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Kandinsky painting that was auctioned during WWII is returned to Jewish heirs

The 1909 painting was just one of a treasured art collection inherited by Robert Lewenstein and his wife Irma Klein, But the pair were forced to sell it in October 1940 as they fled the Nazis. (Image credit: Peter Dejong/AP

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The ICC says it will open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor said there is “reasonable basis to believe” war crimes may have been committed in Ukraine, where eight years of conflict preceded Russia’s invasion. (Image credit: Marwan Ali/AP)

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Magpies’ unexpected reaction to GPS trackers may have revealed altruism in the birds

Researchers tried to attach tracking devices to magpies for a study. But the magpies helped each other to remove them — a possible sign, the scientists say, of altruism in the birds.

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‘Please help’: British man appeals for UK visa rules to be relaxed to save family trapped in Ukraine

A British man is urging the government to relax visa rules to help him and others get their family members out of Ukraine.

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Israel’s envoy to Ukraine describes a tense humanitarian crisis at border

Ambassador Michael Brodsky says situation at crossing could become dangerous, blasts abusive citizens

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2 Palestinian gunmen killed in overnight battle in northern West Bank

Undercover troops come under fire during arrest raid in Jenin refugee camp; Palestinian media identifies one as Islamic Jihad member

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Even as Russia-Ukraine crisis loomed, Biden attended Zoom shiva for childhood crush

US president took time to participate in online mourning event for Joan Olivere, mother of Hallie, his former daughter-in-law through late son Beau

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Ukraine seeks “immediate ceasefire” and Russian withdrawal in 1st direct talks during Putin’s ongoing invasion – CBS News

Ukraine seeks “immediate ceasefire” and Russian withdrawal in 1st direct talks during Putin’s ongoing invasion  CBS News Massive Explosion Heard From Kyiv After Ukraine Officials Push For Cease-Fire  NBC News Russia-Ukraine War News: Live Updates  The New York Times Russian artillery kills 70

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Thousands evacuate worst Australian floods in decades

Local authorities have placed up to 300,000 people under evacuation warnings in one of the country’s worst flooding incidents. (Image credit: AP)

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Starlink Satellite Internet Terminals, Sent by Elon Musk, Arrive in Ukraine – The New York Times

Starlink Satellite Internet Terminals, Sent by Elon Musk, Arrive in Ukraine  The New York Times Ukraine receives shipment of Starlink terminals less than 48 hours after Elon Musk promised them  Fox Business Elon Musk’s Internet Satellites Aren’t a Magic Fix for Ukraine  The

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