Zelensky says he’s ready to meet Putin; Europe prepares sanctions – The Washington Post

  1. Zelensky says he’s ready to meet Putin; Europe prepares sanctions  The Washington Post
  2. Trump considers attending Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey  CNN
  3. Trump 'thinking' of going to Turkey for proposed Zelenskyy-Putin talks - as Russia silent on attending  Sky News
  4. Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally' for ceasefire talks  NPR
  5. E.U. Leaders Demand Russia Accept Ukraine Cease-fire by End of Day  The New York Times
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Trump’s Gulf tour doesn’t bode well for Israel – politico.eu

  1. Trump’s Gulf tour doesn’t bode well for Israel  politico.eu
  2. Trump’s Middle East trip leaves Netanyahu watching from the sidelines again  CNN
  3. Once in Sync, Trump and Netanyahu Now Show Signs of Division  The New York Times
  4. Trump repeatedly bypasses Netanyahu, stoking dismay among Israelis  The Washington Post
  5. Trump’s patience with Netanyahu is running out  Financial Times
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Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration – AP News

  1. Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration  AP News
  2. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release  CNN
  3. Trump Sides With the Israeli People Against Netanyahu  The Atlantic
  4. Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S.  The New York Times
  5. Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander  Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from ICC detention in The Hague – CNN

  1. Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from ICC detention in The Hague  CNN
  2. Duterte elected mayor of home city from Hague prison  BBC
  3. Philippines awaits official midterm election results with detained ex-President Duterte leading mayoral race  CBS News
  4. Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague  The Guardian
  5. Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City  The New York Times
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A year after deadly riots, New Caledonia’s president vows to address push for independence

Exclusive: In the wake of unrest that rattled the French overseas territory, Alcide Ponga discusses how to rebuild and his plan for the future

One year after the deadly riots that ravaged Nouméa and shattered New Caledonia’s economy and social fabric, newly elected president Alcide Ponga faces a series of challenges including deep division over the territory’s political future – and the prospect of independence from France.

Ponga, who was elected in January is an indigenous Kanak who is also anti-independence. The 49-year-old former nickel executive and mayor has vowed to get the economy back on track and support discussions on independence.

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Episcopal church says it won’t help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status

Church refuses White House directive, citing longstanding ‘commitment to racial justice and reconciliation’

The Episcopal church’s migration service is refusing a directive from the federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church’s longstanding “commitment to racial justice and reconciliation”.

Presiding bishop Sean Rowe announced the step on Monday, shortly before 59 South Africans arrived at Dulles international airport outside Washington DC on a private charter plane and were greeted by a government delegation.

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Rama trounces MAGA-linked opponents to secure historic 4th term in Albania – politico.eu

  1. Rama trounces MAGA-linked opponents to secure historic 4th term in Albania  politico.eu
  2. Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show  Reuters
  3. Albania’s ‘old sheriff’ on course to win fourth term as prime minister  Financial Times
  4. Why Albania's election is a critical test for EU membership  DW
  5. Edi Rama on course to win fourth term as PM in Albania elections  The Guardian
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Museum opens in Czech Republic at site where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews – NPR

  1. Museum opens in Czech Republic at site where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews  NPR
  2. ‘Schindler’s List’ factory reopens as Museum of Survivors  Deseret News
  3. Oskar Schindler's former factory in Czechia reopens as Museum of Survivors  Expats.cz
  4. Derelict former factory where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews opens as a museum  Yahoo
  5. Schindler's Factory Gets a New Life  Newser
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