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New KFC chicken nuggets are finally here. Brazil's president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva has been on a well-wined diplomatic tour. Despite progress across much of the world Protections for LGBT rights in Ukraine have lagged for years. Since the invasion there's been a much more open embrace of gay soldiers on the front lines.

ATTEMPTS TO MAINTAIN // Attempts to maintain a neutral stance on the invasion of Ukraine, while also buddying up with China, are sending confusing signals. Does Brazil have the heft to be a successful peace-broker? The gay Ukranian soldiers influencing policy from the front lines. And, what your voice says about your health.

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