US Secretary of State Blinken hails Finnish ‘sisu’, calls Russia’s war in Ukraine a "strategic failure"
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Day: June 2, 2023
Veteran COVID-19 Death Rates Were Higher in Non-VA Hospitals, Study Says
Researchers said the observations suggest that the VA consider working more closely with community hospitals to maintain veterans’ access to quality care.
Kaija Saariaho: Feted Finnish composer dies at 70
Saariaho, who was suffering from brain cancer, was seen as a leading light of contemporary classical music.
In the debt limit showdown, both Biden and (surprise!) McCarthy are winners
As welcome as bipartisanship is, don’t expect it to repeat itself often. It’s happening now because the stakes are so incredibly high.
Watch: Thousands of Israelis celebrate Pride in Jerusalem despite counter-march
It is the first time that Pride has been held under the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
How a former slaughterhouse district became Rome’s hottest foodie destination
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Desert flamingos in sunset lagoons: Chile’s new kind of wonderful
Chile’s breathtaking surprises, Costa Rica’s wildlife – and more: Central & South America’s travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue.
Inside the untouched, ancient world of Japan’s Arashiyama
Japan’s getaway for nobles and hot-springs wonders, Seoul’s vibrant heart, and more: North Asia’s travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue.
Swimming with the speckled giants of Triton Bay, Indonesia
West Papua’s whale sharks, high-flying in Vietnam, rewilding in India… South-East Asia’s travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue.
Spotting the rare black leopard in Kenya
Trailing a headline-making cat, Uganda’s chimps, Botswana’s wildlife jackpot: Africa’s travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue.