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A new proposal was soundly criticized, especially by African nations and small island states

Guatemalan journalist Quimy de Leon wanted to amplify the voices of those affected by environmental issues and human rights abuses, so she helped found a media outlet that focuses on marginalized communities. She now has received a press freedom award. Cristina Caicedo Smit has the story.

Business owners in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, wanted to find a way to say thank you to the thousands of members of the military who have spent years fighting Russia's invasion. Over 60 businesses joined to start the "Khmelnytskyi Grateful" platform. Tetiana Kukurika has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

Russian forces are steadily advancing in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region

Ukraine says Russia's reporting on Ukraine territories' greenhouse gas emissions undermines the integrity of global climate efforts

The two Iranian students were visiting a visa extension center when they were arrested

Lawyers assert that Hawaii is the only state with a complete ban on acquiring and owning firearms and ammunition by those who are 18 to 20

A few thousand of the millions of governmental records related to the assassination have yet to be fully released

Aid groups say there are many obstacles to getting food distributed

Water-starved Singapore has national campaign to conserve every drop

Experts blame soaring prices on a heavy reliance on imports

It’s among a suite of new measures intended to bolster police powers to disrupt the groups

The bill has become a flashpoint on race relations and a critical moment in the 180-year-old conversation about how New Zealand should honor its promises to Indigenous people

Blinken to discuss issues including Ukraine and Middle East

About 10,000 North Korean soldiers believed to be based in the Russian border region of Kursk

At least 4 people were killed and 23 wounded in the attack, officials say

Song became a Thanksgiving standard