Spurred into action by security concerns over Russia’s invasion, Finland and Sweden officially applied to join NATO in May using an accelerated procedure.
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Ian is long gone but water keeps rising in central Florida
Seminole County officials warned residents this weekend that flooding could continue for several days, particularly in areas near the St. Johns River.
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Libyan authorities: 42 bodies discovered in mass grave
The bodies were exhumed from a school site in the city following a ‘tip off’ from an investigation conducted with captured Islamic State fighters.
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Ukraine presses on with counteroffensive; Russia uses drones
Russia has attacked the Ukrainian president’s hometown with suicide drones.
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King Charles III decides not to attend climate summit
Now that the former Prince of Wales has become king, under the rules that govern Britain’s constitutional monarchy, the king is barred from interfering in politics.
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Florida deaths rise to 47 amid struggle to recover from Ian
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that multibillionaire Elon Musk was providing some 120 Starlink satellites to ‘help bridge some of the communication issues.’
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125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match
It was among the deadliest disasters ever at a sporting event.
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Pope warns of nuclear war risk, appeals to Putin on Ukraine
Francis told the public, gathered in St. Peter’s Square, that he was abandoning his usual religious theme for his Sunday noon remarks to concentrate his reflection on Ukraine.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with the week’s roll call votes, the Senate also passed a resolution urging the government of Brazil to ensure that the October 2022 elections are conducted in a free, fair, credible, transparent, and peaceful manner.
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U.K. train strikes, energy hikes add to a week of turmoil
The British pound tumbled to a record low against the dollar last week.