[POLA] Musk to sue German broadcaster ZDF over ‘hunt for migrants’
Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany’s public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for “a hunt for migrants” in Belfast.
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[POLA] Fact check: A Hitler lookalike at Germany’s World Cup match?
Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany’s 7-1 win against Curacao. But is the viral image authentic?
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[POLA] California Governor Newsom says being investigated by Trump’s administration
Trump’s political rival Gavin Newsom said that Trump is targeting him and his wife by investigating them, without specifying the allegations. The California governor has locked horns with Trump on several occasions.
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[POLA] 8 people dead after B-52 bomber crashes at US military base
The aircraft crashed at California’s Edwards Air Force base. An investigation is now underway into the cause of the disaster.
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[POLA] Iran updates: Netanyahu refrains from criticizing Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, said he said he doesn’t always share the same views as US President Donald Trump. DW has the latest.
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[POLA] UK announces social media ban for under-16s
The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said platforms like Instagram and TikTok make youngsters “unhappy.”
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[POLA] EU, Ukraine start formal accession talks after Orban delay
The EU has formally opened the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This comes two years later than planned, as former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban was blocking the process prior to his election defeat.
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[POLA] Palestinian leader Abbas announces elections
Presidential and legislative elections haven’t taken place in the Palestinian territories for twenty years due to war and occupation, with veteran President Mahmoud Abbas ruling by decree.
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[POLA] UN calls for drone regulation in conflict zones
UN rights chief Volker Türk said more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan have been killed this year by drone attacks. The UN has called for regulation and accountability to prevent similar atrocities.
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[POLA] Strait of Hormuz reopening won’t restore normal prewar shipping any time soon
A proposed US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is raising hopes for global shipping and oil markets. But mines, high insurance costs and geopolitical risks mean disruption could persist for months.