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Georgia

Georgia at a crossroads between EU and Russia in pivotal election

Georgia's parliamentary elections have been framed as an existential moment for democracy by activists who want to see the pro-Russian Georgian Dream ousted from power.

Europe News

German arms exports to Israel increase despite sales ban rumours

New figures show that Germany's export of arms to Israel have increased sharply from August onwards, with a much higher figure than was previously reported for the year thus far.

Europe News

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson's extradition process delayed

The controversial founder of a marine conservation activist group has applied for political asylum in France to avoid a trial in Japan, where he faces up to 15 years in prison.

Gaza

Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists of ties to militant groups

Al Jazeera has denied the claims, which they say are part of a wider campaign against its Qatar-based network.

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USA

Trump and supporters push religious rhetoric in battle for key states

Presidential candidate Donald Trump organised a rally with conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Georgia — a key swing state that could be crucial in determining the election's outcome.

USA

Russia and Iran may fuel violent protests after US elections

The warning from two senior intelligence officials comes after an "unwitting" US citizen was recruited by Russian military intelligence to organise protests in the US in January.

USA

Trump accuses UK's Labour party of 'foreign interference' in election

Presidential candidate Donald Trump filed a legal complaint against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party, accusing it of meddling in the election in a document that cited the American revolution and misspelled 'Britain.'

Europe News

Elon Musk accuses German magazine of encouraging his assassination

In an article arguing the tech billionaire is a threat to democracy in the US, Der Spiegel drew a parallel between the X owner and Nazi-era media mogul Alfred Hugenberg.

Gaza

Gaza faces seven-decade setback amid ongoing conflict, UN report says

Gaza has been under closure by land, sea and air since 2007. Restrictions on the movement of people, goods and technology imports have long impacted its economy before the intensification of Israeli strikes.

Israel

Hopes for ceasefire diminish day after killing of Hamas leader Sinwar

International leaders heralded the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to begin ceasefire negotiations — an idea Hezbollah, Israel and Hamas have rebuffed.

Europe News

How prepared is Germany for a Trump presidency?

German politicians are overall pessimistic about the prospect of Trump returning to the White House, remembering past clashes as they look to the future in supporting Ukraine.

Europe News

Israel condemns UN head for not supporting killing of Hamas leader

Hamas leader and 7 October mastermind Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, an act that most international leaders welcomed hoping it could be the start of ceasefire negotiations.

Europe News

NGOs condemn Donald Tusk's plan to fortify Poland's eastern border

The Polish border with Belarus has seen conflict between law enforcement and migrants travelling eastwards, and Germany's decision to temporarily impose border checks has put Poland under further pressure.

Lebanon

Israel resumes strikes on south Beirut despite warning from US

The strikes are the first in southern Lebanon in six days, as Israel continues its ground incursion in the country's south with the US expressing concern over the "scope" of the strikes.

Germany

US fines Lufthansa €3.6m over treatment of Jewish passengers

The group of 128 passengers were denied boarding on a flight in Frankfurt in 2022 after flying to Germany from New York.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy talks up Ukraine's entry into NATO in 'victory plan' reveal

The Ukrainian leader's so-called "victory plan", which he presented to the Ukrainian Parliament on Wednesday, lays out Ukraine's preconditions for a ceasefire deal and is designed to strengthen its hand in any future negotiations.

Israel

Netanyahu will only strike military targets in Iran, reports say

The Israeli leader's comments are a signal to Washington that Israel is planning a more limited counterattack that would avoid hitting nuclear sites or oil facilities.

USA

Harris calls Trump 'unhinged' after 'enemy from within' comments

The two presidential nominees campaigned for votes in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Monday.

Europe News

Death toll in Bosnia floods and landslides rises to 26

The storm earlier in October caused multiple deaths and ravaged infrastructure in the central and southern parts of the country.

Europe News

Ex-East German agent convicted of murder 50 years later

The trial, which lasted for over six months, largely relied on historical documents from the Stasi records archive and testimonies from three pensioners.

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