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Chinese vessel suspected of severing submarine cables still anchored in Baltic Sea
There's speculation the vessel may have been involved in the severing of two fiber-optic cables on the seabed
Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO
Rising numbers, geographic spread contribute to call for emergency of international concern
COP29 climate summit enters overtime as $250 billion deal stalls
The talks have been marked by division between wealthy governments resisting a costly outcome and developing nations pushing for more
Mixed martial arts star McGregor sexually assaulted woman in 2018, jury finds
Verdict in civil trial requires fighter to pay nearly 250,000 euros in damages
Sixth tourist dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos
A Laotian official says a 'number of people' have been detained but no charges have been filed
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Trump gets permission to seek dismissal of hush money case
The judge formally delays the sentencing of Trump, which had been scheduled to take place Tuesday
Violent attacks test China’s measures to address social grievances
Random acts of violence in China may reflect social discontent caused, in part, by China’s sluggish economy
‘We have taken risks to tell the stories,’ says press freedom awardee
Journalists recognized for commitment to truth in face of challenges at press freedom awards
Journalists braving repression and attacks recognized at awards
Four journalists recognized for work in the face of arrest, legal threats, danger covering conflict
Overall college enrollment is up, first-year enrollment down
For the second year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, college enrollment has climbed in the United States.
But the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center noticed a substantial drop in the number of freshmen, which could be troubling for future enrollment, according to a report in Forbes. (October 2024)
China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy
The move will bring to 38 the number of countries that have been granted visa-free access since last year
Russia's full-scale invasion pushes Ukraine’s digitalization drive
From digital passports to apps that announce air alerts or enable conscripts to update their information in the draft register, Ukraine is now a world leader in the drive to digitalize government services. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv.
Over 2 million children in South Sudan at risk of acute malnutrition
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report shows that nearly 8 million of South Sudan’s 12 million people will face acute food insecurity during the 2025 lean season, which begins in April
Israel strikes Gaza after ICC issues arrest warrants
Military says it has killed 2 commanders involved in Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack
Russian drone attack on Sumy kills 2, injures 12, local authorities say
Officials say 3 drones attacked the city around 5 a.m.
Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops, Seoul says
United States and South Korea have accused North of sending soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine
Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California
Many in Seattle still without power