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Australia March 7

Cyclone Alfred weakens as it closes in on Australia's east coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low weather system Saturday as it closed in on Brisbane, Australia. Over 19,000 people have been evacuated, and one remains missing.

Europe March 6

Albania issues yearlong TikTok ban amid youth violence concerns

The Albanian Cabinet decided in favor of a 12-month TikTok shutdown Thursday, blaming the app for inciting bullying and violence, especially among the country's youth.

North Carolina March 5

Meet the oldest llama in the world, who works with sick children in North Carolina

Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who comforts sick and disabled children at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records.

Washington DC March 3

Figure skating titans come together for emotional event benefiting victims of DC plane crash

The Legacy on Ice benefit event, featuring U.S. figure skating stars, payed tribute to the 67 people who died in the Washington, D.C., plane crash on Jan. 29.

Illinois March 3

Illinois man accused of Highland Park shooting to face trial 3 years after attack

Robert Crimo III is set to face trial on Monday for a mass shooting at a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, 30 miles north of Chicago.

New York February 28

Rose Girone, oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies at 113

Rose Girone, the oldest living survivor of the Holocaust and advocate for sharing the stories of survivors, died on Monday in New York at age 113.

Africa February 26

Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46

The death toll has risen to at least 46 people, including women and children, following a Sudanese military aircraft crash; at least 10 people were injured.

Artificial Intelligence February 25

British musicians release silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work

Over 1,000 musicians teamed up to release a silent album called “Is This What We Want?" to protest potential changes to U.K. AI laws that could reduce artists' creative control.

Germany February 23

Conservative candidate pulls ahead in German election, according to early exit polls

Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead.

Viruses February 20

Philippine village offers cash for mosquitos amid dengue outbreak

To combat a dengue outbreak, a Philippine village is offering a bounty of one Philippines peso for every five mosquitoes residents turn in.

Pope Francis February 19

Italian Prime Minister Meloni visits Pope Francis in hospital, says he's in good spirits

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited Pope Francis in hospital on Wednesday and reported he was full of good humor following his diagnosis of pneumonia and a bronchial infection.