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April 21, 2023

Mexico sells unwanted presidential jet to Tajikistan

An unwanted Mexican presidential jet was finally sold after four years of trying. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador refused to use the jet after taking office, saying it was too luxurious.

April 21, 2023

Facial recognition is expanding its watchful eye but suffers from notable fails

Various police departments and businesses in the U.S. are increasingly using facial recognition as a security measure, but has been hit with notable criticisms.

April 20, 2023

Dutch diplomat quits amid 'Ukrainians also Russians' comment controversy

Veteran Dutch diplomat Ron van Dartel has resigned amid a controversy over a comment made in a new book, an excerpt of which stated "Ukrainians are also Russians."

April 20, 2023

Migrant sailboat crashes in Greece killing 1, 47 others rescued

Authorities in Greece said they found one migrant dead and rescued 47 others after their sailboat crashed into rocks and partially sank. The survivors were able to call for help.

April 20, 2023

Yellow daffodils, planted in honor of 1943 uprising against Nazi occupiers, bloom in Warsaw

Daffodils are seen everywhere in Warsaw, Poland, as residents commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Jewish uprising that opposed Nazi Germany in 1943.

April 20, 2023

Denmark lifts sailing ban in area where gas leaked after Nord Stream pipeline explosion

The explosions at the Nord Stream pipelines caused gas to leak last year in the Baltic Sea. Denmark recently lifted a sailing ban in the area where the gas leaked.

April 20, 2023

Hungary adds honey, certain meat products to list of banned Ukrainian imports

Hungary's government has banned the import of 25 Ukrainian products until June 30, 2023. The country recently added honey and certain meat products to the list of banned imports.

April 19, 2023

Vatican revives artisan academy in St. Peter's Basilica

The Vatican on Wednesday inaugurated an arts academy inside St. Peter's Basilica, reviving an age-old apprenticeship program that aided in the maintenance of Catholic art and artifacts.

April 19, 2023

Scottish ultra-marathon runner disqualified for using car in third place finish, blames 'miscommunication'

Joasia Zakrzewski was disqualified from the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile where she placed third after officials said she used a car for part of the race.

April 19, 2023

Migrant accidentally shot, killed by North Macedonian police during border struggle

Police in North Macedonia accidentally shot and killed a migrant woman in the Greek border town of Gevgelija while attempting to arrest a suspected smuggler.