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Heavy rains cause flooding in Portugal’s capital; 1 dead
In Lisbon, authorities have reported hundreds of incidents, from flooded streets, train stations and buildings. Some roads and tunnels have also been closed.
Taliban carry out first public execution since Afghan takeover
The announcement underscored the intentions by Afghanistan’s new rulers to continue hard-line policies implemented since they returned to power in August 2021.
Cyberattack on top Indian hospital highlights security risk
Health care workers couldn’t access patient reports because the servers that store laboratory data and patient records had been hacked and corrupted.
Police in Canada say remains of 2 slain Indigenous women are likely to be in landfill — but they won't search the site
Winnipeg police said the remains of Morgan Harris, 39, and Marcedes Myran, 26, are believed to be at a landfill north of the city, but they said they wouldn’t search it because of potential hazards and conditions at the site.
Zelenskyy and 'the spirit of Ukraine' win Time’s 2022 Person of the Year
The magazine’s editors have chosen the Ukrainian president as the person who has had the most influence on the news over the past year.
New Zealand court rules against anti-vaccination parents of ill baby
The parents refused transfusions of blood for the baby unless it came from donors who were unvaccinated against Covid-19. Anti-vaccination groups have embraced their legal battle.
Dig at U.K. housing site yields major 7th century treasures
Experts say a necklace, uncovered with other items near Northampton in central England, is part of the most significant early medieval burial of a woman ever found in the U.K.
Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain
The Atlas Lions are the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the quarterfinals in Qatar — and the first Arab team in World Cup history to make it to the last eight.
Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández convicted, sentenced in $1B fraud case
Fernández was convicted Tuesday and sentenced to six years in prison. The sentence isn’t firm until appeals are decided, a process that could take years.
U.S. court dismisses suit against Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi killing
A federal judge heeded the U.S.'s motion to shield Prince Mohammed bin Salman from the lawsuit despite what he called “credible allegations of his involvement in Khashoggi’s murder."
Russia blaming Ukraine for deadly drone attacks
Russia is blaming Ukraine for multiple drone attacks on airbases and warning the public that the country is under attack. NBC News’ Richard Engel has the latest on the conflict.
