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US urges Russia expats to avoid large gatherings over next 48 hours

Attacks from extremist groups could be an imminent threat

Sweden Enters NATO, a Blow to Moscow and a Boost to the Baltic Nations

Lithuania Strips Ballerina's Citizenship Over Pro-Putin Remarks

Lithuania has stripped Russian ballerina Ilze Liepa of her Lithuanian citizenship after she openly praised President Vladimir Putin, the news website Delfi reported Thursday, citing an adviser to the Baltic country’s president.  In a decree signed by Lithuanian President Gitanas Naused, 59-year-old Liepa was stripped of her Lithuanian citizenship, which she received in 2000. “Questions about I[lze] Liepa’s citizenship arose after an interview appeared in which she does not hide her sympathies for Vladimir Putin,” Delfi wrote.  The news outlet added that the dancer “calls the war in Ukraine a special [military] operation, and openly despises the Western world and values.”

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U.S. warns citizens to avoid crowds in Moscow over potential attacks by extremists

The U.S. embassy in Moscow is advising citizens in Moscow to avoid crowds for the next 48 hours due to concerns of "imminent plans" by extremists to target large gatherings.

Japanese manga artist Toriyama Akira, known for Dragon Ball, dies

Japanese manga artist Toriyama Akira has died at the age of 68. The official website of Weekly Shonen Jump made the announcement on Friday.

Detained US-Russian ballerina Ksenia Karelina details horrific conditions at detention centre

As gangs attack a critical port, ‘Haiti will go hungry soon’

Gangs have cut off the capital from one of its last remaining lifelines for food and supplies.

UK to send 10,000 drones to Ukraine

The drones come as part of a new £325 million military aid package.

US says Hamas holding up 6-week ceasefire by refusing to release vulnerable hostages

Hamas delegation leaves Cairo, no sign of progress in ceasefire talks

Sweden set to become NATO’s 32nd member as PM visits Washington

The accession of Sweden and Finland — which shares an 830-mile border with Russia — is the most significant expansion of the Western military alliance for decades.

Lithuanian intelligence: Russia preparing for long confrontation with NATO

On Thursday, Lithuanian intelligence published its annual report, revealing that Russia is expending vast resources not only on the war with Ukraine but also preparing for a long-term confrontation with NATO. During the press conference presenting the contents of the book, it was also announced that Belarusian spies were caught last year, and the activities of Russian hackers were discussed.

Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid

Officials said the operation will not require that American troops be on the ground to build the pier for increased aid to Gaza.

Sweden officially joins NATO after completing its accession process, ending decades of neutrality

Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality and centuries of broader non-alignment.

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At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by extremists in northeastern Nigeria

The United Nations office in Nigeria says at least 200 people, mostly women and children displaced by violence in northeastern Nigeria, were abducted by Islamic extremists while they were searching for firewood near the border with Chad.

German police carry out raids against people suspected of posting misogynistic hate speech online

German authorities have carried out raids across Germany against people suspected of posting misogynistic hate speech online