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Man interrupts von der Leyen speech: "You are a criminal!": A speech by Ursula von der Leyen was briefly interrupted on Wednesday by a man who called her ...
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Man interrupts von der Leyen speech:
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
  • Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.

  • The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.

  • The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.

  • The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for Germany to cooperate in the ...
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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon ...
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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...
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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission
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Chancellor wants fair competition with China: Chancellor Scholz uses the visit to China to protect the position of German companies. EU Commission President von ...
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Chancellor wants fair competition with China
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European defense sovereignty doesn’t mean turning away from NATO, says Von der Leyen
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European defense sovereignty doesn’t mean turning away from NATO ...
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Strack-Zimmermann in the ntv Frühstart: "One must not forget: Iran is a hollow barrel"
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Strack-Zimmermann in the ntv Frühstart:
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in ...
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack: DUBAI: Iran said on Wednesday its military was ready to confront any attack by Israel ...
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Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack
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Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran: President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team ...
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Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against ...
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran: Saudi Arabia's royal family posted on its website about the country's role in defending ...
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Von der Leyen calls on Europe to 'wake up' on defence: “The threat of war may not be imminent, but it is not impossible. We should be prepared.”
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Von der Leyen calls on Europe to 'wake up' on defence
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EU Parliament delays approval of Council budget to press for military aid to Ukraine
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EU Parliament delays approval of Council budget to press for military aid ...
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Von der Leyen castigates far-right AfD over Russiagate scandal: “They have never made a secret of their admiration for the democracy despiser in the Kremlin ...
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Von der Leyen castigates far-right AfD over Russiagate scandal
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Now the EU public prosecutor's office is also investigating von der Leyen - and the German media is still silent - The World Week
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Now the EU public prosecutor's office is also investigating von der Leyen ...
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Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back: The European Commission president is still the frontrunner — but is increasingly coming under fire.
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Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back
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Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...
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Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down
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How Israel could respond to Iran’s drone and missile assault: Although the US has said that it would not take part in any retaliatory strike from Israel in ...
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How Israel could respond to Iran’s drone and missile assault
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
  • Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation

  • Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war

  • Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable

  • While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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‘I hope Ukraine will lose’: What MEPs told Russian propaganda channel : A POLITICO review of the 50 videos on Voice of Europe’s YouTube channel revealed 16 MEPs ...
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‘I hope Ukraine will lose’: What MEPs told Russian propaganda channel 
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Man attempts to place Ursula von der Leyen under citizen's arrest: "Mrs Von der Leyen, I am performing a citizen's arrest. You are charged with aiding ...
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Man attempts to place Ursula von der Leyen under citizen's arrest
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Von der Leyen: Too right for the left and too left for the right?: Ursula von der Leyen has presided over the most transformative years of the European Union in ...
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Von der Leyen: Too right for the left and too left for the right?
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years ...
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say: Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to ...
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
  • Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.

  • The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.

  • According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
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The Rise of China: If its economic growth continues, the rise of China will be the most important change in the global economic ...
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The Rise of China
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Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force, now there are calls for change
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Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force ...
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation ...
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EU Goes on China Trade Offensive After Getting Played for Years: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is unleashing a barrage of trade restrictions ...
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EU Goes on China Trade Offensive After Getting Played for Years
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Don’t Abandon Iraq: The Case for a Continued U.S. Military Presence: The case for a continued U.S. military presence.
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Don’t Abandon Iraq: The Case for a Continued U.S. Military Presence
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US military conducts extensive logistics operation amid rising readiness levels: Joint Base Charleston recently announced a significant logistical operation ...
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US military conducts extensive logistics operation amid rising readiness ...
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Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike: The Iranian-aligned Lebanese outlet al-Mayadeen reported, citing Palestinian sources ...
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Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike
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CDF Ogolla to be buried in a simple ceremony according to his wish: The family has announced that the late General Francis Ogolla will be buried on Sunday in a ...
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CDF Ogolla to be buried in a simple ceremony according to his wish
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Lavender & Where’s Daddy: How Israel Used AI to Form Kill Lists & Bomb Palestinians in Their Homes
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Lavender & Where’s Daddy: How Israel Used AI to Form Kill Lists & Bomb ...
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Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp: The military is seeking 1,000 acres of land in Mukutani, Baringo South, and Loyamorock in Tiaty to ...
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Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp
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Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...
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Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot
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Defense stocks: Why are traders nervous about their record run?: After several months of a record-breaking bull run, European defense stocks have seen a sharp ...
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Defense stocks: Why are traders nervous about their record run?
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MEPs heap pressure on von der Leyen, vote down envoy pick : EU lawmakers vote against Commission president’s choice of German center-right lawmaker for SME job.
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MEPs heap pressure on von der Leyen, vote down envoy pick 
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable
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Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel: The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its missile and ...
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Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on ...
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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Every unit should get it: Kiev hands over a vital weapon to troops: Since the large-scale invasion by Russian troops, Ukraine has been particularly intensively ...
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Every unit should get it: Kiev hands over a vital weapon to troops
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European defence spending needs to speed up, says Von der Leyen: Europe is being targeted both from within and from outside, Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.
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European defence spending needs to speed up, says Von der Leyen
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China helping Moscow in biggest military expansion since Soviet times, US says
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China helping Moscow in biggest military expansion since Soviet times ...
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Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’: France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its ...
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Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel
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'Grave mistake': IDF releases findings of what went wrong in strike that killed aid workers
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'Grave mistake': IDF releases findings of what went wrong in ...
Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
  • A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.

  • Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.

  • Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.

  • The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
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Missing Israeli teen found dead in West Bank, military says: Israeli military and police said the body of a missing Israeli teenager who was likely killed in a ...
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Missing Israeli teen found dead in West Bank, military says
Quick Glance: Israeli Settlers Rampage in a West Bank Village, Killing 1 Palestinian and Wounding 25
  • Angry Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian man and injuring 25 others.

  • The West Bank violence escalated alongside the Gaza war, which began with an Israeli raid that killed two Palestinians.

  • Israeli human rights group reported settlers entering the village of al-Mughayyir, shooting, and setting houses on fire in search of an Israeli boy.

  • Videos depicted smoke from burning cars, masked settlers, and the Palestinian Health Ministry confirming one dead and 25 injured, with eight shot by settlers.
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The Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: To Avoid a Conflict With China, America Needs a Clearer Strategy
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Quick Glance: Manila and China: Challenges in the South China Sea
  • Tensions are rising between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, a crucial trade route.

  • The dispute revolves around the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands.

  • The resolute stance of the Philippines in the conflict with China has empowered Manila to enhance its national security efforts.

  • Manila has effectively utilized the transparency initiative to prompt China to reduce its aggressive stance in the South China Sea.
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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media: Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed ...
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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media
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No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
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Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
  • Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.

  • Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.

  • These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.

  • Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
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Iran attack complicates Biden’s push to change the course of Gaza war: On Gaza, Biden is warning Israel to change its approach. On Iran, he is promising ...
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Iran attack complicates Biden’s push to change the course of Gaza war
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ if US Congress withholds aid, Zelensky warns: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukraine will lose its war against Russia ...
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Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ if US Congress withholds aid, Zelensky warns
Quick Glance: Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ without US aid, Zelensky warns
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine will lose the war against Russia if the US Congress does not approve military aid.

  • Ukraine urgently calls for the US to send a $60 billion aid package blocked by Republicans in Congress.

  • Russia intensifies attacks on Chasiv Yar, near Kramatorsk, a crucial hub for the Ukrainian army, resulting in casualties and destruction.

  • Russian strikes, including on a nuclear power plant, raise concerns about reactor integrity, with the IAEA urging restraint.
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Poland's "return" to the EU is rewarded with a warm shower of money: Poland has received 6.3 billion euros from the European Union's economic recovery plan - the ...
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Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda: The government was defeated twice, with peers backing the need for a report before ...
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Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda