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Musk, Indonesian health minister, launch Starlink for health sector 

Musk, Indonesian health minister, launch Starlink for health sector 

DENPASAR, BALI, INDONESIA — Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin launched SpaceX’s satellite internet service for the nation’s...

Russia says it shot down 60 Ukrainian drones

Russia says it shot down 60 Ukrainian drones

MOSCOW — Russian officials said on Sunday that Ukraine fired nine U.S. ATACMS at Crimea and attacked Russian regions with at...

As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more LGBTQ+ seek safety and asylum in Europe

As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more LGBTQ+ seek safety and asylum in Europe

RIETI, Italy — Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage...

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — The voice Alexis “Lexi” Bogan had before last summer was exuberant. She loved to belt out Taylor...

In Spain, Argentine president snubs officials, courts far-right

In Spain, Argentine president snubs officials, courts far-right

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Even before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid on Friday, Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei stirred...

Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport

Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport

BERLIN — Six climate activists broke through a security fence at the Munich airport Saturday and glued themselves to access routes...

French authorities report a sixth fatality in New Caledonia violence

French authorities report a sixth fatality in New Caledonia violence

Ukrainian troops struggle to hold Russian advances at border

Ukrainian troops struggle to hold Russian advances at border

Poland invests $2.5 billion to fortify border with Russia, Belarus

Poland invests $2.5 billion to fortify border with Russia, Belarus

WARSAW, Poland — Poland is investing about $2.5 billion to step up security and deterrence on its border with Russia and...

Georgia’s president vetoes media law that provoked weeks of protests

Georgia’s president vetoes media law that provoked weeks of protests

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests....

Film director Rasoulof fled Iran on foot, newspaper says

Film director Rasoulof fled Iran on foot, newspaper says

London — Film director Mohammad Rasoulof made an “exhausting and extremely dangerous” walk across a mountainous borderland to avoid being jailed...

Suspect in Slovak PM shooting makes first court appearance

Suspect in Slovak PM shooting makes first court appearance

PEZINOK, Slovakia — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition was stable but serious Saturday as the man accused of trying to...

Former OpenAI leader: Safety has ‘taken a backseat to shiny products’ at the company

Former OpenAI leader: Safety has ‘taken a backseat to shiny products’ at the company

VOA immigration weekly recap, May 12-18

VOA immigration weekly recap, May 12-18

Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer credit, debit cards

Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer credit, debit cards

new york — Your wallet may soon be getting thinner. Visa on Wednesday announced major changes to how credit and debit...

Vatican moves to adapt to hoaxes, Internet

Vatican moves to adapt to hoaxes, Internet

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Friday overhauled its process for evaluating alleged visions of the Virgin Mary, weeping statues and...

Zelenskyy warns Russia could step up offensive: AFP interview

Zelenskyy warns Russia could step up offensive: AFP interview

Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with AFP on Friday warned Russia could intensify its offensive and...

Turkish court hands pro-Kurdish politicians lengthy sentences over deadly protests

Turkish court hands pro-Kurdish politicians lengthy sentences over deadly protests

Diyarbakir, Turkey / Washington — A Turkish court gave several lengthy prison sentences to pro-Kurdish politicians for instigating protests in southeastern...

Turkey sends Syrian mercenaries to Niger to secure strategic interests

Turkey sends Syrian mercenaries to Niger to secure strategic interests

washington — Hundreds of Syrian mercenaries have been sent by Turkey to Niger in recent months to protect Ankara’s economic and...

Journalists covering opposition to Georgian law receive threats

Journalists covering opposition to Georgian law receive threats

Washington — Two figures dressed in black and with their faces covered are caught on security camera vandalizing the Media Development...

Annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain’s 1st billionaire musician

Annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain’s 1st billionaire musician

LONDON — Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle. According to figures released Friday, the former member of the Fab Four is...

China’s shrinking Arctic ambitions are seen as confined largely to Russia

China’s shrinking Arctic ambitions are seen as confined largely to Russia

HALIFAX. Canada — China’s effort to establish itself as a “near-Arctic power” have become increasingly confined to the territory of its...