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Venezuela isn't releasing political prisoners as quickly as hoped

A group of people standing on steps holding signs and photos, advocating for the release of political prisoners, with various posters and names displayed on the ground.

Global Politics

Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners — but slowly

Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland after first-ever recognition of the area as a country

A woman and child sit against a wall painted with the flag of Somaliland, which features horizontal stripes of green, white, and red, with a green star in the center.

Israel becomes the first nation to recognize Somaliland. Here’s why it’s important.

Inside the high-stakes push to bring US oil companies back to Venezuela

A person walks in front of a colorful mural depicting silhouettes of oil pumps, with a background of yellow, blue, and red hues.

Energy

Is the world closing its doors?

A person wearing a hat and backpack stands at the end of a narrow, brick tunnel, which appears part of an ancient ruin, with rocky terrain visible outside.

Out of Eden Walk

Out of Eden Walk: Is the world closing its doors?

Europe's massive lithium reserve

A partially demolished house with warning signs in English and another language indicating "Danger: Unstable Building, No Access."

Development

Serbia tries to access its lithium reserves amid local opposition

Colombia is looking to be a force for wind and solar power

People walking and relaxing on a sandy beach with rocks and a pier extending into the ocean.

Companies pursuing renewable energy development in Colombia must work with Indigenous communities

Age is just a number

A woman with curly hair working on a laptop at a table in a bright, open bakery setting.

Health

Skin For All website addresses various issues for different skin types

The United States' most famous cannon display comes from the Caribbean

A person in historical clothing stands in front of a group of people gathered outside two stone buildings on a snowy day.

History

How Haitian ordnance wound up in the Adirondack Mountains

Nicotine pouches are part of a long and loyal 'snus' tradition in Sweden

Shelves stocked with various flavors of Zyn nicotine pouches, including Apple Mint, Spearmint, and Cool Mint, priced at 37 SEK, displayed in a blue retail setting.

‘The Swedish Experience’: Tobacco companies want snus to be an alternative to smoking, as young people drive sales

Indian-administered Kashmir's Christmas ornament business is on the ropes

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Lifestyle

Demand for Christmas ornaments hand-crafted in Kashmir drops amid US tariffs

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French singer Camille has a new album out called "Oui"

Music

For French singer Camille, music is much more than just the meaning of the words

Volunteers crouch on the wet sand as they pick up trash from a beach near Mumbai's Versova jetty

Environment

This Mumbai lawyer inspired a massive beach cleanup

Culture

So many women are saying ‘me too.’ Editors weigh in about how to move the conversation forward.

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