The German chancellor has visited Lithuania to mark Berlin’s first permanent foreign troop deployment since the second world war, as he called on allies to dramatically expand their efforts to bolster European defences against a hostile Russia.
Category: 4. World
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Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre
Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland.
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Kim Jong-un Vents Fury After Botched Launch of North Korean Destroyer
North Korea’s attempt to launch its second navy destroyer in a month has failed, dealing a huge embarrassment for its leader, Kim Jong-un, who called it a criminal act and indicated he would punish those responsible.
A “serious accident”…
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UN says 90 lorry loads of aid now in Gaza after delay at crossing
EPAMore aid lorries entered Gaza through the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing on Thursday More than 90 lorry loads of humanitarian aid have been collected by UN teams inside the Gaza Strip, three days after Israel eased an 11-week-long…
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UK will roll out chemical castration for sex offenders
LONDON — The British government is to rollout the use of medication to suppress the sex drive of sex offenders, as part of a package of measures to reduce the risk of reoffending and alleviate the pressures on the prison system, which is running…
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Government to press ahead with shorter prison sentence plans
Jennifer McKiernan and Ashitha NageshBBC News
Sima KotechaSenior UK correspondent
PA MediaPrisoners in England and Wales, including some serious offenders, will be eligible for release after serving a third of their sentence under reforms.
Justice…
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What is happening to the children of Haiti?
As gang violence spirals in Haiti, children are being pulled from classrooms and into chaos. Confiance Haiti is on the frontline, offering education, safety, and hope where the world has turned away.
By Francesca Merlo
The…
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