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Hamas appoints a new political leader

Hamas has appointed a new political leader for the group since the previous one was killed in an Israeli attack. At the same time, Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says he is forced, together with Iran, to respond to Israel after the attacks that killed the Hamas leader and a Hizbollah leader.

Hamas appoints a new political leader

Russian Robot Attacks on Kiev

Russia directed several missiles and drones towards the Ukrainian capital Kiev and its surroundings on Monday evening, but were stopped by air defense, according to local authorities. The attacks began shortly after 11 pm local time.

Russian Robot Attacks on Kiev

Criticism of Russian athletes: The Olympic Games are about peace

The Russian Olympic Games participants should criticize Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. This is what the fresh Olympic champion in high jump Jaroslava Mahutjich says.

Criticism of Russian athletes: The Olympic Games are about peace

Ukraine: Mali's decision is "short-sighted and hasty"

Ukraine criticizes Mali's decision to break off its diplomatic relations with the country due to alleged Ukrainian support to separatists in Mali. .

Ukraine: Mali's decision is "short-sighted and hasty"

Putin-critical pianist dies in Russian prison camp

The Russian pianist Pavel Kusjnir has died in a Russian prison camp in Birobidzhan, according to his mother, who spoke to the independent Russian Mediazona on Monday. Pavel Kusjnir, a classically trained pianist, was imprisoned in November 2022 after criticizing the Kremlin, Putin, and Russia's war in Ukraine in YouTube videos.

Putin-critical pianist dies in Russian prison camp

The first F-16 planes have arrived in Ukraine

The first F-16 planes have arrived in Ukraine. They will strengthen the country's defense capability against Russia, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyj.

The first F-16 planes have arrived in Ukraine

Ukraine: Sank Russian Attack Submarine

A Russian attack submarine has been sunk off the Crimean Peninsula, according to Ukraine's military. Ukrainian drones have also attacked and hit a Russian airbase and oil depots, according to the military.

Ukraine: Sank Russian Attack Submarine

Kara-Murza: It feels completely surreal

Surrealistic. That's how Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza describes the feeling of being released from prison in Russia and finding himself in Germany.

Kara-Murza: It feels completely surreal

The Spy Children Did Not Know They Were Russians

A "normal family" who lived under false names in Slovenia has been returned to Russia in the historic prisoner exchange with Western countries. The two children, who did not know they were Russians, speak no Russian but were welcomed to Moscow by Vladimir Putin himself.

The Spy Children Did Not Know They Were Russians

Bodies of 250 fallen Ukrainians returned

Ukraine has brought home 250 soldiers' bodies, in one of the largest exchanges of remains since Russia invaded the country in February 2022. .

Bodies of 250 fallen Ukrainians returned

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

Hungary risks letting in "potential Russian spies and saboteurs" into the EU, warns Commissioner Ylva Johansson. She is now demanding an explanation from the Orbán government about new visa facilitations.

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

Released prisoners have landed in the USA

The US citizens who were released in the extensive prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries – among them journalist Evan Gershkovich – have landed in their home country. The deal highlights the imbalance in the view on political prisoners when convicted murderers are exchanged for journalists.

Released prisoners have landed in the USA

Strong reactions follow after prisoner exchange

Reactions of relief and joy were combined with discontent over convicted murderers being released. .

Strong reactions follow after prisoner exchange

Blinken takes the reins in approaching Mongolia

The USA and Mongolia are strategically almost neighbors, linked by democratic values and common interests, was the message from the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who concluded his Asian tour with a visit to the country's capital Ulan Bator. Washington hopes to increase its influence in the country, which is wedged between the authoritarian superpowers Russia and China.

Blinken takes the reins in approaching Mongolia

USA Journalist Freed in Massive Prisoner Swap

The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries since the end of the Cold War has been completed. Among those released is the American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

USA Journalist Freed in Massive Prisoner Swap

F-16 fighter jets now in place in Ukraine

The first combat aircraft of the F-16 type are now said to be in place in Ukraine – nearly a year after they were promised. The news is confirmed by Lithuania's Foreign Minister.

F-16 fighter jets now in place in Ukraine

Zelensky on Olympic Russians: "Too small sanctions"

During the Olympic Games, Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate under a neutral flag. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyj, does not think this should be permitted.

Zelensky on Olympic Russians: "Too small sanctions"

Rumors of Prisoner Exchange – Whelan in Focus

The lawyer for the American former marine Paul Whelan, who has been imprisoned in Russia since 2018, says she is trying to find out where in the country Whelan is located. > I have sent a request to the (prison) colony administration, but I have not received any response, she says to the regime-friendly Russian news agency Interfax.

Rumors of Prisoner Exchange – Whelan in Focus

Ukraine: Giant Drone Attack Stopped

In one of the largest drone attacks so far during the war, Russia has sent 89 drones and a robot of the type Ch-59 "Styngfluga" against Ukraine, reports the air force in Kiev according to Ukrainian media. All of them are said to have been stopped.

Ukraine: Giant Drone Attack Stopped

Blinken: "The US is not involved"

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that "the USA had no knowledge of or was involved in" the attack where Hamas leader Ismail Haniya was killed. Several countries, including Iran, have reacted strongly to the news of the attack.

Blinken: "The US is not involved"

Biles won her fifth Olympic gold - USA won the final

Gymnastics queen Simone Biles, 27, has taken her fifth Olympic Games gold in her career. USA won the team final as expected - in front of a larger celebrity crowd at Bercy Arena in Paris.

Biles won her fifth Olympic gold - USA won the final

The Russian Navy Launches Large-Scale Military Exercises

A comprehensive exercise with 20,000 military personnel from the Russian navy has now begun, writes Russia's Defense Ministry according to regime-friendly news agencies. About 300 ships, submarines, and other vessels will participate in the exercises in the Baltic Sea, Arctic, Pacific Ocean, and Caspian Sea.

The Russian Navy Launches Large-Scale Military Exercises

USA took a convincing victory in the premiere

Now the American women's basketball team has also played their Olympic Games premiere. And the first group stage match, against Japan, could not have started better.

USA took a convincing victory in the premiere

USA promises delivery of air defense ammunition

The USA announces that a military support package will be sent to Ukraine, primarily ammunition. The value of the material shipment amounts to 1.

USA promises delivery of air defense ammunition