Ukraine launches fresh assault in Russia’s Kursk region
Moscow says the attack has been repelled, Kyiv doesn’t comment on the developments, while Russian military bloggers say another surprise attack is on its way. Read more at Read More
Iran’s supreme leader warns against Trump negotiations
The US president suggested this week that a nuclear deal with Tehran might be possible. Read more at Read More
Record crowds at Japan’s hot springs create worries about macaque monkeys’ welfare
Japan’s hot spring macaques in Jigokudani Park draw record crowds, with 257,000 visitors last year, 60% of them international. Read more at Read More
Kosovo citizens to head to polls amid ailing economy and continued ethnic tension
Whatever the result of Sunday’s election, the next government will have to tackle increasing poverty and counter the threats of renewed ethnic violence in the country’s north. Read more at…
Bright red river outside Buenos Aires sparks fears of pollution
Sarandi River, which is located in a suburb of Buenos Aires, has turned bright red, sparking concerns amongst residents over possible contamination. Read more at Read More
‘Gives you the shudders’: More than 100 snakes found in Australian man’s backyard
Reptile handlers recovered 102 venomous red-bellied black snakes from a mulch pile at a property in Sydney, a discovery that has baffled experts. Read more at Read More
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Russia and Belarus cheer dismantling of USAID as rights groups voice concerns
Musk-led cuts to the US foreign aid agency have impacted rights groups, independent media, and election monitoring campaigns in Russia, Belarus and Moldova. Read more at Read More
New law in Brazil restricts smartphones in schools
Brazilian students will no longer have access to their phones in classrooms and hallways unless given permission by a teacher, according to new legislation passed this week. Read more at…
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