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U.S. Hits Iran With More Sanctions Over Mahsa Amini Death

The U.S. has sanctioned seven high-ranking leaders in Iran in response to the government's internet restrictions and the violence inflicted on protesters.

12 hours ago

Greece: 22 Dead, Dozens Missing, After 2 Migrant Ships Sink

KYTHIRA, Greece (AP) — Bodies floated amid splintered wreckage in the wind-tossed waters off a Greek island Thursday as the death toll from the separate sinkings of two migrant boats rose to 22, with many still missing.

10/05/22

Ford Offers $80 Million To Fight Global Authoritarianism

The Ford Foundation will commit $80 million over the next five years to work that strengthens nonprofits fighting against authoritarian regimes.

10/05/22

Prices at the Pump Might Rise As OPEC+ Makes Big Oil Cut

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections.

10/05/22

WATCH: EU Votes to Have Universal USB-C Charger for Electronic Devices

EU residents will no longer have to deal with a “pile of chargers” after lawmakers voted to require all new electronic devices to be chargeable with a USB-C cable.

10/05/22

WATCH: UK PM Liz Truss Interrupted by Greenpeace Protesters

Liz Truss was interrupted by protesters from climate org Greenpeace on Wednesday, while the UK PM was speaking to a Tory conference.

10/05/22

WATCH: Jewish Worshippers Dance in Mosque Palestinians Were Barred From, Sparking Anger

Palestinians looking to pray at Ibrahimi Mosque on Oct 2 in Hebron were barred as Jewish worshippers played music and danced inside, according to the Palestine-focused nonprofit Institute for Middle East Understanding.

10/04/22

WATCH: U.S. Veteran Held Captive By Russia Released After 104 Days

This U.S. veteran was held captive by Russia for 104 days after joining Ukraine's fight against Putin — here's what you should know about his release.

10/04/22

WATCH: Castell “Human Tower” Competition Returns to Catalonia

11,000 people in Spain came out to watch the recent Castell competition, a Catalonian tradition in which teams attempt to build giant human towers.

10/04/22

WATCH: Ukrainian Troops Retake City of Lyman

Ukrainian troops posted a video over the weekend indicating they have retaken the city of Lyman after 4 months under Russian control — in what the Guardian describes as a “humiliating moment” for Vladimir Putin and his forces.

10/03/22

WATCH: Royal Mint Unveils New Currency Featuring King Charles III

The Royal Mint just unveiled the first new UK currencies that bear the likeness of King Charles III, a 5-pound crown and a 50-pence coin.

09/30/22

WATCH: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Son of Nazi Soldier, Visits Auschwitz

“One generation later, here we are” — Arnold Schwarzenegger, the son of a Nazi soldier, visited Auschwitz to meet with the son of Holocaust survivors and make a statement against hate.