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Israel's military is investigating an incident in which a Palestinian was strapped to a vehicle

4:03pm June 23, 2024

by Kat Lonsdorf

The Israeli military said the action was “in violation of orders and standard operating procedures” and would be investigated. It said the man was transferred to the Red Crescent for treatment.

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Hungary's far-right leader is set to take over rotating presidency of the EU

3:30pm June 23, 2024

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Princeton University professor Kim Lane Scheppele about Hungary's authoritarian leader Viktor Orban, who is about to become EU president.

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Iran overturns rapper Toomaj Salehi's death sentence for criticizing the government

9:18pm June 22, 2024

by The Associated Press

The rapper came to fame over his lyrics about the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Iran's Supreme Court ruled the sentence was more than what is allowed by the law.

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The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower leaves the Red Sea as Houthi attacks continue

5:14pm June 22, 2024

by Juliana Kim

The Eisenhower led a task force in response against Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt will deploy to the region to maintain a presence.

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Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame

4:05pm June 22, 2024

by Emily Green

A cilantro shortage has lead to a spike in price for the herb - and that is making tacos more expensive in Mexico.

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France's far right is gaining momentum for the first time since World War II

4:05pm June 22, 2024

The political landscape in France is shifting, with a far right party continuing to gain momentum ahead of the country's snap parliamentary elections later this month.

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At 91, Nigerian artist who reimagined the crucifixion is celebrated at Smithsonian

1:25pm June 22, 2024

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

Bruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his first Smithsonian solo exhibition.

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A Roman beach destroyed by Mount Vesuvius is open to the public for the first time

6:00am June 22, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

The beach at Herculaneum is believed to be where some 300 people died while waiting for boats to save them from the volcanic eruption in 79 AD. It's now open to the public for the first time.

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Could Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system hold up in a war with Hezbollah?

9:20pm June 21, 2024

by Geoff Brumfiel

For over a decade, Israel has looked to the Iron Dome missile defense system to protect citizens from attack. But experts warn a war with Hezbollah could test it like never before.

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Hundreds of Muslim pilgrims died in heat-stricken Hajj

9:20pm June 21, 2024

by Aya Batrawy

Collective prayers and struggles are core to Islam's Hajj, but heat took a toll this year: Hundreds died and thousands sought treatment for heat exhaustion.

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