Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:

Russia Released 16 Prisoners. Hundreds of Others Were Left Behind.

Hundreds of prisoners in Russia — including Americans and prominent Russian political activists, journalists and artists — are still waiting, hoping that another diplomatic agreement or turn of events might secure their release.

Netanyahu, Defiant, Appears to Have Gone Rogue, Risking a Regional War

Ignoring the efforts of President Biden and the condemnation of many allies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is forcing the pace of the war and feeding the revolt of the far right.

Protesting Hunger, Nigerians Warn, ‘Life Cannot Continue Like This’

Organizers have called for 10 days of protest in cities across Nigeria, a response to rising inflation and hunger.

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