Hamas Rejects Disarmament Proposal in Gaza Peace Plan
One of the points in the peace plan for Gaza is that Hamas will be disarmed. That is not an option, says a representative of the terrorist-stamped organization.
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Appealed Pelicot Case: Man Receives Stricter 10-Year Sentence
The man who was previously convicted of rape of Gisèle Pelicot and who appealed the verdict has again been convicted by the court. The court increases the sentence to ten years in prison.
World
Iran Frees 19-Year-Old French-German Suspected of Espionage
Iran has released a 19-year-old French-German citizen since suspicions of espionage have been dismissed.
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EU Parliament Votes to Ban Terms Like Veggie Sausage and Burger
Burgers and sausages are made of meat – so the words vegosausage and vegoburger should not be allowed. At least that's what a majority in the EU parliament think. Political nonsense, say the Swedish parliamentarians.
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Eight Killed in Drone Attack on Sudan Hospital
Eight people have been killed in a drone attack on a maternity ward in the city of El-Fasher in Sudan, a medical source told AFP.
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Trump's Envoy Joins Gaza Ceasefire Talks Amid Optimism
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner and US envoy Steve Witkoff have landed in Egypt, where they join the ongoing talks on ceasefire and potential peace in the Gaza war. From Hamas come signals of some optimism.
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Trump Urges Israel to Cease Bombing, Raising Hopes for Gaza Peace
Hope, doubt and joy. After nearly two years of war, peace seems within reach – and among Gaza Strip's inhabitants, emotions are mixed. The most important thing is that the hostages are released. They are an excuse for Israel to continue its occupation, says 24-year-old Jamila al-Sayyid in Gaza City.
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Hamas Seeks More Time to Respond to Israel's Peace Proposal
Hamas has not yet given any response to the latest peace proposal for Gaza. The plan that was presented was also adjusted during Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the USA. The Palestinian Islamist movement is still seeking guarantees that the Israeli military will actually leave the Gaza Strip.
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Trump Gives Hamas Three Days to Respond to US Gaza Plan
On Tuesday, representatives of Hamas, Qatar and Turkey will meet for talks about the US Gaza plan. Donald Trump demands a quick response from the extremist movement. The outside world holds its breath.
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USA and Iran Agree on Deportation of Hundreds of Iranians
Hundreds of Iranians are being deported from the USA and sent home to Iran, several media outlets report. The deportations are the result of an unusual cooperation between two arch-enemies – and raise concerns for the safety of the returning Iranians.
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Netanyahu Visits Trump Amid Growing Pressure Over Gaza Conflict
Benjamin Netanyahu stands firm that the Gaza war needs to continue, but then he needs the USA's blessing. When the pressured Israeli Prime Minister visits the White House, the question is again whether Trump's patience has begun to wear out.
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18 Dead, Many Missing After Illegal Mine Accident in Nigeria
At least 18 people were killed and many are missing after an accident at an illegal mine in Nigeria.
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Israel-Premier Tech Barred from Giro dell'Emilia Race in Italy
The Israel-based cycling team Israel-Premier Tech is not allowed to start in the one-day race Giro dell'Emilia in Italy.
Sports
Drone Attack Kills 15 at Sudan Market in Al-Fashir
A drone attack on a market in the besieged city of al-Fashir in western Sudan has killed 15 people.
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Rubio Urges Lavrov to End Ukraine Conflict at UN Meeting
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges at a meeting in New York his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to stop the killing in Ukraine. Lavrov talks about "common interests" of peaceful solutions – but criticizes European countries. The comments are made after Donald Trump sharpened the tone against Russia.
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Jimmy Kimmel Returns to TV Praising Kirk's Wife and Criticizing Trump
”Jimmy Kimmel live” was back on American TV this morning. The host began with an emotional explanation. It was never my intention to downplay the murder of a young man, said Kimmel with tears in his throat.
TV & film
Italian Actress Claudia Cardinale Dies at 87
The Italian actress Claudia Cardinale is dead. She became 87 years. During the 1960s, she participated in several major films and was known as one of the great beauties of her time on the white screen.
TV & film
Gold Mine Collapse in Colombia Traps 25 Workers Underground
A gold mine in Colombia has collapsed and 25 miners are trapped 80 meters underground, according to local authorities for AFP.
World
Chinese Whistleblower Zhang Zhan Sentenced to Four Years in Prison Again
The Chinese citizen journalist and whistleblower Zhang Zhan is reported to have been sentenced again to four years in prison for "picking a quarrel".
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Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci Announce Separation
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci are separating, the couple tells AFP.
Entertainment
Messi Reportedly Extends Inter Miami Contract Beyond 2026
Superstar Lionel Messi is reported to extend his contract with Inter Miami in the American football league MLS.
Football
Main Suspect in Madeleine McCann Case Released from Prison
The German man who is the main suspect in the case of the girl Madeleine McCann has been released from prison, reports AFP.
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40 Percent of Gaza City Residents Flee Amid Israeli Offensive
A "powerful operation" has begun in Gaza City, confirms Israel's Prime Minister. 40 percent of the population has, according to Israel, fled when one now initiates the main phase in a large offensive in the Gaza Strip's largest city.
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Turkey Court Delays Verdict on Opposition Party Election Case
A court in Ankara was to decide on a case of great significance for Turkey's political future on Monday. But after an hour of deliberation, it was announced that the verdict would be postponed.
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