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Beyond Olympics' pageantry, sports excellence, economic, global concerns weigh heavy in Italy
The Olympics have rarely been entirely free of politics. But the shadow over this year’s events is unusual because it’s caused by events beyond the Olympics.
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Arc de Triomphe knife attacker shot dead by Paris police
The attacker, a French national who had been convicted in Belgium for terrorist-related offenses, died at a hospital from his wounds, the French counterterrorism prosecutor’s office said.
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Democrat presidential hopefuls turn decades-old Munich Security Conference into anti-Trump soapbox
European press concluded forum has become as much about political messaging as security policy
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Macron convening emergency European summit on Trump, Polish minister reveals
Sikorski says he's "very glad" Macron is convening the meeting, emphasizing that the leaders will "in a very serious fashion" address the challenges European nations face during President Donald Trump's second term.
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Hamas releases 3 more hostages, Israel frees over 300 Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire deal
The hostages were captured in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel.
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Vance sends shockwaves through Europe with warning about censorship, political intolerance
The vice president told European leaders that a “retreat” from the “fundamental values” shared with the United States is the biggest threat to the transatlantic alliance.
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Vance says he has spoken to Zelensky about 'durable' peace with Russia
The conversation took place in Germany, where world leaders are gathered for the Munich Security Conference.
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Rep. Abe Hamadeh introduces bill to mandate sanctions on Houthis backed by Iran
Hamedeh's bill, H.R.1250, would also put sanctions on groups affiliated with the Houthis, including Iran which backs them.
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President Donald Trump announces new energy deal with India and extradition of a Mumbai bomber
The president said the pair have agreed to strengthen the friendship between India and the U.S. economically by creating a compact that includes a stronger security relationship and a deal on energy.
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Hamas now says plans to meet Saturday deadline to release Israeli hostages
Hamas plans to release three hostages on Saturday and thanked Qatar and Egypt for being mediators in the talks.
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Netanyahu threatens to withdraw from ceasefire if hostages aren't released by Saturday
“I don’t think they’re going to make the deadline, personally,” President Donald Trump said, regarding Hamas.
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Hamas postpones release of Israeli hostages, alleging Israel has violated agreement
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that this postponement was a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
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Trump says Palestinians won't have right to return to Gaza if US takes over region, rebuilds it
Trump will be meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday to discuss this potential plan with Gaza.