Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels, Belgian public broadcaster reports
Two people with Swedish nationality were shot dead in central Brussels on Monday evening, according to Belgian public broadcaster VRT.
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Kim Ng, the first woman to be an MLB general manager, will not return to the Miami Marlins next season
The Miami Marlins announced Monday that Kim Ng will not return as the team's general manager after three seasons with the franchise.
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Xi and Putin to reunite in Beijing in show of solidarity as divisions with the West sharpen
When Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing for the opening of the 2022 Winter Olympics, they confidently outlined their vision for a new international order no longer dominated by the United States and its democratic allies.
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Diplomatic aid efforts ramp up for 'strangled' Gaza as regional conflict fears grow
Gaza is being "strangled" by Israel's week-long siege and aerial bombardment, UN experts have warned, as concerns grow that further escalation and a lack of safety for fleeing civilians risks drawing regional foes into the long-running conflict.
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Australia issues $386,000 fine against X over failure to cooperate with child sex abuse probe
Australia on Monday issued a fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) against the company formerly known as Twitter for "falling short" in disclosing information on how it tackles child sex abuse content, in yet another setback for the Elon Musk-owned social media platform.
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Oil prices gain as concerns mount over Middle East tensions
Oil prices rose above $91 a barrel on Monday as diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East intensified.
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Palestinian men stranded outside Gaza look on as their families endure horrors at home
The men in the wedding hall at the Dheisheh refugee camp in the West Bank spend most of their days and nights glued to their phones, smoking, constantly refreshing their news feeds. They look exhausted, the horrors of the last few days clearly visible on their faces.
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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, after being embroiled in legal battles for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions.
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China's movie theaters thrive as economic gloom descends. Hollywood is missing out
China's economy may be in the doldrums, but its movie theaters have enjoyed a record-breaking few months as young women flocked to see home-grown films.
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Beijing to host global gathering as Xi Jinping lays out China's vision
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is gathering world leaders in Beijing this week for a high profile forum with a clear set of goals: laud China's role backing economic development over the past decade and project its expanding ambitions as an alternative global leader to the United States.
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Ecuador votes with crime and economy at the top of the ballot
Crime remains at the forefront of Ecuador's presidential election as voters choose between former lawmakers Luisa González or Daniel Noboa on Sunday.
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Gaza explained: What to know about the enclave
As Israel gears up a ground offensive into Gaza, here's what you need to know about the 140 square-mile enclave -- one of the most densely-populated territories on Earth.
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