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Thai Court Rejects Top Candidate’s Bid for Prime Minister

Pita Limjaroenrat won a surprise victory in the general election, but his attempts to form a government and become the nation’s next premier have been thwarted.

Germany Takes Step Toward Legalizing Marijuana

The German government approved a plan on Wednesday to legalize some recreational marijuana use, paving the way to allow adults to legally buy and possess small amounts of cannabis.

When France Needs Them Most, Its Public Pools Appear Fragile

The closures of some public pools reflect the intersection of several crises for France: rising energy costs, extreme temperatures and mounting pressure on public budgets.

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