UN mission notes possible US war crimes in Iran strikes
A United Nations fact-finding mission said it found “reasonable grounds” to believe that the United States committed war crimes in two airstrikes in Iran.
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Trump hails ‘major progress’ in setting up US base in Poland
The location of the permanent US military base in Poland could be announced “very soon,” Donald Trump has said. The US president also praised the leadership of his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.
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US: Trump administration weakens Endangered Species Act
In a recent memo, the US government would no longer consider the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful.
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Russian birth tourism to Brazil increases
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and stricter regulations in Argentina, more and more Russians are choosing to travel to Brazil to give birth to children, who will obtain Brazilian nationality.
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A war-fatigued and anxious Russia picks a new parliament
Fuel shortages, drone strikes and mobilization rumors are fueling anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. As support for peace talks grows among Russians, the Kremlin is watching closely ahead of parliamentary elections.
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Germany: Third malaria death linked to Frankfurt Airport
Two new malaria cases have been registered this week near Frankfurt airport, two months after cases first emerged.
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Alexander Ovechkin backs Putin party in campaign video
Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin’s party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That’s in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.
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Saudi Arabia, Houthis exchange blows as conflict escalates
Five people were reportedly killed as the escalation between the two sides continues to spiral. The Houthis denied attacking Mecca, with Saudi Arabia saying one person was killed by drone shrapnel.
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Germany’s judges seek to prevent AfD justice abuse
German judges and prosecutors have warned that the government needs to reform the laws around how state prosecutors to prevent extremist parties like the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) abusing them.
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Germany cuts development aid despite growing crises
The budget of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is set to shrink for the fifth consecutive year. Aid organizations warn that the cuts could have dramatic consequences for millions