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An Iraqi couple is charged in Germany with keeping and abusing Yazidi girls as slaves
Germany’s federal prosecutor has charged an Iraqi couple with enslavement, torture and war crimes, alleging they kept two young Yazidi girls as slaves and sexually and physically abused them
Ukrainian Parliament recognizes the genocide of the Circassian people committed by the Russian Empire.
Ukrainian lawmakers have officially recognized the Russian Empire's systematic extermination of Circassians during the 1763-1864 Caucasus War, highlighting a devastating campaign that left only 10% of the population in their ancestral homeland.
Italy’s Meloni, after visiting Trump, believes Trump will not take Greenland or Panama Canal by force and will not abandon Ukraine. Trump is rather just sending important messages.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said she doesn’t believe President-elect Trump has a plan to purchase Greenland or acquire it through military force. “I think we can exclude that the United States in the coming years will try to use force to annex territory that interests it,” Meloni said during an annual press…
Yoon's lawyer warns of 'civil war' as South Korea standoff drags on
Conservatives and progressives alike crank up pressure over possible arrest
A Wagner Mercenary Who Crossed U.S.-Mexican Border Was Honored In Russia Weeks Before Arrest
A man who illegally crossed the Rio Grande River into the United States reportedly admitted to having worked with the notorious Russian mercenary group Wagner. His arrest came just weeks after he appears to have been honored in Russia for his combat service.
Vatican to Allow Gay Priests in Italy if They Remain Celibate
Other countries where homosexuality is illegal or unacceptable are unlikely to follow Italy’s ruling.
'We do not want to be Americans' says Greenland's PM as Trump hints at land grab
The United States is a strong ally of the European Union and the leading member of NATO and many in Europe were shocked by the suggestion that an incoming US leader could consider using force against an ally. #EuropeNews
Serbia cancels Russian arms deals amid Ukraine war, Western sanctions
As international sanctions continue to pressure Moscow, Belgrade is shopping for military gear elsewhere, including in Israel, China and Europe.
$50 billion to Syria vanished into thin air: Unrest in Iran grows over economic turmoil - interview
"The regime anticipates demonstrations and uprisings. They understand that things are very fragile."
Germany says Russia 'shadow fleet' oil tanker adrift in heavy seas off the northern coast of Germany
The vessel "Eventin," loaded with 100,000 tons of oil, is adrift off the northern German coast. Germany's foreign minister said the ship is one of Moscow's "dilapidated oil tankers" used to circumvent sanctions.
Panama Canal to be run by Panama and open to trade from all nations, says official.
Administrator rejects Donald Trump’s claims that China controls canal or suggestion US could take it back
Biden admin imposes harsh sanctions on Russian oil industry to cut off funding for Ukraine war effort
Trump backtracks on pledge to end Ukraine war within day
Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record, says UN weather agency
UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius (C) above pre-industrial temperatures.
Denmark plans new ships, dog sled patrols in Greenland as Trump seeks control
Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim.
Sarah Silverman and others file court case claiming CEO approved use of dataset despite warnings
Ukrainian drones reportedly hit industrial site near St. Petersburg in attack on multiple Russian oblasts
Russian air defense forces reportedly intercepted 40 Ukrainian drones throughout the night, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed.
Slovakia ready to deploy sanctions against neighboring Ukraine to force the country to help ship Russian gas to the EU, Slovak PM Robert Fico announces
The Slovak prime minister has appealed to the EU to intervene in a growing row with Kyiv.
US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Maduro
The increased reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.