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Ash Ketchum becomes the top Pokémon master he always wanted to be 25 years later

Ash emerged victorious in the Pokémon World Coronation Series in the latest episode of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. He’s now a world champion. (Image credit: Getty Images)

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China’s Global Port Investments Give Rise to Security Worries

The expanding network could make it easier for Beijing to service a Chinese navy that has become one of Washington’s biggest military concerns, analysts say.

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Israeli President Hands Mandate to Benjamin Netanyahu to Form Government

Mr. Netanyahu has promised to form a purely right-wing coalition including ultranationalist and religious parties. 

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Miss Israel beauty pageant canceled after more than 70 years

Though some past queens agree the contest had its merits and launched many into notable careers, opinions are divided on whether event is relevant in current times

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Miss Israel beauty pageant canceled after more than 70 years

Though some past queens agree the contest had its merits and launched many into notable careers, opinions are divided on whether event is relevant in current times

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Electric Vehicles Start to Enter the Car-Buying Mainstream

While sales are still skewed toward affluent buyers, more people are choosing electric vehicles to save money.

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‘We are Ukraine’: Tear of joy as locals celebrate Russian retreat from Kherson

Regional state administration says everything being done to restore normal life, but curfew ordered as security forces work on removing mines left by Russia’s army

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Inside the Kyiv Power Cuts: Cold Food, Scheduled Vacuuming, Struggling Businesses

Russia has targeted Ukraine’s electricity grid in an attempt to break civilians’ will, resulting in rolling power cuts in Kyiv. Residents are adapting.

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Departure of Tech Workers Weighs on Russian Economy

President Vladimir Putin’s troop mobilization for the Ukraine war has caused sales to drop and well-paid employees to flee abroad.

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Ben Gvir calls for revoking state recognition of Reform conversions

Far-right leader seeks legislation that would only accept conversions performed ‘in accordance with Jewish law’ for citizenship, overturning High Court ruling

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