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WorldMay 31

UN adds Israeli and Russian forces to sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations added Israeli and Russian security forces to its annual blacklist documenting sexual violence during conflict for the first time.

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WorldMay 12

American climber dies in Mount Makalu avalanche as Nepal climbing deaths mount

American climber Shelley Johannesen died in an avalanche on Mount Makalu as Nepal's spring climbing season sees rising fatalities.

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WorldMay 30

Venezuelan Opposition Leader González Calls for New Presidential Elections

Former opposition candidate Edmundo González calls for presidential elections as interim President Delcy Rodríguez nears five months in power following U.S. intervention.

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WorldApr 5

China Executes French Citizen Convicted of Drug Trafficking

China executed a French citizen who had been convicted of drug trafficking charges.

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WorldApr 5

Taiwan, South Korea Seek Energy Security Assurances Amid Regional Tensions

Taiwan and South Korea are separately pursuing energy supply guarantees, with Taiwan securing LNG commitments and South Korea requesting Gulf cooperation.

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WorldMay 30

Russia Intensifies Technology Theft Efforts as Sanctions Strain War Economy

European intelligence officials report Russia has become more aggressive in stealing Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions impact its wartime economy.

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WorldApr 4

Fugitive Mafia Boss Arrested at Luxury Villa on Italy's Amalfi Coast

Italian police arrested Roberto Mazzarella, a wanted mafia boss who had been living under a false identity for over a year.

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WorldMay 11

Qatar LNG Shipment Transits Strait of Hormuz Bound for Pakistan

A Qatari liquefied natural gas shipment has passed through the Strait of Hormuz en route to Pakistan following diplomatic discussions.

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WorldApr 4

Dutch police investigate explosion outside Christian center supporting Israel

Police are probing a small blast at a pro-Israel Christian facility in the Netherlands, with no injuries reported.

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WorldMay 11

Nazi-Era Art Restitution Case Centers on Disputed Rubens Attribution

A family seeks return of a painting believed looted by Hermann Goering, but experts question its attribution to Rubens based on missing details.

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WorldMar 16

Tehran Residents Report New Security Checkpoints Amid Anti-Protest Measures

Residents in Iran's capital describe increased security presence with new checkpoints where people are stopped and searched.

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WorldMay 29

Early Marriage Rates Rise in Gaza Amid War and Displacement

Child marriage rates have increased in Gaza during the ongoing conflict as families facing displacement and economic hardship seek stability for their daughters.

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WorldMay 29

Kazakhstan offers to take Iran's uranium stockpile, nuclear watchdog reports

Kazakhstan has offered to accept Iran's uranium stockpile according to the international nuclear watchdog agency.

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WorldApr 22

South Korean Fighter Jets Collide During Flight; Pilot Fined for Damages

Two South Korean military aircraft collided during flight, with investigators determining one pilot was taking photographs at the time of the incident.

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WorldApr 3

Nepal investigates alleged $20M Mount Everest rescue insurance fraud scheme

Nepalese authorities are investigating claims that guides poisoned tourists to stage fake emergencies and fraudulently bill international insurers for helicopter rescues.

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