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us missionary released following kidnap in niger christian group says

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   US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

   Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

   BBC World Mixed / center
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   Russia says hit Ukrainian railway and port facilities in new strikes

   Kyiv targets Baltic oil hub and warehouse near Moscow with drones.

   Al Jazeera Mixed / center
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   GOP targets progressives as frustration over economy grows

   Republicans are increasingly training their fire on democratic socialists and Democratic Party’s progressive wing as they search for a winni…

   The Hill By Sudiksha Kochi Mixed / center
4. 4

   Putin Feeds the Perpetual War Machine in Russia

   Russia continues to recruit tens of thousands into the army each month.

   Bloomberg By Anthony Halpin Mixed / center
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   Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election

   The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing states' efforts to prosecute fake electors who tried to keep Trump in the White House after …

   NPR Lean left
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   Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war

   Former Soviet states in Central Asia are questioning Russia’s war with Ukraine

   Christian Science Monitor By Fred Weir Mixed / center
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   NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'

   NATO fighters shot down a foreign drone over Latvia as Finland briefly restricted airspace and sea areas amid heightened Baltic security con…

   CNBC Mixed / center
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   US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

   A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

   BBC World Mixed / center
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   Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance

   Ukraine says it has liberated 26 settlements in the south as it retools under heavy bombardment.

   Al Jazeera Mixed / center
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    White House accuses over 40 countries of helping China avoid US tariffs

    The White House accused China of routing billions of dollars of goods through other countries to avoid President Trump’s 2018 tariffs, costi…

    The Hill By Finya Swai Mixed / center
11. 11

    Philippines Won’t Host US Attacks In Case of Taiwan Conflict

    The Philippines won’t allow the US to launch attacks from its soil in case the conflict over Taiwan escalates, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr…

    Bloomberg Mixed / center
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    ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county

    Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. NPR took a close look at how sheriff's deputies in Wal…

    NPR By Jaclyn Diaz Lean left
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    A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war

    Siblings Moaz, Yasseen, and Zahira Tasabehji founded a climbing gym known as Jabalna (Arabic for “our mountain”).

    Christian Science Monitor By Adri Salido Mixed / center
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    Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

    A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

    BBC World Mixed / center
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    Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded

    At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.

    Al Jazeera Mixed / center
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    US Readies Unprecedented ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran

    The US will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, intensifying the Trump admini…

    Bloomberg Mixed / center
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    New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

    The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health a…

    NPR Lean left
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    Taking heed of nature’s chorus – and of each other

    “Soundwalking” – or giving an ear to all that the natural environment communicates – holds lessons for how can better listen to one another.…

    Christian Science Monitor By the Monitor's Editorial Board Mixed / center