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Martyrs’ Day: How life in Uganda today mirrors the dark old days of Kabaka

Martyrs’ Day in Uganda commemorates the bold decision of some early converts to Christianity to give up their lives for the sake of the gospel. The day, marked on 3 June every year since the 1920s, is therefore a pivotal

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Death toll in catastrophic Iran building collapse rises to at least 38

Rescuers still pulling bodies out of wreckage two weeks after tower fell in city of Abadan; incident has prompted charges of government corruption and neglect

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Climate change and overuse is threatening Pakistan’s main waterway

In a rare journey down the length of the Indus River, a filmmaker and environmental activists survey damage done to Pakistan’s main water artery and meet the people who live on its ancient banks.

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Whitmer, McConnell, Evers reportedly on Wisconsin gunman’s list – POLITICO

Whitmer, McConnell, Evers reportedly on Wisconsin gunman’s list  POLITICO A former judge was killed in his Wisconsin home in a targeted attack, officials say  CNN Wisconsin gunman’s targets included Evers, other political leaders | FOX6 News Milwaukee  FOX6 News Milwaukee Area business owner,

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Putin: Russia will respond to long-range missiles supplied to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) watches the Victory Day military parade marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II at Red Square in central Moscow. Putin has warned that if Kiev receives long-range missiles,

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Trump’s endorsement stumper: Family friends or fierce ally – POLITICO

Trump’s endorsement stumper: Family friends or fierce ally  POLITICO

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Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, Wants to Redefine the Legacy of the Olympic Games

Editor’s note: TIME is now accepting submissions for its annual Best Inventions list, which recognizes products, software and services that are solving compelling problems in creative ways. Submit your invention for consideration here. (To receive weekly emails of conversations with

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Explosions rock Kyiv overnight as Ukrainian forces counter attack in Severodonetsk

Kyiv was rocked by multiple explosions overnight after weeks of relative calm in Ukraine’s capital, the city’s mayor said.

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Ukraine hits back after Macron says ‘don’t humiliate Russia’

Ukraine’s foreign minister has criticised Emmanuel Macron after the French leader said Russia must not be “humiliated” over the invasion of its neighbour.

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Russian troops ‘blowing up bridges’ to cut Ukrainian access to Severodonetsk

Ukrainian troops have recaptured a portion of the city of Severodonetsk – a main focus of the Russian offensive and the site of heavy fighting, a Ukrainian governor has said.

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