Russia targets dissenters abroad, even in countries once thought safe, experts say
by There are reports of Russian exiles being targeted all over the world, from countries known to have a large Russian population to those once thought …
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US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen defense cooperation amid South China Sea tensions
Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines met in Hawaii to deepen cooperation amid concerns over China’s activities in the South China …
China sees resurgence of rap music as emerging musicians find their voices
The resurgence of hip-hop in China has marked a significant journey from suppression to prominence. In 2018, Chinese censors imposed restrictions on hip-hop.The resurgence of …
War-scarred village in Ukraine finds solace in vibrant new church
A new church is bringing spiritual comfort to war-weary residents of the Ukrainian village of Lypivka this Orthodox Easter season. Two years ago, it provided …
Death toll from heavy rains, flooding rises to 13 in southern Brazil
Heavy rains and flooding have killed 13 people so far in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul so far. Thousands have been displaced …
Paris implements massive water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming
French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming …
UK’s Boris Johnson turned away from voting station for not having ID
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was initially stopped from voting at a polling station on Thursday after forgetting to provide proper identification.Former U.K. Prime …
Anti-Israel college protests spread to Australia as encampments pop up
Anti-Israel protests and tent encampments similar to ones set up at colleges and universities across America are now appearing in Australia.Anti-Israel protests and tent encampments …
Russia will face consequences for ‘absolutely intolerable’ cyberattack, German foreign minister says
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has condemned Russia for a cyberattack allegedly orchestrated by its military intelligence service against Germany.German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has …
US can learn from controversial UK policy as first migrants rounded up for deportation, expert says
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in January declared he would ignore a U.K. Supreme Court ruling that determined the Rwanda policy was unlawful and pushed …