Germany approved a draft law to legalize cannabis for recreational use, despite criticism from opposition politicians and judges
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Biden seeks to cement ‘new era’ with Japan, S.Korea
Biden will seize on a breakthrough between the Asian neighbours’ leaders with an unprecedented three-way summit
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Plus-size movement reshapes fashion in Brazil
A growing movement of entrepreneurs, activists and models are fed up with a fashion industry that fails to fit their needs and bodies
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Court rules for young people in landmark US climate trial
The case — brought by plaintiffs aged five to 22 — could bolster similar litigation that has been filed across the country
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Fourth Trump indictment looms as grand jury hears election case
An expected indictment in Georgia presents the most serious threat to Trump’s liberty as he seeks the nomination to bid for reelection
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Afghans on life two years under the Taliban
“If a girl is educated, her family will be educated, if a family is educated, the society will be educated… If [not] a whole generation will be left illiterate”
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed after bail revoked
A US federal judge on Friday revoked FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail over alleged attempts to tamper with witnesses
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At least 385 Ukraine children returned from Russia: NGO
Ukraine claims more than 19,000 children have been deported to Russia since the war began. At least 385 have been returned home
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Biden targets China as he touts manufacturing revival at home
Biden restricted US investment in Chinese technology on Wednesday as part of his push to revive American manufacturing
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Sweden to clear obstacles for new nuclear reactors
Sweden is removing limits on the number of nuclear reactors allowed in Sweden and simplifying the permit process for new reactors