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2024-06-30 14:18:15

Gaza’s remaining hospitals will stop working in two days, health officials warn
Israel’s closure of the vital Rafah border crossing last month severed key supply lines, aid groups warned. Fighting goes in Shejaiya, Gaza City, the IDF said. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/30/israel-gaza-hamas-operations-shortages/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-06-26 03:59:03

Julian Assange, free after pleading guilty, set to return to Australia
Assange, who had spent five years in a British prison, pleaded guilty to one count under the Espionage Act and was sentenced to time served. #press
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2024-06-23 08:04:07

Hajj heat wave deaths underscore climate threat for most vulnerable
Many of those who died this month from extreme heat in Saudi Arabia were unregistered pilgrims without access to cooling facilities during the Hajj. #press
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2024-06-22 17:25:39

Taylor Swift fever sweeps London, reaches royal family
Taylor Swift posed for a selfie with Prince William and his eldest children Princess Charlotte and prince George as the star kicked off three concerts in London. #press
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2024-06-22 15:16:15

Strike hits tent camp near ICRC office, killing 22, aid group says
The strike in Mawasi, north of Rafah, was “dangerously close to humanitarian structures” and damaged the ICRC’s office, the humanitarian group said. #press
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2024-05-24 08:00:20

Middle East conflict live updates: ICJ to rule on Israel’s Rafah assault
The World Court is set to rule on South Africa’s request that it order Israel to cease military operations in Gaza, specifically the offensive in Rafah. #press
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2024-05-20 06:06:25

Israel ‘is stuck inside Gaza’ as Palestinian suffering deepens
Gazans are facing a humanitarian nightmare while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces internal government battles. #press
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2024-05-11 13:16:34

Eurovision disqualifies Dutch entry hours before charged final in Malmo
Dutch artist Joost Klein will no longer compete in Saturday night’s Eurovision grand final in Malmo due to a backstage “incident,” the European Broadcasting Union said. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/05/11/eurovision-2024-winner-final-joost-klein/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-05-11 12:07:24

Horse’s rooftop rescue gives flood-hit Brazil ‘something we could root for’
After Caramelo the horse was stranded on a roof, the dramatic race to save him gripped some in Brazil as the nation grapples with severe flooding. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/11/horse-rescue-brazil-flood-caramelo/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-05-09 19:25:43

Deaf baby hears for the first time after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy trial
Opal Sandy, an 18-month-old from England, is the youngest child to come close to “normal hearing levels” in a gene therapy trial to aid her genetic deafness. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/09/opal-sandy-deaf-baby-gene-trial/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-05-09 08:14:56

Middle East conflict live updates: Biden warns U.S. will cut off offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah
In his first threat to withhold U.S. military aid, President Biden also acknowledged that American bombs used by Israel had killed civilians in Gaza. #press
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2024-05-07 18:18:47

Ukraine arrests two colonels in protective service in plot to kill Zelensky
Ukrainian authorities said Russia planned to kill President Volodymyr Zelensky and top Ukrainian security officials as a gift for Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his inauguration. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/07/ukraine-zelensky-assassination-plot-arrests/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-04-30 17:12:54

12-sided Roman relic baffles archaeologists, spawns countless theories
Amateur archaeologists found a Roman-era dodecahedron in Norton Disney, England. Dozens have been found in Europe since the 1700s, but experts can’t agree on what they are. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/30/roman-relic-norton-disney-dodecahedron-theories/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-04-29 12:06:13

Spanish leader Sánchez to stay in power after resignation drama
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had been a lion of the left who pushed through landmark laws on women’s and transgender rights. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/29/spain-pedro-sanchez-resignation-corruption/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-04-28 08:59:37

Netanyahu thanks U.S. for new military aid, vows to escalate in Gaza
The foreign aid package includes $26.4 billion in weapons and defense systems for Israel as well as humanitarian aid, some allotted for Gaza. #press
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2024-04-27 19:25:19

Iraqi TikTok star shot dead outside her Baghdad home
Fahad had nearly half a million followers on the social media platform, where she shared videos of herself dancing to Iraqi music. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/27/iraq-tiktok-om-fahad-baghdad/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-04-26 00:04:07

Blinken set to meet Chinese leaders as superpowers manage rivalry
Relations have improved since Blinken’s 10 months ago, enabling the world’s two biggest economies to manage their tense and interdependent relationship. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/25/blinken-china-wang-yi-beijing/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-04-24 12:07:15

Escaped army horses careen through London, crashing into vehicles
According to British media reports, the horses were from the Household Cavalry and threw their riders during a morning exercise. Several army regiments keep their horses in stables in central London. #press
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2024-04-24 05:47:10

The U.S. could ban TikTok. These countries have blocked or restricted it.
Governments around the world have banned or restricted access to TikTok, with many citing a range of privacy and security concerns with its China-based ownership. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/13/tiktok-ban-countries-restrictions/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-18 14:13:51

Putin claims a new six-year term in vote condemned as not free or fair
Since taking power on Dec. 31, 1999, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly defied term limits and now claims a new term through 2030 in which he has pledged he will continue his war in Ukraine. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/18/vladimir-putin-russia-election-fraud/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-17 14:22:31

Icelandic volcano erupts, turning sky orange and forcing evacuations
It was the fourth eruption in three months on the Reykjanes Peninsula, around the town of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon. Local media live-streamed the lava flows. #press
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2024-03-17 07:20:38

Food being readied for distribution after first aid ship reaches Gaza
U.S. charity World Central Kitchen said nearly 200 tons of food from one ship has arrived in Gaza, which is on the brink of famine. Another shipment is planned. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/17/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-13 14:55:09

What to know about TikTok owner ByteDance ahead of House vote
A nationwide ban, if it goes into effect, could pose an existential threat to one of China’s most successful internet companies. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/13/who-is-tiktok-owner-bytedance/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-12 19:05:25

As leader resigns, Haitian politicians rush to create a new government
Following Monday night’s resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the country’s leaders were given 24 hours to provide names for a transitional presidential council to lead the country. #press
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2024-03-12 11:17:15

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan detained in Romania under U.K. warrant
Andrew Tate, the self-described misogynist influencer, was detained on charges that include allegations of “sexual aggression” in the U.K., his spokeswoman said. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/12/andrew-tate-romania-arrest-uk-warrant/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-09 16:28:25

Iran is responsible for Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, U.N. report says
The U.N. report said Iran was responsible for the “physical violence” that led to Mahsa Amini’s death in detention. Amini’s death in 2022 sparked mass protests in Iran. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/09/iran-un-report-mahsa-amini-protests/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-09 14:43:10

Haitians shot dead in street and there’s no one to take the corpses away
The growing stench in Port-au-Prince is a grisly new marker of Haiti’s violence and dysfunction. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/09/haiti-corpses-gangs/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-07 20:39:36

Former Ukraine military head approved for U.K. ambassador role
For Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, it’s a next step outside of the military a month after he was replaced. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/07/ukraine-zaluzhny-ambassador-uk/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-02-19 08:06:17

The Taliban vowed to change Kabul. It’s starting to change some of the Taliban.
For some of the Taliban fighters who swept into the capital in 2021, life in a big, modern city is enticing. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/02/19/afghanistan-taliban-kabul-city-life/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-01-13 07:56:15

Lawmakers say Biden should’ve gotten approval from Congress on strikes #press
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2023-12-23 07:55:07

Israel confirms death of Israeli American #press
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2023-11-15 14:33:18

Israeli forces sweep into Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital, packed with wounded
Palestinians called the storming of the hospital a “crime against humanity” in a medical facility already running on fumes amid intense bombardment. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/15/israel-shifa-hospital-gaza-hamas/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-11-15 11:30:49

U.K. top court rules plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda unlawful
The policy, considered extreme by human rights advocates, has been closely watched by other countries seeking to outsource migration. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/15/rwanda-policy-ruling-supreme-court-uk/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-10-27 09:04:14

How the Israel-Gaza conflict is unfolding in maps, graphics and videos
This week has brought fear, destruction and uncertainty for millions in the region. Here’s how the events unfolded. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/13/map-of-israel-hamas-war-conflict/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-10-27 06:03:47

The ‘impossible choices’ facing Palestinians in Gaza
Amid nearly three punishing weeks of Israel’s bombardment and siege, the options for Gaza’s residents are grim. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/27/gaza-palestinians-displaced-humanitarian-siege/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-10-27 00:21:55

‘Nowhere safe’: In southern Gaza, a scramble in vain to outrun the war
As Israel’s attacks widen across Gaza, there are fewer and fewer places to hide. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/26/gaza-attacks-israel-war/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-10-27 00:15:54

A family taken by Hamas
More than 200 people were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, according to Israeli authorities. On today’s “Post Reports,” we hear about one family’s ordeal, and what the hostage crisis means for Israel’s possible ground invasion of Gaza. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/post-reports/a-family-taken-by-hamas/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-10-24 14:25:53

Chinese defense minister removed after just seven months in latest purge
Defense Minister Li Shangfu disappeared after only a few months in the job and is thought to be under investigation for corruption. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/24/li-shangfu-china-defense-purge/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-10-08 22:51:28

As false war information spreads on X, Musk promotes unvetted accounts
Elon Musk recommended that users follow accounts that have promoted lies in the past. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/08/israel-hamas-disinfo-musk-twitter-x/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-15 15:41:45

Fernando Botero, Colombian artist of rotund and whimsical imagery, dies at 91
His emblematic oversized figures, evoking vanity, pomposity and greed, brought global attention to Latin American art. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/09/15/fernando-botero-artist-colombia-dead/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-14 13:59:47

Kim’s train ride and Putin’s punctuality show leaders in need of each other
Putin is famous for making world leaders wait, but for North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, he showed up to their meeting early. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/14/putin-kim-jong-un-meeting-russia/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-14 11:28:23

12-year-old became national golf champion after playing only 3 full rounds
Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau, a 12-year-old with autism who played with borrowed clubs, won gold at one of New Zealand’s most prestigious youth sporting events. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/14/new-zealand-golf-tournament-autism/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-13 11:01:38

Biden administration will track civilian deaths from U.S.-supplied arms
U.S. embassy officials will investigate reports of foreign governments suspected of using American-made arms against non-combatants. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/09/13/state-department-chirg-civilian-deaths/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-11 10:55:06

Inside Kim Jong Un’s luxurious — and slow — armored train
For his first known trip outside of North Korea in almost four years, Kim Jong Un is likely to opt for his luxurious and heavily armored train. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/11/kim-jong-un-armored-train-north-korea-putin/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-02 14:31:48

India launches its first space mission to the sun after lunar landing win
India launched Aditya-L1, its first space mission to study the sun, from Sriharikota. The spacecraft will travel to Lagrange point 1 between the sun and Earth. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/02/india-sun-space-mission-adityal1-sriharikota/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-02 00:45:38

Marilyn Lovell, stoic wife of Apollo 13 commander, dies at 93
During the four days following an on-board explosion, Mrs. Lovell showed steely resolve. Privately, she pondered life as a widow. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/09/01/marilyn-lovell-wife-apollo-13-commander-james-lovell-jr-dies/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-01 17:06:26

Spain’s women’s team is finally being heard after years of being ignored
Spanish society finally seems fed up with the lack of respect for female players. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09/01/spanish-womens-soccer-team-reaction/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-01 09:45:16

Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky touts new Ukrainian-made long-range weapons
The Ukrainian leader said a new Ukrainian-made weapon successfully hit a target 700 kilometers, or 435 miles, away. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/01/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 16:41:34

China infuriates India with new map, upsetting chances of thaw in relations
India has lodged a diplomatic protest because the Chinese map, released annually by the government, shows a state in India’s far northeast as part of China. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/31/china-india-map-protest/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-30 15:59:27

Drone strikes hit military aircraft deep inside Russia
Combat drones hit a Russian civilian and military airport in Pskov, in northwest Russia, damaging several aircraft and raising question’s about Moscow’s air defenses. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/30/russia-pskov-ukraine-drone-strikes/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-30 15:32:24

U.S. engages in frank talks amid warnings China has become ‘uninvestible’
For all the public smiles on both sides — including a surprisingly long meeting with China’s premier — one word hung over Raimondo’s four-day trip: “Uninvestible.” #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/30/china-united-states-raimondo-commerce-shanghai/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-29 14:12:15

Germany drops sexual assault investigation of Rammstein lead singer
Prosecutors said there was no evidence of sexual assault and the women quoted in a number of press accounts had not reported to the public prosecutor. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/29/germany-till-lindemann-investigation-dropped/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-29 08:28:22

Ukraine live briefing: Poland, Baltics call on Belarus to expel Wagner; footage of Paul Whelan released
Poland — along with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia — threatened to close border crossings with Belarus should a “critical incident” occur, citing security concerns. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/29/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-29 08:05:18

Congressional trip to Syria, rare and brief, highlights a forsaken region
The visit was intended as a show of solidarity with Syrians in areas outside government control, but it also underscored the limited U.S. role in the region. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/29/syria-visit-us-congressmen-assad/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-28 21:09:37

U.S. soldier in Texas wounds man in unusual cross-border shooting
The soldier was deployed as part of Operation Lone Star, the border mobilization directed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in an effort to reduce illegal crossings. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2023/08/28/texas-guard-border-shooting/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-28 19:13:18

Putin, stained by Prigozhin’s death, faces calls for military funeral
Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin, who died last week, secretly received Russia’s highest honor, but it is unclear if he will have the ceremonial funeral normally granted to state heroes. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/28/prigozhin-putin-state-funeral-wagner/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-28 15:43:44

Glitch hits British air space, delaying flights on busy holiday weekend
London’s Heathrow airport is one of the busiest international airports in the world, and even small disruptions can cause significant ripple effects in other countries. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/28/uk-flight-delays-airports/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-27 19:45:36

Zimbabwe opposition alleges fraud in tense presidential vote
The country’s electoral commission declared incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa the winner of a vote observers said fell short of international standards. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/27/zimbabwe-election-nelson-chamisa-emmerson-mnangagwa/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-24 16:15:38

Long after Ethiopia truce, sexual assaults by soldiers continue, says report
An analysis of medical records in Tigray showed sexual violence perpetrated by soldiers continued long after the November truce was signed. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/24/ethiopia-tigray-sexual-assault/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-24 14:10:20

Putin boosted by Prigozhin’s apparent death, Wagner group future in doubt
The possible death of Prighozin and many of his top commanders decapitates the Wagner Group and restores Putin’s reputation after the abortive June mutiny. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/24/putin-prigozhin-death-wagner-future/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-24 13:25:09

Who was on the crashed Russian plane’s passenger list?
Those listed on the private jet that crashed in Russia include multiple Wagner associates, including chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin, his deputy Dmitry Utkin, Valeriy Chekalov and Evgeniy Makaryan. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/24/prigozhin-wagner-plane-crash-list-dmitry-utkin/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-22 07:02:31

Ukraine evacuates civilians as Russia tries to retake liberated city
Authorities say they can no longer guarantee the safety of those who stay in Kupyansk amid Russian shelling. Some 2,000 residents have signed releases saying they won’t hold officials responsible. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/22/ukraine-evacuates-russia-retake-kupiansk/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-21 13:59:29

Spain’s soccer president condemned for kissing player on the lips
Those watching the World Cup medal ceremony after Spain’s win condemned Luis Rubiales for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/08/21/spain-world-cup-kiss-jenni-hermoso-luis-rubiales/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-21 06:07:17

Saudi forces killed hundreds of Ethiopians at Yemen border, report says
The killings, which have been both widespread and systematic, could qualify as crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch says. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/21/saudi-arabia-human-rights-watch-yemen-ethiopia/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-21 06:02:11

Ukraine’s hopes for maximal victory look remote
The reality of Ukraine’s difficult fight against Russia has led to some unusually blunt admissions. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/21/ukraine-counteroffensive-hopes-endgame-victory-difficult/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-20 13:04:26

Ecuador votes for president just days after candidate’s assassination
Some Ecuadoran officials worry that the violence could escalate in the days ahead or even as voters head to the polls Sunday. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/20/ecuador-presidential-election-fernando-villavicencio-assassination/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-20 12:04:18

IMF chief cites her life behind Iron Curtain in warning of new Cold War
Kristalina Georgieva grew up on the wrong side of the line dividing two superpowers. The IMF chief fears a new era of rival blocs could lead the world to repeat the errors of the Cold War. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/08/20/imf-georgieva-global-economy-cold-war/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-20 08:04:34

Ukraine live briefing: Russia-Ukraine war news: Zelensky vows response after Chernihiv strike kills 7
The attack on a theater in Chernihiv, some 80 miles north of Kyiv, left at least 7 dead and injured more than 140 people. #press
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2023-08-19 13:56:46

British Columbia declares state of emergency amid ‘devastating’ wildfires
“We are facing the worst wildfire season in our province’s history,” British Columbia’s premier warned, as flames threatened Kelowna and West Kelowna. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/19/canada-wildfires-british-columbia-kelowna-emergency/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-18 12:45:25

Scramble for Yellowknife flights as wildfire evacuation deadline nears
Canada is facing over 1,000 active wildfires, with Yellowknife residents asked to evacuate by noon Friday, and a state of emergency in Kelowna, British Colombia. #press
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2023-08-18 12:00:14

Wildfire forces entire capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories to evacuate
All 20,000 residents of Yellowknife were ordered to flee their homes as a massive blaze that has already burned 400,000 acres approached their city. #press
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2023-08-18 10:04:56

Germany’s far-right party is more popular than ever — and more extreme
Record poll numbers for the far-right Alternative for Germany Party come at a time when analysts say it's more radical than ever. #press
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2023-08-18 08:01:31

Russia recruited operatives online to target weapons crossing Poland
Russian intelligence recruited Ukrainian refugees in Poland to sabotage weapons shipments to Kyiv, but the effort become another embarassment for the Kremlin. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/18/ukraine-weapons-sabotage-gru-poland/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-18 06:03:11

Armenians see a new genocide taking place. Azerbaijan sees propaganda.
In an ethnic Armenian enclave in Nagorno-Karabakh, tens of thousands are enduring what locals and international experts describe as a blockade at the hands of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s U.N. envoy called those “groundless allegations.” #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/18/nagorno-karabakh-azerbaijan-armenia-genocide-propaganda/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-17 14:35:28

Wildfire triggers race to evacuate entire Canadian city of Yellowknife
Officials in Canada urged some 20,000 residents to evacuate Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories as a wildfire poses “a real threat to the city.” #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/17/canada-wildfires-yellowknife-evacuation/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-17 13:12:14

Michael Parkinson, popular British talk-show host, dies at 88
His program became a regular stopping point for entertainers, athletes, politicians and other international newsmakers from Madonna to Nelson Mandela to Muhammad Ali. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/08/17/michael-parkinson-parky-british-tv-host-dead/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-17 08:35:30

Ukraine live briefing: Kyiv’s forces assert recapture of southeastern Ukrainian village; F-16 deployment not expected this year
Ukraine paid a high price in casualties for retaking the village in the Donetsk region, a Russian-aligned commander said. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/17/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-16 07:22:01

North Korea’s Kim, in letter to Putin, vows solidarity with Russia
The United States has accused North Korea of supplying weapons to Russia to help in its war against Ukraine. While they deny this, there's no doubting their bond. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/16/north-korea-russia-kim-putin-friendship/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-15 07:03:21

The Smithsonian’s ‘Bone Doctor’ scavenged thousands of body parts
Ales Hrdlicka was the head curator of physical anthropology for the Smithsonian. Aided by a global network, he collected human brains to support racist beliefs #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/interactive/2023/ales-hrdlicka-smithsonian-brains-racism/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-14 06:06:16

Ukraine’s war of attrition draws parallels to World War I
The brutal war raging in Ukraine is a profoundly 21st century conflict. But the shadow of both world wars falls over Ukraine. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/14/ukraine-world-war-one-two-historical-comparison-parallel-trench/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-10 02:39:41

Niger is slipping away from the West
The junta in Niger is withstanding regional pressure to stand down, while support for their coup carries a distinctly anti-Western sheen. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/09/niger-france-west-coup/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-07 20:14:36

Chinese parents trying to set screen limits get new ally: The government
Chinese authorities want to limit even older children to two hours a day on their smartphones. They also want to "spread the core values of socialism." #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/03/china-screen-time-limit-children/?utm_source=press.coop