War

Wahlen

Neue Verfassung in Guinea-Bissau: Kritiker warnen vor Demokratiedefizit

Die Wähler in Guinea-Bissau haben eine neue Verfassung genehmigt, die Kritiker als Schlag gegen die Demokratie sehen. Nach vorläufigen Ergebnissen des Sonntagabstimmungsgeschehens gelten die Änderungen als verabschiedet.

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US-Politik

Trump-Deal mit Venezuela: Öl-Vertrag unter Kritik

Der US-Energieminister Chris Wright leugnet, dass Washington Öl aus Venezuela enteignet. Donald Trumps Energie-Deal mit den Übergangsregenten des Landes stößt auf Kritik.

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Elections

Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution that expands presidential powers, according to the Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city

The USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand near Pattaya after a 250-day deployment at sea, according to the BBC. The city's connection with US troops dates back decades.

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Markets

30 New Lawsuits Over Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting Target OpenAI

Thirty new lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, by victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, bringing the total to 37 cases. The plaintiffs claim the company failed to act on warnings about the shooter’s violent intentions.

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Internet & Apps

Pete Hegseth Body-Shaming Cadets Sparks Backlash

A social media post by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth body-shaming Canadian cadets faced fierce criticism on Wednesday, according to The Guardian.

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Elections

Guinea-Bissau Constitution Will Undermine Democracy, Critics Warn

Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution that critics say will undermine democracy, according to provisional results from a referendum held on Sunday.

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Middle East

More Than 900 Killed in Gaza Despite Ceasefire

More than 900 people have been killed in Gaza this year despite a ceasefire agreement, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The Israel Defense Forces disputes the figures, saying there is 'no basis to assume' all deaths were caused by Israeli military activity.

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Europe

Putin’s Veiled Threat to UK: Rosenberg on Russia’s Campaign

Russian President Vladimir Putin said 'That's a secret. A military secret' when asked if Moscow might strike UK military facilities, according to BBC.

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Europe

EU and NATO Pledge to Increase Pressure on Russia After Drone Incidents in Germany

The European Union and NATO have vowed to increase pressure on Russia following a series of drone incidents in Germany that Berlin has linked to Moscow. German authorities say they have proven Russian involvement in the attacks, prompting swift diplomatic and military responses.

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Conflicts & Security

Iran Says US Strike Killed 4 at Wedding in ‘War Crime’

Iran has accused the US of a war crime after a missile strike killed four people, including two children, at a wedding celebration, according to the BBC.

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Africa

South African Airline Cancels Daring Stadium Flyby Stunt

The South African airline behind a low-flying aerial stunt over a packed stadium has canceled a planned repeat performance, the country's aviation regulator has confirmed.

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Amerikas

Orlando Gill: Weltmeister-Torhüter wechselt für 3,8 Mio. Euro nach Lille

Der paraguayische Torhüter Orlando Gill, der im WM-Achtelfinale gegen Deutschland zwei Elfmeter hielt, wechselt für 3,8 Mio. Euro zu Lille.

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Asia Pacífico

Miles desaparecidos en inundación Nepal-Tíbet

Miles de personas siguen desaparecidas tras una inundación repentina en la frontera entre Nepal y Tíbet, según informó la BBC.

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Oriente Medio

Israel amplía presencia en el 5% de Líbano ocupado

El BBC obtuvo acceso a zonas bajo control israelí en el sur de Líbano, donde funcionarios indican que el ejército israelí está fortaleciendo su presencia.

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