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Category: 4. World
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EU and US impose new sanctions on Russia to force ceasefire in Ukraine
The European Union and the United States have imposed new sanctions against Russia in a bid to force the Kremlin to accept an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
The US announcement marks the first time the second administration of Donald Trump…
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Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for $102M jewelry heist
PARIS — The Louvre’s cameras failed to detect burglars in time to prevent their audacious daylight heist of some of France’s crown jewels, the museum’s director said on Wednesday, amid growing anger directed at officials over major security…
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Hegseth limits Pentagon officials’ interactions with Congress
Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo requiring formal approval for nearly all Department of Defense correspondence and interactions with Congress, according to the memo obtained by CBS News.
Most offices will…
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Israeli lawmakers advance West Bank annexation bills despite Trump’s past objection as Vance visits
Israeli lawmakers on Wednesday voted to advance two proposed bills that call for the formal annexation of the already Israeli-occupied West Bank, an ambition openly promoted by far-right ministers in recent months but opposed by President…
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Mosquitos Found In Iceland For First Time
Mosquitos have been found in Iceland for the first time ever as warming environments due to climate change expand the range of the deadly arthropod.
Icelandic citizen scientist Björn Hjaltason first reported their presence on Oct. 16 after…
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Explosions reported near military base in southern Russia, blasts allegedly rock ammunition plant 1,700 km from Ukraine
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions were reported near a military base just outside the southern Russian city of Stavropol late on Oct. 22, and additional explosions rocked an ammunition plant in the central…
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Israel’s parliament advances bill to annex occupied West Bank | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israel’s parliament has voted to give preliminary approval to a bill to impose Israeli sovereignty on the occupied West Bank, in a move tantamount to annexation of the Palestinian territory, which would be a blatant violation of international…
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Louvre thieves will struggle to sell stolen jewels, master jeweler says: “The whole world knows about this robbery”
The thieves who made off with priceless treasure from the Louvre may have a hard time cashing in.
The French government valued the pieces — which include an exquisite tiara and a sapphire necklace worn by French royalty — at about $102…
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