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Ukraine's northeastern front could decide new battle lines

Ukraine's northeastern front could decide new battle lines

KUPIANSK, Ukraine (AP) — A tank carrying Ukrainian infantry speeds toward a target position marked with a metal sheet. The soldiers climb down, hurl grenades and unleash a crackle of machine-gun fire.
Italy migrant tragedy death toll over 60; dozens missing

Italy migrant tragedy death toll over 60; dozens missing

STECCATO DI CUTRO, Italy (AP) — The death toll rose to at least 63 in the migrant tragedy off Italy's southern coast after rescue crews recovered several more bodies Monday, driving home once again the desperate and dangerous boat crossings of people
Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on Wednesday

Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on Wednesday

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate on Wednesday, ending the city’s last major restriction imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cobra Gold military exercises resume at pre-pandemic size

Cobra Gold military exercises resume at pre-pandemic size

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai and U.S.
Danish parliament urges to remove TikTok over cybersecurity

Danish parliament urges to remove TikTok over cybersecurity

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Danish parliament on Tuesday urged lawmakers and employees with the 179-member assembly against having TikTok on work phones as a cybersecurity measure, saying “there is a risk of espionage.
Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything else

Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything else

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative Party government has moved on a proposal to split wildlife management responsibilities in the province, creating a new department of hunting and fishing in the Forestry, Parks and Tourism Ministry.
China purging 'Western erroneous views' from legal education

China purging 'Western erroneous views' from legal education

BEIJING (AP) — China has ordered closer adherence to the dictates of the ruling Communist Party and leader Xi Jinping in legal education, demanding that schools “oppose and resist Western erroneous views” such as constitutional government, separation
Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said the main mission of his country's military has changed to ensure the protection of its territory as disputes with China and U.S.-China rivalry intensify. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
How Chicago elects a mayor, and why a winner may take weeks

How Chicago elects a mayor, and why a winner may take weeks

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago is holding a mayoral election Tuesday , but it will likely take weeks — and a runoff election — before a winner is declared.
Latino Republicans push back on party's immigration agenda

Latino Republicans push back on party's immigration agenda

MIAMI (AP) — More than half of the residents in the slice of Miami that includes Little Havana were born abroad. And when Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar ran for reelection last year, she won by 15 percentage points.