President Emmanuel Macron's Centrist Alliance Wins Crucial Battle in French National Assembly Elections
President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist alliance Ensemble achieved a significant victory in the struggle for power in France as the party's candidate, Yaël Braun-Pivet, secured her reelection as the chairman of the National Assembly. The third and decisive round of voting saw Braun-Pivet garnering 220 votes, surpassing her closest …
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Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding in Minsk, Disrupting Public Transportation
Heavy rain on July 18 led to severe flooding in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, disrupting 46 public transportation routes. The Emergencies Ministry reported that two subway stations were briefly shut down due to the floods, which affected 38 segments of streets, one parking site, one building, and two underpasses in …
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Investigation Underway After Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump
Details have emerged about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump by would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The 20-year-old gunman evaded Secret Service agents and local law enforcement, reaching a rooftop 140 meters away from Trump and firing shots that grazed the …
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The German Tradition of Teaching Children Self-Reliance: From Walking Buses to Bike Paths
In Germany, the tradition of teaching children self-reliance starts early, with parents encouraging independence and responsibility from a young age. One example of this is the concept of a 'walking bus,' where groups of children are escorted to school by parents or volunteers until they are able to make the …
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Italian Journalist Ordered to Pay Damages for Mocking Prime Minister's Height
An Italian court has ordered journalist Giulia Cortese to pay 5000 in damages to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for mocking her height on social media, in what was defined as body shaming. Cortese, based in Milan, was also given a suspended fine of 1200 for the incident dating back to …
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Vows to Renew European Alliances at EPC Summit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was elected premier two weeks ago, vowed to renew relationships with European allies soured by Brexit during the European Political Community (EPC) summit. More than 45 European leaders gathered at Blenheim Palace in southern England to discuss supporting Ukraine, tackling irregular migration, and improving …
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Russia Warns of Increased Militarisation in Europe as EU President Plans New Defence Union
Russian officials have raised concerns about the growing militarisation of the European Union as EU President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled plans for a new defence union. Von der Leyen, who was reelected to a second term in office, outlined her vision for a European Defence Union to address …
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Criticizes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Diplomatic Trip to Moscow
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's recent trip to Moscow as an 'appeasement mission' in an effort to end the war in Ukraine. Von der Leyen stated that the trip, which took place on July 18, was not a genuine peace mission but …
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The Latest Update on the Conflict between Russia and Ukraine - July 18, 2024
The situation in Ukraine and Russia remains tense as both countries continue to engage in military confrontations and diplomatic maneuvers. In the capital Kyiv, explosions were heard as air defenses successfully downed a Russian drone, although no damage was reported. Tragically, Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks in the Russian-occupied Kherson …
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Russia Denies Failure of Ground Offensive in Ukraine Amid Escalating Tensions
Russia has denied reports suggesting that its ground offensive in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region is failing, despite ongoing intensity of attacks. Belgorod's regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced restrictions on civilian access to 14 Russian border villages to protect them from Ukrainian shelling. The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the …
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Feminist Activist Fined in Russia for LGBT Propaganda
A court in Russia's Tatarstan region on July 16 fined feminist activist Dina Nurm and her partner Anastasia Goncharenko 100,000 rubles ($1,130) each for propagating LGBT relations. The charge stemmed from the online photos they posted in which the court said they hug, kiss, and touch each other …
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British Citizens Suspected Victims in Sweden Double Shooting: Swedish Police Investigate Tragic Incident
Swedish police are currently investigating a tragic double shooting incident after two bodies were found in a burnt-out car rented by a British citizen. The incident took place in the southern city of Malmö, after the victims, who had crossed the Denmark-Sweden border, were shot on Sunday. The car, a …
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Intense Shootout at Israel's Northern Border After Exchange of Fire with Hezbollah
An intense shootout took place at Israel's northern border following an exchange of fire between Israel's army and the Lebanese Hezbollah. The pro-Iranian militia launched around 80 rockets in multiple waves of attacks on northern Israel, in response to the death of five Syrians in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon …
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British Inflation Remains Stubborn, Dims Prospect of August Interest Rate Hike
The British inflation rate has proven to be more stubborn than expected, dampening the likelihood of an interest rate hike in August. Contrary to experts' expectations, the inflation rate did not weaken further in June, holding steady at the central bank's target of 2.0 percent, according to data from …
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USA Supports Ukrainian President's Proposal for Second Peace Summit with Russia
The USA has expressed its support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal to invite Russian representatives to a second peace conference aimed at ending the ongoing war that has plagued the region for over two years. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller affirmed that it is up to Ukraine to determine …
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Israeli Air Attacks in Southern Lebanon Result in Tragic Loss of Lives
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have tragically resulted in the deaths of at least five Syrians, including three children. The Lebanese media reported that the three children were killed in an Israeli air raid in the village of Umm Toot, while two others lost their lives in a drone …
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Viktor Orbán Stirs Controversy with Claims of Donald Trump's Peace Plans for Russia and Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sparked tensions within the European Union by claiming that US presidential candidate Donald Trump has well-founded plans for peace between Russia and Ukraine. In a letter addressed to the European Council, Orbán stated that Trump was prepared to act as a peace broker immediately …
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Panel in Smolensk Refuses to Recognize Sculpture of Deer as Protected Monument
A panel of experts in the Russian city of Smolensk has recently made a controversial decision to not recognize a sculpture of a deer in one of the city's parks as a protected monument. The reasoning behind this decision was that the sculpture was created in 20th-century Germany, which at …
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Germany Bans Right-Wing Magazine Compact Amidst Allegations of Spreading Extremist Propaganda
Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser of the SPD party in Germany has announced the ban of the right-wing magazine Compact. The ban comes after a report from Der Spiegel revealed that the magazine, led by publicist Jürgen Elsässer, is allegedly promoting content that goes against the constitutional order of the …
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EU Officials to Boycott Informal Meetings with Hungary as Orbán's Actions Anger European Partners
The European Commission president and other top officials have decided to boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary during the country's EU presidency term after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's rogue diplomatic moves sparked controversy within the European Union. Orbán's recent visits to Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, China, and the United States …
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Donald Trump Announces J.D. Vance as Vice Presidential Candidate
In a surprising turn of events, the Republican Donald Trump has announced his intention to run for President in November with J.D. Vance as his candidate for the position of Vice President. The announcement was made on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social. At the upcoming four-day major event …
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Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former President Trump in Confidential Documents Case in Florida
In a recent development, a judge in Washington has dismissed the charges against former President Donald Trump in the case involving his handling of confidential documents in the state of Florida. Trump was accused of retaining documents classified as relating to national security even after his removal from office and …
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Investigation into Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump Unveils Shocking Details
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is intensifying efforts to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, now classified as an act of domestic terrorism. The attack took place during a rally in Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot in the right ear by …
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Attempted Assassination Shakes Up US Presidential Campaign Amidst Rising Tensions
In a shocking turn of events, the already contentious US presidential campaign took a dark and dangerous twist when presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot and injured by a 20-year-old gunman. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening local time, has sent ripples of fear and uncertainty throughout the nation …
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Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump Turns US Presidential Election Campaign into National Security Threat
The US presidential election campaign, which has already been marked by brutal rhetoric, took a dramatic turn when presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot and injured by a 20-year-old shooter. Despite the attack, Trump is still expected to participate in the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, where he is set …
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China's National Statistics Office Attempts to Spin Declining Growth Figures Amid Real Estate Crisis
Beijing, China's national statistics office is trying to spin the latest growth figures positively. The national economy was overall stable with steady progress in the first half of the year, the authority reported, pointing to an economic growth of five percent in the first half. However, after a growth of …
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China's PBOC Maintains Midterm Interest Rate Despite Economic Challenges
Despite the bumpy economic recovery in China, the Chinese central bank (PBOC) on Monday kept an important midterm interest rate unchanged, as expected. The central bank maintained the rate for one-year midterm loans (MLF) at 2.50 percent. The key MLF rate serves as a benchmark for the actual Loan …
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Dax Index Surges 15% to Five-Week Highs: Potential for Further Upside Next Week
The Dax index has made significant gains, rising by 15% in the past trading week, reaching its highest level in five weeks at 18,748 points. The bullish momentum seen in the market has ignited speculation that the Dax could continue to climb even higher in the coming week. There …
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Euro 2020: English and Spanish Fans Unite in Benidorm's Calle Gerona for Historic Match
Anticipation had been building on Benidorm's Calle Gerona, affectionately known as the strip, since early in the afternoon. Some holidaymakers had travelled specifically to the town in search of the ultimate party atmosphere to celebrate Spain's most British town. Videos of the pandemonium following the semifinal were circulating on social …
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Former President Donald Trump Escorted Off Stage After Shooting Incident at Campaign Rally
In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump was escorted off stage following a shooting incident at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The rally took a dangerous turn when a suspected gunman opened fire, resulting in multiple casualties. The Secret Service swiftly intervened, with Trump seen with …
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