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Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wants to move forward with the construction of settlements in the West Bank. Smotrich was quoted as saying the move “buries the idea of a Palestinian state.” The minister plans to approve tenders for the construction of around 3,400
Read more: Smotrich Advances West Bank Settlement Plans, Gaza Death Toll Rises Amid Ongoing Attacks
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In the trial over an alleged coup attempt, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is seeking acquittal before the Supreme Court. According to his lawyers, there is “not a single piece of evidence” linking him to the coup plans. The trial is now entering its final phase. Bolsonaro is being
Read more: Bolsonaro Seeks Acquittal in Coup Attempt Trial, Denies Any Role or Evidence
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More than 150 years ago, Russia sold the Alaska territory in the northeastern part of the double American continent to the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will meet in the city of Anchorage on Friday for their summit on Ukraine. The whole world
Read more: Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska, Revisiting History of Russia’s Former Territory
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Ahead of the announced talks in Alaska on Friday, massive Ukrainian drone attacks have once again kept Russia on edge. Videos of fires are spreading at lightning speed across social media, and many injuries have been reported. Smoke rose over downtown Rostov-on-Don, and ambulances rushed
Read more: Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russia, Fighting Near Pokrovsk Stabilizes
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An outdoor cinema event in Noisy-le-Sec, a suburb northeast of Paris, was abruptly canceled after a group of young Muslim men allegedly issued threats over the screening of Greta Gerwig’s 2023 film Barbie, claiming the movie “promoted homosexuality” and “offended women.”
Read more: France Cancels Barbie Screening After Threats Spark Nationwide Debate on Cultural Freedom
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Apparently, more and more men from North Korea are working in Russia. Reports indicate working conditions akin to slavery, and escaping is nearly impossible. For dictator Kim Jong Un and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, it’s a win-win situation. North Korean workers are lured to
Read more: North Korean Workers in Russia Face Slave-Like Conditions Amid Putin-Kim Labor Alliance
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The Israeli army has expanded its offensive in Gaza City, Hamas reported. Despite internal tensions, Chief of Staff Zamir approved plans to seize the city and crush Hamas—plans that are said to endanger both soldiers and hostages. The Israeli military is carrying out a military assault in
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U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Alaska, at a summit designed to address the war in Ukraine and explore a possible cessation of the conflict. This meeting will mark Putin’s first visit to U.S.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance is facing strong headwinds during his vacation in Charlbury, England: villagers would like to send the famous tourist back across the Atlantic, as they made loudly clear during demonstrations. At the “unwelcome party,” there was also cake and music. With
Read more: Protesters in Charlbury Confront JD Vance During Vacation Over Ukraine and Gaza Policies
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Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died about two months after an assassination attempt. He was shot in the head on June 7 during a campaign event in the capital, Bogotá. Since then, he had undergone several surgeries. The politician’s death was announced by
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In northern France, a swarm of jellyfish has paralyzed the Gravelines nuclear power plant. The animals were discovered in the filter drums of the cooling water pumping stations. This was not foreseeable, Électricité de France (EDF) announced on Monday. Three reactors were shut down on
Read more: In Northern France, a Swarm of Jellyfish Shuts Down the Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant
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Ahead of the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin this Friday, Ukraine’s European supporters are calling for increased pressure on Russia and for Kyiv to be involved. Meanwhile, former Kremlin chief Dmitry Medvedev accused Europeans
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