U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence

U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink

The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...

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Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country

Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what appears to be latest in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. Two people connected to the British embassy in Moscow have ...

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South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports Friday

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US lumber prices slide on Trump’s Canadian tariffs delay

Futures close to record high after US orders investigation into dumping practices

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North Korea tests 'multiple' ballistic missiles as US-South Korea war games begin

"South Korean military has increased surveillance and maintaining readiness posture in close cooperation with the U.S.," South Korea's Joint Chiefs said on Monday.

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Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds

Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.

The New York Times - 2d

The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials

Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies to align them with President Trump’s orders.

Wired - 3d

North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after US, South Korea military drills

South Korea's military says North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles into the sea

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Hundreds of civilians reported killed in massacres as violence in Syria spirals

International alarm is growing over fighting in western Syria, where hundreds of civilians have been reportedly killed amid intense clashes.

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Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.

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US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashes

President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for calm after attempted pro-Assad uprising triggers revenge killings by pro-government forces

Financial Times - 21h

‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs

US president downplays recent stock market volatility that followed his ducking and weaving over tariff policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out the ...

The Guardian - 16h

As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability

Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People's Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America's alliances.

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Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’

Lawmakers call on president to continue tradition of sending an emissary to the region

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Nature: Sandhill cranes in Nebraska

We leave you this Sunday morning amid the sights and sounds of the great spring migration of sandhill cranes in Grand Island, Nebraska. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

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Global stocks fall as Wall Street heads for further declines

Treasuries rally amid continuing investor gloom over the outlook for US economy

Financial Times - 2h

Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...

The Guardian - 1d

Chiefs' Worthy arrested on family violence charge

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Friday in Texas.

ESPN - 1d

Alzheimer’s research centers face Trump-imposed $65m funding delay across the US

Researchers report difficulties retaining staff as White House cost-cutting stresses US medical research system. Major Alzheimer’s disease research centers across the country face a $65m funding ...

The Guardian - 1h

Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism

Panama has released dozens of migrants deported from the United States who were held for weeks in a remote camp on the condition that they would leave the Central American nation in 30 days

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Almost 290,000 properties without power as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings dangerous rain

South-east Queensland and northern NSW struggle to recover amid heavy downpours and flash flooding. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Swathes of south-east ...

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Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against women

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Explosives-filled caravan was planted by criminals to play on fears of antisemitic attacks, Australia police say

A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said.

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‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis

After the US president’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington. When it comes to the issues on the table – schools, ...

The Guardian - 1d

A Syrian war monitor says the death toll rises to more than 600 in recent violence

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Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy arrested in Texas on domestic violence charge

Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of ...

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Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire

Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.

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Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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Hundreds killed in Syria as new leader says Assad-era splits are prompting fresh violence

The violence that has killed hundreds across Syria reached Damascus and Aleppo on Monday, after Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

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LeBron leaves with injury as Tatum, Celtics cool off Lakers

Jayson Tatum powered Boston's win with 40 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, while LeBron James also flirted with a triple-double before leaving with a groin strain.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Monday Briefing: Violence Continues in Syria

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The New York Times - 14h

Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship

The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.

The New York Times - 2d

Italy's top court orders government to compensate migrants who were stranded at sea for days

Italy’s highest appeals court has ordered the government to compensate a group of migrants who were stranded at sea for days on a coast guard vessel in 2018 due to then-Interior minister Matteo ...

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Impeached South Korean leader freed from prison

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison Saturday after a court ruled his detention over insurrection charges was invalid. The conservative president faces charges ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty

President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...

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Trump Signs Order to Create a ‘Crypto Reserve’

The first-of-its-kind reserve will be anchored by a stash of Bitcoin the government already owns, estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

The New York Times - 14h

South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained

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First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina

South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...

CBS News - 1d

South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire

A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.

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U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence

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