Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote

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Other lawmakers respond with ‘shame on you’ in heated confrontation over passing of plan to increase deportations

Rightwing MEPs have come under fire after they celebrated a vote aimed at increasing deportations across the EU with chants of “send them back”, leading other lawmakers to respond with cries of “shame on you”.

The heated confrontation in the European parliament came on Wednesday after lawmakers voted 418 to 218 to approve controversial measures aimed at increasing deportations of undocumented people.

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Israeli foreign minister to ‘sever all contact’ with top EU diplomat – politico.eu

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  1. Israeli foreign minister to ‘sever all contact’ with top EU diplomat  politico.eu
  2. Israel says it's cutting ties to EU's Kaja Kallas  DW.com
  3. Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments  Al Jazeera
  4. Israeli foreign minister says he is severing contact with EU foreign policy chief  Reuters
  5. FM Sa’ar severs contact with EU foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid comparison  The Times of Israel
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Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past – AP News

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  1. Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past  AP News
  2. From outsider to president? Inside de la Espriella’s bid to lead Colombia  Al Jazeera
  3. In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates  Reuters
  4. Trump Ally Vowing Death to Cartels Closes In on Colombia Presidency  Bloomberg.com
  5. Colombia faces a historic choice, writes its last president  The Economist
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Israel and Iran harden stances on Lebanon pullout, risking Trump’s deal – The Times of Israel

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  1. Israel and Iran harden stances on Lebanon pullout, risking Trump’s deal  The Times of Israel
  2. Iran says the deal to end the war with the U.S. requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon  PBS
  3. Report: Iran delays departure for talks with U.S., citing IDF strikes in Lebanon  Haaretz
  4. U.S.-Iran Agreement Leaves Lebanon’s Fate Murky  The New York Times
  5. Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal  AP News
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Europe should speak to Putin, says Austrian chancellor – Financial Times

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  1. Europe should speak to Putin, says Austrian chancellor  Financial Times
  2. EU Council opening communication channels with Kremlin, official says  Reuters
  3. EU Chief Reaches Out to Moscow to Set Up Back Channel to Putin  Bloomberg.com
  4. European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia  AP News
  5. Some EU leaders furious at Costa official’s calls with the Kremlin  politico.eu
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Zelensky says anti-ballistic cooperation with allies should yield results by winter – The Kyiv Independent

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  1. Zelensky says anti-ballistic cooperation with allies should yield results by winter  The Kyiv Independent
  2. Ukraine, Germany sign agreement on anti-ballistic capabilities, Zelenskiy says  Reuters
  3. German defence minister: "We must learn from Ukraine"  Українська правда
  4. Germany pledges $500M for Ukraine’s air defense and U.S. weapons supply  Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
  5. Germany Funds NOMADS Acquisition for Ukrainian Air Defence  TURDEF
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Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says – Euronews.com

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  1. Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says  Euronews.com
  2. Russian Artist Critical of Putin Is Fatally Shot in Poland  The New York Times
  3. Ukraine war briefing: Suspect arrested in killing of Putin critic may have Russian intelligence links  The Guardian
  4. Poland: Arrest after Russian artist and Putin critic killed  DW.com
  5. Russian opposition artist Robert Kuzovkov shot dead in exile in Poland  BBC
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The Gulf states have moved on, leaving Israel behind – www.israelhayom.com

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  1. The Gulf states have moved on, leaving Israel behind  www.israelhayom.com
  2. Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say  The New York Times
  3. It’s not easy being a U.S. ally in the Gulf  NBC News
  4. Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war  Reuters
  5. How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends  Al Jazeera
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Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s – AP News

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  1. Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s  AP News
  2. Archbishop of Canterbury Apologizes for Church of England’s Role in Forced Adoptions  The New York Times
  3. Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson  The Guardian
  4. Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions  BBC
  5. Archbishop of Canterbury says 'shame is ours' as she apologises for Church of England role in forced adoptions  Sky News
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EU leaders weigh tougher measures to combat China trade imbalance – Reuters

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  1. EU leaders weigh tougher measures to combat China trade imbalance  Reuters
  2. EU Leaders Warn on China Trade Imbalance But Respond Cautiously  Bloomberg.com
  3. The risks of borrowing from China’s economic playbook  Financial Times
  4. China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summit  AP News
  5. EU nations ready to battle ‘China Shock 2.0’ with tough new strategy  South China Morning Post
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1,200-year-old Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest has died, group says: “Heartbreaking for everyone” – CBS News

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  1. 1,200-year-old Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest has died, group says: "Heartbreaking for everyone"  CBS News
  2. The Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died  The New York Times
  3. Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree linked to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, experts say  ABC7 Los Angeles
  4. Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died  CNN
  5. Robin Hood's Oak Tree Hideout Dies After 1,200 Years in Sherwood Forest  People.com
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