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Ukraine, Russia react to controversial US minerals sharing deal

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The U.S. and Ukrainian governments touted the signing of a controversial minerals sharing deal as a launchpad for expansive bilateral economic cooperation -- and as a signal of America's long-term investment in a free Ukraine.American and Ukrainian representatives signed the accord in... Read More.

Child accidentally damages $50 million Rothko at Rotterdam museum

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(ROTTERDAM, Netherlands) -- Literally marked by a child’s hand, one of the Netherland’s most valuable paintings is now undergoing restoration after being accidentally damaged in a museum in Rotterdam.The work in question -- Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8 (1960) by Mark Rothko --... Read More.

Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests on new North Korean warship

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly oversaw the test of a supersonic cruise missile fired from a new battleship -- the destroyer Choe Hyon -- this week, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency.In a report published on Wednesday, KCNA... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine war cannot end until nuances addressed, Kremlin says

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned Wednesday that "a whole series of nuances" needs to be addressed before Russia will agree to any U.S.-brokered peace deal to end Moscow's 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine.Speaking with journalists, Peskov appeared to downplay hopes of a quick... Read More.

No charges for hockey player arrested in on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A professional hockey player who was arrested in connection with the 2023 on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson will not face charges, British prosecutors announced on Tuesday.Johnson, 29, was killed during an October 2023 game between two British professional teams,... Read More.

Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, reportedly told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave" that could select Pope Francis' successor in as little as two days."It will be a short conclave, two, three days,"... Read More.

US, Russia discuss Ukraine peace talks as amid dueling drone strikes

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- U.S. and Russian officials continued Ukraine peace discussions on Monday as the Kremlin announced a 3-day ceasefire during May's Victory Day celebrations -- and as Kyiv cited continued Russian missile and drone attacks as evidence that Moscow has no genuine interest in... Read More.

22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 22 people have been killed and three others were injured in a fire at a restaurant in northern China on Tuesday afternoon, according to Chinese state media.The blaze broke out at around 12:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday in the... Read More.

Israels UNRWA ban, humanitarian obligations under scrutiny in Hague hearings

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel’s humanitarian aid obligations in Gaza and its ban on UNRWA, the United Nations agency that provides civil and medical services to Palestinian refugees, are under examination in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a week of hearings began on Monday.Forty... Read More.

Millions without power as outages hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France lost power on Monday due to an unknown grid issue, the Spanish government confirmed to ABC News.The Spanish government said it called an emergency crisis meeting to fix the situation as soon... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Child accidentally damages $50 million Rothko at Rotterdam museum

Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests on new North Korean warship

Russia-Ukraine war cannot end until nuances addressed, Kremlin says

No charges for hockey player arrested in on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson

Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts

US, Russia discuss Ukraine peace talks as amid dueling drone strikes

22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China

Israels UNRWA ban, humanitarian obligations under scrutiny in Hague hearings

Millions without power as outages hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say

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