IOC should consider banning Russia from Paris 2024 Olympics, 34 countries urge big-plus
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Sport IOC should consider banning Russia from Paris 2024 Olympics, 34 countries urge

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

With no ‘clarity and and concrete detail’ on neutral athletes model, Russians and Belarusians shouldn’t be allowed in, countries say. The governments of 34 countries, including host nation Fran ...

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Biden arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit to war zone big-plus
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Business Biden arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit to war zone

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

US president makes first trip to Ukraine ahead of 1-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. KYIV — U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv on Monday morning for his first visit to Ukr ...

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For Ukrainian journalists, the biggest challenge is yet to come big-plus
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Opinion For Ukrainian journalists, the biggest challenge is yet to come

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

The war has caused the number of subscriptions and ad sales to plummet and affected the safety costs related to reporting, leaving many Ukrainian outlets dependent on international support and d ...

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18-inch pipe bomb found behind Philadelphia church, close to railroad tracks big-plus
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World 18-inch pipe bomb found behind Philadelphia church, close to railroad tracks

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

According to reports, a pipe bomb was discovered close to a church in Holmesburg, a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An 18-inch pipe bomb was reportedly discovered on Sunday behind St. Domin ...

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Dutch PM slams farmers for ‘intimidating’ top minister with burning torches big-plus
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Opinion Dutch PM slams farmers for ‘intimidating’ top minister with burning torches

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

‘Unacceptable’ what happened to Sigrid Kaag, says Mark Rutte. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said it was "unacceptable" that Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag was confronted by farm ...

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Anti-LGBTI violence hits unprecedented high, report finds big-plus
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Politics Anti-LGBTI violence hits unprecedented high, report finds

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

Last October two people were killed, and a third wounded, in a shooting at a gay bar in Bratislava, Slovakia (Photo: Wikimedia) Violence against LGBTI people in Europe and central Asia rea ...

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SNP leadership race: Rising star Kate Forbes declares bid as favorite pulls out big-plus
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Breaking news SNP leadership race: Rising star Kate Forbes declares bid as favorite pulls out

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

The highly-rated finance minister Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon LONDON — Kate Forbes has joined a three-horse race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon at the top of th ...

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Biden wants Poland’s opinion — but he still has the power big-plus
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World Biden wants Poland’s opinion — but he still has the power

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

NATO’s eastern flank suddenly has the ear of traditional Western powers, but it doesn’t yet have the weapons and money that drive decisions. MUNICH — NATO’s eastern flank has found its voice — b ...

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EU agencies celebrate first-ever diversity and inclusion awards big-plus
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Politics EU agencies celebrate first-ever diversity and inclusion awards

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

‘An inclusive workplace doesn’t just have a diversity of people present, it has a diversity of people involved, developed, empowered, and trusted by the organisation", says Olga Borissova, ...

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EU top diplomat says China will cross ‘red line’ if it sends arms to Russia big-plus
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Opinion EU top diplomat says China will cross ‘red line’ if it sends arms to Russia

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

Beijing is considering providing ‘lethal assistance’ to Russia, US secretary of state says. BRUSSELS — It would be a “red line” for the European Union if China sends arms to Russia, the EU’s for ...

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Anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Europe hits decade-high, report finds big-plus
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Breaking news Anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Europe hits decade-high, report finds

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

Hate speech is ‘a real problem with dire consequences for people and communities,’ says top activist. Violence against LGBTQ+ people reached its highest point in the past decade in Europe and C ...

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Labour’s Keir Starmer reiterates vow to help Rishi Sunak pass Brexit deal big-plus
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Health Labour’s Keir Starmer reiterates vow to help Rishi Sunak pass Brexit deal

Friday, 17 May 2024 02:22

Labour leader says he’ll offer UK PM votes so he ‘doesn’t have to rely on his backbenches.’ LONDON — Labour Leader Keir Starmer repeated his pledge to help Rishi Sunak pass a post-Brexit Norther ...

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