Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.

Evacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday's surprise incursions.

Evacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday's surprise incursions.

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President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.

President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.

President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.

HONG KONG — Eight Chinese cities have joined a program allowing their residents to travel to Hong Kong on their own, rather than as part of a tour group, as part of efforts to boost Hong Kong's economy.  Hong Kong is battling to revive its economy following a national security crackdown and COVID-related controls, which led to many locals and expats leaving the city and caused tourist numbers to dwindle to a fraction of prepandemic levels.  The Individual Visit Scheme began in 2003 as part… Read Full Article

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.