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A month ago, she survived an execution attempt. Now, convicted murderer Christa Pike describes a life marked by constant pain. “Not a moment has passed since that night that I haven’t felt pain,” she says in her first statement.
WorldRussia's participation in the World Ice Hockey Championship is one of several signs that the country is becoming less isolated over its war in Ukraine, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. Russia sees it as a sign that the world is no longer reacting, he says.
SportsAfter a major road and rail bridge in Kyiv was damaged in a Russian attack, Ukraine’s transport minister says more bridges will be built as backups.
WorldA delegation from Qatar, which is mediating, is now in Iran’s capital, Tehran, for talks, according to Iranian state media.
WorldWashington has asked representatives of European countries to tone down their rhetoric about Russia, Reuters reports, citing several sources familiar with the matter.
WorldThe roof collapse was the catalyst for the Student List’s historic election success. But once the euphoria subsides, major reforms will be needed, along with answers on relations with Russia and the EU. The movement will not be able to avoid difficult foreign policy issues, says Fanny Wallberg of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
WorldKylian Mbappé was forced to apologize for his comment about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Now the soccer star is receiving support from political circles in France. “Kylian Mbappé is absolutely right to call Mao Zedong a dictator,” Marine Tondelier, leader of the French Green Party, writes on X.
SportsIncreasingly desperate relatives are complaining about the lack of information from authorities after Wednesday’s serious train accident in Spain. More than 60 people have been reported missing, and 69 people have been confirmed dead.
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