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International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal
Read full article: International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant dealAn international arbitration panel has rejected Rwanda's multimillion-dollar claim linked to a controversial refugee resettlement deal.
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Read full article: Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos caveRescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative way into a flooded cave where two people have been trapped for nearly two weeks.
Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visit
Read full article: Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visitTraveling to Spain in June and France in September, Pope Leo XIV will find traditionally Catholic but now staunchly secular countries with an abundance of historic churches but few people in the pews.
US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
Read full article: US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in KuwaitThe United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend.
Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State group has renounced jihad, her lawyer says
Read full article: Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State group has renounced jihad, her lawyer saysPolice allege an Australian woman charged with joining the Islamic State group expressed views supporting terrorist acts and killing of non-believers, attempted to indoctrinate her children and recruited others to join her in Syria.
Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detention
Read full article: Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detentionRenowned Indigenous leader Brooklyn River, who spent years fighting for the rights of his community and was imprisoned by the government in September 2023, has died.
Palestinian man is shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem
Read full article: Palestinian man is shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near JerusalemIsraeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian man at a barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week
Read full article: US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this weekThe U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
Read full article: WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern CongoThe World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo.
Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup
Read full article: Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World CupIt’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico’s most iconic decorations.
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
Read full article: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 yearsIsraeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century.
American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats
Read full article: American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threatsAmerican allies are emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation as security threats increasingly cross regional boundaries, even as the Trump administration criticizes traditional partners.
Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
Read full article: Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in resultsTough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia’s presidential race in the first round of voting Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro who questioned the results of the election.
WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
Read full article: WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace responseThe head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly.
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Read full article: Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missingRescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days.
In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influence
Read full article: In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influenceFormer Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government.
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Read full article: Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials sayRussian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy.
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
Read full article: Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific securityU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat.
Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese
Read full article: Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 LebaneseThe Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the U.S. for another six months and marking a rare reprieve to any of the people protected by temporary measures which have been harshly criticized by Republicans.
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Read full article: Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the PentagonIsraeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict.
European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar
Read full article: European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader MagyarOfficials say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or around $19 billion in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms.
Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
Read full article: Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in KenyaAuthorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others.
Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java
Read full article: Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East JavaResidents in the East Java province of Indonesia have scattered flowers and paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake.
Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians
Read full article: Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civiliansA Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individuals.
Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
Read full article: Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missingRescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters.
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
Read full article: Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for AmericansA court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo.
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Read full article: With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his warPresident Vladimir Putin is facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians and appears ready to change the narrative around the conflict.
Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say
Read full article: Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials sayRomanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania.
Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
Read full article: Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zonesAn annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees.
US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
Read full article: US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizationsThe U.S. State Department says it will designate Brazil’s two biggest criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations early next month, a move that the South American nation’s government has repeatedly said it will interpret as undue interference in its politics.
Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindle
Read full article: Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindleNearly 3 million Cubans are experiencing water shortages every day because of a severe oil shortage that government officials blame on a U.S. energy blockade.
Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
Read full article: Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the stripDozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes.
Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries
Read full article: Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worriesThe Trump administration's review of Mexico's 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services.
Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Read full article: Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to KinshasaAid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups.
Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains
Read full article: Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gainsItalian authorities have seized over $232 million in assets linked to the late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro’s drug trafficking network.
A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat
Read full article: A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boatA Chinese human rights activist is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape from his country by a rubber boat.
France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber
Read full article: France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamberFrench lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies.
Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned
Read full article: Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisonedUnder an opaque $7.5 million deal with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea’s all-powerful president has turned a hotel owned by his family into a prison for asylum seekers deported from the United States.
Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years
Read full article: Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 yearsAn Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
