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Von der Leyen noncommital on Ukrainian EU membership, banning Russian energy imports
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European Commission president calls for 'strong and clear investigation' into possible Russian war crimes | TheHill
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Von der Leyen noncommital on Ukrainian EU membership, banning Russian energy imports
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Man disrupts 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 a ...
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Man disrupts 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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Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify America’s allies
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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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Zelensky begs for help: Is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is getting worse, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
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Zelensky begs for help: Is Ukraine losing the war?
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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are demanding Germany's participation in the ...
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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag
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"It's a bad morning": rocket attacks on Chernihiv with many deaths: The Russian attackers attack Chernihiv with rockets. According to authorities ...
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NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine: The call comes as Germany plans an ‘Immediate Action on Air Defence’ initiative to ...
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NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine
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Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
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Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership
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Quick Glance: Ukraine War: Chernihiv Hit by Russian Rocket Strike
  • Chernihiv targeted again with Russian rocket strikes resulting in multiple deaths

  • Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls for increased air defense from allies

  • Kremlin confirms reduction of troops in conflict region of Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Charkiv at risk of becoming 'second Aleppo' - fatalities and injuries reported
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Ukraine's Zelensky calls for same 'unity' from allies as for Israel
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Ukraine's Zelensky calls for same 'unity' from allies as for Israel
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Germany to send additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, missiles: Berlin will provide Ukraine with one more Patriot air defense system amid intensified ...
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Germany to send additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, missiles
Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
  • The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.

  • Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.

  • Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.

  • Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: Greens with worst result since 2018: Germans are dissatisfied with the Greens. Union leader Friedrich Merz could become chancellor ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: Greens with worst result since 2018
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'We in Ukraine know very well the horror': Zelensky condemns Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel
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'We in Ukraine know very well the horror': Zelensky condemns ...
Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support
  • President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

  • Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.

  • Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.

  • US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.
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Ukraine backers blast ‘double standard’ after allies rush to Israel’s defense: Zelenskyy and his supporters ask: If you can do it for Israel, why not for ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine's Isolation Amidst Defense Contrasts with Israel
  • Ukraine lacks direct assistance enjoyed by Israel from the U.S. and other military partners in the region.

  • While Israel successfully repelled 99% of Iranian missiles, Ukraine faces Russian attacks alone.

  • President Zelensky emphasized the importance of modern air defense and urged allies not to turn a blind eye.

  • Ukraine urgently needs financial and military support as it battles Russian aggression.
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Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
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Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas ...
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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Ukraine warns it lacked missiles to protect power plant from Russian attack: The Trypilska thermal power station, a major electricity supplier to Kyiv region ...
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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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Slovaks rally behind arms fundraiser for Ukraine, defying Fico's government: To support the Czech initiative to aid Ukraine, which the Slovak government refused ...
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Slovaks rally behind arms fundraiser for Ukraine, defying Fico's ...
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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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Putin ready to negotiate - under conditions: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if no "ideas are imposed" on it.
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Putin ready to negotiate - under conditions