Climate
Spain: More than 95 deaths, floods and total disaster after climate phenomenon
The European country will allocate 250 million in aid for the catastrophe and 6,000 euros for each affected person, the authorities said
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Culture
Pope Francis gives women the right to vote at bishop meeting for first time in history
Previously, women were only allowed to attend the papal advisory body, known as synods, as observers but did not have the right to vote. The new rules allow for five religious sisters to vote
Politics
Zelensky urges Mexico to help deliver peace plan, organize summit
During his speech, Zelensky urged Mexico to show its “leadership” by contributing to his “formula for peace,” which includes Russia withdrawing all troops from Ukrainian territory
Health
The New York Times’ Stunning Confession on Sweden’s Pandemic Response
The Grey Lady reported in 2020 that “Sweden Has Become the World's Cautionary Tale” for its Covid response. It's singing a very different tune in 2023
Human Rights
U.S. designates WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich as wrongfully detained by Russia
The designation will allow the Biden administration to explore ways to secure Gershkovich’s release, including a prisoner swap
Politics
Finland joins NATO, dealing a major blow to Russia amid Ukraine war
Finland and Sweden requested to join the alliance in May of last year shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine in February of last year
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'Miracle' baby reunited with mom 54 days after Turkey earthquake
After being saved from the torn building, the baby, nicknamed “Gizen” or “Mystery” by rescue workers
Human Rights
Russian Federal Security Service accuses Wall Street Journal reporter of espionage
The Wall Street Journal denied the allegations and seeks the immediate release of the reporter, Evan Gershkovich
Human Rights
Russian female medics being used as 'field wives,' sex slaves by their commanders in Ukraine war
Russian female combat medics who have been ordered into Ukraine as part of its ongoing invasion are being pressured into becoming “field wives,” or sex slaves for combat soldiers, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE)
Politics
DeSantis recalls "territorial dispute" comments on Ukraine invasion, calls Putin a "war criminal"
DeSantis clarified his comments in a lengthy TV interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” which airs on Fox Nation tonight, reportedly calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal,” while calling for the world community to hold him “accountable” for his ruthless invasion of Ukraine
