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Australia's hate crime law gives Nazi salutes mandatory jail
Australia's hate crime law gives Nazi salutes mandatory jail

Australia’s hate crime law gives Nazi salutes mandatory jail

Australia passed anti-hate crime laws that include minimum sentences for displaying hate symbols like the Nazi salute. It comes as acts of antisemitism are on the rise in Australia. Australia’s parliament passed
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Germany's governing coalition collapses
Germany's governing coalition collapses

Germany’s governing coalition collapses

German Chancellor Scholz says a vote of confidence is planned for January, possibly paving the way for snap elections. The move comes as Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid divisions over
3 months ago
Germany wants to know who is willing to fight
Germany wants to know who is willing to fight

Germany wants to know who is willing to fight

Germany has been struggling to fill the army’s ranks since abolishing compulsory military service. Under a new draft law, young men would be obligated to declare their interest in serving in the
3 months ago
World leaders congratulate Donald Trump amid global crises
World leaders congratulate Donald Trump amid global crises

World leaders congratulate Donald Trump amid global crises

Leaders from around the world have offered their congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump following his election win. But their messages did not always strike a similar tone. World leaders congratulated Donald Trump on
3 months ago
Germany, France vow close cooperation after US election
Germany, France vow close cooperation after US election

Germany, France vow close cooperation after US election

German Chancellor Scholz and French President Macron held a conference to discuss what a second Trump term could look like for Europe. Both countries’ defense ministers are also set to hold talks.
3 months ago
Mozambique: Government faced with fresh protests
Mozambique: Government faced with fresh protests

Mozambique: Government faced with fresh protests

Protests by opposition groups against the ruling party FRELIMO’s victory in the presidential elections could escalate. Mozambique’s repressive regime continues to quell demonstrations with violence. Mozambique might be facing an escalation of
3 months ago
US presidency: Why so long from election to inauguration?
US presidency: Why so long from election to inauguration?

US presidency: Why so long from election to inauguration?

The period between the US election and the winner’s official inauguration lasts 11 weeks. Why so long? What is the government doing between November 5 and January 20? The 2024 US presidential election took
3 months ago
France: TikTok taken to court over content policing
France: TikTok taken to court over content policing

France: TikTok taken to court over content policing

A lawsuit against TikTok in France comes after two 15-year-olds took their own lives after being exposed to content on the platform. Social media companies have long faced criticism due to the
3 months ago
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