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Report: Transnational repression increased last year

A human rights group said Thursday that authoritarian governments intensified efforts to persecute their own citizens across borders last year. The group said the problem was especially pronounced...

Published Apr 16, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT

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Curacao: Tiny island, big World Cup dreams

A poster reading "Small island, big dreams" captures the hopes of the Caribbean island of Curacao, which is the smallest country by population ever to qualify for football's...

Published Apr 16, 2026, 1:57 AM EDT

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AI chatbots defy Brazil election ban by naming ‘best’ candidates

Six months before Brazil’s presidential election, AI chatbots are still answering questions like “Who is the best candidate?” despite new electoral rules prohibiting them from providing voting recommendations....

Published Apr 16, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT

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Russian strikes kill at least 14 in Ukraine

At least 14 people were killed in Ukraine after overnight strikes by Russian forces, local authorities said Thursday. Moscow rained missiles and drones on its neighbour in the...

Published Apr 16, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT

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Grounding risk grows as jet fuel supplies dwindle

The risk of jet fuel shortages is increasing each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, raising the possibility that planes could be forced to stay on the...

Published Apr 16, 2026, 1:12 AM EDT

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Hundreds dig Kunar River for gold dust

In the jagged Hindu Kush in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men dug into the rocky bed of the Kunar River searching for a few grams of gold dust....

Published Apr 16, 2026, 1:10 AM EDT

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War in the Middle East: Latest Developments

This article compiles the latest developments in the war in the Middle East. It serves as an ongoing roundup of events and updates as reported by AFP via...

Published Apr 16, 2026, 12:34 AM EDT