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The News Roundup - International

A woman protests after the arrival of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the Covid Inquiry in London, England.
A woman protests after the arrival of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the Covid Inquiry in London, England.

This week, leaked audio of Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas details their anger with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Audio of a meeting between them and the prime minister reveals their disapproval of the government’s conduct while handling their situation.

A former U.S. diplomat was charged this week with espionage. Ex-ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha is accused of spying for Cuba.

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was heckled as he attempted to apologize for the deaths of British citizens during the pandemic. “The dead can’t hear your apologies,” cried one critic.

We cover the most important stories from around the world in the international hour of the News Roundup.

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