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Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — acts codified in international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Muse is now available on the Mac, where it can work with your files and apps to take action on your behalf.
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The bill drew widespread opposition from Democratic lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia but opposed provisions allowing Trump to freely impose tariffs on nations that keep buying large amounts of Russian energy.
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NVIDIA's Nader Khalil and Sydney Sykes discuss one of the decisions shaping next-gen startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Save up to $200 by Sept 25.
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Whether it's a permanent shift or part of a familiar cycle is worth asking, though.
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Requests for emergency emigration assistance from Russia have surged eightfold since July, with searches for "how to leave" and "mobilisation" at their highest since early 2023. An electronic summons register now automatically triggers an exit ban, documented cases show.
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