Russia

Europe

UK Says Russia Submarine Operation Over Cables and Pipelines

The UK has accused Russia of running a covert submarine operation over undersea cables and pipelines north of the country, according to Defence Secretary John Healey.

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Europe

UK, Norway Deploy Military to Deter Russian Submarines

The UK and Norway have deployed military assets to deter Russian submarines from operating in their waters, according to recent reports. This move comes amid heightened tensions in the region.

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Conflicts & Security

Germany Suspends Military Approval for Stays Abroad for Men Under 45

Germany has suspended the requirement for men under 45 to seek approval for long stays abroad, according to a statement from Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

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Leaders

Vance Backs Orbán’s Re-Election Bid in Budapest Visit

US Vice-President JD Vance has backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's re-election bid ahead of the 12 April vote, according to the BBC, while criticizing the European Union for its alleged interference in the campaign.

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Europe

Vance Arrives in Hungary to Back Orbán’s Re-election Bid

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the country's parliamentary elections on 12 April, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Hungary Alleges Plot to Blow Up Gas Pipeline Ahead of Election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has convened an emergency meeting of the National Defence Council after explosives were found near a pipeline that transports Russian gas to Hungary, according to the BBC.

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Europe

AI Videos Fuel Rhetoric as Orbán Bids for Four More Years in Hungary

AI-generated videos have been used to fuel political rhetoric in Hungary as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán seeks a fourth term, according to the BBC. A fake clip showing a soldier's execution was posted by Orbán's Fidesz party ahead of the April 12 election.

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Conflicts & Security

German Males Under 45 May Need Military Approval for Long Abroad Stays

German males aged between 17 and 45 may need to seek military approval for stays abroad longer than three months, according to the Military Service Modernisation Act, which came into force on 1 January.

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Movies

Cuban Oil Talks Show Signs of Progress Amid Blockade, 700,000 Barrels Delivered

Cubans are closely watching the arrival of a Russian oil tanker in Matanzas as a possible sign of progress in secret talks with the United States, according to The Guardian.

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Europe

Russian Attack on Ukraine Market Kills Five

A Russian drone attack on a market in southern Ukraine killed five people and injured 21, according to the prosecutor general's office, as the conflict continues to escalate.

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Conflicts & Security

Russia Chose Easter Escalation Over Ceasefire, Says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of choosing 'Easter escalation' over a potential ceasefire, as Moscow launched a deadly large-scale drone and missile attack across Ukraine, according to the BBC.

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Leaders

Hungary Election: Orban Faces Challenge After 16 Years in Power

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has held power for 16 years, faces a potential defeat in the upcoming election, according to recent opinion polls that show his Fidesz party trailing behind the opposition Tisza party.

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Americas

Cuba Begins Freeing 2,010 Prisoners as US Eases Fuel Blockade

Cuban authorities have begun releasing more than 2,010 prisoners, the second major pardon in less than a month, as the US eases a fuel blockade, according to The Guardian.

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Europe

France’s Muslim Gathering Overturned by Courts

France's Muslim gathering ban has been overturned by courts, allowing a major event in northern Paris to proceed as planned, according to the BBC.

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Americas

Russia to Continue Helping Cuba with First Oil Shipment Arrives

Russia says it will continue to help Cuba after the first oil shipment arrived, according to a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman.

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