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Abigail Spanberger promised voters she'd never redistrict Virginia. Her first act as governor proved that was a lie - and Virginians can stop her
Iran has sent the US a new 14-point proposal to end the war
The idea was flatly rejected by the US, suggesting that no immediate end to the war is in sight
First, at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The Foreign Ministry has criticised Brussels for halting support for Rwandan troops deployed in Cabo Delgado. And, African animation is stepping out of the margins with bold global ambitions. As studios, streamers, and creators invest in original stories from the continent, the key question remains: can Africa turn this creative momentum into a truly sustainable animation industry?
Massive shake-up is a show of force after corruption scandal last year weakened Ukraine’s government
Reduction has been planned for months but comes amid tension with European nations over Greenland
Macron, EU’s Kallas condemn Russian attack on Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile
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By Michele Kambas NICOSIA, May 24 (Reuters) - Cypriots went to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election expected to deliver gains for anti-corruption campaigners and the far right, while weakening centrist parties that back President Nikos Christodoulides. In a vote being closely watched for signs of public sentiment ahead of a 2028 presidential election, more than half a million registered voters will elect 56 lawmakers from a record field of 753 candidates
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation, marking its third mega-round in a year
The updated accord between the European Union and Mexico removes most remaining barriers to trade and investment. President Sheinbaum said Mexico's respective trade deals with the EU and the US were "not contradictory."
The student-led movement, which began after the Novi Sad disaster in November 2024, is pushing for early elections