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Prime Minister Starmer suggested that pro-Palestinian marches in the U. K. have contributed to a rise in antisemitic incidents. He urged tougher action against protests following repeated attacks. Prime Minister Starmer suggested that repeated pro-Palestinian marches have had a “cumulative effect” linked to the rise in antisemitic incidents in the U.
NATO is working with the U. S. to understand its decision to cut troops in Germany. The move follows renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz by President Donald Trump. The U.
Iran executed dozens and arrested over 4,000 in a war crackdown. 'Killing off the country': Iran executes dozens, arrests 4,000+ in war crackdown Fox News.
Thirteen people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
Zambia cancelled the RightsCon 2026 conference citing non-alignment with national values.
China is urging the reversal of UNIFIL's planned departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates. The move is part of China's efforts to address the growing crisis in the region. China urges reversal of UNIFIL departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates Al Jazeera.
The US warned shipping firms they could face sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world's trade in oil and natural gas typically passes through the strait at the mouth of the Persian Gulf in peacetime.
A French Catholic nun was assaulted in Jerusalem and Israeli police made an arrest.
Zambia cancelled a human rights event due to Chinese pressure over Taiwan attendees. RightsCon has grown into a key global forum on digital rights.
The US will cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid a row over Iran. The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
Spirit Airlines canceled all flights due to a fuel crisis. The US-based carrier's collapse will cost thousands of jobs after jet fuel prices doubled. The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.
A jet fuel shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may lead to higher ticket prices for European travelers. Europeans may have to reconsider their summer travel plans, as a jet fuel shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could lead airlines to set higher ticket prices.
UK PM Keir Starmer wants to ban some pro-Palestine protests. He says the phrase 'globalise the Intifada' should be completely off limits. PM Keir Starmer says the phrase 'globalise the Intifada' should be 'completely off limits'.
Workers, activists, and trade unions around the world marked International Labour Day with rallies on Friday. Events were held in multiple countries to celebrate the holiday. Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
The U. S. has a significant military presence in Europe, with 68,000 personnel stationed in over a dozen countries. The troops are based at 31 military bases across the continent. The US troops are stationed in more than a dozen Europe. an countries.
Spirit Airlines cancelled all flights after a potential White House bailout fell through. The carrier announced it was ceasing operations after a potential White House bailout fell through.
Shipments of Venezuelan crude to the US Gulf Coast have risen in recent months. US oil giants are now investing in Venezuela after previously deeming it "uninvestable".
Germany's defence minister says Europeans must take on more responsibility for their own security after the US announced it would withdraw 5,000 soldiers. "We Europeans must take on more responsibility for our own security," says Germany's defence minister after Washington announced it would withdraw 5,000 soldiers.
U. S. officials announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. Germany's Defence Minister said the move had been expected and that Europe needed to do more to ensure its own security.
Kosovo will hold snap elections in June due to political deadlock over the presidential election. This is the country's third parliamentary election in a year and a half. Kosovo will soon hold its third parliamentary election in a year and a half.
Japan's Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam in Hanoi. Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi.
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