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International

The UK’s contentious plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is close to clearing Parliament

The plan is key to Rishi Sunak's pledge to “stop the boats” bringing unauthorized migrants to the U.K.

Gambia rejects an effort to reverse a ban on female genital cutting, but a new vote could come soon

The bill is backed by religious conservatives in the nation of less than 3 million people.

Pentagon weighs options after Niger orders US troops to leave

About 1,000 troops are in the African country to bolster counterterrorism efforts in the region.

Israel to send delegation to Washington to discuss Rafah offensive 

President Joe Biden requested the meeting in the coming days, saying Israel doesn’t need to conduct a major ground offensive in the city packed with more than 1.5 million refugees.

Putin reelected in landslide; West blasts election as illegal

Vladimir Putin won a fifth term as Russia's president, allowing him to remain in power until 2030. The win consolidates his authoritarian regime; Western leaders dismissed the election as a sham.

The secret agents of the Michelin Guide

Super-secretive inspectors lie to their friends, give false names and change their phone numbers to make reservations. It's all part of the job of rating top restaurants.

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