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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...
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How Australia's quiet diplomacy led Julian Assange to freedom
After Julian Assange was released by a court on the remote U.S. Pacific territory of Saipan on Wednesday, ending a 14-year legal battle, the WikiLeaks founder's lawyer first thanked Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for making the outcome possibl
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Kenya's Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after anti-tax protest deaths
Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday said he would withdraw planned tax rises, bowing to pressure after deadly demonstations saw protesters storming parliament and threatening more action this week.
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‘EVERY DAY’: Wife reveals Assange’s next move in Australia
Julian Assange’s wife has revealed what her husband plans to do after arriving in Australia for the first time in 15 years.
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Disturbing images show nation on the brink
Chaos has erupted in a major city as hundreds of protesters stormed the capital before being locked in a brutal battle with the military.
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Why are Swifties and Charli xcx fans at war? I blame Big Tech
Our digital ecosystem thrives on division in everything from politics to pop. Devoted fanbases are one result - ready to unleash hell on haters
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Russia puts Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on trial for espionage
Gershkovich, who faces up to 20 years in prison on charges U.S. rejects, to return to court Aug. 3
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NATO appoints Dutch PM Rutte as next secretary general
NATO tapped outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte Wednesday to become the bloc’s next secretary-general who will replace Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg from October 1. Stoltenberg led NATO for more than a decade during which his mandate was extended due to the war in Ukraine.
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Assange steps foot on Australian soil
Julian Assange has stepped foot on Australian soil for the first time in 15 years, following a lengthy legal battle.
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Kenyan leader vows crackdown amid deadly protests (VIDEO)
William Ruto says it’s unacceptable for “criminals” posing as peaceful protesters to terrorize people
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Singer behind massive 00s hit dead at 49
The frontman of Crazy Town – the band responsible for one of the biggest hits of the early 2000s – has been found dead at his home.
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Paris organisers unable to confirm Olympic swimming events for Seine – with one month to go
The Seine is set to be a star feature of the Paris Olympics, but with just one month remaining until the opening of the games, heavy rains and pollution are keeping organisers in suspense on whether they will be able to host the open-water swimming events and a leg of the triathlon in the river.
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22 killed in lithium battery plant fire in South Korea
Majority of the dead were workers who emigrated from China, officials say
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Death toll rises in Russia's Dagestan region after coordinated attacks on churches, synagogues
The death toll from a series of brazen attacks on churches and synagogues in Russia’s mainly Muslim region of Dagestan rose to 20 on Monday after gunmen went on the rampage in coordinated attacks in two of the republic’s most important cities.
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‘Vogue World’ brings fashion and sport together in Paris ahead of Olympics
Paris played host Sunday to an ultra-glitzy collision between fashion and sport as Vogue put on its latest branding event in the heart of the city ahead of the Olympic Games.
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Terrorist attacks in southern Russia: What we know so far
Militants have targeted synagogues, churches, and the police in the Russian region of Dagestan
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Searching for the Star of the N.B.A. Finals
This year’s series, between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, featured many wonderful players but no obvious main character.
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Why Is South America’s Leading Soccer Tournament Being Played in the U.S.?
Argentina will be defending its title in Atlanta, and its first opponent will be Canada.
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How Jordan Bardella became France’s far-right poster boy
With a charismatic blend of youthful vigour and strategic communication, far-right leader Jordan Bardella has captivated millions on social media, a sign of the "Bardella mania" that has swept through France’s younger demographic. At just 28, Bardella's ascent to the top of the National Rally party formerly led by Marine Le Pen and Macron's call for snap legislative elections may well pave the road to the prime minister's office.
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