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WHO declares end to Covid global health emergency

The World Health Organization first issued the emergency declaration in January 2020.
Yair Badash disinfects an aircraft between flights at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel,
Yair Badash disinfects an aircraft between flights at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel,
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Diplomats to discuss Syria's return to Arab league after more than a decade

Syria’s membership was suspended in the early months of the war 12 years ago.
Members of the Arab League meet in Cairo
Members of the Arab League meet in Cairo

U.S. Ambassador to China calls for resumption of high-level talks

United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said that "it's an issue" that the communications between the U.S. and China have been deteriorating. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer spoke with Burns about what the two countries need to do to repair their relationship.
U.S. Ambassador to China calls for resumption of high-level talks
U.S. Ambassador to China calls for resumption of high-level talks

Jill Biden to represent U.S. at King Charles' coronation

In keeping with tradition, President Joe Biden will not attend King Charles III's coronation, but instead, Jill Biden will become the first U.S. first lady to attend the coronation of a British monarch. NBC News' Suzannah Lipscomb reports on what visitors can expect from the event.
Jill Biden to represent U.S. at King Charles' coronation
Jill Biden to represent U.S. at King Charles' coronation

Ukrainian delegate punches Russian in scuffle at Black Sea summit

Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Marikovski landed several blows to the head of a Russian official after his flag was ripped from his hands.
Oleksandr Marikovski, a Ukrainian member of parliament, landed several blows to the head of a Russian official after his Ukrainian flag was ripped from his hands during a summit at the Turkish parliament building on Thursday.
Oleksandr Marikovski, a Ukrainian member of parliament, landed several blows to the head of a Russian official after his Ukrainian flag was ripped from his hands during a summit at the Turkish parliament building on Thursday.
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Canada considers expelling Chinese diplomat for targeting lawmaker

Lawmaker Michael Chong was targeted for his criticism of Beijing's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in China's Xinjiang province, Canadian foreign ministry said.
Melanie Joly during the meeting of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest, Romania
Melanie Joly during the meeting of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest, Romania
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U.K.'s ruling Conservatives punished by voters on 'terrible' night

A bleak set of local election results were emerging for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Friday after a year of political scandals, surging inflation and stagnant economic growth.
Stoke On Trent Election Count And Declaration
Stoke On Trent Election Count And Declaration

With his wife set to attend King Charles’ coronation, Biden sends a message to a key ally

Jill Biden will be the first U.S. first lady to witness the crowning of a British monarch Saturday.
First lady Jill Biden, King Charles.
First lady Jill Biden, King Charles.
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8 dead in drive-by shooting in Serbia a day after 9 were killed at a school

Mass shootings have been extremely rare in Serbia. Wednesday's was the first school shooting in the country's modern history.
Masked police secure an area in the village of Dubona near the town of Mladenovac, on May 5, 2023, in the aftermath of a deadly drive-by shooting.
Masked police secure an area in the village of Dubona near the town of Mladenovac, on May 5, 2023, in the aftermath of a deadly drive-by shooting.

From the 'stone of destiny' to a holy spoon, strange and sacred items will play a key coronation role

A spoon, a chair, a rock, an ampulla, a Bible and some oil are meant to help seal the bond among the monarch, the people, the church and God.
Photo Illustration of King Charles and some objects used during the coronation of a British monarch: a ceremonial spoon, the ceremonial chair ands tone, and ceremonial Bible.
Photo Illustration of King Charles and some objects used during the coronation of a British monarch: a ceremonial spoon, the ceremonial chair ands tone, and ceremonial Bible.

Putin will face an international war crimes court, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's president spoke a day after he denied his forces were responsible for what the Kremlin called an attempt to assassinate Putin in a drone attack on Moscow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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