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‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
As Israel prepares for elections, Palestinians in Gaza fear their humanitarian crisis will remain a campaign issue rather than a policy priority regardless of which candidate wins.
Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Thousands of young protesters marched through Italian cities Saturday as authorities deployed soldiers and police to prevent violence. Demonstrations across Europe addressed education, housing, corruption and other issues.
Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposes using cryptocurrency to help the country evade international sanctions amid growing global isolation over Gaza and settlement policies, but officials and experts widely reject the plan.
How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Several Western European nations have opposed renewed US-Israeli military action against Iran, citing concerns over disrupted oil supplies and rising household energy costs as winter approaches.
Eight killed in Gaza as Israel targets university campus and other sites
At least eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, including three security guards struck at an Islamic University campus in Gaza City.
Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo
Uganda has mandated a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Ebola cases spread to neighboring countries, raising regional transmission concerns.
Why the King’s Caribbean tour could be ‘biggest risk of his reign’
King Charles III embarks on a Caribbean tour starting Tuesday, visiting three nations in nine days while navigating contentious debates over slavery reparations and potential republicanism movements.
Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war on Ukraine
Bulgaria held its presidential election with leading candidates divided over the country’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, amid economic hardship and maritime security concerns.
Serbia votes in election pitting longtime leader against student movement
Serbians voted in snap parliamentary elections pitting longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic against a mass student-led protest movement demanding an end to corruption and institutional reform.
Trump says he may move White House press corps to new location
President Trump suggested he may relocate White House journalists to a different location, though he denied reports of removing the press briefing room to restore a historic swimming pool underneath.
Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff
Tens of thousands of Lula supporters gathered on Copacabana beach Saturday ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff election against far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, hoping to engineer an unprecedented comeback from the first-round loss.
Thousands gather at new Albanian antigovernment rally
Thousands of antigovernment protesters clashed with police in Albania’s capital, with authorities deploying tear gas and water cannons, resulting in hundreds injured and dozens arrested.
Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv three days before elections, demanding accountability for security failures preceding the October 7, 2023 attacks and calling for an independent inquiry.
Freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say
Ukrainian former prisoners say they witnessed US citizen Stephen Hubbard being beaten and tortured during his four-year detention in Russian prisons, corroborating accounts from his family.
Student movement takes Serbia’s Vučić to the wire in neck-and-neck election
Serbia holds parliamentary elections Sunday with student-led opposition movement posing strongest challenge to long-serving leader Aleksandar Vučić since his party entered government in 2012.
North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go?
North Korea opened new bridges to China and Russia, intensifying geopolitical competition between Beijing and Moscow for influence over the reclusive regime amid expanding military and economic ties.
Are California voters about to impose ‘world’s first’ tax on billionaires?
California voters will decide whether to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on the state’s billionaires to fund healthcare, a measure that has divided leaders and prompted some wealthy residents to relocate.
Brazil election: How a changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Brazil’s working class transformation is reshaping the presidential runoff between leftist President Lula and right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, with gig economy workers and service sector employees shifting away from traditional industrial labor bases.
How Benjamin Netanyahu reshaped Israel’s institutions
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has fundamentally reshaped the country’s institutions, judiciary, and political landscape during his decades in power, leaving a contested legacy ahead of elections later this month.
France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
France will deploy approximately 70,000 police across the country on Saturday to prevent further civil unrest following street violence that erupted during cost-of-living protests last weekend.
Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing in Alaska?
The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit seeking to delay Alaska’s Senate election certification if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses narrowly to Democrat Mary Peltola, citing voter confusion over another candidate with the same name on the ballot.
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Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
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