Ukraine war: WFP chief Cindy McCain says grain deal with Russia needed to feed world
Cindy McCain tells the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme the deal must be renewed by 18 May.
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California lawmakers on reparations panel challenge assumptions about payments to Black residents
A California state senator and member of a historic task force studying reparations proposals for African Americans says it could be tough to pass large payments for eligible residents
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DeSantis signs bill blocking state travel records from public disclosure
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Thursday that exempts records related to his travel from the state's robust public disclosure law.
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Ten-day jail terms for US fishing tournament cheats
Two men at the centre of a scandal that rocked the world of competitive fishing get their punishment.
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Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman expected to leave post this summer, sources say
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is expected to depart her post this summer, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Oil Rises as US Signals It Aims to Refill Oil Reserve After June
Oil rose - following a two-day decline — as the US signaled it may start refilling the Strategic
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QBE Insurance's rising catastrophic costs offset outlook hike, shares drop 9%
Australia's QBE Insurance Group Ltd said on Friday costs associated with catastrophic claims for the four months of
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Banning gun sales to young American adults under 21 is unconstitutional, judge rules
A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional
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Brett Favre withdraws defamation lawsuit against sports commentator Pat McAfee
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has withdrawn his lawsuit filed earlier this year against sports commentator and former NFL punter Pat McAfee, according to statements from the two on Thursday.
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Don't miss this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Zelda and a Bennifer double feature
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Jonas Brothers, Nintendo releasing a fresh Legend of Zelda video game and PBS’ “Great Performances” celebrating 50 years of Broadway with a starry concert
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Australia government approves first new coal mine since elected
The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change.
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GOP 2024 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy proposes raising the voting age to 25
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is proposing raising the legal voting age to 25, his campaign announced Thursday.
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