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Olivia Santos, Foreign Affairs Correspondent

Olivia Santos covers international diplomacy, foreign policy, and global security issues. With a PhD in International Security from King's College London and fluency in Portuguese and Spanish, she brings academic rigor to her analysis of geopolitical developments. She previously worked at the International Crisis Group before transitioning to journalism.
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CEOs are growing weary in being held to blame for gun regulations

CEOs are growing weary as pressure mounts to tackle gun regulation, arguing that corporate leaders shouldn't bear the weight of…

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More Than 200 Lacking in Flood-Hit District in Pakistan, Official Says

More than 200 people remain missing after devastating floods swept through a district in Pakistan, officials report. Rescue efforts are…

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HSBC’s top executives face concerned shareholders calling for a breakup

HSBC's top executives faced a stormy shareholder meeting as calls to break up the banking giant grew louder. Investors demand…

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Far-Right Israeli Minister Scoffs Prominent Palestinian Prisoner

A far-right Israeli minister has taunted a prominent Palestinian prisoner, stirring controversy and deepening tensions. The provocative remarks highlight ongoing…

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Flash floods crash almost 200 in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Flash floods surge through Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, claiming nearly 200 lives. Torrential rains unleash devastation, turning streets into rivers…

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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals against arrest, Russian deliver media says

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed his arrest, Russian state media reports. The move adds a new twist…

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My family would possibly well be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK info breach

The son of an Afghan caught in a UK data breach fears for his family's life if deported. Amidst chilling…

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EU sends wildfire back to Spain as loss of life toll rises

As flames roar through Spain's forests, the EU steps in with urgent aid, sending teams and equipment. Amid rising death…

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Israeli settlement plans will ‘bury’ notion of Palestinian order, minister says

Israeli settlement plans risk extinguishing hopes for a Palestinian state, warns a minister. Expanding settlements deepen divides, casting shadows over…

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Angel Reese defends gesture directed in direction of Caitlin Clark after LSU national title gain; calls out double traditional after being ‘unapologetically’ her

After LSU's national title win, Angel Reese stood firm defending her bold gesture toward Caitlin Clark. Embracing being unapologetically herself,…

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Dogecoin jumps after Elon Musk replaces Twitter hen with Shiba Inu

Dogecoin surged as Elon Musk swapped Twitter's iconic bird for a Shiba Inu, sparking excitement across crypto circles. The playful…

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Nationwide Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects ‘authoritarian push’

National Guard troops have arrived in Washington DC amid rising tensions. The mayor, denouncing what she calls an "authoritarian push,"…

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The four astronauts NASA picked for essentially the predominant crewed moon mission in 50 years

NASA's new chapter begins as four astronauts are chosen for humanity's first crewed moon mission in 50 years. These pioneers…

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Two tiresome and 10 injured in Pennsylvania steel plant explosion

Tragedy struck a Pennsylvania steel plant as a sudden explosion claimed two lives and injured ten others. Emergency crews responded…

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Migrant sentenced to existence for murdering Maryland mum in case invoked by Trump

A migrant was sentenced to life for the murder of a Maryland mother, a case later cited by Trump in…

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