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The Chinese Soldiers Captured By Ukraine Denied Being Recruited By China, Saying They Saw TikTok Ads
"I saw some videos on Douyin featuring people in military uniforms holding weapons. They were appealing." the captured soldier said.
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Namibia’s First Woman President Has Made All Public Universities Free For Students Starting From 2026
The decision will cover two public universities and all seven government-run training centers in the country.
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Mexico's President Is Banning Trump’s Anti-Immigration Ads, Saying It’s “Discriminatory” Propaganda
The ads are “hyper-targeted” to reach undocumented immigrants in the US as well as people internationally.
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In A Rare Move, K-Pop Idol Bain From Boy Band JUST B Publicly Came Out As Gay During A Concert
Bain said he didn’t come out to make an impact on the K-pop industry and had simply wanted to share his true self and be authentic with his fans.
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The DRC and Rwanda Have Agreed To Start Working On A Peace Deal
On Wednesday, April 23, the DRC and M23 said in a surprise announcement that after a round of negotiations in Qatar, they had agreed to pause fighting and work towards a broader peace deal.
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These Palestinian Children In Gaza Are Finding Joy In Breakdancing Despite Israel’s Genocide
The children were part of the Camp Breakerz dance crew (CB Crew), which became a symbol of hope for children in Gaza, offering emotional support through the power of hip hop and breakdancing.
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In A New Unseen Video, Pope Francis Taught Young People To Listen To Others Before He Was Hospitalized
Francis said that people never truly listen as “halfway through an explanation, they’ll answer, and that doesn’t help peace. Listen.Listen a lot.”
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Has Declared A Three-Day Pause In Fighting With Ukraine In May
Vladimir Putin announced in a statement on Monday, April 28 a 72-hour humanitarian truce from May 8 until May 10 to celebrate its Victory Day.
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In A Rare Move, Israel Apologized To The UN For Bombing Its Building In Gaza And Killing A UN Worker
Israel said it had fired at the building as there was “suspicion of enemy forces in it,” adding its forces had not identified the building as one belonging to the UN.
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Pope Francis Requested The Final People To Bid Him Farewell Are Migrants, Trans People, Prisoners And Homeless People
During his 12-year papacy, Francis consistently called for an “open church, a welcoming church, able to become close to each person and to heal the wounds of those who suffer.”
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Trump And Zelenskyy Held A Private Meeting Before Pope Francis’ Funeral, With Both Saying It Was Productive
“Very symbolic meeting that has potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results.” Zelenskyy wrote.
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The Palestinian Authority’s President Called Hamas "Sons Of Dogs" And Demanded It Release The Hostages
Mahmoud Abbas accused Hamas of giving Israel excuses to prolong the war in Gaza by not releasing the hostages, saying that Palestinians are the ones paying the price.