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European countries expel dozens of Russian diplomats

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In what appeared to be a coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, at least four European allies say they are expelling dozens of Russian diplomats.

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More than 40 Russian diplomats expelled from four countries over alleged spying

Belgium, Ireland and two other EU allies have expelled a total of 43 Russian diplomats over alleged spying, taking the number of Russian officials to be kicked out of European nations this month to over 100.

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With front lines on 3 sides, Ukraine’s Dnipro sharpens its focus on the war

The city, an island of relative safety surrounded by fighting, has become a hub for humanitarian aid and for people fleeing the war in the Donbas and other parts of Ukraine. (Image credit: Becky Sullivan/NPR)

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Prince Andrew’s $15.7 million settlement to Jeffrey Epstein abuse victim is another rich guy ‘evading accountability’

In modern so-called first-class democracies, what’s the price of evading accountability for the class of supremely powerful elites? Well, more than $15.7 million, it seems, which is the approximate sum Prince Andrew paid to avoid facing Virginia Giuffre in civil

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FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration’s Historic Investment in Pandemic Preparedness and Biodefense in the FY 2023 President’s Budget – The White House

FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration’s Historic Investment in Pandemic Preparedness and Biodefense in the FY 2023 President’s Budget  The White House

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Russia says it has ‘drastically’ reduced military activity near Kyiv; face-to-face talks begin in Turkey: Live Ukraine updates – USA TODAY

Russia says it has ‘drastically’ reduced military activity near Kyiv; face-to-face talks begin in Turkey: Live Ukraine updates  USA TODAY Russia claims it will scale back Ukraine military activity, US reacts: LIVE UPDATES  Fox News Russia announces it will ‘drastically reduce military

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Russia says it has ‘drastically’ reduced military activity near Kyiv; face-to-face talks begin in Turkey: Live Ukraine updates – USA TODAY

Russia says it has ‘drastically’ reduced military activity near Kyiv; face-to-face talks begin in Turkey: Live Ukraine updates  USA TODAY Russia claims it will scale back Ukraine military activity, US reacts: LIVE UPDATES  Fox News Russia announces it will ‘drastically reduce military

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Russian forces are abducting Ukrainians in occupied territories

Ukrainian journalists, public officials, civil rights activists and even civilians who are vocal against the invasion of their country are being arbitrarily detained by Russian forces. The tactic is being used to instill fear in local communities, some say, with

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Netflix Is Cracking Down on Password Sharing. Here’s What You Need to Know

Netflix faced immediate backlash earlier this month after announcing that it was going to begin making some subscribers pay an additional fee for sharing their account with users outside their household. Some users, especially younger ones, are left wondering how

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