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US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia

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A shift in the Gulf Stream could cause a major ocean current to collapse.

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German regional vote reveals economy worries and SPD decline

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A German politician wants Germany to offer to bring the AI firm Anthropic to Europe. Is that viable?

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As Iran dominates the regional news, at least five Palestinians have been killed in a series of attacks by settlers.

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Thousands of Afghans are attempting to flee Iran amid escalating attacks while children face growing hunger and disease,

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For Afghan refugees, staying in Pakistan is dangerous as clashes escalate, but going back is likely to be worse.

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Cambodia says it is going after its massive scam industry, but well-connected criminals could still dodge the push.

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Every year, thousands of Rohingya attempt to flee Myanmar and Bangladesh by sea. Hundreds of them die on their journeys.

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Germany won't return to nuclear power, chancellor says

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EU states must provide proper ID for transgender citizens

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China passes controversial 'ethnic unity' law

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Dubbed the "Nobel Prize of architecture," the Pritzker Prize recognizes the work of exceptional architects.

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In Estonia, drivers cross the frozen Baltic Sea when winter ice forms a rare road.

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In Brittany, northern France, we find out how these coveted shellfish are grown — and how you can tell if they're fresh.

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In Jurilovca, three people show us how tradition and uncertainty are shaping daily life on the Danube riverbanks.

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Blindness changed Charles Kibe's world. But instead of resorting to begging, he built a business, a family and a legacy.

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