A UK election has been called for July 4. Here’s what to know
by The first national election in the U.K. in five years is set to be held on July 4, and some say it poses a threat …
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Nearly 140 migrants have reportedly entered Greece in 24 hours
Nearly 140 migrants have reportedly reached Greece’s shores over the past 24 hours after crossing the Mediterranean. One man drowned off the coast of Crete.Nearly …
In Brazil, mangrove reforestation proves crucial in fight against climate risks
Some 30,000 mangrove trees planted by Brazilian nonprofit organization Instituto Mar Urbano are reportedly boosting ecosystems and helping mitigate flood risks.Some 30,000 mangrove trees planted …
UN warns of ‘frightening and disturbing’ activity by military, rebels in western Burma
The U.N.’s human rights office cautioned Friday of “frightening and disturbing reports” of violence, particularly against civilians, in Burma’s Rakhine state.The U.N.’s human rights office …
Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines, sources say
Four sources say that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for a negotiated ceasefire that recognizes current battlefield lines in order to halt the war …
German Chancellor Scholz warns next European Commission president against courting far-right support
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a Social Democrat, warned the next European Commission president against seeking support from far-right parties.German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a Social Democrat, …
American missionary couple killed in Haiti, agency says
Two American missionaries in Haiti were killed Thursday, a Christian nonprofit said. Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker said his daughter, Natalie, was one of the …
Russia removes buoys on Estonian border, EU demands explanation
Russian guards removed some buoys their Estonian counterparts had placed on a river separating the two states in a move EU foreign policy chief Josep …
2 arrested for allegedly plotting knife attack at German synagogue
German authorities say they have arrested two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshipers at a synagogue. The arrests reportedly occurred on Friday.German …
British woman, 3 children allegedly linked to ISIS repatriated from Syrian camp
Syrian Kurdish-led authorities in the country’s northeast say they have handed over a British woman and three children linked to the Islamic State group to …