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Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president

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Africa

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president

For Tinubu, it's the culmination of a deeply held ambition. But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote.

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president

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Wray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire

In an appearance on Fox News, FBI Director Christopher Wray reiterates the agency's position about the origins of COVID and a potential lab leak. The assessment is not new, but it's far from universal. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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Health

Wray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire

On Fox News, the FBI director reiterated the agency's assessment that COVID was unleashed after a potential lab incident. That's not the consensus among intelligence and scientific communities.

Sports

Skier Jessie Diggins becomes first American to win an individual world title

Jessie Diggins became the first-ever U.S. skier to win an individual world title Tuesday in Slovenia. She's already the most decorated American cross-country skier ever — even before this latest win.

Skier Jessie Diggins becomes first American to win an individual world title

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Politics

Congress puts a spotlight on threats it believes China's government is posing

Congress is putting the spotlight on the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China. China is a rare issue where Republicans and Democrats agree Congress needs to respond to threats.

Congress puts a spotlight on threats it believes China's government is posing

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Health

U.S. Dept of Energy says with 'low confidence' that COVID may have leaked from a lab

The U.S. Department of Energy says with "low confidence" that COVID-19 might have originated in a lab leak. But the scientific evidence overwhelmingly points to a natural origin for the virus.

U.S. Dept of Energy says with 'low confidence' that COVID may have leaked from a lab

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How Russia's war in Ukraine is changing the world's oil markets

Russia's war in Ukraine is causing a profound and permanent shift in the world's oil markets, creating new geopolitical alliances. Analysts say it's comparable to the 1970s Arab oil embargo.

How Russia's war in Ukraine is changing the world's oil markets

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Nigeria's opposition parties call elections a 'sham' and demand a new vote

Demonstrators accusing the election commission of irregularities and disenfranchising voters make a protest in downtown Abuja, Nigeria. Ben Curtis/AP hide caption

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Nigeria's opposition parties call elections a 'sham' and demand a new vote

Opposition parties in Africa's largest democracy are crying foul and calling for fresh elections in Nigeria, citing claims of vote rigging.

Nigeria's opposition parties call elections a 'sham' and demand a new vote

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As G-20 ministers gather in Delhi, Ukraine may dominate — despite India's own agenda

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As G-20 ministers gather in Delhi, Ukraine may dominate — despite India's own agenda

India wants to steer talks away from Russia, with which it's maintained ties despite the Ukraine invasion. Russia's top diplomat walked out of a previous G-20 summit over criticism of the war.

Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., center, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., right, are leading the newly-formed House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs

Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step.

Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs

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How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a patriotic concert in Moscow just ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 22, 2023. Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Analysis

Ukraine invasion — explained

How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is also playing out online, where Russia is using propaganda, fake accounts, and manipulated videos and images to deflect blame and undermine support for Ukraine.

How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine

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Senegal's artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint

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Climate, migration and the far right

Senegal's artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint

A cultural center in Senegal is creating a safe space where artists can use their platform to speak about climate change while also finding opportunities in the art and music scene.

Senegal's artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint

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