Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
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Deadly journeys: Refugees, migrants risk everything to reach Europe
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The good, the bad and the ugly — Inside Europe’s race to supplant US defense enablers – Defense News
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Champions League last 16 draw: Man City play Real Madrid, PSG face Chelsea
Elsewhere, Barcelona will face Newcastle, Tottenham will play Atletico Madrid and Arsenal will take on Bayer Leverkusen.
US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide: Poll
Backing for Israel hits historic nadir, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians, Gallup poll reveals.
Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
He used the girls' mother's life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.
‘A frightening silence’ in Sanaa as Houthis prepare for war – Ynetnews
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Brigitte Bardot tribute at the César awards greeted with boos
A shout of ‘racist’ could also be heard during the segment at France’s version of the Oscars
A tribute to Brigitte Bardot at the Césars, France’s version of the Oscars, on Thursday was greeted with boos. In a video clip posted on social media, boos can clearly be heard among the applause as the tributes, and a shout of “racist!” is also audible.
Bardot, who died in December aged 91, became arguably the most celebrated figure in postwar French cinema for films such as And God Created Woman and Contempt, but after quitting acting in the early 1970s her later years were marred by increasing political activity on the far right, resulting in a string of convictions for inciting racial hatred.
Continue reading...Behind the myths of the British Empire: Nigel Biggar and Mehdi Hasan
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F1 driver Doohan says armed men confronted him in Miami after death threats
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Did Epstein help Israel push for a security deal with Ivory Coast?
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A Trump Call Ignited Saudi-U.A.E. Feud – The New York Times – The New York Times
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At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
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EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America’s Mercosur, to France’s chagrin – Reuters
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Google Maps wins access to South Korea — one of last countries where app does not work – Financial Times
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Indian court clears former Delhi chief minister of corruption charges
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Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden
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South Sudan at risk of ‘return to full-scale war’, UN warns
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Barcelona vs Villarreal: La Liga – preview, team news, start, lineups
Win would provisionally take Barcelona four points ahead of Real Madrid who host Getafe on Monday night.
Manifesto planning ‘mass casualties’ allegedly found at home of WA man charged with terror plot
Police allege that 20-year-old Jayson Joseph Michaels was going to target mosques, WA police and parliament
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Police in Western Australia have charged a 20-year-old man with preparing a terrorist attack, with Anthony Albanese describing the allegation as “deeply shocking”.
Jayson Joseph Michaels, from Bindoon, appeared at Perth magistrates court on Friday charged with acting in preparation for a terrorist act, possessing a prohibited weapon, two firearms offences and using a carriage service to menace or harass.
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