effective — at stopping covid deaths, Singapore data suggests

Sinovac, an inactivated-virus vaccine not made with messenger RNA technology, is in widespread use in China and the developing world.