Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:

When Diamonds Are Not Forever

After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines and wondering: What’s next?

Lithuania Declares National Emergency Over Suspicious Balloons From Belarus

Lithuania’s government declared a nationwide emergency on Tuesday to bolster security after months of fending off suspicious balloons that have floated into the country’s airspace from neighboring Belarus, disrupting flights and stirring chaos.

Australia’s Social Media Ban for People Under 16 Takes Effect

A new law in Australia that bars anyone younger than 16 from having social media accounts went into effect on Wednesday, in the start of a sweeping governmental effort to shelter children from the harms associated with such platforms.

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