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Huge oil spill blackens Singapore’s picturesque beaches

The oil spill, which affected beaches along the island resort of Sentosa and other parts of Singapore’s southern shoreline, sparked a multi-day cleanup operation.

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Georgia parliament overrides veto on controversial ‘Russian’ law

Georgia’s future as either being part of Moscow’s orbit or that of western Europe hangs in balance with the passage of the law, which could threaten its plans to join the European Union.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/28/georgia-russia-foreig-agent-law-parliament/?utm_source=press.coop

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Germany’s far right bans top candidate from campaigning over SS comment

Maximilian Krah’s comments that not all SS officers were bad people also provoked a split with the French far-right National Rally.

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These ISIS news anchors are AI fakes. Their propaganda is real.

The Islamic State-affiliated media broadcast News Harvest shows how artificial intelligence can be used to disseminate extremist propaganda quickly and cheaply.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/05/17/ai-isis-propaganda/?utm_source=press.coop

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Vatican moves to assert more control over supernatural manifestations

Tthe Vatican on Friday issued sweeping new guidelines on unexplained religious phenomenon, modernizing the way 1.4 billion Catholics should view the mystical side of the world.

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Protesters descend on Eurovision, object to Israel’s participation

Some observers say this is the most politically charged edition of the song contest in its 68-year history. Contestant Eden Golan is representing Israel.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/09/eurovision-israel-protests-eden-golan/?utm_source=press.coop

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U.S. tells Qatar to evict Hamas if it obstructs Israeli hostage deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Qatar’s prime minister to expel Hamas’s political leaders if the group rejects Israel’s latest cease-fire proposal.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/05/03/us-qatar-hamas-hostages-ceasefire/?utm_source=press.coop

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Canada arrests 3 men in killing of Sikh separatist, an official says; Trudeau linked killing to Indian government

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last year that authorities were pursuing “credible allegations” linking the Indian government to the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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Israel’s offensive is destroying Gaza’s ability to grow its own food

Israeli air strikes and bulldozers have destroyed key parts of Gaza’s food infrastructure, including agricultural land, olive and fruit trees and greenhouses.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2024/gaza-israel-agriculture-food-fisheries/?utm_source=press.coop

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U.K. lifts restrictions on Ukraine’s use of weapons against Russia

The remarks signaled a sharp reversal in Britain’s position, which previously did not allow Russia to be targeted with British-supplied weapons.

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U.K. local election results could spell doom for Conservative Party

While the rest of Europe is leaning right this year, Britain looks set vote for the opposition Labour Party amid disillusionment with the ruling Conservatives.

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Turkey halts trade with Israel, demands increased flow of aid into Gaza

The restrictions mark a further deterioration of ties between the governments stemming from the war in Gaza. Turkish exports to Israel reached $5.4 billion last year.

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Ukrainian men abroad voice anger over pressure to return home to fight

Ukrainian men abroad are under pressure as Kyiv prepares to enforce a mobilization law aimed at conscripting desperately needed soldiers.

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Hamas touts ‘positive spirit’ in cease-fire talks, will travel to Cairo

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had urged Hamas to accept the latest cease-fire proposal from Israel.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/02/hamas-touts-positive-spirit-cease-fire-talks-will-travel-cairo/?utm_source=press.coop

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China to launch world-first mission to retrieve samples from far side of moon

The Chang’e 6 mission will advance Beijing’s ambitions to become a space power and scientific force, but its steady progress has caused concern at NASA and in Congress.

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Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimming? Paris officials ‘confident.’

The Austerlitz basin is designed to prevent sewage from overflowing into the Seine River and make it safe for triathlon and marathon swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ like China, Russia, at campaign event

President Biden’s remarks have not elicited a formal response from the countries he named. But experts said they were likely to have offended, particularly in Japan.

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Rapper Toomaj Salehi became an icon in Iran. It could cost him his life.

A rare and unapologetic voice of defiance inside Iran, rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death for his support of the anti-government uprising in 2022.

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U.S. forces thought they killed a terrorist. They got the wrong man.

A new U.S. military assessment affirms Washington Post reporting that cast doubt on its initial claim to have slain a senior al-Qaeda operative in Syria.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/05/02/syria-drone-strike-military-investigation/?utm_source=press.coop

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U.S. officials wary of Chinese plans for floating nuclear plants

Officials fear reactors will be used to power military bases on artificial islands in the South China Sea.

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Money goes elsewhere, aid workers flee, Haitians endure on their own

The United Nations asked this year for $674 million in aid for the beleaguered Caribbean nation. Donors have contributed $94 million — less than 14 percent.

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Middle East conflict live updates: Blinken urges Hamas to accept deal, says pier for aid close to completion

A maritime corridor for aid deliveries to Gaza, via a pier being constructed by the U.S. military, is “probably a week away,” Blinken said before departing Israel.

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Blinded in battle, these Ukrainian soldiers will never see their new babies

Among the tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Russia’s relentless invasion, many have lost their sight — an especially devastating injury for young parents.

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Chinese EVs are good for the world. Biden says they’re bad for America.

President Biden finds himself in a predicament: electrify America’s roads faster with cheap Chinese EVs, or safeguard the nation’s auto industry?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/02/china-electric-vehicle-biden-protect-united-states-auto-industry-ev/?utm_source=press.coop

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Why the Solomon Islands election matters to China and the U.S.

Jeremiah Manele, who was foreign minister when the Solomon Islands forged a controversial security deal with China, is the Pacific nation’s next prime minister.

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Colombia is the latest and largest country to sever ties with Israel

The decision makes Colombia — a longtime security and trade partner of Israel’s — one of the largest countries to sever ties amid the war in Gaza.

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Israel high court hears first case challenging secret detentions in Gaza war

Thousands of people have gone missing in Gaza, including some detained by Israeli forces. But Israel says it’s under no obligation to disclose where they are.

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Denouncing campus protests, House GOP pushes divisive antisemitism bill

Critics call the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which has some Democratic support, an effort to silence criticism of Israel and an affront to the First Amendment.

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General warns House on Ukraine: ‘The side that can’t shoot back loses’

Gen. Christopher Cavoli told lawmakers that “the side that can’t shoot back loses,” as a massive aid package for Ukraine remains stalled in the House.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/10/ukraine-cavoli-mike-johnson/?utm_source=press.coop

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Biden toughened asylum screening. It won’t contain a new border surge.

New restrictions to the U.S. asylum system are under consideration by the Biden administration following the collapse of the bipartisan border bill.

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Andrew Tate and brother Tristan detained in Romania under U.K. warrant

Andrew Tate, the self-described misogynist influencer, was detained on charges that include allegations of “sexual aggression” in the U.K., his spokeswoman said.

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Russia seizes more villages in Ukraine, raising fears of growing momentum

The three villages, though strategically minor, still indicate that the Russian army is advancing while the Ukrainians are retreating.

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Russia poised to bar only antiwar candidate from presidential race

Boris Nadezhdin, an antiwar candidate seeking to run in Russia’s presidential election, will probably be barred from the ballot.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/02/05/boris-nadezhdin-signatures-election-russia/?utm_source=press.coop

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