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NATO Will Offer Ukraine a ‘Bridge’ to Membership, Hoping That’s Enough

NATO will offer Ukraine a new headquarters to manage its military assistance at its upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington, officials said, an assurance of the alliance’s long-term commitment to the country’s security that has been heralded as a “bridge” to Kyiv’s eventual membership.

Russia Opens Secret Trial of U.S. Reporter Accused of Espionage

Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal has endured 15 months in prison by reading letters and Russian classics, while the authorities have not publicly offered any evidence that he was a spy.

Kenyan President Rejects Bill That Led to Deadly Protests

A day after at least 23 people were killed in demonstrations against a tax increase, President William Ruto withdrew the law that he said was necessary to avoid defaulting on the country’s debt.

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