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Afghanistan marks year two of the Taliban takeover
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 created a humanitarian crisis and crushed women’s rights.
Niger’s coup leaders want to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’
If convicted of treason for undermining state security, deposed President Mohamed Bazoum could face the death penalty, Niger’s penal code states.
Sicily’s Catania international airport closes until Tuesday after Mount Etna eruption
After Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted Sunday evening, the Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, was forced to close until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich ‘in good health’ in Russian prison: Updates
Gershkovich is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison on espionage charges that he, his employer and the Biden administration deny.
2 Nigerians extradited to face trial on sextortion charges linked to Michigan teen’s death
Samuel and Samson Ogoshi are accused of running an international sextortion ring, resulting in the suicide of Jordan DeMay, 17, of Marquette, Michigan
Bird feeding can be great for humans but could harm the birds we love, study shows
A new study shows that bird-feeding dramatically increased near the beginning of lockdowns. But is it actually safe to feed wild birds?
Researchers just revealed this 20-armed creature found off the coast of Antarctica
In ocean expeditions between 2008 and 2017, researchers explored the ‘cryptic’ biodiversity of Antarctica, discovering a ‘strawberry feather star’.
Beijing has exposed a Chinese national as an accused spy in latest accusation of espionage
Beijing’s Ministry of State Security says a Chinese national was offered money and immigration to the U.S. in exchange for classified information.
What is the population of China? These are the country’s declining numbers.
China makes up 18.47% of the world population, but how many people do they have, and are they on the decline? Find out more.