Mexico is scheduled to hold its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, with hundreds of judges, magistrates and justices on the ballot across the country. It’s an unprecedented contest that supporters say will democratize the courts,…
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If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” While still a minority, these names have grown in popularity over recent…
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Ukraine scrambles to set up ‘drone wall’ as it braces for Russian summer offensive
by adminRussia dramatically intensified missile and drone attacks across Ukraine this month in an effort to sap Ukrainians’ morale – but it is also stepping up ground attacks in many areas along the long frontline, according…
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A one-two punch from the United States risks shattering the already fragile trade war truce between Washington and Beijing, with Chinese tech companies and students both dealt shock blows by the Trump administration Wednesday night.…
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King Charles emphasizes Canada’s ‘self-determination’ as he opens parliament after Trump’s annexation threats
by adminKing Charles III used a significant speech in Canada’s parliament on Tuesday to underscore the country’s sovereignty following pressure from US President Donald Trump. “Today, Canada faces another critical moment. Democracy, pluralism, the rule of…
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Chaos erupts on first day of US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger
by adminThousands of Palestinians overran a newly established aid site in southern Gaza on Tuesday that is part of a controversial new Israeli- and US-approved aid distribution mechanism that began on Tuesday after months of blockade.…
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Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal
by adminFor decades, Germany has stood squarely in Israel’s corner, its dark history of Jewish persecution shaping its modern-day policy of virtually unquestioned backing. In the aftermath of the Hamas October 7, 2023, attacks, the question…
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A quick shove. A split-second clip that would have dominated US news for days aired in France for just 24 hours and then it was gone. When a viral video appeared over the weekend showing…
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A judge has stepped down from the criminal proceedings regarding the death of Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona. An Argentine court had removed the judge, Julieta Makintach, after one of the defendants in the…
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s office moved swiftly on Monday to defuse attention around a viral video showing his wife Brigitte pushing his face away as they deplaned in Vietnam for the first leg of a…