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France's president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices

French President Emmanuel Macron is raising eyebrows after photos of him hammering a punching bag were posted to his official photographer's social media

France's president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices
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Georgia lawmakers advance bills targeting immigrant-friendly policies

The Georgia Senate on Thursday pushed through bills aimed at forcing local governments to help deport immigrants instead of sheltering them

Georgia lawmakers advance bills targeting immigrant-friendly policies
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Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term

Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign should he choose to seek a second term leading the oil-rich north African nation

Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term
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Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit

A federal judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit by ex-governor and ex-con Rod Blagojevich seeking a return to public office by quoting Dr. Seuss

Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit
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Law enforcement officials in Texas wonder how they will enforce migrant arrest law

The nine hours that Texas was allowed to arrest and deport migrants who illegally enter the U.S. provided a glimpse at what sort of obstacles law enforcement agencies in the state face

Law enforcement officials in Texas wonder how they will enforce migrant arrest law
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Republican majorities block efforts to expand Medicaid in Georgia and Kansas

Republican lawmakers in Georgia and Kansas have shot down attempts by Democrats to expand Medicaid in their states

Republican majorities block efforts to expand Medicaid in Georgia and Kansas
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Vietnam's president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy

Vietnam's president has resigned as the ruling communist party in the latest episode of a “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign

Vietnam's president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy
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California Democratic lawmakers seek ways to combat retail theft while keeping progressive policy

California lawmakers are split on how to best address the retail theft cases that have proliferated in the state

California Democratic lawmakers seek ways to combat retail theft while keeping progressive policy
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As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism

A cluster of Bollywood films based on polarizing issues that promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s Hindu nationalist agenda are coming out

As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism
World

British foreign secretary says UK will work with whomever is US president on AUKUS

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Friday the UK would work with whomever becomes U.S. president in November, when asked whether the election of Donald Trump would

British foreign secretary says UK will work with whomever is US president on AUKUS
World

US has urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, FT reports

The United States has urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, warning that drone strikes risk provoking retaliation and driving up global oil prices, the Financial

US has urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, FT reports
World

Kremlin says Russia is at war due to Western intervention on Ukrainian side

Russia regards itself to be at war due to the West's intervention on Ukraine's side and cannot allow a state to exist on its borders that has shown itself ready to use any method to

Kremlin says Russia is at war due to Western intervention on Ukrainian side
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A New York roller derby team's newest opponent: an order restricting trans athletes

For years, New York's Long Island Roller Rebels have welcomed transgender women to strap on skates and body padding and join their women's roller derby

A New York roller derby team's newest opponent: an order restricting trans athletes
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Israel's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again left the Middle East empty-handed

Israel's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks
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Mexico's president says he won't fight drug cartels on US orders, calls it a 'Mexico First' policy

Mexico’s president says he won’t fight drug cartels on U.S. orders, in the clearest explanation yet of his refusal to confront the gangs

Mexico's president says he won't fight drug cartels on US orders, calls it a 'Mexico First' policy
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Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'

Russia pounded Ukrainian power facilities on Friday in an attack described by Kyiv as the largest airstrike on its energy infrastructure in two years

Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'
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Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy

County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is advancing to a May election in California to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January

Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
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Casey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengers

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick will be the only names on ballots for the office in Pennsylvania’s April primary after a ruling by the state’s highest court

Casey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengers
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Arrests for illegal border crossings nudge up in February but still among lowest of Biden presidency

The number of arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. southern border with Mexico nudged upward February over the previous month

Arrests for illegal border crossings nudge up in February but still among lowest of Biden presidency
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Canada holds state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers

Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public at a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers who in the 1980s solidified trade ties with the U.S. and spoke out against South Africa’s apartheid

Canada holds state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers
World

Europe's far-right vows hard line on immigration, but cracks emerge elsewhere

European far-right parties met in Italy on Saturday vowing to curb immigration to the continent and to oppose a second five-year term for European Commission

Europe's far-right vows hard line on immigration, but cracks emerge elsewhere
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Iran’s currency hits a record low

Iran’s currency fell to a record low on Sunday, plunging to 613,500 to the dollar, as its people celebrated the Persian New Year

Iran’s currency hits a record low
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Oath Keeper's son emerges from traumatic childhood to tell his own story in long shot election bid

The eldest son of one of America's most infamous seditionists is building a new life since breaking from his father's control

Oath Keeper's son emerges from traumatic childhood to tell his own story in long shot election bid
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Brazil's federal police arrest men suspected of ordering 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman

Brazil’s federal police arrested on Sunday the men suspected of ordering the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco in 2018

Brazil's federal police arrest men suspected of ordering 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman
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New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

New York City’s mayor has nixed a planned trip to the U.S.-Mexico over security concerns

New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico

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