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Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion

Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion

Ukraine was on Tuesday marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies and no immediate end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II.

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Brazil court to try politicians over hit on black councilwoman

Brazil court to try politicians over hit on black councilwoman

Brazil's Supreme Court begins the trial Tuesday of politicians accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a case that exposed deep ties between politics and organized crime in the city.

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Interim president says Venezuelans welcome to return after amnesty law

Interim president says Venezuelans welcome to return after amnesty law

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez promised Monday that Venezuelans in exile would be welcomed back with open arms following a new amnesty law passed after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, as authorities continued to slowly release prisoners.

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Man kills police officer in Moscow train station blast

Man kills police officer in Moscow train station blast

A man detonated an explosive device beside a police patrol car in central Moscow early Tuesday, killing one officer and wounding two others, the Russian interior ministry said.

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Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report

Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement.

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Australian PM seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession

Australian PM seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government is writing to Commonwealth realms on Tuesday about its backing for former prince Andrew to be axed from the line of royal succession.

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Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko

Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian's cool finish earned a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night.

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N.Korea leader's sister promoted at party congress

N.Korea leader's sister promoted at party congress

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been given a promotion in the ruling party structure during a rare party congress, state media reported Tuesday.

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The key to taking down Mexico's most-wanted narco? His girlfriend

The key to taking down Mexico's most-wanted narco? His girlfriend

A girlfriend of Nemesio Oseguera, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel who was killed by the Mexican military, was key to finding him in Tapalpa, a picturesque village of vacation homes in western Mexico.

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Winter storm blankets US northeast as travel bans imposed

Winter storm blankets US northeast as travel bans imposed

More than 40 million people were under weather warnings in the northeastern United States on Monday, as a winter storm dumped shin-deep snow and officials in New York enforced a citywide travel ban.

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