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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.
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Iran says 7 ships have been struck in Strait of Hormuz, Saudis intercept drones in airspace
Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit by Iran or striking naval mines, Tehran said Thursday, a markedly high number as tensions rise over concerns about a return to all-out war.