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Kremlin’s internet crackdown is taking on YouTube
In Russia, the Kremlin has been steadily cracking down on the internet. Surveillance and censorship have increased, ...
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Election in Belarus called a ‘sham’ by opposition and European leaders
In Belarus, strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko has been in power for more than 30 years. Over the weekend, Lukashenko ...
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Ahmad al-Sharaa takes over as Syria’s transitional president
Syria’s de-facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa was declared the country’s transitional president on Wednesday. The former rebel leader addressed Syrians directly yesterday and called for justice and ...
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US senator says UAE lied about sending weapons to fuel Sudan war
When US Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland visited the United Arab Emirates, he asked if they were shipping weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. Representatives ...
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Who will be the new president of the International Olympic Committee?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) runs the Olympic Games. It’s been said to be the most influential sports organization in the world and the person at the helm — the president — is often ...
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Migrants give up on American Dream, look toward Mexico instead
Ten days into President Donald Trump’s administration, the US southern border remains closed to asylum-seekers. About a quarter million migrants who had been waiting in Mexico for US asylum ...
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Kremlin tries to shut down access to YouTube in Russia
In Russia, the Kremlin has been steadily cracking down on the internet. Surveillance and censorship have increased, especially since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has cut off ...
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In South Korea, shamans are shunned — and revered
Even before he was impeached, President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea faced criticism for his alleged connections with spiritual healers known as shamans. The practitioners of an ancient belief system, ...
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Bird flu is evolving and the mutations worry scientists
Scientists are concerned about the mutations happening in the H5N1 virus — more commonly known as bird flu. This week, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control warned that new mutations ...
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Nigerian musician Tems hopes to win big at the Grammys
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has been releasing hit songs since 2020, recording with top hit makers including Drake, Rihanna and Beyoncé. Last year, Tems finally released her debut studio album, ...
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Popcorn taxation travesty
In India, not all popcorn is taxed the same. The government has laid out a three-tiered system for taxing popcorn, with caramel popcorn taxed almost like a luxury item. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum ...
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Former rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa assumes Syria’s presidency
Syria’s de-facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa was declared the country’s transitional president on Wednesday. Yesterday, he addressed Syrians directly and called for justice and elections, following a ...