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Finding New York: 500th anniversary of Giovanni de Verrazzano historic voyage of discovery

On April 17, 500 years ago, Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano sailed into New York Bay, describing the land and his encounters with its native inhabitants. The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge in New York was named after him.

Full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood, US ambassador says

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has voiced concerns about a U.N. resolution supporting full membership for the Palestinian Authority.

Ukraine alleges Russia increasingly using tear gas illegally in battle

Ukrainian military officials allege Russian forces have increasingly used riot control agents that are illegal to use in war under the international Chemical Weapons Convention.

Milan's famous La Scala names new director of the opera house after months of controversy

Fortunato Ortombina has been named as the new director of Milan's La Scala, one of the most historic and prestigious opera houses in the world; he will step into the role in September.

Russia begins withdrawing peacekeeping forces from Karabakh, now under full Azerbaijan control

Azerbaijan and Russian officials announced Wednesday that Russian forces are being withdrawn from the Karabakh region in Azerbaijan; forces have been stationed there since the end of a war in 2020.

Britain's contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament

The Safety of Rwanda Bill, which would allow Britain to send some migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda, has suffered a setback after Parliament's upper chamber tried to amend the legislation.

A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday attempted to dry out after Dubai International Airport was flooded out and flights were disrupted; this follows the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country.

French police evict hundreds from abandoned Paris warehouse ahead of Olympics

Ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, French police on Wednesday carried out a large-scale eviction at the country's biggest squat which had become home to around 450 migrants.

Belarus votes to suspend Conventional Forces participation

Belarus' parliament on Wednesday voted to suspend Minsk's participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty, which could lead to military expansion by the Lukashenko regime.

America First means helping Ukraine. It never meant America Alone

America First never meant our nation abandoning its friends and allies. It never meant America Alone. It meant providing Ukrainians with the weapons they could use to stop Putin.

British parliament votes to ban smoking for all people born after 2009

The U.K. House of Commons has voted in favor of banning the purchase of nicotine products for all individuals born after 2009, aiming to create the country's first "smoke-free generation."

Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim

A human rights organization that represents ethnic Armenians is arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide and submitted evidence on Thursday to the International Criminal Court.

Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour

Meteorologists have said that while cloud seeding may bring rain, it doesn't typically cause pouring rain or flooding like the recent deluge that drenched the United Arab Emirates.

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe

Peter Murrell, the 59-year-old husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged with embezzlement; this comes as part of a probe into the finances of Scotland's governing party.

Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash

Kenya's President William Ruto announced Thursday that the country's miltary chief Gen. Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash; Ruto declared 3 days of national mourning.

Remembering the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, 81 years later

Eighty-one years ago, brave Jewish resistance fighters in Warsaw, Poland, put up fierce resistance to their imminent deportation to certain death in the Nazi concentration camp system.

Iran left Israel with no choice on what it will do next

After Iran's massive air assault on Israel, it appears likely that Israel will be forced to strike back. Iran has been attacking other nations since the mullahs came to power in 1979.

Croatia's top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister because of campaign

Croatia's President Zoran Milanović has been banned by the country's Constitutional Court from becoming prime minister, in the event that his party garners a majority after this week's parliamentary election.

Hackers claim Belarus fertilizer plant infiltrated to demand political prisoner release

A hacker activist group in Belarus has claimed to have infiltrated computers at Grodno Azot, the country's largest fertilizer plant, to pressure the government to free political prisoners.

Beijing half marathon winner stripped of medal after video shows competitors allowing Chinese runner to win

He Jie was stripped of his first-place medal and prize money after an investigation found that three other runners had purposely slowed down in the final moments of a half marathon in Beijing.

Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations

The U.S. Treasury announced on Friday that Bangkok-based plastics firm SCG Plastics Co. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions.

Bill Hemmer heads to 'Ice Camp' in chilling new Fox Nation special

"America's Newsroom" co-anchor Bill Hemmer's once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the Arctic Circle led him on an educational journey to witness U.S. naval operations firsthand.

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