World
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French Senator Faces New Accusations of Drugging and Assault
A second woman has come forward accusing French Senator Joel Guerriau of drugging and assaulting her at his Paris home in May 2022. The 67-year-old senator is already facing charges for allegedly drugging centrist deputy…
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LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Line to Be Cut from US National Hotline
A specialized part of the US national suicide prevention hotline that caters to LGBTQ youth is set to be shut down within 30 days, following a decision by the Trump administration to cut its federal…
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Abortion Rights Spark Political Clash Between PN and PL Over EU Parliament Vote
Political debate in Malta has been ignited by a recent European Parliament vote on a report on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Over how their MEPs dealt with a clause in the…
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China Slams UK Warship’s Passage Through Taiwan Strait as “Provocation” Amid Rising Regional Tensions
After the HMS Spey passed the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, China’s military sharply criticized the British Royal Navy, calling the patrol an “intentional provocation” that endangers regional peace and stability. The Chinese Defense Ministry attacked…
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Putin Refuses to Discuss Possible Killing of Iran’s Khamenei, Urges De-escalation
Amid growing international tensions regarding Israel’s ongoing air campaign against Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin bluntly declined on Thursday to address claims that Israeli or U.S. soldiers might target Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.…
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South Korea Spy Chief Nominee: U.S. Would Launch Nuclear Strike if North Korea Attacked
On Thursday, South Korea’s nominee for intelligence chief, Lee Jong seok, declared his conviction that should Pyongyang ever initiate a nuclear attack on the South, the United States would reply with a nuclear strike. Asked…
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Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Global oil prices have risen quickly as concerns grow that the escalating Israel-Iran conflict could develop into a bigger regional war including the United States. With a 4.3% rise to $74.84 per barrel, West Texas…
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G7 Summit Ends Without Ukraine Joint Statement as Zelenskyy Warns ‘Diplomacy in Crisis’
Tuesday’s summit of the Group of Seven (G7) ended without a combined declaration in favor of Ukraine, a big departure from past years that exposes increasing divisions among the world’s most developed industrial countries. After…
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Irish Rapper Liam O’Hanna Appears in UK Court Over Hezbollah Flag Allegation
27-year-old Liam O’Hanna, a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, was seen in a London court accused of a terrorism-related offense for supposedly waving a Hezbollah flag during a performance last November. Amid shouts…
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At Least 72 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza Amid Ongoing Attacks on Aid Seekers
Palestinian health officials said that Israeli attacks on Wednesday killed at least 72 Palestinians, including 29 allegedly shot while seeking food aid. The most recent wave of assaults emphasizes a worsening humanitarian disaster in the…