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Tasmania takes a historic step to repair harm from its past anti-gay laws

Tasmania is launching Australia’s first compensation program for men once criminalized under anti-gay laws, raising difficult questions about how to measure and remedy decades of harm.

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The Brazilian moms fighting for their children ten years after Zika

When the Zika crisis hit Brazil, women infected with the virus gave birth to babies with a debilitating condition. Some of the moms joined together to build a new life and to push for reparations.

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Lost for over 400 years, Rubens painting sells for $2.7 million at auction

An auctioneer stumbled upon the long lost painting, which depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, inside a Paris townhouse last year during a routine visit. (Image credit: Michel Euler)

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Trump allies dismiss Washington Post report on killing Venezuela boat strike survivors – Axios

Trump allies dismiss Washington Post report on killing Venezuela boat strike survivors  Axios Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime  The New York Times Lawmakers from both parties voice concerns over follow-up strike on alleged drug boat  CNN Lawmakers warn

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After ‘Productive’ Meeting With Ukrainian Negotiators in Florida, U.S. Officials Head to Russia – The Wall Street Journal

After ‘Productive’ Meeting With Ukrainian Negotiators in Florida, U.S. Officials Head to Russia  The Wall Street Journal Trump administration news: Rubio says there’s ‘more work to be done’ after Ukraine war talks in Florida  CNN U.S. and Ukrainian officials hold ‘very productive’

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Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 146 as city mourns victims

The death toll in Hong Kong’s apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene of the

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Hondurans vote in close presidential race overshadowed by surprise Trump intervention

Hondurans voted Sunday to elect a new president only days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race with an endorsement of one candidate and announced that he would pardon a former president.

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Trump administration news: Rubio says there’s ‘more work to be done’ after Ukraine war talks in Florida – CNN

Trump administration news: Rubio says there’s ‘more work to be done’ after Ukraine war talks in Florida  CNN

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House Republican: Second US strike on alleged Caribbean drug boat ‘would be an illegal act’ – The Hill

House Republican: Second US strike on alleged Caribbean drug boat ‘would be an illegal act’  The Hill Lawmakers warn Hegseth may have committed war crimes following second-strike report  Politico Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all  The Washington

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Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning ‘colonialist threat’ – BBC

Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning ‘colonialist threat’  BBC

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