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European far right follows Trump in calling for antifa to be declared terrorists
Netherlands and Hungary move towards designation as draft resolution reportedly backed by 79 MEPs in 20 countries
Where Donald Trump leads, Europe’s nationalists and far right follow. After a Truth Social post last month, when Trump announced the US would designate antifa, the decentralised anti-fascist movement, “a major terrorist organisation”, his international allies swung into action.
That same day, the Dutch parliament, where the largest party is Geert Wilders’ far-right PVV, passed a resolution, noting the US decision and calling on the government to declare antifa a terrorist organisation in the Netherlands.
Continue reading...LIVE: Israel-Hamas truce holds, bulldozers clear rubble in Gaza City
Preparations are also under way for a Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt, with US President Donald Trump expected to attend.
Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh
The Qatari Embassy in Cairo says two others were also wounded in the 'tragic traffic accident' in Egypt.
Israelis praise Trump at huge rally ahead of expected hostage release by Hamas in Gaza
Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv as Palestinians continue to return to Gaza City after the Israeli withdrawal.
Lionel Messi scores two goals, assists as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United
Messi's performance against Atlanta came after he briefly left international duty with Argentina during the FIFA window.
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president set for another term as country goes to polls
Paul Biya, in power since 1982, has brushed off calls to retire but is rarely seen in public
Cameroon goes to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election with Paul Biya, already the world’s oldest head of state at the age of 92, the favourite to win an eighth term in power in the central African country.
A fractured opposition of 11 candidates is standing against Biya, who, despite his advanced age and declining health, has dismissed calls for him to retire.
Continue reading...Seychelles’s Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election
Patrick Herminie wins 52.7 percent of the vote, denying incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan a second term in office.
Qatari officials killed in car crash near Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, embassy says – Reuters
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,326
Here are the key events from day 1,326 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump directs Pentagon to ‘use all available funds’ to pay troops during shutdown
The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.
Taliban, Pakistani forces trade heavy fire along Afghanistan border
Afghanistan claims it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight operations as tensions escalate over Kabul air strike.
South Africa debates changing name of world-famous Kruger park
Some question whether the 19th Century Afrikaner leader should still be memorialised.
No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast
With 16 people unaccounted for, the tragedy is "even more devastating than we thought", says a sheriff.
Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.
Has another Nakba been averted?
Palestinians are returning to their homes after refusing to leave Gaza during Israel's war.
KPop Demon Hunters directors on Oscar chances and a possible sequel
The co-directors of Netflix's most watched film ever say "there's more we can do with these characters"
El-Sisi, Trump to chair Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday
Leaders from more than 20 countries to attend meeting in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, Egyptian presidency says.
Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother
Gujarat’s Sahil Majothi joined the Russian army to avoid jail over alleged drug charges.
Heavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Escalation comes after Pakistani airstrike in Kabul, with Taliban launching reprisals against military posts
Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday night after an attack by the Taliban on Pakistani military posts.
This escalation comes after a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul this week, as reported by security officials from both nations.
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