Politics

Africa

Madagascar Detains French Ex-Serviceman Over Alleged Destabilisation Plot

Madagascar has detained a French ex-serviceman in connection with an alleged plot to destabilise the island nation, according to a statement by Deputy Prosecutor Nomenarinera Mihamintsoa Ramanantsoa.

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Markets

Colombian voters choose between ‘total peace’ or ‘all-out war’

Guerrilla attacks are surging in Colombia, weeks before voters choose Petro’s successor. The 2016 peace deal reduced violence, but implementation has stalled, according to The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack

Five former US officials, including a retired military lawyer, have criticized the Pentagon for not acknowledging potential American involvement in a deadly strike on an Iranian school earlier this year. According to the BBC, the lack of transparency is unusual compared to past incidents.

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US Politics

Supreme Court Limits Race in Electoral Maps

The US Supreme Court limited the ability of lawmakers to consider race when drawing voting maps, in a 6-3 decision that could reshape politics in the American south, according to the BBC.

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Discovery

Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy

AI chatbots designed to be warm and friendly may be more prone to inaccuracies, including reinforcing conspiracy theories, according to a study by the Oxford Internet Institute.

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Política de EE.UU.

Trump ataca a congresista Massie; GOP lo apoya

El presidente Donald Trump criticó al republicano Thomas Massie durante una rueda en Kentucky y respaldó a su rival en las primarias.

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US Politics

Trump Attacks Kentucky Rep. Massie, GOP Unites Behind Rival

President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie as 'disloyal to America' and backed his GOP primary challenger, highlighting growing tensions within the party over the Iran war and political loyalty.

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US Politics

Trump’s Greenland push sparks global concern ahead of elections

President Donald Trump’s escalating efforts to acquire Greenland have raised concerns among European allies, with fears of a trade war and potential NATO tensions. According to CNN, Trump has threatened new tariffs and used aggressive rhetoric to pressure Denmark into handing over the territory.

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Amerikas

Menschenrechtsgruppen kritisieren Ende der Amnesty für 500 Häftlinge

Menschenrechtsgruppen in Venezuela kritisieren die Interimspräsidentin Delcy Rodríguez, die eine Amnesty für politische Gefangene beendet hat.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Tensión en la OTAN: Trump considera medidas contra Reino Unido y España

El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, estaría considerando medidas contra Reino Unido y España tras el rechazo de miembros europeos de la OTAN a apoyar una operación militar contra Irán, según Al Jazeera.

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Americas

Venezuela Amnesty Scheme ‘Ending’ as Rights Groups Critical

Human rights groups in Venezuela have criticized interim President Delcy Rodríguez for saying a scheme to release political prisoners was 'coming to an end', according to the BBC.

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Oriente Medio

Irán causa daños a infraestructura clave en Kuwait

Ataques de Irán dañaron instalaciones críticas en Kuwait y otros países del Medio Oriente, según informes.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

EE.UU. permitirá a Venezuela pagar honorarios de Maduro

Estados Unidos ha acordado flexibilizar sanciones para que Venezuela pague los honorarios legales de Nicolás Maduro, quien enfrenta cargos en Nueva York.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

USA erlauben Venezuela, Maduro Anwaltskosten zu zahlen

Die USA haben bestimmte Sanktionen gegen Venezuela gelockert, um es der Regierung zu ermöglichen, die Anwaltskosten für Ex-Präsident Nicolas Maduro zu übernehmen, der in New York wegen Drogenhandels angeklagt ist.

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Elections

Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections

More than a million registered voters in the occupied West Bank and some in Gaza are casting votes in local elections, with Deir el-Balah in Gaza as the only area holding a vote since 2005, according to the Ramallah-based Central Elections Commission.

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