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Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of soldiers, civilians in prisoner swap
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says each side exchanged 390 detainees, with more to come over several days.
Why is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits?
A new law, championed by President Nayib Bukele, is seen by advocates as an effort to stifle dissent in El Salvador.
Trump’s Golden Dome defence system “unrealistic”
Michael O’Hanlon discusses Trump’s Golden Dome defence system, and whether it’d be a good strategy for the US.
FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision
It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, 25% on Apple, ratcheting up trade war
President Donald Trump also threatened a 25-percent tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in the US.
From fringe to federal: The rise of eugenicist thinking in US policy
Trump’s inner circle is mainstreaming ideas that threaten the disabled, the elderly and the poor.
US judge blocks Trump effort to bar Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The court injunction comes as the school launches a lawsuit calling Trump's actions a 'blatant violation' of its rights.
Josh Paul resigned over Gaza. What comes next?
Why resigning from the US government wasn’t enough for one official who stepped down.
Rescue bid launched for hundreds trapped in South African gold mine
Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater says all miners are safe and have been provided with food as they await rescue.
South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face ‘health catastrophe’, charity warns
Thousands of South Sudanese refugees face worsening health conditions as cholera spreads.