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The top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court today announced a request for arrest warrants for top leaders from both Hamas and the Israeli government. The World's Matthew Bell reports.
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Large parts of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil are still waterlogged weeks after heavy rains flooded the state. Local and federal governments have promised to rebuild homes and businesses, but more rain is expected to come. bit.ly/4bOrv7W

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In a move that could send a chill among business people working overseas, a Nigerian court ruled on Friday that a former American IRS investigator, Tigran Gambaryan, could stand trial on behalf of his employer, the crypto currency exchange Binance. bit.ly/4as91cz

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China is holding military drills around the island of Taiwan this week, following the inauguration of a new president who advocates for a more robust defense against China. Meanwhile, the political parties in Taiwan are sharply divided. bit.ly/3R13x1v

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The Darien jungle has become one of the main routes for migrants heading to the US, with more than 520,000 people crossing just last year. Many are now documenting their migration journeys with their phones and posting videos on social media platforms. bit.ly/4bQSYpz

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Marathons around the world are filling up fast, and many are setting new records for participation. Runners and race directors across the globe share about why they choose to lace up. bit.ly/3wEWiFA

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It may be hundreds of miles away from any coastline but the Bavarian capital of Munich is home to one of the world’s most iconic — albeit dangerous — waves. The Eisbach wave has been attracting wetsuit-wearing surfers since the 1970s. bit.ly/3USTNHN

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President Biden calls the International Criminal Court’s plans to seek arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel and Hamas “outrageous.” Since the court was created, the US has refused to become a state party to the court, even though it helped create it. bit.ly/3V66qQV

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In Nigeria, as in many parts of Africa, cancer is a taboo subject. Traditional beliefs can make it challenging to discuss. But cancer survivors are leading the charge to raise awareness and improve outcomes. bit.ly/3WGis4J

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China is holding military drills around the island of Taiwan this week, following the inauguration of a new president who advocates for a more robust defense against China. Meanwhile, the political parties in Taiwan are sharply divided. bit.ly/3R13x1v

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What do you do with a cherished memory that has no record — not even a photo or a video? This Spanish company, Domestic Data Streamers, might help. They’ve harnessed artificial intelligence to turn fading recollections into visual or “synthetic” memories. bit.ly/3yr2lOh

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Large parts of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil are still waterlogged weeks after heavy rains flooded the state. Local and federal governments have promised to rebuild homes and businesses, but more rain is expected to come. bit.ly/4bOrv7W

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My latest for The World: Taiwan's new president begins a tough first week in office, as China launches military drills encircling the island, and legislators clash over several controversial bills that sparked a series of protests. theworld.org/segments/2024/…

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In France, a support group called Capitalists Anonymous helps people who can’t stop buying stuff or worry that their daily actions, like commuting in gas-guzzling cars, are hurting the planet. bit.ly/3UIantP

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The Darien jungle has become one of the main routes for migrants heading to the US, with more than 520,000 people crossing just last year. Many are now documenting their migration journeys with their phones and posting videos on social media platforms. bit.ly/4bQSYpz

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The top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court today announced a request for arrest warrants for top leaders from both Hamas and the Israeli government. The World's Matthew Bell reports.
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Marathons around the world are filling up fast, and many are setting new records for participation. Runners and race directors across the globe share about why they choose to lace up. bit.ly/3wEWiFA

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