[POLA] Angela Merkel unveils official portrait in Berlin
On Tuesday former German Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of the country’s heads of government. She had previously inspired many artists.
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[POLA] US envoys arrive in Qatar with state of Iran talks unclear
The US and Iran have agreed to refrain from hostilities after a recent flareup, but Washington and Tehran have given conflicting statements on how talks are to proceed. DW has more.
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[POLA] US top court backs birthright citizenship in rebuke to Trump
US President Donald Trump had issued an executive order that would have changed constitutional guarantees that people born on US soil are citizens.
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[POLA] ‘Under siege’: Uganda’s army chief clamps down on the press
Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.
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[POLA] US birthright citizenship: What changes if it’s removed?
The US Supreme Court will soon decide whether being born in the USA is still enough to make a person a US citizen. The repeal of birthright citizenship is important to Donald Trump but what does it really mean?
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[POLA] Portugal’s ‘golden visa’ delays spark legal fight
After waiting years for their “golden visas,” investors are taking Portugal to court. Tougher citizenship rules have added fuel to the growing dispute.
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[POLA] Will alleged crime ties damage Serbia’s ruling party?
Pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic is growing as years of investigations into alleged links between the state and organized crime coincide with a gang war. Experts say the issue is eroding support within his base.
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[POLA] Pope pleads with breakaway Catholics before possible schism
Pope Leo XIV has called on a rebel Catholic group to call off a planned consecration of bishops. Such a move could trigger a full schism with the mainstream Catholic Church.
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[POLA] South Africa on edge with anti-migrant protests underway
Anti-immigrant groups have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with protests taking place across South Africa. Authorities say little violence has occurred so far. DW has more.
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[POLA] India news: US envoy says trade deal breakthrough in sight
With both India and the US trying to project optimism on trade talks, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the initial deal was in its “final steps.” Opposition politician Ajay Rai claims he was detained by police. DW has more.