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Philadelphia to end mask mandate, days after reinstating it

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia is ending its indoor mask mandate, city health officials said Thursday night, abruptly reversing course just days after city residents had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.

Macron accuses Le Pen of being on Putin’s payroll

Macron accuses Le Pen of being on Putin’s payroll

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European Union closes in on Russian oil ban — but how tough will it be?

European Union closes in on Russian oil ban — but how tough will it be?

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‘Days or hours left’: Russia tightens the noose in Mariupol

‘Days or hours left’: Russia tightens the noose in Mariupol

With global tensions running high, Russia reported the first successful test launch of a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sarmat. President Vladimir Putin boasted it can overcome any missile defense system and make those who threaten Russia “think twice,” and the head of the Russian state aerospace agency called the launch out of northern Russia “a present to NATO.”

Israel, Gaza militants trade fire as tensions mount

Israel, Gaza militants trade fire as tensions mount

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and no one claimed the rocket strikes. Israel holds the Hamas militant group that rules Gaza responsible for all rocket fire and typically responds with airstrikes within hours.

Capitol Police backtrack on airplane threat after ordering evacuation

Capitol Police backtrack on airplane threat after ordering evacuation

According to publicly available flight data, a U.S. Army parachute plane took off from Joint Base Andrews outside Washington and was circling the area around the Capitol. The plane was part of a parachute stunt at Wednesday night’s Nationals baseball game, just south of the Capitol.

As Russia mounts new offensive, Western allies’ help for Ukraine could be too little, too late

As Russia mounts new offensive, Western allies’ help for Ukraine could be too little, too late

More weapons. More money. More sanctions. More commitments to provide security guarantees.

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Forged by war: Ukraine’s new sense of nationhood

Forged by war: Ukraine’s new sense of nationhood

Russia faced no military resistance annexing Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula after it invaded in 2014. And when the Kremlin grabbed a large chunk of the Donbas region via proxies, for many months, there was only a disorganized military challenge from Kyiv.

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German Social Democrats face more heat over Russian energy ties

German Social Democrats face more heat over Russian energy ties

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Boris Johnson plays the Ukraine card as he tries to turn page on Partygate scandal

Boris Johnson plays the Ukraine card as he tries to turn page on Partygate scandal

Russia’s propaganda machine takes another hit

Russia’s propaganda machine takes another hit

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Freedom from Russian gas 'possible and feasible,' Italian leader says

Freedom from Russian gas 'possible and feasible,' Italian leader says

Bodies, land mines and destruction: A Ukrainian region digs out after the Russian occupation

Bodies, land mines and destruction: A Ukrainian region digs out after the Russian occupation

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Ukraine refugees’ trauma creates ‘crisis on top of a crisis’ for Eastern Europe

Ukraine refugees’ trauma creates ‘crisis on top of a crisis’ for Eastern Europe

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Headscarf ban dogs Le Pen’s bid for the French presidency

Headscarf ban dogs Le Pen’s bid for the French presidency