Opium farming in Afghanistan has dropped significantly following a ban imposed by the Taliban government in 2022, the United Nations said.
The total area of land for growing opium poppy shrank 20% since last year, while the amount of opium has…
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Israel begins immediate mass demobilization of reservist forces across all fronts
The IDF said Thursday its Operations Directorate would issue an order releasing thousands of reservists from duty, a move that follows the declared end of major combat and the transition to what officials called “enhanced border security.”
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Police investigate after swastikas painted on 50 cars with human blood in Germany
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Police in Germany said on Thursday they were investigating the appearance of swastikas painted with human blood and smeared on dozens of cars, some…
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Pope meets with Palestinian President, says action on Gaza is ‘urgent’
Pope Leo meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing the “urgent need” for an end to the conflict in Gaza and for the entry of humanitarian aid.
By Joseph Tulloch
On Thursday morning, Pope Leo met with Mahmoud…
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Cars in Hanau in Germany found smeared with swastikas in blood, police say
About 50 vehicles have been smeared with what appears to be human blood in the German city of Hanau near Frankfurt, police say.
Cars, walls and postboxes were defaced, sometimes with swastikas, they said in a statement.
Police say they were alerted…
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At White House meeting, Hungary’s Orbán to seek Trump’s blessing to keep buying Russian oil
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visits President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday, his priority will be convincing the U.S. administration to turn a blind…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | November 6th, 2025 – Midday
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 6th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics,…
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Poland and Romania deploy new weapons system against Russian drones
WHY THIS MATTERS: The deployment in Poland and Romania of a new weapons system to defend against Russian drones follows several recent incursions into NATO airspace. The Merops system can…
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Activists call for stronger climate commitments ahead of COP30 summit in Brazil
Environmental activists projected messages about climate change onto iconic buildings in Rio de Janeiro as world leaders arrived in Brazil for the UN climate summit, COP30.
The installations displayed slogans such as ‘Polluters pay’, ‘Protect forests and people’ and ‘COP30 Brazil Amazon’.
The…
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