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2024-10-10 03:41:06

Taiwan’s President Lai says Beijing ‘has no right’ to represent Taipei
Taipei and Washington say there is no justification for China launching a new round of ‘punishment’ military drills after Taiwan’s national day celebrations. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/09/taiwan-china-national-day-lai-ching-te/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-10-06 03:28:54

Macron urges countries to ‘stop delivering weapons’ to Israel for war in Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron’s call comes as the war in Gaza grinds on, and the regional conflict escalates further into Lebanon. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/05/macron-france-stop-arms-israel-gaza-war/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-09-27 07:46:52

Hezbollah is pounded by Israel, but key ally Iran is reluctant to intervene
In the past year, Hezbollah has suffered the heaviest losses of its four-decade history. Iran has offered rhetorical support, but it has not joined the fight. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/27/hezbollah-iran-israel-hamas-gaza/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-09-14 17:55:13

Under the missiles: U.N. force caught between Israel and Hezbollah
When Israel and Hezbollah attack each other, the UNIFIL peacekeeping force takes cover. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/14/unifil-lebanon-israel-hezbollah-peacekeepers-un/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-09-11 14:03:00

Meet Margarita Simonyan, queen of Russia’s covert information wars
While the Kremlin has denied U.S. accusations of information operations, Simonyan proudly admits that her work is at the behest of the Russian government. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/11/russia-disinformation-margarita-simonyan/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-09-10 11:49:57

Man accused of setting Olympic runner on fire also dies of burns, hospital says
A hospital in Kenya said Dickson Ndiema, ex-boyfriend of runner Rebecca Cheptegei, died of burns sustained during his alleged fire attack after the Paris Olympics. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/10/rebecca-cheptegei-ugandan-runner-ex-boyfriend-dies-burns/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-09-09 11:00:50

Memorial underway for U.S. activist shot dead in West Bank
Aysenur Eygi was killed at a protest in the West Bank. The closure of West Bank-Jordan land crossings has complicated efforts to repatriate her body. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/09/american-aysenur-eygi-west-bank-us-memorial/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-09-03 19:03:34

Husband drugged wife, recruited over 70 men to rape her, prosecutors say
The case of Dominique Pelicot, accused of repeatedly sedating his wife and inviting men to rape her while she was unconscious, has caused outrage in France. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/03/france-rape-trial-husband-wife-drugged/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-09-03 13:52:12

How many hostages are still in Gaza since Hamas attack on Israel? What to know.
Israel estimates some 117 hostages held by Hamas have been released or freed; 64 are believed still to be alive in Gaza. Here’s what we know. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/30/hamas-hostages-list-names-tracker-israel-gaza/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-08-25 16:22:31

Telegram founder Pavel Durov reportedly detained in France
Pavel Durov’s online messaging app Telegram has come under increasing scrutiny from governments concerned about its unmoderated messaging services. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/08/25/durov-telegram-detention-france/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-08-19 20:18:51

U.S., Philippines reach new deal to assist Afghan allies
Hundreds of Afghan refugees will be temporarily relocated to the Philippines as part of a new pathway to U.S. resettlement. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/08/19/afghanistan-allies-refugees-us-philippines/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-08-18 13:30:01

Blinken to arrive in Israel to push cease-fire deal amid doubts of success
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is en route to Israel for a trip focused on bridging the gaps between Israel and Hamas on a U.S.-sponsored cease-fire proposal. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/18/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-08-01 16:26:29

U.K. stabbing suspect’s name released to stem misinformation, judge says
Axel Rudakubana, 17, was charged with murder and attempted murder in the case of an attack on a Taylor Swift themed dance class in Southport, U.K. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/01/southport-stabbing-suspect-name-axel-rudakubana/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-06-10 21:13:09

U.N. Security Council adopts resolution on permanent Gaza cease-fire
Russia abstained in the vote, which is designed to push both Hamas and Israel toward an immediate ceasefire and release of hostages. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/06/10/unsc-israel-gaza-ceasefire-resolution/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-05-24 13:57:40

How many hostages are still in Gaza since Hamas attack on Israel? What to know.
Israel estimates some 112 hostages held by Hamas have been released or freed; 84 are believed still to be alive in Gaza. Here’s what we know. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/30/hamas-hostages-list-names-tracker-israel-gaza/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-05-24 09:19:54

Bardella v. Attal: Two young guns battle for the future of France
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been deployed to counter Jordan Bardella and a far-right surge ahead of European Parliament elections. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/24/jordan-bardella-gabriel-attal-european-parliament-election/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-05-11 10:07:24

Horse’s rooftop rescue gives flood-hit Brazil ‘something we could root for’
After Caramelo the horse was stranded on a roof, the dramatic race to save him gripped some in Brazil as the nation grapples with severe flooding. #press
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2024-05-07 16:18:47

Ukraine arrests two colonels in protective service in plot to kill Zelensky
Ukrainian authorities said Russia planned to kill President Volodymyr Zelensky and top Ukrainian security officials as a gift for Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his inauguration. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/07/ukraine-zelensky-assassination-plot-arrests/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-04-05 22:10:32

The Dali ship crew is still on board after hitting the Baltimore bridge
What to know about the crew still on board the ship that struck the Baltimore bridge. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2024/03/29/dali-ship-crew-baltimore-bridge-collapse/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-12 21:56:58

Navalny’s former chief of staff attacked with hammer outside Lithuania home
Leonid Volkov former chief of staff of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, was attacked with a hammer outside his home on Tuesday. #press
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2024-03-12 21:23:54

A Ramadan of ‘sadness’ as war-weary Gazans go hungry
The Post spoke to Gazans in the north Tuesday about how they are marking Ramadan — and trying to survive — amid the chaos of war and a growing hunger crisis. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/12/gaza-north-hunger-aid-ramadan/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-12 19:01:32

U.S. to send Ukraine $300 million arms package as further aid stalls
The arms package for Ukraine will be funded by cost savings from contracts the Pentagon brokered to replace previous weapons donations, the White House said. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/12/ukraine-weapons-package/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-12 15:39:02

Picasso tried to ruin his ex’s career. The Picasso Museum will show her art.
Françoise Gilot is thought to be the only woman to have left Pablo Picasso. Decades later, her work is on display in its own room of the Picasso Museum in Paris. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/art/2024/03/12/picasso-museum-paris-francoise-gilot/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-12 15:15:59

A ship carrying 200 tons of food is heading to Gaza. What to know.
A ship is bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began. José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen is operating the mission. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/12/gaza-aid-ship-cyprus-jose-andres/?utm_source=press.coop

2024-03-12 15:09:56

What’s happening in Haiti? Leader resigns as gang-led violence worsens.
Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned as gangs tighten their grip on Haiti, leading to violence and food shortages. The U.S. pledged more financial aid. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/12/haiti-gang-violence-crisis-explained/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-12-23 06:55:07

Israel confirms death of Israeli American #press
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2023-10-15 04:51:09

Israel-Gaza war live updates: Gaza residents flee south as Israel prepares for ‘next stages of war’
Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are heading south in buses, cars and on foot. The Israeli military said it is readying a “wide range” of offensive plans. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/15/israel-gaza-war-updates-hamas-palestine/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-10-08 20:51:28

As false war information spreads on X, Musk promotes unvetted accounts
Elon Musk recommended that users follow accounts that have promoted lies in the past. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/08/israel-hamas-disinfo-musk-twitter-x/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-10-07 08:28:03

Flooding in Indian Himalayas kills 50, leaves tourists stranded
Authorities are waiting for better weather to allow helicopter rescues in Sikkim state, after a glacial lake overflowed during extreme rainfall this week. #press
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2023-10-03 12:30:42

Indian police raid critical media outlet over alleged China ties
The raids on NewsClick journalists come amid a pattern of government crackdowns against critical media outlets — including the BBC. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/03/india-newsclick-raid-journalists-china/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-28 09:37:31

Chinese property giant Evergrande’s slow implosion nears crunch time
The spate of bad news suggests that troubled property giant Evergrande, China’s most indebted company, might be heading toward liquidation. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/28/china-evergrande-property-liquidation-shares/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-23 13:53:12

Peru gas workers uncover nearly 1,000-year-old children’s burial site
Workers for gas company Cálidda found the site in Lima’s Carabayllo district when they were digging a pipeline. The site could date to pre-Hispanic times. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/23/peru-lima-children-burial-ychsma/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-22 16:50:59

Ukraine hits headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol
Ukraine’s air force claimed credit for the missile strike in occupied Crimea, which showed a remarkable lapse in Moscow’s air defenses but there was no confirmed information about casualties. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/22/ukraine-missiles-fleet-headquarters-sevastopol/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-18 07:21:17

Ukraine live briefing: Kyiv says recaptured village opens door to Bakhmut; Zelensky to address U.N., Congress
Klishchiivka can serve as a base for offensive action, a military spokesman said, and help Ukraine control logistics routes to Bakhmut, which Russia seized this year. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/18/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-15 16:46:14

Quake tourism slump could cut lifeline to Morocco’s mountain villages
In the aftermath of an earthquake in Morocco, many who rely on tourism, an industry already beleaguered by the coronavirus epidemic, fear for their livelihoods. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/15/morocco-earthquake-tourism-atlas-mountains-villages-marrakesh/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-08 05:04:14

How Russia learned from mistakes to slow Ukraine’s counteroffensive
Three months into Ukraine’s inching counteroffensive, Russian occupying forces have mostly held their positions, in large part by learning from past mistakes. #press
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2023-09-07 01:40:55

Women win Mexican primaries; one will likely be first female president
It’s not quite Barbie Land, but Mexico has become a world leader in gender parity in government. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/06/mexico-sheinbaum-galvez-woman-president/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-05 06:17:00

Ukraine live briefing: Kim and Putin planning talks on potential arms deal, U.S. officials say
The North Korean leader is planning to visit Russia this month, senior administration officials told The Post, as Moscow looks to bolster its fight in Ukraine. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/05/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-09-03 21:00:52

From China to Brazil, here’s how AI is regulated around the world
Governments around the world are scrambling to figure out how, exactly, to approach the questions posed by artificial intelligence. #press
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2023-09-01 07:45:16

Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky touts new Ukrainian-made long-range weapons
The Ukrainian leader said a new Ukrainian-made weapon successfully hit a target 700 kilometers, or 435 miles, away. #press
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2023-09-01 04:03:40

Amid a wave of West African coups, France faces a reckoning
The recent coups in Africa share an inescapable common denominator: the prevalence of anti-French sentiment driving a rejection of the political status quo. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/01/france-africa-coup-reckoning-colonial-history/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 23:46:02

Families crossing U.S. border illegally reached all-time high in August
At least 91,000 migrants crossing in a family group were arrested in August, an influx that may return immigration to the spotlight for the 2024 election. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2023/08/31/border-families-record-crossings-biden/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 17:14:00

Amid record heat, even indoor factory workers enter dangerous terrain
Record-setting temperatures, coupled with humidity, are pushing communities to the brink, experts say. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/31/extreme-heat-indoor-work-asia/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 14:41:34

China infuriates India with new map, upsetting chances of thaw in relations
India has lodged a diplomatic protest because the Chinese map, released annually by the government, shows a state in India’s far northeast as part of China. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/31/china-india-map-protest/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 13:05:17

Japanese ministers eat Fukushima sashimi to show water release is safe
Japan is trying to dispel concerns about treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant and counter uproar in China, which banned Japanese seafood imports. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/31/japan-fukushima-water-release-fish/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 11:00:58

U.S. presses Saudi Arabia on reported migrant massacres
The alleged killing of civilians by Saudi forces along the Yemen border raises questions about U.S. military aid to Riyadh. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/08/31/saudi-yemen-migrants-us/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 09:43:44

Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden at risk of default
Country Garden reported a loss of almost $7 billion for the first half of the year, deepening China’s real estate crisis — and imperiling the broader economy. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/31/china-country-garden-default-warning/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 09:05:43

For George Santos, a life in Brazil at odds with his GOP politics
As a young adult in his mother’s native land, family, friends and acquaintances say, the embattled congressman performed in drag and marched for Pride – activities that put him in opposition to current Republican policies and rhetoric. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/31/george-santos-brazil/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 07:23:23

When 5 million bees escaped from a truck, beekeepers swarmed to help
About 5 million bees escaped when a truck carrying them lost control. Ontario police asked beekeepers to help to control them. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/08/31/ontario-bees-emergency-truck-road/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 06:43:19

U.S. Embassy in Haiti tells Americans to leave ‘as soon as possible’
The embassy in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince urged U.S. citizens to evacuate amid widespread gang violence and unrest, adding that flights are limited. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/31/haiti-us-embassy-leave/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-31 06:22:12

Ukraine live briefing: Russia and North Korea ‘actively advancing’ arms negotiations, U.S. says
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said Russia discussed buying “significant quantities” of munitions to use against Ukraine. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/31/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-30 18:38:10

Two years after U.S. withdrawal, Afghan refugees wait for asylum
The temporary nature of humanitarian parole means that Afghan nationals who arrived as a part of Operation Allies Welcome live in uncertainty about their future. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/08/30/two-years-after-us-withdrawal-afghan-refugees-wait-asylum/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-30 13:32:24

U.S. engages in frank talks amid warnings China has become ‘uninvestible’
For all the public smiles on both sides — including a surprisingly long meeting with China’s premier — one word hung over Raimondo’s four-day trip: “Uninvestible.” #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/30/china-united-states-raimondo-commerce-shanghai/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-30 04:03:49

Sudan’s war has no end in sight, as atrocities and abuses mount
The battle between Sudan’s army and a paramilitary group marks an old-school clash between rival warlords, squabbling for turf and power. And they have devastated the nation of 46 million people. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/30/sudan-civil-war-atrocities-abuse/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-27 08:36:03

3 Marines killed, 5 in serious condition after aircraft crash in Australia
The MV-22B Osprey was carrying 23 U.S. Marine Corps personnel when it crashed Sunday off the coast of Darwin, in Australia’s Northern Territory, officials said. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/27/australia-crash-us-marines-killed-osprey/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-27 06:01:41

Niger’s population struggles with daily life after coup
Electricity cuts, food price hikes and border closures are hitting hard in the already impoverished country. #press
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2023-08-26 13:18:04

As the number of missing people surges, Mexico’s president seeks a recount
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s pledges to get to the bottom of the country’s worst abuses are collapsing in the face of a powerful military, an inept judicial system and politics. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/26/mexico-missing-disappeared-lopez-obrador/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-26 07:02:06

Monster hunters descend on Scotland for biggest Loch Ness search in 50 years
These monster hunters have drones and a hydrophone. They’re not just people “with binoculars and a tub of sandwiches,” an organizer says. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/26/loch-ness-monster-hunt-scotland/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-25 16:11:49

British Museum director resigns over handling of thefts
Gold coins, necklaces and pottery are among the hundreds of artefacts missing from the British Museum since 2013. #press
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2023-08-23 08:25:48

Man flees China on water scooter, crossing 200 miles of ocean to S. Korea
A human rights activist identified the man who washed up on South Korea’s coastal flats as Kwon Pyong, who had previously been jailed in China. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/23/chinese-man-korea-jet-ski-kwon-pyong/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-22 08:21:01

Children stuck 900 feet in air as in cable car breaks down in Pakistan
Pakistan’s military ordered a rescue helicopter to help the eight people, including six children, stuck in Battagram, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/22/pakistan-cable-car-rescue-battagram-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-22 06:30:42

U.S. tells Americans to leave Belarus immediately
Amid a buildup of Russian troops, the U.S. Embassy warned it had “limited ability to assist” Americans in Belarus, who shouldn’t “rely on U.S. government assistance.” #press
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2023-08-22 02:36:07

Thai leader Thaksin returns from exile as country chooses new leader
Thaksin arrived in Bangkok on Tuesday morning, hours before the party he helped to establish, Pheu Thai, is set to form a new coalition government. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/21/thailand-thaksin-pheu-thai-election-srettha/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-21 21:07:21

China hoped Fiji would be a template for the Pacific. Its plan backfired.
China used Fiji as a testing ground for pursuing closer security ties in the Pacific. But Beijing over reached, and the new government is tearing up the deal. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/china-fiji-police-mou-pacific-islands/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-21 04:02:11

Ukraine’s hopes for maximal victory look remote
The reality of Ukraine’s difficult fight against Russia has led to some unusually blunt admissions. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/21/ukraine-counteroffensive-hopes-endgame-victory-difficult/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-19 11:56:46

British Columbia declares state of emergency amid ‘devastating’ wildfires
“We are facing the worst wildfire season in our province’s history,” British Columbia’s premier warned, as flames threatened Kelowna and West Kelowna. #press
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2023-08-19 07:56:07

Ukraine live briefing: Ukraine, Romania work on grain transit route after Russia deal collapse
The agreement follows Russia’s departure from the U.N.-backed grain deal, which had allowed for the safe wartime transport of foodstuffs over the Black Sea. #press
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2023-08-18 23:04:42

Johaar Mosaval, S. African ballet star who challenged apartheid, dies at 95
Mr. Mosaval rose to became a principal dancer in Britain’s Royal Ballet after facing discrimination at home because of his heritage and skin color. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/08/18/johaar-mosaval-ballet-south-africa-dies/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-18 17:54:48

Once deemed unladylike, women’s soccer grabs center stage in England
Soccer is England’s national sport and the hunger for the men to win a significant trophy is ever palpable. And yet, it’s the women who are getting the results. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/08/18/england-lionesses-women-soccer-football/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-18 14:39:09

A presidential candidate was assassinated. His rivals are trying to stay alive.
Ecuador wasn’t prepared for the assassination of a presidential candidate. There are no rules or protocol for protecting them. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/18/ecuador-election-assassination-campaign/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-18 08:04:56

Germany’s far-right party is more popular than ever — and more extreme
Record poll numbers for the far-right Alternative for Germany Party come at a time when analysts say it's more radical than ever. #press
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2023-08-18 00:30:30

Delano Lewis, who led NPR during divisive budget fights, dies at 84
In a wide-ranging career, Mr. Lewis served as U.S. ambassador to South Africa, a telecoms executive and confidant to D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/08/17/delano-lewis-npr-ambassador-dies/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-17 23:56:23

U.S. intelligence says Ukraine will fail to meet offensive’s key goal
Thwarted by minefields, Ukrainian forces won’t manage to reach the city of Melitopol, a vital Russian transit hub, according to a U.S. intelligence assessment. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/08/17/ukraine-counteroffensive-melitopol/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-16 23:08:21

British Museum fires worker over ‘missing, stolen and damaged’ treasures
The British Museum launched a recovery program to ensure the items are returned, calling it an “absolute priority — however long it takes.” #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/16/british-museum-theft-stolen-missing-damaged-jewelry-gold/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-16 15:16:42

Ukrainian ship carrying grain sails from Odessa, testing Russian threat
After Russia ended a U.N.-sponsored deal to allow safe passage for cargo ships carrying Ukrainian grain, the Kremlin warned that all boats in the Black Sea could be targets. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/16/ukraine-war-grain-ship-russia/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-16 06:05:09

Water scarcity in Iraq leads to the disappearance of a signature rice
As climate change tightens its grip on Iraq, amber rice is the latest casualty. Farmers are grappling not only with a loss of income, but a way of life. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/13/iraq-water-climate-change-rice/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-16 05:22:01

North Korea’s Kim, in letter to Putin, vows solidarity with Russia
The United States has accused North Korea of supplying weapons to Russia to help in its war against Ukraine. While they deny this, there's no doubting their bond. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/16/north-korea-russia-kim-putin-friendship/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-15 23:07:11

North Korea confirms status of detained U.S. soldier for the first time
North Korea said in a state media statement Wednesday that U.S. soldier Travis King admitted to illegally entering country. #press
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2023-08-15 15:01:44

Russian central bank hikes interest rates to 12 percent after ruble’s decline
The bank’s emergency action followed a sharp decline in the value of the national currency and criticism by some in the Kremlin of soft monetary policy. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/15/ruble-russia-interest-rate-increase/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-15 09:58:57

Huge fire at gas station in Russia’s Dagestan kills 35, injures dozens
Dozens of people were killed and more injured in the southern Russian region of Dagestan when a fire spread from a car repair shop to a nearby gas station. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/15/russia-dagestan-gas-station-fire-explosion/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-15 06:05:23

China’s solution to bad economic news? No news.
The youth unemployment rate has risen every month this year, a sign of China's increasing economic troubles. Authorities have now decided to simply stop releasing it. #press
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2023-08-15 05:20:23

Ukraine live briefing: Explosions in Ukraine’s west; ruble tumbles to 17-month low
Overnight strikes in the Ukrainian cities of Lviv and Lutsk hit residential and industrial buildings, respectively. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/15/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-15 05:03:21

The Smithsonian’s ‘Bone Doctor’ scavenged thousands of body parts
Ales Hrdlicka was the head curator of physical anthropology for the Smithsonian. Aided by a global network, he collected human brains to support racist beliefs #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/interactive/2023/ales-hrdlicka-smithsonian-brains-racism/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-15 04:03:11

Heed lessons of Libya, Algerian foreign minister says after Niger coup
Three weeks after a coup in Niger, the foreign minister of neighboring Algeria warns against the destabilizing potential of sanctions or a foreign intervention. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/15/niger-volatile-algeria-foreign-minister-ahmed-attaf-interview/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-15 02:00:54

Chinese spies who read State Dept. email also hacked GOP congressman
Rep. Don Bacon tweeted Monday that he had been notified by the FBI that his emails had been hacked. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/08/14/microsoft-china-hack-congress/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-14 18:46:46

The ruble takes a dive, underscoring pressure on Russia’s war economy
Western sanctions have harmed Russia’s trade balance, and military spending has soared as the war in Ukraine has turned into a grueling battle of attrition. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/14/russia-ruble-economy-ukraine-war/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-14 06:17:35

Ukraine live briefing: 3 injured in Odessa attacks; Russia fired shots at Ukraine-bound cargo ship
A Russian patrol ship fired on a Palau-flagged carrier, which Russia said didn’t respond to a request to halt for an inspection. Ukraine condemned the incident. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/14/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-14 05:05:26

Revealing the Smithsonian’s ‘racial brain collection’
The Smithsonian’s human brains collection was led by Ales Hrdlicka, a museum curator in the 1900s who believed that White people were superior. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/interactive/2023/smithsonian-brains-collection-racial-history-repatriation/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-14 04:06:16

Ukraine’s war of attrition draws parallels to World War I
The brutal war raging in Ukraine is a profoundly 21st century conflict. But the shadow of both world wars falls over Ukraine. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/14/ukraine-world-war-one-two-historical-comparison-parallel-trench/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-13 10:01:14

Wagner’s prisoner of war: A Ukrainian soldier’s 46-day nightmare
Wagner mercenaries captured Ilia Mykhalchuk outside Bakhmut. They amputated his arms, he says, and subjected him to mind-bending psychological abuse. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/08/13/wagner-prisoner-of-war/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-13 08:00:52

Wolves, once confined to fairy tales, are back in Germany, stirring debate
Virtually extinct for more than a century, wolves are flourishing in Germany once again — a rare success story in a world of diminishing biodiversity. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/13/wolves-germany-revival-attacks/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-13 05:05:25

Russia’s new history textbooks teach Putin’s alternate reality
New editions of school textbooks promote the Kremlin narrative on Ukraine, blaming the West for the war. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/13/russia-history-textbook-revision-ukraine/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-12 08:38:42

Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky continues anti-corruption efforts; U.S. sanctions target Russian elite
Zelensky fired heads of regional military recruitment centers, accusing them of taking bribes and transporting individuals eligible for service across the border. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/12/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-08-12 05:03:21

Tensions between Ukraine and Poland over grain hint at exhaustion from war
Neighboring Poland has been one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters since Russia's invasion but tensions have flared over new limits on Ukrainian grain sales. #press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/12/ukraine-poland-tensions-grain-war/?utm_source=press.coop

2023-06-26 23:23:20

Growing a baby puts extra strain on your cardiovascular system, which can affect your health now and in the future.
Here's how you can stay safe. https://wapo.st/46ht24F #press

2023-06-06 00:46:53

Opinion by Eugene Robinson: Do not be joyful that a departing president may have deliberately taken thousands of classified documents that belong to the American people, and then obstructed efforts by the Justice Department to retrieve those papers. https://wapo.st/3WXOCqE #press