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Finland to close its entire border with Russia over migrant concerns

By Jari Tanner, Associated Press

Finland says it will close its last remaining border crossing with Russia amid concerns that Moscow is using migrants as part of "hybrid warfare" to destabilize the Nordic country following its entry into NATO.

Philippine government and communist rebels agree to resume talks on ending their protracted conflict

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Norway's foreign ministry says high-ranking delegations from both sides met in Oslo last week and agreed to a "common vision for peace" that sought to address key obstacles.

Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on 5th day of fragile cease-fire

By Wafaa Shurafa, Jack Jeffery, Lee Keath, Associated Press

Hamas released 12 hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war that mediators hope to extend even as Israel has pledged to resume its offensive.

How climate change is contributing to migration out of North Africa

By Casey Kuhn and Sarah Cutler, Columbia Journalism Fellow

With few options, thousands of people from the Sahel -- many of them under 25 -- leave Niger each month in an effort to reach Europe.

France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per year

By Associated Press

The measures are part of a national anti-tobacco plan presented by the health minister, who says tobacco products cause 75,000 avoidable deaths a year in France.

Pope cancels trip to Dubai for climate conference on doctors’ orders while recovering from flu

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Francis was improving from the flu and inflammation of his respiratory tract that forced him to cancel his audiences Saturday.

Panama’s Supreme Court declares 20-year contract for Canadian copper mine unconstitutional

By Kathia Martínez, Juan Zamorano, Associated Press

Opponents of the Cobre Panama mine argued it would damage a forested coastal area and threaten water supplies. The announcement of the nine-member court's decision set off cheers among a crowd of people waiting outside.

Ukraine says spy chief’s wife is being treated for suspected poisoning with heavy metals

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

The spokesman for the Ukrainian military intelligence agency known as GUR says that Marianna Budanova is undergoing treatment in a hospital for the suspected poisoning.

Live updates: What’s happening in the Israel-Hamas war as both sides agree to extend a truce by a day

By Associated Press

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire until Wednesday, raising the prospect of further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel and a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war.

Indian rescuers free trapped workers after 17 days stuck in a collapsed tunnel

By Associated Press

After the first worker was pulled out, Pushkar Singh Dhami, the top elected official in the state of Uttarakhand, presented him with a garland and hung it around his neck as rescuers, other officials and relatives cheered.