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Dual US Citizen Charged in Tel Aviv Embassy Bomb Plot
A dual US and German citizen was arrested on Sunday for allegedly attempting to burn down the US embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, according to the justice department.
Swiss Alps Tragedy: Five Skiers Found Dead Near Zermatt
The bodies of five skiers have been found by rescuers near Switzerland’s luxury Zermatt resort.
George Floyd’s Legacy Five Years On: A Look Back
Americans across the country are remembering George Floyd five years after he was killed by police, with special gatherings in the city where he grew up and the one where he died.
King Charles’ Rare Canada Visit Sends Powerful Message
A decade ago, a portrait of the British monarch caused a row in Canadian politics. Now, the King is being invited to deliver the Speech from the Throne. What’s changed?
Iranian Director Panahi Defies Regime After Cannes Win
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who has previously been put in prison and banned from film-making in his home country, spoke out against the restrictions of the regime after winning the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
North Korea Detains Officials After Warship Launch Fails
North Korea has detained three shipyard officials over an accident during the launch of a new warship on Wednesday, state media has reported.
US Men Seek ‘Absurd Manliness’ in Russian Orthodox Churches
“A lot of people ask me: ‘Father Moses, how can I increase my manliness to absurd levels?'”
Korean Mother Finds Daughter After 44 Years: Uncovering South Korea’s Adoption Scandal
The last memory Han Tae-soon has of her daughter as a child is in May 1975, at their home in Seoul.
EU Hits Back at Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat, Calls for Respect
The European Union’s trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on “respect” not “threats”.