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Chan Ho Park, first Korean player in MLB, will throw the first pitch in the Seoul Series

Park will kick off a historic two-game series between the Dodgers and the Padres, marking the first games of the regular season and the first regular season games ever played in Korea.
Chan Ho Park delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Chan Ho Park delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Russian and Belarusian athletes barred from participating in opening ceremonies of Paris Olympics

Entrants can compete as "Individual Neutral Athletes," but the Russian and Belarusian flags and national anthems will not be seen or heard.
Handout illustration
Handout illustration
13h ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted over alleged falsification of his own Covid vaccination data

During the pandemic, Bolsonaro was one of the few world leaders who railed against the vaccine, openly flouting health restrictions and encouraging Brazilians to follow his example.
Former President Of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro
Former President Of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro
13h ago

Dominican Republic is urged to stop deportations to Haiti as people flee gang violence

Human rights activists and the United Nations are calling on the Dominican Republic and other countries to halt deportations to neighboring Haiti, noting it's extremely unsafe.
A child stands amid people who were detained for deportation to Haiti inside a police truck on a border bridge that connects Dajabon, Dominican Republic with Haiti on March 18, 2024.
A child stands amid people who were detained for deportation to Haiti inside a police truck on a border bridge that connects Dajabon, Dominican Republic with Haiti on March 18, 2024.

Why the video of Princess Kate out shopping may not put an end to the royal rumors

It comes after weeks of speculation and rumor about the whereabouts and health of Kate. But not everyone is ready to move on.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are carrying out engagements across the UK to mark World Mental Health Day and to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, particularly in young people.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are carrying out engagements across the UK to mark World Mental Health Day and to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, particularly in young people.

Putin showcases his Ukraine ambitions at Red Square celebration after election win

Having extended his rule over Russia, President Vladimir Putin signaled his focus would be tightening his grip on Ukrainian territory as he led an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.
Vladimir Putin during a rally and a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea at Red Square in Moscow
Vladimir Putin during a rally and a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea at Red Square in Moscow
17h ago

Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve law that gives government more power to curb dissent

The law threatens stringent penalties for a wide range of actions authorities call threats to national security, with the most severe punishable by life imprisonment.
Image: Anti-Government Protests Continue in Hong Kong
Image: Anti-Government Protests Continue in Hong Kong
19h ago

Blinken lauds 'extraordinary' expansion of defense ties with the Philippines amid China tensions

Speaking in Manila, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. shared its ally’s concerns about Beijing’s growing aggression in the South China Sea.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed on Tuesday a recent strengthening of defence ties with the Philippines as “extraordinary”, saying they would only grow further, though Washington’s expanding alliances were not aimed at China.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed on Tuesday a recent strengthening of defence ties with the Philippines as “extraordinary”, saying they would only grow further, though Washington’s expanding alliances were not aimed at China.
20h ago

Gambia lawmakers refer repeal of ban on female genital cutting to more committee discussions

Activists fear a repeal would overturn years of work to better protect girls and women.
Gambia Female Genital Mutilation
Gambia Female Genital Mutilation
20h ago

South Korea to suspend licenses of 2 senior doctors in first punishments over walkout

Most medical interns and residents in the country staged walkouts last month to protest the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions.
Thousands of trainee medics walked off the job on February 20 to protest government plans to sharply increase the number of doctors, which it says is essential to combat shortages and serve South Korea's rapidly ageing population.
Thousands of trainee medics walked off the job on February 20 to protest government plans to sharply increase the number of doctors, which it says is essential to combat shortages and serve South Korea's rapidly ageing population.
20h ago

North Korea says Kim Jong Un supervised tests of rocket launchers targeting Seoul

The report came a day after South Korea and Japan said they detected the North firing multiple short-range ballistic missiles, adding to a streak of weapons displays that have raised regional tensions.
North Korea Rocket Drills
North Korea Rocket Drills

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