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in an earthquake that hit Afghanistan's mountainous east early Monday. The country is already struggling with drought, a weak economy and a displacement crisis.

Take a look at our from the earthquake.

China holds big military parade with allies

China showcased its Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II as it seeks to wield greater influence in the world. Flanking Chinese President Xi Jinping at the parade were Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, in a show of unity as the three countries are under pressure from the United States.

Read about China's , see , and read about the China's rise might lead to. And when leaders were caught talking about extending the human life span.

Florida to eliminate vaccine mandates

In a significant departure from decades of public policy, Florida’s State Surgeon General said Wednesday that the state will do away with vaccine mandates, casting them as “immoral� intrusions into parental rights.

Here is about the vaccine mandate removal, and here is . And here is before widespread vaccination. Plus some from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's contentious congressional hearing Thursday, and his false and misleading claims.

...away from the headlines

Our reporting questions , killing several journalists, including AP's Mariam Dagga. Read about Gregory Bovino and how his Los Angeles campaign is . Look at this beautiful digital presentation about . A popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church’s . And tips for .

And some of our best photos

Here is our A look at Giorgio Armani's after his death this week, pictures from a that tells a love story, in war-hit Ukraine, and images of New Delhi residents on the .