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Dear future generations: Here’s a ‘black box’ that will chronicle the ravages of climate change

Jutting out of an empty plain in the Australian state of Tasmania will be “Earth’s Black Box” — an “indestructible” 33-foot-long steel structure designed to aggregate and store climate change news and research in real time.
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Dear future generations: Here’s a ‘black box’ that will chronicle the ravages of climate change

Jutting out of an empty plain in the Australian state of Tasmania will be “Earth’s Black Box” — an “indestructible” 33-foot-long steel structure designed to aggregate and store climate change news and research in real time.

British High Court rules in favor of U.S. extradition of Julian Assange

The WikiLeaks founder still can appeal to the British Supreme Court but is one step closer to ending up in U.S. custody.
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British High Court rules in favor of U.S. extradition of Julian Assange

The WikiLeaks founder still can appeal to the British Supreme Court but is one step closer to ending up in U.S. custody.

Injury on way from bed to home computer is a workplace accident, German court rules

The ruling came after an employer's insurance refused to cover an accident claim from a man who slipped and injured his back on the way from his bedroom to home office.
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Injury on way from bed to home computer is a workplace accident, German court rules

The ruling came after an employer's insurance refused to cover an accident claim from a man who slipped and injured his back on the way from his bedroom to home office.

Lina Wertmüller, provocative Italian filmmaker and first woman nominated for directing Oscar, dies at 93

She was known for genre-bending 1970s movies such as “Swept Away” and “Seven Beauties,” which earned her the Academy Award nomination.
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Lina Wertmüller, provocative Italian filmmaker and first woman nominated for directing Oscar, dies at 93

She was known for genre-bending 1970s movies such as “Swept Away” and “Seven Beauties,” which earned her the Academy Award nomination.

Macron’s big plans for the E.U. presidency sound a lot like a French reelection bid

France’s six-month turn as head of the E.U. council overlaps with a French presidential election.
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Macron’s big plans for the E.U. presidency sound a lot like a French reelection bid

France’s six-month turn as head of the E.U. council overlaps with a French presidential election.

World leaders are still running 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.
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World leaders are still running 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.

Biden warns against ‘backward slide’ in democracy around the globe at outset of two-day summit

The U.S. president said concerted work is needed to preserve democracy during an “inflection point in history.”
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Biden warns against ‘backward slide’ in democracy around the globe at outset of two-day summit

The U.S. president said concerted work is needed to preserve democracy during an “inflection point in history.”

Italian who tried to evade vaccine using prosthetic arm now claims he’s received his shot

In a seemingly dramatic change of heart, the man called the coronavirus vaccine «the only weapon we have against this terrible disease.»
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Italian who tried to evade vaccine using prosthetic arm now claims he’s received his shot

In a seemingly dramatic change of heart, the man called the coronavirus vaccine «the only weapon we have against this terrible disease.»

New Zealand to ban smoking by ensuring young teens today are never old enough to buy cigarettes

"Future generations will never be able to legally purchase tobacco, because the truth is there is no safe age to start smoking,” said a member of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's Labour government.
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New Zealand to ban smoking by ensuring young teens today are never old enough to buy cigarettes

"Future generations will never be able to legally purchase tobacco, because the truth is there is no safe age to start smoking,” said a member of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's Labour government.

Coronavirus tests are needed for international travel. But they can cost more than a flight.

Many countries offer free or subsidized coronavirus testing. But when it comes to tests to meet travel requirements, governments often rely on or require private companies to administer them, rather than strained public health systems.
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Coronavirus tests are needed for international travel. But they can cost more than a flight.

Many countries offer free or subsidized coronavirus testing. But when it comes to tests to meet travel requirements, governments often rely on or require private companies to administer them, rather than strained public health systems.

Wartime ID card suggests father of Chilean presidential candidate was Nazi: Report

A document unearthed in the German Federal Archive appears to contradict Kast’s narrative of his father’s World War II activity.
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Wartime ID card suggests father of Chilean presidential candidate was Nazi: Report

A document unearthed in the German Federal Archive appears to contradict Kast’s narrative of his father’s World War II activity.

Israel opposed the Iran nuclear deal, but former Israeli officials increasingly say U.S. pullout was a mistake

They warn that the “maximum pressure” policy of sanctions may have accelerated Iran’s nuclear program.
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Israel opposed the Iran nuclear deal, but former Israeli officials increasingly say U.S. pullout was a mistake

They warn that the “maximum pressure” policy of sanctions may have accelerated Iran’s nuclear program.

Parents wondered whether learning remotely could work as well as being in a classroom. New global data suggests the answer is no.

Emerging data from myriad nations is fueling fears that pandemic-era learning deficits will be a new engine for deepening inequality, both among and within countries.
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Parents wondered whether learning remotely could work as well as being in a classroom. New global data suggests the answer is no.

Emerging data from myriad nations is fueling fears that pandemic-era learning deficits will be a new engine for deepening inequality, both among and within countries.

Finland’s prime minister apologizes after partying all night despite coronavirus exposure

While Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin didn't break any laws, critics said her behavior was irresponsible.
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Finland’s prime minister apologizes after partying all night despite coronavirus exposure

While Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin didn't break any laws, critics said her behavior was irresponsible.

U.S. accuses El Salvador of cutting secret deal with MS-13 to tamp down killings

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on two Salvadoran officials for allegedly offering privileges to gangs in exchange for a reduction in homicides and political support.
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U.S. accuses El Salvador of cutting secret deal with MS-13 to tamp down killings

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on two Salvadoran officials for allegedly offering privileges to gangs in exchange for a reduction in homicides and political support.

Germany’s new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, takes over as Angela Merkel’s long goodbye has its last act

After 16 years, Merkel steps down and center-left politician Scholz becomes one of Europe’s most powerful leaders.
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Germany’s new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, takes over as Angela Merkel’s long goodbye has its last act

After 16 years, Merkel steps down and center-left politician Scholz becomes one of Europe’s most powerful leaders.

Boris Johnson’s staff denied there was a 2020 Christmas party — except they joked about it on camera

The scandal emerges as the country faces new coronavirus restrictions to curb the omicron variant.
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Boris Johnson’s staff denied there was a 2020 Christmas party — except they joked about it on camera

The scandal emerges as the country faces new coronavirus restrictions to curb the omicron variant.

China is ‘the world’s biggest captor of journalists’ with 127 detained, report says

Researchers said Chinese authorities have used the coronavirus pandemic as “an excuse for increased repression.”
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China is ‘the world’s biggest captor of journalists’ with 127 detained, report says

Researchers said Chinese authorities have used the coronavirus pandemic as “an excuse for increased repression.”

‘Discriminatory’ coronavirus rules leave expats frustrated while sparking diplomatic disputes

Unequal vaccination and testing requirements, targeted quarantines and broad travel bans have led to accusations of xenophobia as governments struggle to protect citizens from the pandemic.
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‘Discriminatory’ coronavirus rules leave expats frustrated while sparking diplomatic disputes

Unequal vaccination and testing requirements, targeted quarantines and broad travel bans have led to accusations of xenophobia as governments struggle to protect citizens from the pandemic.

Boris Johnson’s staff denied there was a 2020 Christmas party, then they joked about it on camera

The scandal emerges as the country faces new coronavirus restrictions to curb the omicron variant.
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Boris Johnson’s staff denied there was a 2020 Christmas party, then they joked about it on camera

The scandal emerges as the country faces new coronavirus restrictions to curb the omicron variant.

Palestinian girl stabs Israeli woman in Jerusalem in new wave of lone wolf attacks

The Israeli woman was stabbed from behind as she was walking with her children near the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
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Palestinian girl stabs Israeli woman in Jerusalem in new wave of lone wolf attacks

The Israeli woman was stabbed from behind as she was walking with her children near the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.