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German blue-chips warn of ‘extremist’ threat before EU elections
Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election.
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Ukraine claims it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
State security service says two colonels arrested after it thwarted alleged plan to kill Zelenskyy, other top officials.
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Beyond borders: Migrants online
Migrants and refugees often rely on social media to navigate their way across borders, as do human trafficking networks.
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US rapper Macklemore releases track about college protests over Gaza
US rapper Macklemore’s new song about the anti-Gaza war student protests, ‘Hind’s Hall’.
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Pro-Palestine protests: How some universities reached deals with students
Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.
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From gun gear to prosthetic leg covers, volunteers boost Ukraine’s army
Thousands of Ukrainians are using innovative technology to support the military and injured veterans.
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UN pushes Iran for ‘concrete’ cooperation on atomic programme
Grossi urges 'practical and tangible measures' as UN seeks to re-establish nuclear inspections.
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‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president
The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
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Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony that was boycotted by the US.
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Zimbabwe’s illegal forex dealers use WhatsApp to find clients, evade police
Zimbabwe clamps down on black market trading it blames for devaluing its new ZiG local currency.
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Girls in Africa have every right to be children
More needs to be done to put an end to the despicable practice of child marriage across the continent.
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Five killed and dozens buried by South Africa building collapse
Rescuers searching feverishly for trapped survivors; 75 construction workers were on site during Monday's collapse.
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Israel, students and the battle to divest
With South Africa in mind, US students challenge school administrations that refuse to divest from Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for record fifth term
With the country firmly in his grip and his power unchecked, Putin tells Russians: 'Together we will win.'
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Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, Gaza’s lifeline: What’s going on?
Israel is moving ahead with a ground operation in Rafah and has effectively sealed Gaza off from the rest of the region.
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UK Defence Ministry targeted in cyberattack: Minister
Third-party payroll system with names and bank details of armed forces staff hacked, reports say.
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US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel: Report
WSJ reports Biden administration has not followed up with official notification about proposed sale of precision arms.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters target Met Gala over Gaza war
Several people were arrested as pro-Palestinian protesters tried to disrupt the Met Gala in New York.
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Israeli army takes control of Rafah crossing in Gaza
The Israeli military has taken control of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt.
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