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Major storm is set to batter California. Here’s when impacts will be most intense  San Francisco Chronicle Officials race to protect homes, consider evacuations as major rainstorm slams into L.A.  Los Angeles Times Incoming atmospheric river has Californians worried about mudslides around

The World Health Organization on Tuesday wrapped up its executive board meeting, held against the backdrop of the United States — by far its largest donor — heading for the exit. The agenda-setting eight-day gathering at the WHO’s Geneva headquarters

by Shaun TANDON When President Donald Trump froze nearly all US foreign aid, Cambodia was forced to suspend workers removing dangerous mines from the country — until China stepped in with the necessary funding. In the Cook Islands, traditionally bound

by Tomohiro OSAKI As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan’s temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste that threatens the animals’ health. The ancient city of Nara is a

by Sam DAVIES Animated Chinese blockbuster “Ne Zha 2”, based on traditional mythology, has smashed multiple box office records on its way to becoming the country’s most successful movie ever. The tale of a rebellious young deity who battles dragons

by Beiyi SEOW U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to open new fronts in his tariffs war by announcing reciprocal levies on other countries as soon as Tuesday, branding this “the only fair way” to trade. Trump’s fresh salvo could

by Emilie Beraud Expat “mumfluencers” are taking to TikTok to sing the praises of life in Saudi Arabia and to extol the virtues of its new NEOM megacity, filming their idyllic lives spent picnicking by turquoise waters and shopping in

by Nina LARSON Bangladesh’s former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to hold onto power last year, the UN said Wednesday, warning the abuses could amount to “crimes against humanity”. Before prime minister Sheikh

Russian held in US to be freed in exchange for Fogel release, Kremlin says  ABC News US releasing Russian prisoner in Marc Fogel exchange, Kremlin says  Fox News Russian Bitcoin Exchange Co-Founder to Be Freed by the U.S. After American’s Release  The Wall

Donald Trump metal tariffs: Three US goods that could cost more  BBC.com Who pays for Trump’s tariffs? Depends on the product and the country.  The Washington Post How Will Tariffs Impact You? Here’s What To Know About Trump’s Plans  Forbes There’s a method