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A German court on Tuesday sentenced a 28-year-old Chinese student to 11 years and three months in jail for repeatedly drugging and raping his girlfriend and filming the abuse. In a case reminiscent of that of France’s Gisele Pelicot, the Munich court said the defendant, named only as Zhongyi J., had assaulted his girlfriend while she was unconscious at least seven times. Zhongyi J. filmed the abus.
Germany will get access to Ukraine's cutting-edge drone expertise in return for extra help in war against Russia.
Israel launched new attacks in southern Lebanon in its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. As Israeli and Lebanese officials prepared to meet in Washington, the fighting in Lebanon remained a sticking point in the fragile cease-fire with Iran.
Envoys from two countries meet in Washington to discuss conflict and its links to the Iran war Envoys from two countries meet in Washington to discuss conflict and its links to the Iran war.
Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors held rare direct talks in Washington on Tuesday, a tentative step towards broader negotiations to end the conflict in Lebanon, which has complicated the Trump administration’s fragile ceasefire with Iran. Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s envoy to the United States, met his Lebanese counterpart, Nada Mahadeh, at the State Department on Tuesday morning in talks mediated by U Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s envoy to the United States, met his Lebanese counterpart, Nada Mahadeh, at the State Department on Tuesday morning in talks mediated by U.
India’s Strategic Return to Iranian Oil: Navigating Sanctions, Regional Instability, and Diplomatic Balance Hasht-e Subh Daily India’s Strategic Return to Iranian Oil: Navigating Sanctions, Regional Instability, and Diplomatic Balance Hasht-e Subh Daily.
The Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States arrived for their countries’ first direct talks in decades.
Sales at luxury group’s key brand tumbled 8% in the first quarter as Iran war takes toll on industry Sales at luxury group’s key brand tumbled 8% in the first quarter as Iran war takes toll on industry.
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Round 2 of US-Iran talks could happen over next 2 days in Pakistan, says Trump The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Round 2 of US-Iran talks could happen over next 2 days in Pakistan, says Trump The Times of India.
The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U. S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.
Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on March 2 after Hezbollah attacked Israel.
In 2000 a Lebanese militant leader stood in Bint Jbeil to hail a landmark Israeli retreat. Now the IDF is set to take the town.
The Republican leader had hinted at a European country as a mediating country previously The Republican leader had hinted at a European country as a mediating country previously.
British politician says she is ‘frustrated and angry’ with Donald Trump over economic damage caused by the conflict British politician says she is ‘frustrated and angry’ with Donald Trump over economic damage caused by the conflict.
The IMF says that Iran, Iraq, Qatar among hardest-hit economies; Pakistan proposes new U. S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress The IMF says that Iran, Iraq, Qatar among hardest-hit economies; Pakistan proposes new U. S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said that Italy had suspended an automatic renewal of a defence cooperation deal with Israel.
Enforcing the blockade is likely to demand significant resources from the US Navy Enforcing the blockade is likely to demand significant resources from the US Navy.
US President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on Tuesday he was “shocked” by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and had expected her to be more courageous, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. Meloni had been a vociferous supporter of Trump, but she has criticised his decision to go to war with Iran, and on Monday, denounced his weekend criticism of Pope Leo.
Giorgia Meloni has been one of Trump's closest allies in Europe Giorgia Meloni has been one of Trump's closest allies in Europe.
Islamabad was once again being discussed as the host location for the second round of talks.
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Woman's false ICE detention claim leads to $1 million lawsuit by county sheriff.
David Hinton had previously blamed shortages on rise in people working from home David Hinton had previously blamed shortages on rise in people working from home.
Earnings for first quarter underline asset manager’s push into investment products that generate higher fees Earnings for first quarter underline asset manager’s push into investment products that generate higher fees.
Cash-strapped Stormont executive appeals to prime minister for aid package for hard-pressed region Cash-strapped Stormont executive appeals to prime minister for aid package for hard-pressed region.
Real Madrid must overturn a 2-1 first-leg disadvantage when they travel to Munich for the UCL quarterfinal.
Follow the build-up and live text commentary of the game as Barcelona look to come back from 2-0 first leg defeat.
Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping.
Romuald Wadagni received 94 percent of the vote, challenge of a growing jihadist insurgency in the region.
Bayern's Kompany says Eta appointment is special, will open doors for girls in the sport.
Data highlights concerns about lack of jobs growth among British-born population Data highlights concerns about lack of jobs growth among British-born population.
Former French Federation President Escalettes dies aged 90.
He denies claims of sexual assault but admits " mistakes" and says he will resign.
Officials said the teenage attacker killed himself when cornered by the police. The authorities are investigating possible motives.
Bayern are in driving seat but wounded Real could be dangerous, says Neuer.
$10,000 FBI reward: The unsolved 2019 disappearance of Indian student Mayushi Bhagat in New Jersey.
From mapping the seabed to AI innovation, Beijing is becoming the world’s scientific superpower From mapping the seabed to AI innovation, Beijing is becoming the world’s scientific superpower.
US envoy to India Sergio Gor described the call as "very positive and productive." US envoy to India Sergio Gor described the call as "very positive and productive.".
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to NDTV's Vishnu Som US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to NDTV's Vishnu Som.
WATCH LIVE: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks as global challenges intensify Fox News WATCH LIVE: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks as global challenges intensify Fox News.
The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
“Lacking this foundation, [democracy] risks becoming either a majoritarian tyranny or a mask for the dominance of economic and technological elites,” says Pope in the letter “Lacking this foundation, [democracy] risks becoming either a majoritarian tyranny or a mask for the dominance of economic and technological elites,” says Pope in the letter.
Canada PM Mark Carney secures majority after special election win, gains stronger grip on power.
As US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping prepare to sit down in the coming weeks, negotiations on deliverables and scheduling have accelerated, including a possible visit to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and a military parade, process. The lead-up for such a consequential summit has been compressed and rather disjointed given th The lead-up for such a consequential summit has been compressed and rather disjointed given th.
US president turns against Italian premier despite her being one of his few remaining allies in Europe US president turns against Italian premier despite her being one of his few remaining allies in Europe.
Byelection wins and defections push Canada’s Liberals into majority government under the prime ministerMark Carney has said he will govern with “humility, determination and a clear understanding of what this moment demands” after his Liberals swept three byelections Monday evening, forging a parliamentary majority just more than a year after he took power. Carney has achieved only the third majorit.
Colombia's president has intercepted historic volumes of illicit cocaine. But will it be enough to lessen US pressure.
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.
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