From war-torn Ethiopia to the streets of New York City, a refugee finds his calling in caring for stray cats.
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Viet Thanh Nguyen on how US violence abroad is mirrored in ICE raids, the Israeli assault on Gaza, and protests at home.
Donald Trump said Iran and Israel “should talk immediately” about de-escalating their conflict “before it’s too late.”
The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.
It’s the fourth court sentencing in a year related to racial abuse and threats directed at the Real Madrid footballer.
Lawmaker’s killing rattles the US state as Governor Tim Walz calls the attack ‘politically motivated’.
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‘Brutal funding cuts leave brutal choices,’ says aid chief, as humanitarian appeal slashes and priorities refocused.
Donald Trump tells reporters he hopes Iran and Israel can real a deal to end the fighting.
Here are the key events on day 1,208 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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The Japanese player will pitch for his MLB side for the first time since his signing a $700m contract with them in 2024.
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World number one Scottie Scheffler finished seventh, while a struggling Rory McIlroy ended the major on 17th.
