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“I’d initially thought that my invitation—which was sent by e-mail—was spam. ‘Right,’ I said to the screen of my laptop. ‘Nice try, Russia.’ ” David Sedaris on meeting the Pope, who invited humorists from around the world to the Vatican. https://t.co/MRoARAHwcH
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) September 12, 2024
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“A former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI who received cash, golf clubs and other expensive gifts in exchange for spying for China was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison.” https://t.co/KxGyo857xq
— Shashank Joshi (@shashj) September 12, 2024
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In occupied #Ukraine, Putin wants every person over the age of 14 to hold a Russian passport by year end. And if Ukrainians refuse, they are threatened with the deprivation of almost any rights – no access to food, medical treatment, the ability to travel etc.… pic.twitter.com/y1AvYSbGX6
— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) September 12, 2024
Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table https://t.co/LIzwtPLabJ
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 12, 2024
Can you stop a child having a phone if all their friends have one? Neil and Beth teach you some useful vocabulary.
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