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Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents

The move came after an image of Michelangelo's masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade class, prompting the school's board to pressure its principal to resign.
Celebrations For The 140° Anniversary Of The Michelangelo's David Statue
Celebrations For The 140° Anniversary Of The Michelangelo's David Statue

Amid strained U.S. ties, China finds unlikely friend in Utah

China and its U.S.-based advocates spent years building relationships with the state’s officials and lawmakers, paying dividends at home and abroad, the AP has found.
China's Standing Committee Members Of The 20th CPC Central Committee Meet With Press
China's Standing Committee Members Of The 20th CPC Central Committee Meet With Press

Prince Harry in surprise London appearance at high-profile privacy case

His appearance in London comes amid feverish tabloid interest in him and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts Of Justice in London on March 27, 2023 ahead of a hearing claim over allegations of unlawful information gathering brought against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) by seven people - the Duke of Sussex, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost and Sir Simon Hughes.
Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts Of Justice in London on March 27, 2023 ahead of a hearing claim over allegations of unlawful information gathering brought against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) by seven people - the Duke of Sussex, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost and Sir Simon Hughes.
20h ago

North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as U.S. sends carrier

The missiles were launched a day before the American aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group are to arrive at the South Korean port of Busan for military exercises.
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Image: SKOREA-NKOREA-MILITARY-MISSILE
1d ago

Planets on parade: Five will be lined up in night sky this week

The five-planet spread — of Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — can be seen from anywhere on Earth, as long as you have clear skies and a view of the west.
The Milky Way over Mount Olympus in Greece on Aug. 13 2018.
The Milky Way over Mount Olympus in Greece on Aug. 13 2018.
1d ago

Hong Kongers hold first protest in years under strict rules

Demonstrations have been rare in recent years because of Covid-19 and the 2019 imposition of Beijing's national security law, which strictly limited protests.
People hold the first authorised protest and march in several years in Hong Kong against the proposal for reclamation in the district on Tseung Kwan O on March 26, 2023.
People hold the first authorised protest and march in several years in Hong Kong against the proposal for reclamation in the district on Tseung Kwan O on March 26, 2023.
2d ago

Honduras forms diplomatic ties with China after breaking relations with Taiwan

Honduras is the ninth diplomatic ally that Taipei has lost to Beijing since pro-independence President Tsai Ing-wen first took office in May 2016.
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Image: CHINA-HONDURAS-DIPLOMACY
2d ago

Pope expands sex abuse law and reaffirms adults can be victims

Pope Francis updated Church laws to reaffirm that adults can be victims of predator priests, expanding on temporary measures introduced in 2019 after decades-long abuse crises.
2d ago

U.S. will ‘act forcefully’ to protect Americans, Biden warns Iran after clashes in Syria

While the U.S. wants to avoid a wider confrontation, indiscriminate attacks on American troops will be met with force, the president said.
President Joe Biden speaks at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa, Canada
President Joe Biden speaks at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa, Canada

Hundreds evacuated as major wildfire rages in eastern Spain

At least 1,500 residents have been forced to abandon their homes, authorities said.
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There's a new dividing line for world leaders: Would you arrest Putin?

This week, two of the countries who remain relatively friendly with the Kremlin were the first to signal a split over a crucial question facing countries around the globe.
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin

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