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Russia aims to increase footprint, influence in Africa

Russia aims to increase footprint, influence in Africa

DAKAR, Senegal — Russia’s top diplomat pledged help and military assistance while on a whirlwind tour of several countries in Africa’s...

Slovaks and others go to the polls in EU elections under shadow of an assassination attempt

Slovaks and others go to the polls in EU elections under shadow of an assassination attempt

PRAGUE — Voters in Slovakia, Italy and other European Union nations are casting their ballots Saturday on the third day of...

Biden, Macron to discuss Israel and Ukraine in pomp-filled state visit

Biden, Macron to discuss Israel and Ukraine in pomp-filled state visit

PARIS — Fresh from commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, French President Emmanuel Macron will host U.S. President Joe Biden on...

AI ‘gold rush’ for chatbot training data could run out of human-written text

AI ‘gold rush’ for chatbot training data could run out of human-written text

22 Chinese nationals sentenced to prison in Zambia for cybercrimes

22 Chinese nationals sentenced to prison in Zambia for cybercrimes

LUSAKA, Zambia — A Zambian court on Friday sentenced 22 Chinese nationals to long prison terms for cybercrimes that included internet...

Biden presses for unity on Ukraine at hallowed WWII battleground

Biden presses for unity on Ukraine at hallowed WWII battleground

President Joe Biden stressed the need for transatlantic unity during his speech at the monument overlooking the beach where, 80...

At hallowed WWII battleground, Biden makes case for unity on Ukraine

At hallowed WWII battleground, Biden makes case for unity on Ukraine

Pointe du Hoc, France — Standing alone atop a concrete bunker dug into a 100-foot cliff overlooking the cold, choppy waters...

Chechen man was killed near US military base — what happened?

Chechen man was killed near US military base — what happened?

Danish prime minister attacked in Copenhagen

Danish prime minister attacked in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was struck on Friday by a man in a Copenhagen square, her office...

In election campaign blow, UK’s Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day events early

In election campaign blow, UK’s Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day events early

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in a new setback to his election campaign, apologized Friday for leaving D-Day commemorations...

Biden looks to persuade G7 leaders to endorse $50B loan for Ukraine using interest from Russian assets

Biden looks to persuade G7 leaders to endorse $50B loan for Ukraine using interest from Russian assets

White House — U.S. President Joe Biden is aiming to persuade leaders of the world’s seven richest economies on a plan...

Russia’s requests to block YouTube is ‘political censorship,’ says rights group

Russia’s requests to block YouTube is ‘political censorship,’ says rights group

US authorizes $225 million in Ukraine military assistance

US authorizes $225 million in Ukraine military assistance

China defends Ukraine stance ahead of Switzerland peace summit

China defends Ukraine stance ahead of Switzerland peace summit

Taipei, Taiwan — China is pushing back against criticism by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week, denying claims it is pressuring...

Canadian volunteer helps displaced Ukrainians from hard-hit areas

Canadian volunteer helps displaced Ukrainians from hard-hit areas

Paul Hughes, a former hockey coach from Canada, arrived in Kharkiv in March 2022. In the two years since, he...

Ukrainian military downs 5 Russian missiles, 48 drones

Ukrainian military downs 5 Russian missiles, 48 drones

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian air force shot down all five missiles and 48 out of 53 drones over nine regions during...

Amid war, Putin looks east at investment forum

Amid war, Putin looks east at investment forum

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Cut off from the West, Russia is pitching its $2 trillion economy to giants like China and...

Biden to meet Zelenskyy in France with $225 million in military aid

Biden to meet Zelenskyy in France with $225 million in military aid

PARIS — U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris on Friday with a package of $225...

Turkish diplomat’s visit to Uyghur region in China raises concerns

Turkish diplomat’s visit to Uyghur region in China raises concerns

washington — On Wednesday, wrapping up his three-day official visit to China, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan tweeted about fulfilling his...

Remembering D-Day, 80 years later

Remembering D-Day, 80 years later

Polish soldier dies after being stabbed at Belarus border 

Polish soldier dies after being stabbed at Belarus border 

Putin: Any deal to free American journalist must benefit Moscow

Putin: Any deal to free American journalist must benefit Moscow