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Mother of Alexei Navalny says poison finding confirms he was murdered
On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not “simply die in prison”.
French police raid Arab World Institute over ex-minister’s Epstein ties
French police on Monday searched the Arab World Institute in Paris in connection with an investigation into its former head, ex culture minister Jack Lang, and his ties with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lang resigned earlier this m…
‘We want you to continue’: Rubio delivers Trump’s campaign message to Orbán in Budapest
The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister’s relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated.
New UK border rules for dual nationals are discriminatory against women, campaigners say
British women in Spain and Greece face ‘huge problems’ entering UK because of differing surname rulesNew rules requiring British dual nationals to show a UK passport when entering Britain are “discriminatory” against women, campaigners claim.From 25 Fe…
Trump donor who criticized offshoring to close Ohio plant and move work to China
Workers decried John Paulson’s plan after billionaire painted himself as advocate for domestic manufacturingJohn Paulson, a hedge fund billionaire and one of Donald Trump’s earliest Wall Street backers, is planning to offshore an Ohio manufacturing pla…
Disappearances in Mexico surge by 200% over 10 years
More than 130,000 people considered missing or disappeared in Mexico as drug cartels expandIt was a bright morning in August 2022 when Ángel Montenegro was taken. A 31-year-old construction worker, Montenegro had been out all night drinking with some w…
Chinese fine dining slices through America’s takeout-food stereotypes
Upscale Chinese American restaurants, from San Francisco to New York City, have sprung up in recent years, garnering buzz beyond Chinese food takeout staples with refined tasting menus.
East Asia celebrates Year of the Horse with parades and festivities
People in Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries across the world welcomed the Year of the Horse on Monday evening. Millions traveled home to celebrate with their families, as the holiday is considered a time of reunion. To mark the occ…
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries
For many Christians, this week brings Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection.