Category: 3. Europe
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Thriller about electing a pope echoes current debates at the Vatican
‘Conclave’ draws the crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican, but is it too close to the bone for Pope Francis? ADVERTISEMENT Pope Francis is just a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, and plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican. Meanwhile, just across… Continue Reading
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Hacked info from state security databases sold to rich clients: Milan prosecutors – POLITICO
The confidential data, which was allegedly sold to clients or used to blackmail businessmen and politicians, including former Milan Mayor Letizia Moratti, went back to at least 2019 and continued up to March 2024, a court document seen by Reuters showed. The Milan prosecutors allege the… Continue Reading
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In solving one Trump threat to the presidential transition, Congress may have created another
Donald Trump can’t legally delay the next presidential transition the same way he did in 2020. But Congress’ attempt to protect the peaceful transfer of power from Trump-style disruptions may have inadvertently created new risks in the process. Trump’s previous refusal to concede froze… Continue Reading
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Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza; terror suspected in Tel Aviv truck-ramming – POLITICO
In a separate development, a truck rammed into a bus stop near the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, in what police believe was a terror attack, according to media reports. More than 30 people were injured in the incident, according to Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service. The attack… Continue Reading
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Putin vows to respond if West helps Ukraine with long-range missiles – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the country’s defense ministry is working out a strategy on how to respond if the West helps Ukraine strike deep inside Russia with long-range missiles. During an interview on Russian state TV, Putin said it was… Continue Reading
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'Intimidation': International observers outline concerns in Georgian elections
International observers said there were concerns with the electoral process both before and during elections in Georgia, fuelling polarisation between Georgian Dream and opposition parties who claim the result was “rigged.” Continue Reading
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Georgia election marred by intimidation and interference, observers warn – POLITICO
Two foreign election observers who spoke to POLITICO on condition of anonymity said they had personally witnessed irregularities in the counting and physical violence at polling stations. “Reports of irregularities in Georgian elections give rise to grave concern,” said Margus Tsahkna,… Continue Reading
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‘All Trump, All the Time’: Inside the Trump Campaign’s Media Strategy
Perhaps the most surprising thing about Donald Trump sitting down with podcast heavyweight Joe Rogan on Friday was that it hadn’t already happened. The former president has been on an expansive nontraditional media tour during the 2024 race, sitting down with a range of podcasters, but often… Continue Reading
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Truck rams into Tel Aviv bus stop, wounding dozens in suspected terror attack
A truck rammed into a bus stop at Tel Aviv’s Glilot Junction, in an area that is home to the Mossad headquarters along with several IDF intelligence units. ADVERTISEMENT At least 35 people have been injured, after a truck rammed into a bus stop near the Israeli city Tel Aviv. Six iof… Continue Reading
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Iran's supreme leader treads carefully in his response to Israel's latest attack
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first comments on Sunday regarding Israel’s attack, saying it “should not be exaggerated nor downplayed.” Continue Reading