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April 25, 2024

France President Macron to outline vision for Europe as global power ahead of European Parliament elections

As war rages in Ukraine and European Parliament elections approach, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to share his vision for Europe as an assertive global power.

April 25, 2024

US births saw notable decrease in 2023, marking end to late pandemic rebound, experts say

In 2023, U.S. births continued their decline, with just under 3.6 million babies born, marking a decrease of about 76,000 from the previous year, data shows.

April 25, 2024

Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.

April 25, 2024

More than 100 stranded whales return to the sea after rescue effort on Australian coast

More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea while 31 died on the shore, according to a researcher.

April 24, 2024

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.

April 24, 2024

North Macedonia to hold presidential runoff with center-right candidate in the lead

North Macedonia will hold a presidential runoff on May 8 after no candidate secured enough support from voters to win outright; voting will coincide with parliamentary elections.

April 24, 2024

Chinese student gets 9 months for harassing person posting democracy leaflets on Boston campus

A former student at the Berklee College of Music has been given a nine-month prison sentence for threatening and stalking a person who posted a leaflet in support of democracy in China.

April 24, 2024

Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana

Federal wildlife officials announced a bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death last month on West Mae’s Beach in southwest Louisiana; up to $20,000 is being offered for information.

April 24, 2024

How US workers could be affected by changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban noncompete agreements, and the Biden administration has finalized a rule that will allow more workers to be eligible for overtime pay.

April 24, 2024

Rwanda's Hope Hostel, which once housed genocide survivors, ready to take in migrants from UK

After the British Parliament approved a bill this week allowing the deportation of some migrants to Rwanda, the East African country said it is ready to receive them.