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Protests hit multiple Iran cities for first time in weeks
Protesters in Iran have marched through the streets of multiple cities overnight in the most widespread demonstration in weeks amid the monthslong unrest that’s gripped the Islamic Republic
Nestlé says the price of staple items will rise further this year
Lukashenko invites Biden to Minsk to "end war", saying Putin will join, too
Self-proclaimed president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has invited US President Joe Biden to Minsk to meet with Vladimir Putin to "stop the war" against Ukraine. Source: Belarusian state-owned news outlet BelTA, citing Lukashenko Quote: "Why is Biden going to Poland? Why exactly to Poland? But we are not too worried about this.
Nearly Russia's entire army is in Ukraine, suffering '1st World War levels of attrition,' U.K. says
Australia: Soldiers forced to commit humiliating sex acts as part of controversial torture-resistance program, court documents allege
New details of a controversial military torture-resistance program are on the public record after ABC Investigations asked the Federal Court to overturn a suppression order on documents examining the techniques.
Ukraine War: Zelensky rules out territory deal with Putin in BBC interview
Ukraine's leader speaks to John Simpson before the anniversary of Russia's invasion on 24 February.
Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws
Among the enacted changes, 16- and 17-year-olds will be allowed to undergo an abortion without parental consent. And workers suffering debilitating period pain can take paid time off.
World risks descending into a climate ‘doom loop’, warn thinktanks
Report says simply coping with escalating impacts of climate crisis could override tackling root cause
China warns U.S. against escalation as balloon saga spirals
Beijing hit back anew Thursday over what it has framed as Washington’s overreaction. But the response has undermined China’s efforts to signal a diplomatic softening, experts told NBC News.
Biden says three recently downed aerial objects were not linked to Chinese spy program
The remarks put to rest mounting pressure from Congress to tell the public about what these three balloons were, and whether they posed an ongoing threat.
Moscow’s Military Capabilities Are in Question After Failed Battle for Ukrainian City
Top Russian Military Official Marina Yankina Dead After Fall From 16th Floor | Marina Yankina handled cash flows for the Western Military District.
Marina Yankina handled cash flows for the Western Military District.
Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles, says Full Self-Driving Beta software may cause crashes
The Tesla recall notice was posted on the on the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday.
Arsonists in Germany set fire to Turkey-Syria earthquake donations
Truckloads of donations destined for earthquake victims in Turkiye were set on fire by arsonists at a Turkish supermarket near Dortmund, western Germany. The arsonists were also filmed pulling down a Turkish flag which they threw into the blaze, which caused around $21,500 in damage...
The US is concerned about reports of Russian plot to overthrow power in Moldova
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried said in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that the U.S. is worried about reports of a Russian plot to overthrow power in Moldova. Moldova’s President outlined
Turkey must ratify Finland, Sweden NATO bids, Stoltenberg says. ‘Time is now’
Belarus Says Will Join Ukraine Offensive 'Only' if Attacked
President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that Belarus would join the offensives in Ukraine "only if attacked" first by Kyiv's army.
Russia very close to becoming dictatorship, says opposition leader Ribakov
Russia is "very close" to becoming a dictatorship and the longer the conflict with Ukraine continues, the more authoritarian Vladimir Putin's regime will become, Nikolai Ribakov, leader of Russia's only legal opposition party, the liberal Yabloko, told EURACTIV's partner EFE in an exclusive interview.
Australia joins to condemn Israel for illegal settlement in occupied Palestinian territory
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has added Australia's voice to international condemnation over the Israeli government's decision to build thousands of settlement units in the occupied West Bank in violation of international law.