Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 29)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Many Pakistanis dig the cultural nods on 'Ms. Marvel' but are mixed on casting
Pakistanis weigh in on the new Disney+ show, which features the story of Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teen who discovers her superpowers in her grandmother's bangle.
A journalist says the Philippines is shutting down her critical news site
Maria Ressa, the first Filipino Nobel Peace Prize recipient, says the government is closing Rappler, which gained notoriety for its reporting of President Duterte's bloody crackdown on illegal drugs.
How Elizabeth Cotten's music fueled the folk revival
Although inducted into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, her contributions haven't always been properly acknowledged.
The end of Roe has implications for abortion rights around the globe
International rights groups have long warned that overturning Roe v. Wade could weaken abortion rights in other countries, potentially leading some nations to adopt new restrictive laws.
War in Ukraine is driving demand for Africa's natural gas. That's controversial
The African natural gas industry is booming as Europe looks to replace Russian supplies. But some worry new African gas projects don't make financial sense in a warming world.
The first woman speaker of France's parliament defends the right to abortion
The National Assembly elects Yael Braun-Pivet as speaker as it prepares to tackle proposals on fighting inflation and enshrining abortion rights in the French Constitution.
Afghans work to recover after earthquake that killed hundreds
Hundreds perished in last week's earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. Afghans are working together to deliver aid to the area.
Germany aims to offset living costs and gas demand with discounted public transport
This summer, one can travel in Germany on public transportation for less than $10 a month. It's part of a government package to tackle the soaring cost of living by using more public transportation.
Russia is facing a huge geopolitical price for its invasion of Ukraine
Russia has won significant ground on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine but a growing number of experts say the growing costs to Moscow's military, economy and stature far outweigh the gains.