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Why is it that books found in giveaway piles cast such a spell on us?

Vladimir Putin is drawing on history to position himself in the realm of Russian rulers of the past. Critics say his grip on power is not as strong as it seems.

Immigrants can fill roles that are too often quickly vacated by Australians, but immigration roadblocks make becoming permanent employees impossible.

Also, a blow to Pakistan’s military and Niue’s fight for the .nu domain.

An Israeli raid reduced one of the territory’s biggest facilities to little more than a shelter, while food and fuel are almost gone at another.

Martine Moïse, the widow of President Jovenel Moïse, was charged by a Haitian judge with conspiring in his assassination. She was seriously injured in the attack.

Also, Israel may restrict access to the Aqsa mosque during Ramadan.

The group said it would not take part in a conference that also included women’s rights groups, the European Union and representatives of Afghan civil society.

Thaksin Shinawatra, a divisive and compelling figure even in his years of exile, was once hailed as a champion of the common people. His recent moves have disillusioned followers.

The demonstrations took a pause after the Oct. 7 attacks, but the anger at the Israeli leadership never went away.