Finland and Sweden officially apply to join NATO
The moves, driven by security concerns over Russia's war in Ukraine, come despite Kremlin warnings that doing so would be a "grave mistake."
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North Korea reports another jump in suspected COVID-19 cases
The country's anti-virus headquarters said 62 people have died and more than 1.7 million have fallen ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds
The United States is the only fully industrialized country in the top 10 nations for total pollution deaths.
Code names, jet skis and a "straw man": How the FBI seized a Russian superyacht
Documents shed new light on U.S. efforts to track and confiscate sanctioned oligarch wealth through high-end property like the Amadea yacht
Thanks to sanctions, some new Russian cars may lack airbags
Shortages due to sanctions over the Ukraine war see safety requirements dropped and environmental standards reverted to what they were in 1988.
Wheat prices soar as India heat wave and Ukraine war squeeze supplies
Experts fear climate change-driven food shortages and inflation could lead to famine, insecurity and economic recession across the globe.
100,000 now officially missing as drug gang violence soars in Mexico
Rights groups are calling for "immediate" action from the government to locate the disappeared, but the problem is only getting worse.
Queen pays surprise visit to mark new London subway line named after her
The 96-year-old monarch's in-person appearance ahead of celebrations to mark her 70-year reign came after a cancelation blamed on "mobility problems."
Pregnant woman from viral Ukraine hospital bombing photo speaks out
"I received threats that they would come and find me, that I would be killed, that my child would be cut into pieces."
Taliban dissolves Afghanistan's independent human rights commission
The country's hardline Islamist rulers say the body was "not considered necessary," as they continue breaking up freedom-oriented institutions.
Student protesters claim rare victory over China's "zero-COVID" crackdown
Students say an elite Beijing university backed down from plans to wall them onto campus after a protest against the school's mounting anti-virus measures.
Biden administration to expand flights and consular services in Cuba, official says
The new policies reverse Trump-era restrictions on family remittance and travel to the island.
Authorities find massive drug-smuggling tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego
The secret passage from Tijuana to San Diego featured rail and ventilation systems, electricity and reinforced walls, authorities said.
Russian seizure of Mariupol complete as Ukrainian troops leave steelworks
Ukraine's president says the evacuation to separatist-controlled territory was needed to save "Ukrainian heroes" after weeks of bombardment. Russia calls it a surrender.
Biden to return U.S. troops to Somalia
Hundreds of U.S. forces will have a persistent presence in Somalia to assist in the counterterrorism fight against al Qaeda affiliate al Shabab.
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Live Updates: Trump tells GOP "we gave this a very strong shot"
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots dispute
Why Texas Dems are forecasting a "Hispanic hurricane" in midterms
Pilot in plane crash said "we're managing the ice," then "Mayday"
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Trump says "Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible"
Dingell: Stevens' GOP endorsement is "galvanizing" voters behind El-Sayed
Case dismissed against 2 ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe
A bitter sheriff's primary, a write-in campaign and a county divided
