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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez

Washington has removed sanctions on interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez. The move comes as the US continues to gradually ease measures on Venezuela after toppling Nicolas Maduro.

DW News 3 days ago

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FBI agents from US arrive in Cuba to probe lethal speedboat shooting

Trump administration has denied involvement after Cuban government says a boat of armed men tried to infiltrate island.

Al Jazeera 3 days ago

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What are the consequences of Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians?

Israel has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century.

Al Jazeera 3 days ago

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'It's a nightmare for Keir Starmer' as UK PM sees 'special relationship' with US unravel

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing on closer economic and defence ties with Europe, following repeated criticism ‌from Trump. Quentin Peel...

France 24 3 days ago

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Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

Judge invalidates Trump executive order, but Congress also cut off all funding.

Ars Technica 3 days ago

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Iranian officials ‘laugh’ at Trump’s claim Iran wants a ceasefire

A senior Iranian official has laughed in response to US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran asked for a ceasefire.

Al Jazeera 4 days ago

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A propaganda war on the National Mall pits Trump against satirical statues and posters

The Trump administration and its critics are waging a war of images on the National Mall like none before. The president's face stares down from federal buildings while statues and posters mock him below.

NPR News 4 days ago

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Trump isn't immune from civil claims his 6 January speech incited riot, judge says

Trump spoke to a crowd of his supporters at the rally before the mob’s attack disrupted the joint session of Congress for certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory over Trump.

Euronews 4 days ago

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UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait 'will not be easy'.

Al Jazeera 4 days ago

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Iran denies Trump’s claim Iranian president requested ceasefire

Donald Trump says US will continue 'blasting Iran into oblivion' until Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

Al Jazeera 4 days ago

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French President Macron visits Japan to discuss the energy crisis

France's Macron paid a visit to Tokyo to meet with Japan's Takaichi to discuss the economic war of the war on Iran.

Al Jazeera 4 days ago

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UK PM says Iran war will impact Britain’s future

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the war on Iran will shape Britain’s future.

Al Jazeera 4 days ago

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France moves closer to social media ban for children under 15 — but houses divided on details

The French Senate voted on a social media ban for children but there are legal disagreements with the government on how to do it.

Euronews 4 days ago

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With Tunisian opposition figures in jail, family members lead calls for change

The families of dozens of jailed opposition figures in Tunisia are among the few remaining voices demanding democratic freedoms, as they seek the release of loved ones held in what rights groups have called a crackdown on dissent by President Kais...

France 24 4 days ago

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REPLAY: France's Macron, Japan Takaichi hold press briefing

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he shared Japanese Prime ‌Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi's position on ‌the need to ⁠restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, ‌speaking alongside her in Tokyo. The US–Israeli ‌war...

France 24 4 days ago