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U.S. charges 82-year-old Virginia Democratic lawmaker in alleged drug scheme
U.S. prosecutors accuse L. Louise Lucas of running an illegal cannabis business with members of her family. The 82-year-old Virginia state senator said Thursday's actions amounted to the federal government wielding its "full weight" against a great-grandmother.
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EU awards human rights prize to International Criminal Court amid Trump attacks
The European Parliament says this year's Sakharov Prize recognizes the International Criminal Court's "important work in upholding international law and justice." The tribunal in The Hague has faced escalating attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
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Canadians caught up in Trump voter fraud crackdown as U.S. accuses Canada of election interference
Since late last year, federal prosecutors have charged dozens of non-citizens, many of them longtime U.S. permanent residents, with illegally voting in federal elections. At least 13 Canadians have been caught up in the crackdown ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
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1st human case of livestock virus Shamonda reported in France
France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, with authorities adding there was no risk to the general population at this stage.
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Russia pounds Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks
Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow overnight as the warring sides kept up a barrage of attacks despite the latest U.S. push to end the conflict.