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Twenty-Five Political Prisoners Released, Deported from Belarus

25 political prisoners were suddenly freed and sent to Lithuania — some never believed they'd leave

Political boot camps for women could redress gender imbalance

A four-week boot camp raised women's political ambition by teaching skills and cutting fear of

Simple messaging can help restore trust in US elections

Simple videos boosted election trust by up to 12.5 points across party lines.

Reforms to Hungary's Anti-LBGT Laws Welcome, but More to Do

Hungary's new government moves to repeal parts of its 2021 anti-LGBT law — but rights groups say

Winter Olympic venues confirmed with events in two countries

The 2030 Winter Games will be held in two countries at once, with speed skating in the Netherlands.

Moon to Mars | NASA's Artemis Program - NASA

Four astronauts flew 252,756 miles from Earth, the farthest humans have ever traveled in space.

The Mercator map has distorted Africa’s size for 450 years. The UN just voted to replace it.

Africa is 14 times bigger than the Mercator map shows — 164 countries just voted to fix it.

Hull & Woad deliver as Europe win Solheim Cup

Europe won the Solheim Cup, sealed by Lottie Woad's final putt.

'We have everything that we need to win WSL' - Arsenal's Agyemang

Michelle Agyemang says Arsenal have everything needed to lift the WSL title.

BRICS Summit 2026: Global leaders join PM Modi in tree plantation initiative - The Statesman

Ten world leaders joined hands to plant trees together at the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

How Medicaid ACOs can lead the US toward maternal health equity

Setting health-care metrics made Medicaid groups actually improve maternal care in Massachusetts.

Atomic bomb survivor who became baseball legend - Harimoto dies age 86

A Hiroshima bomb survivor hit more baseballs than anyone in Japanese history.

Spanberger celebrates new workplace protections for Virginia workers

Virginia workers get 12 weeks of paid family leave and a push to $15 minimum wage by 2028.

Real Madrid's Raul Asencio cleared of sharing explicit video

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was cleared of sharing an explicit video.

After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda - ABC News

A school that fled the Taliban now has a permanent home in Rwanda, giving Afghan girls a place to

Sweden: Most Parties Back Stronger Action on Israel

All 7 Swedish parties that answered support enforcing war crimes warrants against Israel's leaders.

For a century, journalists have had a voluntary ethics code. Editors are giving it an AI-era reboot

A 100-year-old journalism ethics rule is being rewritten for the age of AI.

ऐतिहासिक नगरी मल्हार में धूमधाम से मनाया गया विश्व आदिवासी दिवस | Mooknayak

Thousands rallied in Malhar to celebrate World Tribal Day with dances and prayers for their culture.

World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title

World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler wins his second FedEx Cup title.

Rural parishes shine at JLS National Awards | News | Jamaica Gleaner

Reading contest drew 7,708 kids in Jamaica — a 37% jump, even after a hurricane hit 43 libraries.