Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
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ABC News - World
Zelenskyy hopes for quick US action as more arms depots are hit in Russia
Ukrainian drones hit Russian arms depots, destroying thousands of tons of arms.2 days ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Dissident in prisoner swap vows to return to Russia
Vladimir Kara-Murza thought he would be executed before the biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War began.2 days ago - Russia -
The New York Times - World
Ukraine Strikes Two More Russian Munition Depots
Strikes on weapons arsenals are crucial to weaken Moscow’s overwhelming superiority in battlefield firepower, analysts said.2 days ago - Ukraine -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former UFC headliner 'Cowboy' Oliveira knocked out in bareknuckle debut in Russia
The combat sports world can be a fickle mistress, which a former UFC headliner continued to discover Friday. Alex Oliveira made his bareknuckle boxing debut at a REN TV Fight Club event in Russia. ...2 days ago - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Huge explosion at Russia arms depot
Footage shot from the road shows a massive blast and huge plume of smoke in Tikhoretsk.2 days ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Wildlife biologist Diane Boyd: ‘Wolf and human societies have intriguing parallels’
The grey wolf expert on the incredible distances the predators travel, why dogs are a kind of dumbed down wolf – and her most hair‑raising close call. The grey wolf (Canis lupus) has generated fear ...2 days ago -
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Chelsea progressing in the right direction - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says his side are progressing in the "right direction" following their 3-0 win against West Ham at the London Stadium.2 days ago -
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How NATO members are preparing for potential Baltic Sea battles
NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential future war at sea.2 days ago -
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Back to the Cold War: Russia uses Mexico as a hub for spying on the U.S.
In a return to Cold War tactics, Russian intelligence has built up a large presence in Mexico to oversee its spying on the United States, say U.S. officials.2 days ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Strikes inside Russia with US missiles key to Ukraine’s plan to end war, says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy will present ‘victory plan’ to US president during trip to Washington next week, when he is also likely to hold talks with Trump. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Joe Biden to allow Ukraine ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
UN chief António Guterres to seek world leaders’ backing for vision of the future
Pact covering wars, AI, climate crisis and inequality has been watered down, say critics. The UN’s secretary general, António Guterres, will try to persuade world leaders to extend their horizons ...2 days ago -
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State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade
New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.2 days ago -
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Harris targets male voters in reproductive rights push
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
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Migrants feel less welcome as Germany's far-right rises
Migrants who arrived since 2015 say they feel unwelcome in Germany, where the far-right Alternative for Germany is gaining support.2 days ago -
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Texas pipeline fire is out, vehicle and human remains are found
A fire that erupted from a Texas natural gas pipeline that was struck by a vehicle died down and was extinguished Thursday, the city of Deer Park said.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Michel Siffre, 85, Dies; Descended Into Caves to Study the Human Mind
He was a pioneer in chronobiology, the study of how our bodies understand the passage of time.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Ursula von der Leyen, the politician tightening her grip on Brussels
The European Commission president has pitched herself as the answer to the question: ‘who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?’3 days ago -
ABC News - World
Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says
A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed3 days ago -
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Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX for allegedly trespassing on Texas land
The games company Cards Against Humanity says that Elon Musk's SpaceX has been storing construction materials on its land without permission.3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Did central banks get the inflation crisis right?
Policymakers are lowering rates and signalling new confidence that a ‘soft landing’ is possible. But few are ready to declare victory3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Pager attack used well-worn spy tactic to inflict new devastating human toll
The attack on Hezbollah via exploding pagers this week, widely believed to be conducted by Israel, was a novel use of a well-trodden spy tactic.3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries3 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
‘The whole human condition is encased in the story’: why Beatles films just keep coming
Midas Man and One Hand Clapping are just the latest in a stream of movies telling a story we seemingly can’t get enough of. The Beatles broke up in 1970 but – as far as the film industry is ...3 days ago -
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Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘They want total control’: how Russia is forcing Sami people to hide their identity
The ministry of justice has added 55 Indigenous organisations to a list of terrorists and extremists, leading many to leave for Nordic countries. Sami people in Russia are being forced to hide ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about morale. Russia’s military command had anticipated Ukraine’s incursion into its Kursk ...3 days ago - Russia -
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Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers endure ‘meat grinder’ strategy
More than 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine - volunteers now make up the highest number of deaths.3 days ago - Russia -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Relevent to Manage Bundesliga Media Rights in the Americas
The DFL, Germany’s top professional soccer organizer, is partnering with Stephen Ross’ Relevent Sports to expand the visibility of the Bundesliga and second-level Bundesliga 2 in North and South ...4 days ago