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April 18, 2024

US, Italy agree to coordinate efforts to counter spread of misinformation by foreign governments

The U.S. and Italy have agreed to collaborate in combating the dissemination of misinformation and fake news by foreign governments, according to officials.

April 18, 2024

Solomon Islands national election count begins, closely watched by US, China

Counting began on Thursday in the Solomon Islands following a national election, with electoral officials seeking a larger venue in the Pacific Island capital.

April 17, 2024

Ukraine alleges Russia increasingly using tear gas illegally in battle

Ukrainian military officials allege Russian forces have increasingly used riot control agents that are illegal to use in war under the international Chemical Weapons Convention.

April 17, 2024

French organizers exclude Putin from D-Day anniversary event due to Ukraine war

French organizers of the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings have announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the event.

April 17, 2024

Caribbean ambassador proposes establishment of assembly to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery

A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.

April 17, 2024

'Peculiar' black hole discovered in Milky Way, scientists say

Astronomers have detected a black hole positioned roughly 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. It was identified through the Gaia mission.

April 17, 2024

Full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood, US ambassador says

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has voiced concerns about a U.N. resolution supporting full membership for the Palestinian Authority.

April 17, 2024

Taiwan's military submarine program to proceed after resignation of project chief

Taiwan's indigenous submarine program remains on course despite the resignation of its leader, Huang Shu-kuang, who cited unfair criticism against him and the military.

April 17, 2024

Biden admin to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district

The Biden administration plans to reject the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in northern Alaska. The rejection is expected later this week.

April 17, 2024

California aquarium pairs stranded sea otter pups with surrogate moms

Two California aquariums are addressing the issue of stranded sea otter pups found along the state's coast each year by pairing them with surrogate mothers.