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Russia says it has confirmed Yevgeny Prigozhin died in last week's plane crash
Russia's Investigative Committee has said it has confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder and head of the mercenary force Wagner, who led a short-lived armed rebellion, was killed in a plane crash.
What we know — and don't — about the Russian crash that possibly killed Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, appeared on the passenger list of a business jet that crashed Wednesday in Russia. Beyond that, little is clear.
5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific
The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences.
Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony
A furor erupted after Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso at a ceremony. “It was an unacceptable gesture and Mr. Rubiales’ apologies are not enough,” the acting prime minister said.
A business jet en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, Russian emergency officials said. Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, officials said, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was on board.
Zimbabwe heads to elections as it sees some of the world's highest inflation
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks a second term facing a familiar rival, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, whom he narrowly beat in the 2018 disputed election.