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He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
June 4, 2025
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
Seoul, South Korea CNN — At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader…
Trump’s tariff threat exposes China’s tight grip on the global pharmaceuticals industry
June 4, 2025
Trump’s tariff threat exposes China’s tight grip on the global pharmaceuticals industry
Hong Kong/New York CNN — It’s the most prescribed antibiotic in the United States, used by tens of millions of…
Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
June 3, 2025
Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
CNN — The far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) is leaving the Netherlands’ government over its policy for asylum-seekers, its leader…
Police to start new search near where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007
June 3, 2025
Police to start new search near where toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007
CNN — Police investigating the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann will carry out fresh searches near the Portuguese holiday…
Russia and Ukraine may meet again for peace talks. But neither side gives reason for optimism
June 3, 2025
Russia and Ukraine may meet again for peace talks. But neither side gives reason for optimism
CNN — Since last sitting down with Ukraine to talk peace, Russia has launched four of its five largest drone…
Young people are skeptical of the American Dream
June 3, 2025
Young people are skeptical of the American Dream
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Mexican president hails first judicial election a ‘complete success’ after just 13% turnout
June 3, 2025
Mexican president hails first judicial election a ‘complete success’ after just 13% turnout
Mexico City CNN — Around 13 percent of Mexicans likely turned out to vote in the country’s first-ever judicial election,…
Putin didn’t budge in Ukraine peace talks. Now Donald Trump may be forced to act
June 3, 2025
Putin didn’t budge in Ukraine peace talks. Now Donald Trump may be forced to act
CNN — So, Russia and Ukraine are still as far apart as ever, with the two warring countries unable to…
14,000 troops, 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions: What North Korea has sent to Russia, report finds
June 2, 2025
14,000 troops, 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions: What North Korea has sent to Russia, report finds
CNN — North Korea has sent soldiers and millions of munitions, including missiles and rockets, to Russia over the past…
Italy’s Mt. Etna erupts, sending huge plume of ash and rock into air
June 2, 2025
Italy’s Mt. Etna erupts, sending huge plume of ash and rock into air
CNN — A massive eruption occurred at Mt. Etna on the Italian island of Sicily, producing a plume of high…