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Chinese leaders are considering steps toward reopening after nearly three years of tough pandemic restrictions but are proceeding slowly.

British PM, himself only recently installed, says two countries have a ‘huge amount’ to work on together in trade, security and technology

Jewish candidate draws backing from city’s religious communities with vows to protect yeshivas and crack down on crime, as Democrats enlist big names to shore up support

Moscow’s attempts at a counteroffensive in Donetsk are leading to large casualties, prompting complaints by Russian marines

Powerball jackpot rolls up to record $1.9 billion for Monday draw  NBC News Powerball jackpot rises to $1.9 billion  WFAA Today’s Powerball jackpot is expected to hit a record $1.9 billion  CNN Powerball jackpot nearing $2 billion  NBC4 Columbus Buying a ticket for Monday’s

Avi Maoz of Religious Zionism’s Noam faction calls for closure of Western Wall egalitarian section if he’s to join coalition, but will support Netanyahu-led government regardless

The issue is whether a federal law that seeks to place Native American foster children in Native American homes is constitutional. The case could turn on whether the justices see tribes as racial groups or sovereign nations.

Senior White House Official Involved in Undisclosed Talks With Top Putin Aides – WSJ  The Wall Street Journal Kremlin declines to comment on reported Ukraine talks with Biden aide  Yahoo News Biden advisor secretly warned Russia not to use nukes in Ukraine:

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) -Global leaders have a credibility problem when it comes to climate change, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore told the COP27 climate conference on Monday, criticising developed nations’ pursuit of gas resources in Africa. “We have

Joint Readout of U.S.-EU Task Force Meeting on Energy Security  The White House