[POLA] Iran war: Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after fresh strikes
The US president said it’s a “waste of time” dealing with Tehran after the US struck dozens of Iranian targets overnight and again later on Wednesday. DW has the latest.
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[POLA] Trump’s support for Venezuela opposition head Machado wanes
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado says she wants to return to her earthquake-ravaged homeland. Yet neither Venezuela’s government nor the United States thinks that’s a good idea.
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[POLA] Albanian PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert
Albania doubled down on hosting US rapper Kanye West, as several European countries have banned his performance. PM Edi Rama claimed the gig would generate €100 million in revenue for the country.
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[POLA] East German doping victims still lack adequate support
Thousands of athletes in former East Germany were subjected to state-sponsored doping — and many still suffer lasting health effects. But support for victims is not enough, German commissioner says.
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[POLA] Fact check: No, Iran did not strike a secret US Gulf base
With President Trump declaring that the ceasefire is “over” after fresh strikes by Iran, a video goes viral on social media allegedly depicting an attack on a US facility by Iran. The video shows something different.
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[POLA] Hungary: Black screen heralds start of public media overhaul
People tuning in to public service media in Hungary on Tuesday were greeted by a black screen and an apology. Peter Magyar has begun dismantling one of Viktor Orban’s most potent tools of power.
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[POLA] US birthright citizenship ruling eases fears among Indians
The recent US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship has eased concerns and reduced uncertainty for Indian families living in the United States.
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[POLA] What’s behind Hamas’s move to dissolve Gaza government
Hamas plans to hand over civil administration in the Gaza Strip. Observers see this as a potential impetus for the peace process, but without disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, the political transition remains stalled.
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[POLA] DR Congo: Tensions mount over planned constitutional referendum
Tensions are rising in DR Congo over plans to introduce a new constitution. The opposition accuses President Tshisekedi of using it to seek a third term but has postponed planned protests following an AU mediation offer.
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[POLA] Egypt’s wrath after World Cup exit: ‘The match was rigged’
Egypt were left seething by their narrow and dramatic round-of-16 defeat against Argentina. Coach Hossam Hassan accused the referee of favoring the defending World Cup champions.