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Navalny’s death is a warning to Putin challengers, activist Bill Browder says
Activist Bill Browder says he believes Vladimir Putin killed Alexei Navalny because he stood up to the Russian president, despite an official cause of death yet.
Russian forces occupy Ukranian city of Avdiivka, defense ministry says
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told the Kremlin that Russian forces were now working to clear the final pockets of resistance at the Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Plant.
‘Alexei Navalny is immortal,’ says Canadian director of Oscar-winning documentary
Daniel Roher, whose film "Navalny" won the 2023 Oscar for best documentary feature, said he was stunned by the reports of Navalny's death, even though he had anticipated it.
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny’s team confirms his death, demands body be returned to family
An official note handed to Alexei Navalny’s mother stated that he died at 2:17 p.m. local time Friday, but it is unclear where his body is, Navalny's spokesperson said.
IN PHOTOS: Navalny supporters mourn reported death, label Putin ‘murderer’
Supporters of the leader of Russia's political opposition, Alexei Navalny, showed up to memorials across the world to mourn his reported death.
Edmonton Valley Zoo howling with excitement over new wolves
Two new Arctic wolves arrived at Edmonton Valley Zoo from France and are set to enjoy the new habitat with the zoo's male wolf Tundra.
Living alone? Study links higher depression risk when isolated
Adults who live alone are more likely to grapple with higher rates of depression, especially for those lacking social and emotional support, according to a recent report.
Tech companies sign pact to combat AI election interference
Tech executives including OpenAI and Meta gathered to announce a new voluntary framework for how they will respond to AI-generated deepfakes that deliberately trick voters.
Prince Harry breaks silence on visit with King Charles: ‘I love my family’
Prince Harry said he was "grateful" to be able visit his father King Charles in the U.K. amid the king's cancer diagnosis.
Alexei Navalny, fierce Putin critic and jailed opposition leader, dead: reports
Alexei Navalny, the fiercest critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, died in prison Friday, according to media reports citing Russian prison officials.
Canada briefed on intelligence White House says concerns Russian weapon
The White House publicly confirmed Thursday the U.S. has intelligence that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that can be launched into space.
Greece legalizes same-sex marriage, 1st Orthodox Christian country to do so
The main opposition to the new bill has come from the traditionalist Church of Greece — which also disapproves of heterosexual civil marriage.
Israel urges ICJ to reject claim Rafah operations violate initial Gaza orders
In a three-page submission released Thursday by the court, Israel labeled the new South African request “ highly peculiar and improper."
Trump trial date set in N.Y. hush money criminal case
The case is centered on years-old accusations that Trump sought to bury stories about extramarital affairs that arose during his 2016 presidential campaign.
U.K. becomes 2nd G7 economy to fall into recession
Britain's economy fell into a recession in the second half of 2023, a tough backdrop ahead of this year's expected election for Rishi Sunak, who has promised to boost growth.