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A U.K. court agreed to formally notify the British royal of a lawsuit by a woman who alleges he sexually abused her, potentially paving the way for Queen Elizabeth’s son to provide a formal response to the accusations.
The panel of experts, tasked with monitoring international sanctions on North Korea, has fallen into dysfunction, as China seeks to help its ally and feuds with the U.S.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain met with the leader of Catalonia in an attempt to resolve the fate of the region.
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President Biden said the United States and Britain will help Australia to deploy nuclear-powered submarines, adding to the Western presence in the region.
California voters rejected the attempt to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.
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