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11 min
Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war
Israelis will go to the polls on Tuesday in what many describe as the most consequential election in years. It's the first vote since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel's war in Ga…
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4 min
Lula prevails in Brazil but Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede
In a closely watched election, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing and Trump-aligned challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. Transport and weather disruptions in…
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6 min
Student-led movement ousts Serbia's right-wing ruler in historic election
Brazil is not the only country to have had dramatic election results this weekend. In Serbia, longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic lost a historic election that brought down his govern…
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24 min
Why some U.S. allies view Trump's America as an 'Unreliable Boyfriend'
Behind closed diplomatic doors, some of the U.S.'s closest allies view Donald Trump's America as an "unreliable boyfriend", a "security threat," and open to corruption. A Canadian…
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5 min
News Wrap: White House says Melania Trump brokered localized ceasefire deal in Oleshky
In our news wrap Friday, the White House says Melania Trump brokered a localized ceasefire deal in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, Romania's president blamed Russia for a drone stri…
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6 min
Brazil's high-stakes presidential runoff could reshape country's future
This weekend, voters in Brazil head to the polls in a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape that country's political future. Will Brazil join a rightward shift across…
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6 min
Inside the race to build Patriot missiles as stocks run low
Ukrainians are desperate for more defense systems to repel Russia's relentless onslaught of drones and ballistic missiles. For the missiles, no system is more valuable than the U.S…
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3 min
American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin
Russia freed an American imprisoned for the last four years. Stephen Hubbard was captured in Eastern Ukraine and convicted of fighting against Russia. The 74-year-old retired teach…
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8 min
How Elon Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests
According to reports, Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Ukraine's Starshield defense systems. Nick Schifrin reports, and Amna Nawaz discusses how the world's richest man gained suc…
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4 min
Zelenskyy seeks to mend ties with Trump ahead of Witkoff-Putin meeting
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and European officials in Norway in a bid to avoid a further diplomatic rupture with President Trump. Over the past…
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6 min
Tightening sanctions on Russia is 'the way to end this war,' says David Kramer
To discuss the tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Geoff Bennett spoke with David Kramer. He held a number of senior positions at the State Departme…
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6 min
News Wrap: Britain sending air support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
In our news wrap Tuesday, British authorities say they're sending air support to Saudi Arabia to protect against missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen,…
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8 min
Ukrainian refugees face growing hostility in Poland
Poland has been one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. But many of its people are slowly turning against the one million Ukrainian…
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5 min
Sasha Alex Sloan performs 'Empty' and discusses the craft of songwriting
You may not know the name Sasha Alex Sloan, but chances are you've heard her work. She's become one of music's most sought-after songwriters, writing across pop, country, K-pop, an…
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3 min
Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine
The war of words between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reached another fever pitch on Monday. Trump again excoriated the embattled Ukrainian leader, putting mor…
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7 min
U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says
As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, G…
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4 min
French authorities impose curfews after weekend rioting
Curfews are in effect in parts of Paris and other French cities as authorities try to restore order following widespread rioting this weekend. Government officials have acknowledge…
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24 min
The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up
Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Co…
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4 min
Ukraine resumes strikes on energy targets, saying Russia never stopped its attacks
The tense alliance between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump is nearing a new low point. After days of bitter back-and-forth between the two leaders, Ukraine has re…
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5 min
Ukraine less reliant on U.S. as Trump-Zelenskyy rift deepens, former ambassador says
For perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Amna Nawaz spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor. He's now a distin…