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Russia makes first convictions for 'LGBT extremism' following ban

Russia’s Supreme Court banned the “LGBT movement” in November, continuing a pattern of increasing restrictions in Russia on expressions of sexual orientation and gender identity.
A picture of Vladimir Putin  with the words "Stop Homophobia," during a protest in Madrid in 2017.
A picture of Vladimir Putin  with the words "Stop Homophobia," during a protest in Madrid in 2017.
1h ago

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari next year, reports say

The seven-time champion is set to make the surprise swap after the 2024 season, two media outlets said Thursday.
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Previews
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Previews
12h ago

Three years after Myanmar coup, junta leader's hold on power is weaker than ever

Calls for Min Aung Hlaing to step down appear to be growing after a series of battlefield defeats for the military in a sweeping offensive by rebel groups.
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, chairman of State Administration Council during in Naypyitaw, Myanmar on Nov. 8, 2023.
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, chairman of State Administration Council during in Naypyitaw, Myanmar on Nov. 8, 2023.
12h ago

Thai court rules election winners must stop trying to change royal insults law

The progressive Move Forward party won last year’s election but was blocked from power in part over its campaign promise to seek reforms to the monarchy.
politics political politician thailand
politics political politician thailand
13h ago

Former Pakistan leader Imran Khan is jailed for 14 years a day after 10-year sentence

Coming days before parliamentary elections, the convictions are seen as part of the long-running struggle between civilian leaders and the powerful military in the troubled Western ally.
Imran Khan Pakistan Politics
Imran Khan Pakistan Politics
18h ago

Machu Picchu tourism suffering after week of protests against new ticketing system

Small businesses and workers in the tourism sector fear a new ticketing system imposed by Peru’s government will hurt them while benefiting big companies.
mountain range
mountain range

Bad hygiene, few meds, dead colleagues: Working as a doctor in Gaza's last major hospital

NBC News journalists have been spending time with Dr. Muhammad Harara, one of five doctors still working at the last major hospital functioning in Gaza.
Gaza Doctor Khan Younis
Gaza Doctor Khan Younis

Russian anti-war rockers detained in Thailand are now on their way to Israel

Members of the band, Bi-2, were taken into police custody after a concert on the island of Phuket and held in what the band described as a crowded cell.
Bi-2 Belarusian Alternative Rock Band Performs In Casino Estoril
Bi-2 Belarusian Alternative Rock Band Performs In Casino Estoril

Japanese manga artist Ashihara Hinako found dead days after protesting TV version of her work

Hinako, who spoke out against the TV adaptation of her "Sexy Tanaka-san" comic, was found dead near Tokyo in what police believe is a possible suicide.
Cover from the Sexy Tanaka-san manga series.
Cover from the Sexy Tanaka-san manga series.
1d ago

El Salvador has 'made mistakes' in war on gangs, but VP says there's 'no police state'

Vice President Félix Ulloa, on leave while he runs for re-election alongside President Nayib Bukele, defended his government’s crackdown in an interview.
Police officers keeping watch during the second arrival of inmates belonging to the MS-13 and 18 gangs in Tecoluca, El Salvador, on March 15, 2023.
Police officers keeping watch during the second arrival of inmates belonging to the MS-13 and 18 gangs in Tecoluca, El Salvador, on March 15, 2023.
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U.S. pilot safely ejects from F-16 fighter jet before crashing off South Korea

The incident, the second in two months, follows the November crash off Japan of a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft, which killed all eight crew members on board.
Wolf Pack F-16s take off at dawn
Wolf Pack F-16s take off at dawn

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