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Russian forces are expanding their attacks on Ukrainian border settlements close to the northeastern city of Kharkiv, opening up a new front in the war. With U.S. and European weapons finally due to arrive on the front lines in the coming weeks following delays, can Ukraine hold back Moscow’s invading troops? Henry Ridgwell has more

Voters in the Spanish region of Catalonia this week gave a clear victory to supporters of union with Spain after years of separatist tensions. Ricardo Marquina in Barcelona looks at the reasons behind this turnaround. Jonathan Spier narrates his report. Videographer Alfonso Beato contributed to this report.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional, fending off a conservative attack on the agency. The vote in the nation's high court was 7-2, with four conservative justices siding with the three liberals and two conservatives dissenting. The CFPB...

Israel’s defense minister publicly challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday over the country's post-war plans for the Gaza Strip. Robert Fico, Slovakia’s Prime Minister who was shot yesterday remains in serious condition; authorities say Wednesday’s assassination attempt was politically motivated. Iran has resumed its crackdown on women...

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