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Coalition talks in Berlin between the SPD, Greens, and Die Linke face crisis over disputes regarding antisemitism definitions and the stance toward Israel.

Andy Burnham rejects cooperation with the UK Green Party after it passed a controversial motion declaring Zionism to be racism, condemning the decision as antisemitic.

A US Republican group accidentally spent $25,000 on Senate campaign ads in Portland, Oregon, instead of Portland, Maine, prompting widespread mockery and a full refund.

False AI-generated videos depicting a military coup in Azerbaijan surfaced on social media amid widespread protests over strict new hijab bans in state schools.

New York City leadership agreed on legislation to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, sparking debate over animal rights and worker compensation.

Britain simulates the recapture of the Falkland Islands in a major military drill amid escalating sovereignty threats from Argentine President Javier Milei.

A deep internal crisis grips the Green Party of England and Wales after a conference vote defined Zionism as racism, pitting deputy leader Mothin Ali against leader Zack Polanski.

Ukrainian officials claim the US restricted Starlink military usage and intelligence sharing, complicating drone operations and air defenses amid pressure from President Donald Trump.

A surprise raid on an Indonesian prison near Jakarta uncovered a luxury compound for inmates featuring TVs, air conditioning, and a golf simulator, sparking a major corruption investigation.

A Texas Sheriff's Department deputy was fired after posting social media photos posing with inmates, sparking a heated debate online over professional boundaries.

Iran sentenced 23-year-old student Najmeh Amini to death over a social media post insulting Shia imams, sparking strong condemnation from human rights organizations.

The trial of British comedian Russell Brand opened in London, where he faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault dating from 1999 to 2009. Brand denies all allegations.

A new CSJ report in the UK reveals that four out of five new jobs since 2014 went to immigrants, alongside a sharp rise in working-age welfare claimants.

Iranian state media responded to threats from US President Donald Trump by highlighting strategic leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting both oil supplies and underwater internet cables.

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed two people and left 600,000 without power, prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to urge fresh U.S. sanctions.

Turkish police raided opposition channel Halk TV, arresting employees and appointing state management, sparking fierce criticism from the political opposition.

An Argentine man was arrested after security cameras caught him attempting to smuggle an 8-kg cut of beef out of a Posadas supermarket by hiding it inside his trousers.

About 100 Jewish educators from the US and Israel canceled a seminar in Italy after being pressured to sign an anti-Israel political declaration, sparking widespread condemnation.

A Chinese man held his wedding downstairs and a baby celebration with another woman upstairs on the same day, sparking a police intervention and an online debate over bigamy.

US military strikes against drug boats have failed to stop global cocaine flows, leading to record supplies, surging purity, and crashing prices in the US and Europe.

Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman faced sharp criticism after leaked audio revealed him warning Hasidic leaders of extreme violence if Mayor Zohran Mamdani remains in office.

US President Donald Trump granted live presidential pardons in Alaska to two mechanics convicted of Clean Air Act violations, criticizing past federal prosecutions.

The FBI dismantled a North Korean network using laptop farms in Texas to secure remote US tech jobs, funding Pyongyang's nuclear program and evading sanctions.

A U.S. federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore press access for major news outlets to the White House, ruling that the ban likely violates the First Amendment.

Syria plans to convert the Palmyra military airbase into a civilian airport, a move reflecting shifting regional dynamics, Turkish ambitions, and past Israeli airstrikes.

A 26-year-old Lithuanian citizen was fined 2,000 zlotys for performing a Nazi salute at the Auschwitz memorial site in Poland, after being detained by museum security.

Two Lexington, Kentucky residents were convicted of severe animal neglect after authorities rescued 46 Chihuahuas living in squalor from two homes, following neighbor complaints.

Hungary's parliament voted to repeal a 2021 anti-LGBTQ+ law under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, marking a major policy shift following Viktor Orban's departure.

Former Crips gang leader Duane "Keefe D" Davis was sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for planning the 1996 murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur.

Candidates in South Korea were caught using AI smart glasses connected to ChatGPT and Gemini during university entrance and English proficiency exams, prompting stricter enforcement.

US President Donald Trump faced sharp criticism after praising WNBA player Sophie Cunningham's appearance at an Ohio rally, sparking a broader debate over sexism and sports.

James Robertson, a 63-year-old Florida inmate who murdered his cellmate in 2008 to secure a death sentence, was executed Tuesday evening after waiving all appeals.

Despite Belgium's critical stance toward Israel, key figures in the government, including Defense Minister Theo Francken, maintain strong support. Newly appointed Israeli Ambassador David Saranga recently presented his credentials to King Philippe.

A 62-year-old football fan is on trial in England for allegedly jumping from an upper stadium tier and landing on supporters during an FA Cup match in January 2024.

Syrian parliamentarians are seeking to repeal a 1980 law criminalizing the Muslim Brotherhood with the death penalty. The move tests transitional leader al-Julani as the movement attempts to return to political life.

Hitler Mussolini Sifuentes Flores has won the mayoral election in the remote Andean district of Quropalca in Peru, securing 34% of the vote in a local race.

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner visited Bat Yam Mayor Zvika Brot in Israel to apologize for a Hamas supporter's attack last year, marking a powerful moment of solidarity and historical closure.

US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the Houthis over oil prices, criticized Iran's economy, and addressed international diplomacy, including the conflict in Ukraine and upcoming Israeli elections.

Tensions between Azerbaijan and Turkey escalated after Baku accused Ankara of interference over a school hijab ban and its diplomatic ties with Israel.

MMA fighter Farhod Rakhimzoda, convicted of the brutal murder of a woman and her five-year-old daughter in Russia, has died in prison at age 33.