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Putin and Xi play peacemakers on Ukraine and pledge to expand ties in show of unity in Moscow

UK accuses Russia of disinformation over depleted uranium

RNA compound and vitamin B3 found in samples from near-Earth asteroid

Uganda parliament passes law criminalizing identifying as LGBTQ

At least five dead after earthquake strikes Afghanistan and Pakistan

Ecuador opens terrorism investigation after journalists receive explosive devices in mail

‘Marsupial sabertooth’ had massive canines with roots that grew over the top of its skull

Researchers 3D printed this cheesecake

UK counter terrorism police investigating after man set on fire near mosque

London’s Metropolitan Police lets predators flourish, review concludes

Israeli minister says there’s ‘no such thing as a Palestinian people,’ inviting US rebuke

Russian cruise missiles destroyed in strike in Crimea, Ukraine Defense Ministry says

Japan Prime Minister Kishida makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet Zelensky

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Around 10% of the world population can’t get clean water. Here’s how you can help on World Water Day

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Asteroid forms a debris cloud after intentional hit from spacecraft

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Russia has become more dependent on China since Ukraine war began. Here’s how

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Russian soldiers emerge from forest after couple makes wrong turn on their drive

Uganda’s parliament passes strict anti-LGBTQ law

Drone footage captures moment Ukrainian civilian is wounded by Russian soldier

Around the world

Europe

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Russian mercenary chief announces plans to recruit 30,000 more fighters

Secret document reveals Russia’s 10-year plan to destabilize Moldova

French workers may have to retire at 64 and many are in uproar. Here’s why

Explainer: Why NATO allies are unlikely to send more advanced jets to Ukraine

Did the Princess of Wales break royal protocol?

ICC issues war crimes arrest warrant for Putin for alleged deportation of Ukrainian children

Middle East

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Israeli minister says there’s ‘no such thing as a Palestinian people,’ inviting US rebuke

Two decades on, trauma from America’s war continues to haunt Iraqis

Netanyahu government makes first climbdown on plan to weaken Israel’s judiciary

A quake of unthinkable proportions is due in Istanbul. Residents ask if the city is prepared

Child detainees in Iran subjected to flogging, electric shocks and sexual violence, says Amnesty

At least 4 Palestinians killed in IDF operation in Jenin

World in photos

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From British to Chinese rule: Hong Kong, in photos

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Ordinary people in Iraq were given disposable cameras. This is what they want you to see

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The week in 36 photos

A visual history of the spacesuit

Africa

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Uganda parliament passes law criminalizing identifying as LGBTQ

How an underwater film inspired a marine protected area off Kenya’s coast

Kenya opposition leader calls for weekly protests after being tear-gassed by police

Nigerians vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states

Americas

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Ecuador opens terrorism investigation after journalists receive explosive devices in mail

Pistol used in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexican border city was purchased in the US, criminal complaint says

Three people stabbed in incident at high school in Nova Scotia

At least 13 dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador

Asia

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At least five dead after earthquake strikes Afghanistan and Pakistan

Japan Prime Minister Kishida makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet Zelensky

Taiwan’s President to transit US on Central America trip, but no word on meeting with Speaker McCarthy

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou to make historic visit to mainland China

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Travel

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How to survive a shark attack – or better yet, avoid one entirely

US tourist fined $500 for driving Ferrari into Florence’s famous piazza

21 packing essentials that will make train travel feel more like a first-class flight in 2023

24 stylish and functional travel pants for men and women to keep you comfortable on the go in 2023

21 pairs of travel shoes that offer supreme comfort and support for your next trip

Style

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‘Vibrant’ Roman mosaic discovered under supermarket construction site

Kitchen renovation unearths paintings nearly 400 years old

Scientists confirm long held theory about what inspired Monet

Jeremy Scott exits Moschino after a decade of cheeky, pop culture fashion

Archeologists discover ‘oldest pearling town’ in the Persian Gulf

Weather

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Most Californians are under a severe weather alert as another atmospheric river unleashes heavy rain and powerful winds

Another atmospheric river will thrash storm-ravaged California, threatening more flooding and hurricane-force wind gusts

Forecasters fear rapid snowmelt in the Midwest could turn into major flooding this spring

100,000 Californians still have no power as storms whip hurricane-force winds, flood homes and threaten 25 million people in other states

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Russian cruise missiles destroyed in strike in Crimea, Ukraine Defense Ministry says

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Video reportedly shows strike on train transporting Russian cruise missiles

New report finds ‘institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia’ in London police

New details in the 2015 death of Stephen Smith in South Carolina.

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Around 10% of the world population can’t get clean water. Here’s how you can help on World Water Day

Netanyahu government walks back part of judicial reform plan

U.N. expert: possible crimes against humanity in Iran

Should the London Metropolitan Police be broken up?

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Asteroid forms a debris cloud after intentional hit from spacecraft

Armed Forces of Ukraine

‘I killed a man today’: Russian soldier accused of war crimes in absentia after audio files intercepted

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Architecture around the world

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A. Eugene Kohn, architect of soaring skyscrapers, dies aged 92

Pritzker Prize 2023: David Chipperfield wins ‘Nobel of architecture’

Rafael Viñoly, architect who designed ‘The Walkie-Talkie’ building, dies aged 78

Hidden corridor discovered in Great Pyramid of Giza

Abu Dhabi’s stunning new multi-faith complex is a mosque, synagogue and church

Sports

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World Baseball Classic final: All you need to know ahead of USA vs Japan

‘At times I was really pissed off to be part of that era’: Novak Djokovic speaks to CNN about competing with Nadal and Federer

‘As special as it gets’: LeBron James solidifies legendary status by becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer

‘Our dreams never came true.’ These men helped build Qatar’s World Cup, now they are struggling to survive

CNN Heroes

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This CNN Hero paid tribute to her late father by transforming a library into a center for feeding, teaching, and nurturing her community

A yoga retreat with a higher purpose: Helping people living with brain injuries

This CNN Hero traveled 5,500 miles to deliver care to Turkey’s earthquake survivors

Two sisters just reunited with the mystery woman who gave them $100 on a plane 23 years ago