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Conflicts & Security

US Imposes Sanctions on DR Congo Ex-President Kabila

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group, according to BBC.

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US Politics

Brazil Congress Approves Plan to Cut Bolsonaro’s Jail Term

Brazil's Congress has overturned a veto of a bill that would drastically reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup after he lost the last election, according to the BBC.

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Movies

Oscar Goes Missing After Academy Award Blocked on Flight

An Academy Award-winning filmmaker lost his Oscar statuette after it was blocked from being carried on a flight and subsequently went missing, according to the BBC.

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Middle East

British couple jailed in Iran: 10-year sentence sparks calls for action

Lindsay and Craig, a British couple, were sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges they deny, saying they're likely to be in prison for a long time.

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Corporate

10 Billion Meals at Risk Due to Iran War

Billions of meals could be lost weekly due to disruptions in fertiliser supply caused by the war in Iran, according to the chief executive of Yara, one of the world's largest fertiliser producers.

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Leaders

Trump to Remove Whisky Tariffs After King’s Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of whisky tariffs on Thursday, citing the recent state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla as a key factor. The decision aims to restore trade relations between the U.S. and the U.K., particularly benefiting the Scotch and bourbon industries.

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Economía

Janet Yellen ingresará en el Salón de la Fama de las Mujeres en 2026

Janet Yellen, primera mujer en liderar la Reserva Federal y servir como secretaria del Tesoro, será inducta al Salón Nacional de la Fama de las Mujeres en 2026.

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Wirtschaft

Janet Yellen 2026 in Frauenhall of Fame aufgenommen

Janet Yellen, erste Frau an der Spitze der US-Zentralbank und als Finanzministerin, wird 2026 in die National Women’s Hall of Fame aufgenommen.

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US-Politik

Merz fordert Vertrauensfrage gegen Scholz

CDU-Chef Friedrich Merz hat Kanzler Olaf Scholz aufgefordert, einen Vertrauensentzug einzuleiten, um vorgezogene Wahlen zu ermöglichen.

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US Politics

Merz insists on Vertrauensfrage over Scholz ahead of Trump engagement

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to initiate a confidence vote to pave the way for snap elections, according to Spiegel and DIE ZEIT.

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Economy

Janet Yellen inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame

Janet Yellen, the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve and serve as U.S. Treasury secretary, is set to be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2026. Yellen said the honor makes her feel 'part of that story' of women’s progress in America.

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Líderes

Rey Carlos recuerda a Trump que es jefe de estado de Canadá

El rey Carlos recordó de forma amable al presidente estadounidense Donald Trump que es jefe de estado de Canadá durante un discurso en la Casa Blanca.

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Staatschefs

König Charles erinnert Trump spielerisch an Rolle als Canadas Staatsoberhaupt

König Charles erinnerte US-Präsident Donald Trump spielerisch an seine Rolle als Staatsoberhaupt Kanadas während eines Vortrags im Weißen Haus.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Ölpreise steigen auf 126 Dollar – Trump warnt vor monatelangem Iran-Embargo

Die Ölpreise stiegen auf über 126 Dollar je Barrel, nachdem US-Präsident Donald Trump ein monatelanges Seeblockade-Szenario gegen Iran andeutete. Der Handel fürchten eine langfristige Störung der Ölversorgung durch den Hormuz-Streifen.

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US-Politik

FCC ermittelt gegen ‘The View’ – Trump-Kontroverse

Die US-Fernsehshow 'The View' wird von der FCC untersucht. Grund sind Beschwerden von Präsident Donald Trump.

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