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Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden holds a close general election on Sunday between a center-left coalition and a right-wing bloc that may bring the Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi roots, into government for the first time.
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court dismissed terrorism charges against a deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders who organized protests in 2023 against a prosecutor accused of obstructing the president’s election.
Kenyan crackdown on foreign traders prompts fear: ‘It’s like a dog set loose on us’
Kenya’s president ordered a crackdown on foreign traders operating small businesses, prompting fear and harassment among migrants from neighboring countries who say they face threats and potential expulsion.
After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The Bayeux Tapestry, a nearly 230-foot medieval embroidered cloth depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest, is on display at London’s British Museum after nearly 900 years in France.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual Tiananmen vigils were sentenced to 5-7 years in prison Friday under a national security law, highlighting the city’s shrinking civil liberties.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report attacks by US military forces at sea, claiming their vessels were destroyed during operations allegedly targeting drug traffickers. Communities say they are losing livelihoods and lack clarity on targeting justifications.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK Parliament voted against a bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose assisted dying, with 286 lawmakers opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
The US has declared an end to its largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states and was linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN
More than 46,000 people have been displaced by escalating fighting in Yemen between Houthi rebels and government forces, according to UN data. The International Organisation for Migration warned the figure is rising hourly.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
U.S. health authorities declared an end to the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss management of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by Tehran since late February.
Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea
Houthi forces advanced down Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week, consolidating control over a strategic shipping route and undermining the Yemeni government’s recently projected military unity and momentum.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
Declassified British documents from 2002 reveal UK diplomats documented systematic Israeli human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank, yet successive governments continued arming Israel for over two decades.
U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
U.S. Central Command destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. troops in Jordan. Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch announced his resignation effective year-end.
Violence erupts in Yemen again: why it matters globally and how it is linked to the US-Iran war
Violence has erupted in Yemen between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, killing and wounding approximately 1,000 people and displacing tens of thousands in the most significant fighting in years.
Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’
Nato forces disrupted a Russian undersea cable sabotage drill in Arctic waters, while Ukraine continues to report Russian strikes on infrastructure and civilian areas across multiple regions.
Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy
Taiwan’s vice president makes a rare visit to Europe to attend a democracy conference in Italy, with the trip kept secret until her arrival to avoid potential backlash from Beijing.
Settlers, soldiers, and Israeli impunity in the West Bank
In the West Bank, settlers are allegedly carrying out escalating attacks on Palestinian farmers, with some serving as military reservists and operating with apparent impunity from Israeli authorities.
BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
India hosts the BRICS summit this weekend as the bloc seeks consensus on the US-led war on Iran, which exposed divisions among member states including the United Arab Emirates.
From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel
Air travel underwent major transformations following the September 11 attacks, with reinforced cockpit doors, enhanced security screening, and new restrictions on carry-on items becoming standard globally.
‘We won’: Pro-Palestine student suspended by UK university resumes degree
A 22-year-old Egyptian student suspended from King’s College London for pro-Palestine activism has been reinstated and will resume his degree studies after the university lifted his suspension.
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South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
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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
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...