US: 4 officers shot dead in North Carolina, police say

Four officers, including three members of the US Marshals task force, were killed during a shootout in a neighborhood in the southeastern US state of North Carolina, police said. Four officers were killed

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Middle East updates: Blinken in Saudi Arabia on crisis tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to consult with Arab leaders on Gaza’s future once the Israel-Hamas war ends. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

11 months ago

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Ukraine updates: NATO’s Stoltenberg acknowledges aid delays

The NATO chief promised more support was on the way during an unannounced visit to Kyiv. It came as Russia claimed it had captured an eastern village in the Donetsk region. NATO chief

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German army captain admits spying for Russia

The officer, with ties to the far-right AfD party, said he provided information to a Russian intelligence service out of fear of a nuclear escalation in Moscow’s war in Ukraine. A member

11 months ago

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Kenya flooding leaves dozens dead after dam collapse

The disaster has also damaged infrastructure, including the destruction of roads, bridges and cancellation of school lessons across the country. Thousands have also been displaced due to rains in the country. A dam

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Germany: 2 Ukrainians killed over weekend were soldiers

Ukraine’s embassy has said two Ukrainian men fatally stabbed in Bavaria were soldiers based in Germany for rehabilitation. A Russian man is the suspect. But police don’t yet know if the war

11 months ago

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Tornadoes ripping through US Midwest turn deadly in Oklahoma

The US Midwest region has faced over 100 tornadoes this weekend, with at least four killed and thousands left without power in Oklahoma. At least four people were killed in the US state

11 months ago

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Australia: PM Albanese says domestic violence is a ‘crisis’

Thousands have demonstrated in Australia on Sunday against gender-based violence. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described domestic violence as a “national crisis.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described domestic violence as

11 months ago

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Burkina Faso dismisses HRW massacre report as ‘baseless’

Human Rights Watch had accused Burkina Faso’s military of civilian mass killings, including scores of children, in the West African country’s fight against Islamist militant groups. Burkina Faso’s military junta announced late

11 months ago

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Kurds protest against police crackdown on Kurdish news channels

More than 400 people gathered at Poelaert Square in Brussels on Saturday afternoon to protest against the Belgian police’s crackdown on Kurdish news channels Strong TV and Medya News TV. According to

11 months ago

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Belgium wants to deliver F-16s to Ukraine this year

Belgium wants to provide additional military support to Ukraine. This was decided by the federal government on Friday evening. The delivery of Belgian F-16s to the Ukrainian Air Force may be possible

11 months ago

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India election: Second phase of voting begins

The second phase of the Indian general election has begun, and 160 million people are eligible to vote in this part of the six-week-long poll. The weather might have an impact on

11 months ago

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US long-range missiles to Ukraine reignites German debate

The US has said it secretly delivered long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. This has drawn focus to the debate over providing Taurus cruise missiles, a move the German chancellor continues to oppose.

11 months ago

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US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump immunity plea

Donald Trump is hoping that the conservative-majority top court will save him from at least one of his legal woes. Meanwhile, a separate case over hush money charges is keeping him occupied

11 months ago

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Nigeria: Over 100 inmates escape prison due to heavy rains

A search is on for the scores of prisoners who fled after rain brought down a perimeter fence. The incident happened close to the Nigerian capital. At least 118 prisoners were able

11 months ago

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Burkina Faso: Army accused of executing civilians, babies

Soldiers in Burkina Faso killed 223 people, including children, in two villages, Human Rights Watch has said. The rights group said it was among the worst crimes committed by the military in

11 months ago

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US Supreme Court to hear Trump’s immunity plea

Donald Trump is hoping that the conservative-majority top court will save him from at least one of his legal woes. Meanwhile, a separate case over hush money charges is keeping him occupied

11 months ago

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Australia: 5 teens charged following anti-terror raids

Five boys between the ages of 14-17 were charged following the knife attack on a bishop in Sydney last week. Australian police say they all adhered to “violent extremist ideology.” Australian police charged

11 months ago

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Arizona indicts Trump aides over 2020 election scheme

A grand jury in Arizona has charged 18 Republicans, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani and reportedly former chief of staff Mark Meadows, with alleged election fraud. Arizona’s attorney general said on Wednesday that a grand

11 months ago

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Olaf Scholz, Rishi Sunak boost defense ties in Berlin

Rishi Sunak has praised Berlin for being one of the biggest defense spenders in Europe and aiding Ukraine in repelling Russia’s attacks. Olaf Scholz and Sunak stepping up economic and security ties.

11 months ago

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Australia: Police arrest several over Sydney church stabbing

Australian police arrested seven people in connection with an investigation into a 16-year-old accused of stabbing a priest in western Sydney. Officials said those arrested represented an “unacceptable risk and threat.” Australian police

11 months ago

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Russia: Top military official arrested for bribery

Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov, who was once accused by the team of the late Alexei Navalny of living a lavish lifestyle, is suspected to have taken bribes. A Russian deputy defense

11 months ago

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German police shoot machete-wielding man at university

The incident occurred at the Mannheim University faculty of economics while lectures were taking place. Authorities are now investigating the use of firearms by the police officers. Police in Germany shot a

11 months ago

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EU to ban forced-labour products in move mostly targeted at China

The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules designed to stamp out products tainted with forced labour from the EU market. The new law – approved on Tuesday with 555 votes in

11 months ago

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Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo

Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo’s entry into key international organisations or its own EU aspirations will be frozen. Serbia’s path to EU membership now depends on its

11 months ago

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North Korea says missile launch was nuclear response drill

North Korean state media has claimed Pyongyang tested a “nuclear trigger” simulation drill as a “warning signal” to the US and South Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a launch of

11 months ago

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UNRWA: Review finds ‘neutrality’ issues, no terror proof

A review of the UN agency’s neutrality was prompted by Israeli accusations that aid workers in Gaza were “terrorists.” An independent panel says Israel provided no evidence to back the claim. An

11 months ago

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Trump accused of election fraud in hush money trial

Prosecutors have accused Donald Trump of falsifying business records in order to hide hush money that was paid to former adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Donald Trump tried

11 months ago

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UK police charge 2 with spying for China

Prosecutors in Britain have charged two men with divulging official secrets to a foreign state. Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service on Monday said two men had been charged with breaking the UK’s Official Secrets

11 months ago

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Middle East updates: Israel angered by possible US sanctions

Israel’s leadership has voiced indignation after reports that Washington intends to announce sanctions against an Israeli military battalion. The Israeli government has responded with indignation after a report that the United States

11 months ago

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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles into sea

Authorities in Japan and South Korea have reported what they suspect to be a North Korean missile launch. South Korea’s military reported the launch of what they suspected to be several short-range ballistic

11 months ago

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Sri Lanka: 7 dead after race car crashes into spectators

The crash happened at a motor sports event organized by the Sri Lankan army that was being held for the first time in five years after COVID-19 and an economic crisis. At

11 months ago

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Flanders provides funds for new mental health unit in Ukraine

The government of Flanders is giving 1.5 million euros to the city of Lviv in western Ukraine to build a mental health support unit. It will provide psychological and psychosocial help to

11 months ago

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Kenya’s doctors’ strike: Is there an end in sight?

Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics. Meanwhile, patients

11 months ago

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Ukraine says downs Russian bomber as 8 die in missile attack

Ukraine’s military says its forces have destroyed a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber used to attack Ukrainian cities. This comes as Russian missile strikes in the Dnipropetrovsk region are reported to have killed eight

11 months ago

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Australia: Teenager charged with terrorism in church attack

Australian police have charged a 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing a bishop and a priest with a terrorism offense. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment. A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing two

11 months ago

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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine

The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that recommended full UN membership for the “State of Palestine.” The United States on Thursday vetoed a request seeking full UN membership for the

11 months ago

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Top European court upholds Lithuania’s ban on Russian singer

The ECHR has upheld Lithuania’s barring of entry to Russian pop singer Philipp Kirkorov. Lithuania accuses the entertainer of being a “soft power” tool for Russia’s propaganda in former Soviet states. Judges

11 months ago

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G7 foreign ministers meet on Capri amid Israel-Iran tensions

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) economic powers are meeting on the Italian Mediterranean island of Capri. Tensions in the Middle East and aid to Ukraine amid a Russian invasion

11 months ago

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Germany’s Habeck visits Ukraine on surprise trip

The German vice chancellor’s arrival in Kyiv comes as Ukraine struggles to defend itself against constant Russian aerial attacks. Habeck is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the visit. German

11 months ago

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German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia

German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are accused of acting as agents for sabotage purposes. German prosecutors on Thursday said police in the

11 months ago

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Russia withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh, Kremlin says

Russian peacekeepers will withdraw from the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which Azerbaijan recaptured last year. Russian forces did not intervene in that conflict, which triggered the mass explusion of ethnic Armenians. Russian peacekeepers will

11 months ago

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Germany busts people-smuggling ring for Chinese nationals

German police have arrested 10 people in an operation to combat people smuggling across eight states. The suspects are believed to have illegally procured clients residency permits in exchange for large sums

11 months ago

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UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target

A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia’s humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme weather in recent

11 months ago

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Georgia: Riot police clear ‘foreign agents’ bill protesters

Riot police aimed to remove protests from outside the Soviet-era Parliament building in Tbilisi. Lawmakers have approved for further reading a draft bill of the Russian-styled “foreign agents” bill. Riot police started

11 months ago

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‘Rust’ armorer handed 18 months prison over fatal shooting

The shooting on the set of the Western film killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Actor Alec Baldwin, who aimed the gun at Hutchins, faces involuntary manslaughter proceedings in July. A US court on

11 months ago

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Olaf Scholz meets Xi Jinping in China

The German chancellor has met Chinese President Xi Jinping as a three-day visit to Berlin’s biggest trading partner draws to a close. Why is Scholz in China? German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is

11 months ago

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Pakistan: Lightning, rain kill dozens

Millions of people were under extreme weather warnings in Pakistan. At least 50 people were killed by lightning and thunderstorms across the country in the last four days. Lightning and heavy rains

11 months ago

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Fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange building

Copenhagen’s historic old stock exchange building is in flames. Its iconic spire has collapsed onto the roof. A fire tore through Copenhagen’s 17th-century old Stock Exchange, one of Danish capital’s most iconic buildings, on Tuesday.

11 months ago

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Australia: 15-year-old arrested over Sydney church stabbing

Several people were injured, including a controversial bishop, after being stabbed in a church in western Sydney. Police are treating the incident as an act of terror. A 15-year-old male has been

11 months ago

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Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial opens in New York

The long process of selecting a jury in the first criminal trial of any ex-US president has begun. The trial could bog down Trump’s campaign for weeks as he seeks reelection to

11 months ago

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Australia: Several injured in west Sydney church stabbing

Several people suffered “non life-threatening injuries” after being stabbed in a church in western Sydney, police said. Officers have arrested a male suspect. A number of people were injured in a stabbing

11 months ago

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Syrian ex-general faces Swedish court over war crime charges

Sweden has put on trial the highest-ranking Syrian military official to date to face a court in Europe. The prosecution accused the former brigadier general of “aiding and abetting” war crimes. A

11 months ago

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Devastating floods ravage Kazakhstan and Russia

Tens of thousands of people were displaced following devastating floods after major rivers burst their banks in northern Kazakhstan and Russia. More than 125,000 people have been displaced by flooding in Russia’s southern

11 months ago

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Indonesia: Landslides kill 18 on Sulawesi island

Rescuers in Indonesia are engaged in a search effort after deadly landslides hit villages on the island of Sulawesi. At least 18 people have died and two more were missing after landslides struck South Sulawesi

11 months ago

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Sudan: EU ministers discuss aid on 1st anniversary of war

France is hosting an international conference to put the war in Sudan back in the spotlight, as millions face severe levels of hunger as a result of a violent power struggle that

11 months ago

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Iran’s attack on Israel: UN warns region ‘on the brink’

The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting after Iran’s aerial attack on Israel. Israel called for sanctions and a firm response. Iran claimed its actions were “necessary” self-defense. The United

11 months ago

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Afghanistan: Dozens killed as heavy rains trigger floods

More than 30 people have died as a result of flash floods across Afghanistan, including in the capital Kabul. Many of the victims were killed by their homes collapsing in on them.

11 months ago

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Ukraine updates: Iran, Russia ‘spreading terror,’ Kyiv says

President Zelenskyy has said Iran used the same “tools of terror” against Israel as Russia uses in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military has said it’s strengthening brigades in the city of Chasiv

11 months ago

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Somali pirates free Bangladesh cargo ship after ransom paid

All 23 crew members on board the ship were released, according to a shipping firm CEO. Somalia has seen an uptick in piracy in recent months amid other threats to maritime commerce

11 months ago

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Israel sanctions: Who has imposed curbs over Gaza war?

Calls for sanctions on Israel over its offensive in Gaza are growing louder. France has refused to rule out curbs, while Turkey has restricted exports of dozens of products to Israel until

11 months ago

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Germany: 3 teens held over suspected Islamist attack plans

Three teenagers have been detained on suspicion of planning an attack motivated by Islamist extremism. The teenagers reportedly glorified the “Islamic State” and intended to attack Christian worshippers and police. Three teenagers who

11 months ago

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US, Japan, Philippines to hold summit amid China threat

US President Joe Biden is to host a defense summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. The meeting is expected to focus on countering growing Chinese assertiveness in the disputed

11 months ago

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Pakistan: 17 pilgrims killed, dozens injured in bus crash

The bus carrying pilgrims to Eid al-Fitr celebrations fell into a ditch in southwest Pakistan. Deadly accidents are not uncommon in the country, due to poor driver training, lax safety measures and

11 months ago

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Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death in $12 billion fraud case

A Vietnamese real estate mogul has been handed the death penalty for her role in the biggest fraud case in the country’s history. Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced

11 months ago

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Myanmar: Junta troops withdraw from border town, rebels say

Anti-junta rebels say they have driven government troops from a key border hub near Thailand. If the news is verified, it signals another setback for Myanmar’s military as it battles a number

11 months ago

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US: Gunfire at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr event injures three

A shooting between two rival groups at an Eid al-Fitr event injured three, including a 15-year-old suspect. Police have taken five people into custody. Gunfire was exchanged at an Eid al-Fitr event outside a

11 months ago

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Iran: Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran

Due to the situation in the Middle East, German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to the Iranian capital of Tehran. German airline Lufthansa said on Wednesday that it had suspended flights to and from Iran’s capital,

11 months ago

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Mali: Junta suspends political party activities

Citing the need to maintain public order, the Malian junta suspended all political party activities until further notice. Mali’s junta has issued a decree suspending the activities of political parties, government spokesman

11 months ago

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Ecuador’s ex-Vice President Glas returns to prison

Jorge Glas, whose arrest from the Mexican embassy last weekend sparked international outcry, was briefly hospitalized. Ecuadorian authorities say his health has stabilized, while his lawyers continue to sound the alarm. Ecuador’s former

11 months ago

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Georgia: Thousands protest ‘foreign agent’ law

Thousands of people protested on Tuesday in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, against a plan to reintroduce a law that would allow the government to more easily monitor NGOs and the media. The ruling Georgian Dream

11 months ago

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Germany: Minister demands ‘zero tolerance’ for violent crime

After recording an increase in violent crime, German interior minister Nancy Faeser has said there is “no justification” for violence and promised “consequences.” She also called for more effective social prevention. Germany’s

11 months ago

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Germany presents defense at ICJ over Gaza ‘genocide’ claim

Nicaragua has brought Germany before the International Court of Justice on charges of facilitating genocide in Gaza. Germany has rebuked the claims. Germany on Tuesday blamed Nicaragua for having a “one-sided” view of

11 months ago

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Germany: Suspect charged with planning ‘coup’ attempt

Prosecutors in Hamburg have said affiliates of the radical “Reichsbürger” movement planned to elicit Russian help in an attempt to overthrow the German state. Prosecutors in the northern German city of Hamburg

11 months ago

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Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu sets ‘date’ for Rafah offensive

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that there was a date set for an Israeli military offensive into the southern city of Rafah. “Today I received a detailed report on the talks in

11 months ago

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Panama Papers trial gets underway with 27 suspects charged

Those among the 27 people on trial include founders of the Mossack-Fonseca law firm at the center of the “Panama Papers” tax evasion scandal that revealed how some of the world’s wealthy

11 months ago

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Germany: Olaf Scholz joins TikTok

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz joined TikTok on Monday, with his spokesperson saying the account would reach more people curious about politics on the platform. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became the latest head of state

11 months ago

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Russia evacuates thousands amid floods in Ural region

Russia says thousands of homes have been flooded because of rising river levels in the Urals and surrounding regions. Russia on Monday said more than 10,000 homes had been flooded in the Ural

11 months ago

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Mozambique: More than 90 killed as overcrowded boat sinks

A makeshift ferry with nearly 130 people on board sank off the northern coast of Mozambique. Authorities said some passengers were attending a fair, while others were trying to escape a deadly

11 months ago

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Germany: Police charge suspect in Halle bomb-making case

Police in the eastern city of Halle have charged a 36-year-old with illegal use of explosives. Police said the man was drunk and shouting xenophobic slurs while threatening people with a toy

11 months ago

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Ecuador: US, Spain, Honduras slam Mexico embassy raid

International leaders called out the violation of Vienna treaties where premises of diplomatic missions are considered “inviolable” after Ecuadorian police raided the Mexican embassy in Quito to make an arrest. The international

11 months ago

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Kosovo begins first census in over ten years

The nationwide vote is costing millions but ethnic tensions could undercut efforts to provide accurate figures. Kosovo started its first nationwide census in over a decade on Friday, including a survey of the ethnic

11 months ago

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Germany: Many far-right extremists licensed to own arms

The German government says more than 1,000 members of far-right groups still have permission to own firearms. This comes as the domestic intelligence chief has warned of rising numbers of extremists in

11 months ago

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Europol maps out 821 ‘most threatening’ crime groups

Europol has compiled details on hundreds of criminal networks posing a “pervasive and complex” threat to the continent. The agency says it lifts a veil of secrecy that has allowed illegal operations

11 months ago

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Muhammad Ali’s ‘Thrilla in Manila’ trunks up for auction

The shorts that were worn by boxing champion Muhammad Ali during his historic fight with Joe Frazier are poised to sell for $6 million. The trunks worn by boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his

11 months ago

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France: Strasbourg attack suspect jailed for 30 years

An accomplice of the 2018 Strasbourg Christmas market attack was sentenced for supplying the main perpetrator with weapons. The attack had left five people dead and 11 wounded in the French city.

11 months ago

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Israel-Hamas war: Biden warns cease-fire is ‘essential’

US policy on Gaza will depend on Israel reducing harm to civilians, President Joe Biden told Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Israel has reopened some aid routes into Gaza. US President Joe Biden spoke

11 months ago

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Taiwan: Rescue operations continue after major earthquake

Many residents in the worst-hit city of Hualien spend the night outdoors in a tent on a sports ground as a series of more than 300 aftershocks followed the worst quake to

11 months ago

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Myanmar junta says drones shot down over capital

Myanmar’s leadership says drones have been shot down over the capital, Naypyitaw. The attack comes with the ruling military junta fighting battles on several fronts against ethnic insurgents. The military junta on Thursday

11 months ago

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Iran: Five border guards killed in clashes with gunmen

At least five Iranian security force members were killed during clashes with gunmen who opened fire on two sites linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to state media. At least five Iranian

11 months ago

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Finland: Bullying motive in school shooting, police say

A 12-year-old boy is suspected of killing a classmate in a shooting at a primary school in the Finnish city of Vantaa. Police have not yet commented on whether he planned to

11 months ago

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South Africa speaker resigns amid corruption probe

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes during her time as defense minister before she became the speaker of parliament. The resignation comes ahead of a general election scheduled for late May.

11 months ago

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Bavarian police go pantless in uniform protest

A German police union released a video to express frustration over the dearth of uniforms. It says a lack of respect for those in uniform is leaving cops in the southern state

11 months ago

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Top Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law

Uganda’s Constitutional Court has rejected a bid to overturn its 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act. Uganda’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that has caused widespread outrage in much of the rest of the world for its severity.   “We

11 months ago

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Thailand: Top court to hear case to dissolve reformist party

The Move Forward Party won a shocking victory in last year’s election, pledging to reform strict royal defamation laws. Thailand’s Constitutional Court has accepted a petition from the country’s Electoral Commission (EC)

11 months ago

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North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel hypersonic missile

Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch and says the success of the launch means North Korea can build nuclear-capable systems for missiles of all ranges. North Korea tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile

11 months ago

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Ukraine: NATO ministers debate €100 billion military fund

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has reportedly floated a €100 billion package over five years, which foreign ministers meeting in Brussels are set to discuss. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has proposed military support for Ukraine worth

11 months ago

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Finland: One dead in primary school shooting

The police said the victims of the shooting incident in the city of Vantaa were children, one of whom was later confirmed to have died. The suspect, also a minor, was later

12 months ago

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Belarus conducts military drills near Ukraine, EU border

Through the three-day long drills, Belarus aims to train its troops to defend their regions. Belarus on Tuesday began military drills in areas near the border of Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said. The

12 months ago

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North Korea launched ballistic missile, says South Korea

The suspected ballistic missile appeared to fall outside of Japan’s exclusive economic zone and prompted Fumio Kishida to condemn North Korea’s military actions. North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea off

12 months ago

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