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Former ICJ head explains court’s ruling on Gaza genocide case

Joan Donoghue speaks to BBC Hardtalk about the case brought by South Africa to the ICJ over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention by Israel.

Blinken warns China over support for Russia’s war efforts

Seoul, South Korea — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed "serious concern" about China's support for Russia's defense industry on Friday, warning Chinese leaders that Washington could impose sanctions over the matter. Blinken's comments came in Beijing, shortly after he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior Chinese leaders during meetings that covered a wide range of disputes between the two powers. Near the top of Blinken's agenda, U.S. officials said, was… Read Full Article

Methane-measuring satellite could help slow global warming

Methane leaking from fossil fuel production is among the top contributors to climate change. Now a leading environmental scientist is hoping to provide more accurate and consistent findings of methane emissions with the launch of a technologically advanced satellite. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. Arash Arabasadi contributed to this report. Camera: Adam Greenbaum

First Saudi-penned opera opens in Riyadh

Once unthinkable, the pioneering production marks the latest cultural expansion in the desert kingdom.

Pew: Asian Americans fastest growing group of US voters

Asian Americans are the fastest growing group of eligible voters in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center. That makes them an important focus for presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump. VOA correspondent Scott Stearns has our story. Video: VOA Khmer Service, VOA Mandarin Service, Matt Dibble 

Ukraine's air defence plea falls short in S Europe

Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only provide missiles.

Smallholding farmers in Kenya hop on tractors, see profits rise

For some African communities, the road to food security is traveled best by tractor. A company called Hello Tractor, supported by non-profit Heifer International, is enabling poor, smallholding farmers to rent or buy mechanized farm equipment that is helping them increase their productivity and profits. Mohammed Yusuf reports from the town of Rabuor in western Kenya.

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Two UK men charged with helping Russian intelligence

It comes after a Ukraine-linked business in London was targeted in a suspected arson attack.

EU toughens safety rules on Chinese fashion retailer Shein