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Trump’s travel ban is now in effect. Here’s what to know

The ban, which revives a controversial measure from Trump’s first term, took effect Monday morning. Here’s what to know about who’s affected, who’s exempt and how foreign leaders are responding.

Netflix’s ‘The Eternaut’ makes a haunting series of an esteemed Argentine comic

El Eternauta has acquired near-mythic status in Argentina since it was first published in 1957.

U.S. and Chinese officials to hold trade talks in London on Monday

A team of President Trump’s top aides, including the secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce departments, meet their Chinese counterparts for a fresh round of trade talks in London.

U.N. Ocean Conference opens in France as U.S. government scientists stay away

Heads of state, mayors, scientists and policymakers have gathered in France to tackle what is being described as a global emergency facing the world’s seas.

Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound boat and detain Greta Thunberg and other activists

Israeli forces said they took command of the vessel at sea, detaining Swedish climate activist Thunberg and the rest of the crew.

Palestinians say at least five people killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid centers

Palestinian health officials and witnesses say at least five people were killed and others were wounded by Israeli fire as they headed to two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip.

How the Indian media’s falsehoods impacted lives during its fighting with Pakistan

In India, sensationalist TV news coverage of fighting between India and Pakistan reveals the polarization of the country’s media.

Colombian Presidential hopeful shot at Bogotá rally

A Colombian Presidential hopeful in critical condition after being shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The assassination attempt is having a chilling effect in Colombia where security has been backsliding recently.

How a network of women in Latin America transformed safe, self-managed abortions

An underground network of feminists and activists developed new models of care for abortion that eventually helped legalize abortion in countries across Latin America.

Chile’s Indigenous fishermen say the salmon industry threatens their way of life

Salmon farming is big business in Chile, and the U.S. is one of its largest markets. Yet the fish are not native, and fishermen say salmon are damaging ecosystems and an Indigenous way of life.

Coco Gauff wins the French Open to claim her 2nd Grand Slam title

The 21-year-old American star battled back over three sets to defeat the world’s top-ranked player, Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff is the first American to win at Roland-Garros since Serena Williams in 2015.

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