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Ethiopia's Drought Forces New Cultivation Methods

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

People find new ways to grow food after severe drought in some regions of Ethiopia.

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A hearing in London will determine whether Julian Assange is extradated to the U.S.

Monday, May 20, 2024

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, will find out if two judges are satisfied with assurances from the U.S. government about how he would be treated if he were he to face trial for espionage.

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A London court will rule on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

A London court could decide the fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday: Will he be freed, or will he be sent to the U.S. to face 18 charges under the Espionage Act?

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In Sweden, tens of thousands demonstrate against Israel participating in Eurovision

Thursday, May 09, 2024

In Sweden, tens of thousands of people are demonstrating against Israel participating in the Eurovision song contest due to the country's actions in Gaza.

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The annual Eurovision song contest is underway in Sweden

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe's Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage.

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World Court refuses to ask Germany to stop Israel weapons exports

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The UN's highest court has declined to order Germany to end its military aid to Israel, finding there was as yet not enough evidence for the court to compel Germany to chance its policies.

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Scotland's first minister resigns

Monday, April 29, 2024

Scotland's first minister Humza Yousef has stepped down after a series of political missteps, dealing the latest blow to his party's independence ambitions.

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Buckingham Palace announces that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

The announcement did not specify what type of cancer, but said the king began treatments on Monday. He will postpone all public duties while he is being treated.

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British teenager's surprise World Darts Championship run ends in defeat

Thursday, January 04, 2024

A 16-year-old captured the imagination of the British public after advancing all the way to the World Darts Championship final.

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The 16-year-old dart player who captured Britain's imagination

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Over the past two weeks, a British 16-year-old has captured the public's imagination with his extraordinary run of victories in the World Darts Championship.

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How the rise of the far right in Ireland provoked the Dublin riots

Sunday, November 26, 2023

We look at how the rise of the far right in Ireland helped stoke the riots that broke out across its capital on Thursday and brought "shame" to the country according to the Irish Prime Minister.

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What we know about Dublin's riots — and what they indicate about European politics

Friday, November 24, 2023

Rioters in Dublin torched several city buses and police vehicles, and damaged more than a dozen storefronts in the city. It all began with knife attack on Thursday, which left several wounded.

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U.K. government wants to work around Supreme Court ruling on migrant deportations

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Britain's Supreme Court has ruled a government plan to ship migrants to Rwanda illegal. The government says it will try to enact a law permitting the deportations.

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Maine shooter's body was found near a scene that had been searched by police

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Authorities said the 40-year-old man's body was found inside a trailer close to a recycling center Friday evening. Nearby trailers had previously been cleared twice by police.

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Protesters pack London streets demanding an end to the siege of Gaza

Saturday, October 21, 2023

British police estimated that up to 100,000 marchers participated. The crowds, carrying Palestinian flags, also demanded that Israel discontinue deadly airstrikes in the enclave.

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A weakened Norma crosses Mexico, while Hurricane Tammy threatens Caribbean islands

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Barbuda and the Leeward Islands are in the crosshairs of Hurricane Tammy as Tropical Storm Norma moves toward inland Mexico.

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Actor Kevin Spacey is cleared of nine sex offenses in a London court

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Actor Kevin Spacey has been cleared of nine sex offenses in a court in London. The jury delivered the verdict of not guilty on all charges relating to four men, dating back to over a decade ago.

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China accuses the U.K. of protecting fugitives from Hong Kong

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

The U.S. and its allies have condemned China's call for a bounty on the heads of exiled political activists from Hong Kong. It's a move that has caused tensions with the U.K.

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Hundreds arrested and a mayor's home attacked as protests roil France for a 5th night

Sunday, July 02, 2023

Authorities said more than 700 were arrested as protests continued in response to the death of a 17-year-old teenager who was fatally shot by police after being stopped for a traffic violation.

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Canada's record wildfire season continues to hammer U.S. air quality

Saturday, July 01, 2023

Several hundred wildfires are continuing to burn across Canada this weekend, with an ongoing impact on impact air quality for vast swaths of the North American continent.

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