By Mike Spector, Chris Prentice and Allison Lampert NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. authorities are facing fresh pressure from families of the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes …
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By Gloria Dickie and Kate Abnett LONDON (Reuters) – The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of more than 2,000 Swiss women on Tuesday, affirming their argument that …
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Amnesty International urges Israel to return body of Palestinian who died of cancer in custody
by Reutersby ReutersJERUSALEM (Reuters) -Amnesty International said Israel must release the body of Palestinian Walid Daqqa, who died a day earlier after a long battle with cancer while serving a prison sentence …
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Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon down 40% in Q1, minister says
by Reutersby ReutersBRASILIA (Reuters) -Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has decreased 40% in the first three months of 2024 from a year earlier, Environment Minister Marina Silva said on Tuesday, citing data from …
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Germany denies accusation of aiding a genocide in Gaza at World Court
by Reutersby ReutersBy Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) -Germany denied accusations on Tuesday that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a suit to the top …
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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Bjarni Benediktsson said on Tuesday he will become the country’s next prime minister, replacing Katrin Jakobsdottir who last week announced she would resign and run for president. Benediktsson, …
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Killing of party official fuels sectarian, political tensions in Lebanon
by Reutersby ReutersBy Maya Gebeily BEIRUT (Reuters) – The killing of a local politician has deepened sectarian and political faultines in Lebanon, raising fears of armed clashes between rival factions in a …
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Experts recommend legalising abortion in Germany, media reports say
by Reutersby ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) – Germany should legalise abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, a government-appointed commission has recommended, several media outlets reported on Tuesday. The health ministry did not …
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Trump jurors to be asked their views on his treatment in hush money case
by Reutersby ReutersBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Prospective jurors in Donald Trump’s trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a [censored] star will be asked their opinions on …
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Airlines struggle with lack of planes as summer travel set to hit record levels
by Reutersby ReutersBy Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – The global airline industry is facing a summer squeeze, with travel demand expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels while aircraft deliveries drop sharply due …
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Ukraine races to fix and shield its power plants after Russian onslaught
by Reutersby ReutersBy Anastasiia Malenko UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, Ukraine (Reuters) – When a Russian attack plunged a Ukrainian thermal power plant into darkness on March 29, 51-year-old Ihor did not have time to …
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Swiss elderly women win landmark climate case against government
by Reutersby ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled in favour of a group of Swiss elderly women suing their government for alleged “woefully inadequate” efforts to …
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European states sign pledge to protect North Sea infrastructure
by Reutersby ReutersBy Sudip Kar-Gupta LONDON (Reuters) – Britain and other major European countries with maritime borders on the North Sea on Tuesday signed an agreement to work together to protect underwater …
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Special counsel urges US Supreme Court to reject Trump immunity bid
by Reutersby ReutersBy John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The special counsel pursuing federal criminal charges against Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss filed a U.S. Supreme Court …
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Ukraine says it destroys 20 drones launched by Russia overnight
by Reutersby ReutersKYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s air defence systems destroyed 20 attack drones launched by Russia overnight targeting seven Ukrainian regions across the country, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on …
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Robinette Hood: Here’s How Biden’s EV Agenda Will Take From The Poor And Give To The Rich
President Joe Biden’s massive electric vehicle (EV) agenda will subsidize the lifestyles of America’s well-to-do while hitting average people the hardest, economists and auto market analysts told the Daily Caller …
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‘Never Been Done Before’: Legal Experts, GOP Senators Attack Possible Attempt To Avoid Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
Senate Republicans and legal scholars say that a possible Democratic maneuver to avoid an impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas lacks precedent and would be unconstitutional. The House …
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Trump Co-Defendant Accuses Fani Willis Of Racism, Threatens Civil Rights Lawsuit
A co-defendant in former President Donald Trump’s Georgia election case said Monday he would be taking legal action against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, citing alleged racism. Harrison Floyd …
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Court Denies Trump’s Motion To Delay Trial Seeking Change In New York Case Venue
An appellate judge in New York on Monday denied an emergency motion by former President Donald Trump to change the venue of his upcoming criminal trial from Manhattan. Trump, the …
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Retired Military, Defense Leaders Urge SCOTUS To Deny Trump’s Presidential Immunity Claim
Former heads of the armed forces and top generals warned of a threat to democracy should the court grant former president Donald Trump’s presidential immunity plea in an amicus brief …
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Trump, Codefendants Seek Review Of Judge’s Decision Not To Dismiss Georgia Case Based On First Amendment
Trump and his co-defendants are seeking to review a judge’s decision not to dismiss their Georgia racketeering case based on the First Amendment. Judge Scott McAfee denied last week Trump’s …
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Fani Willis Urges Appeals Court Not To Reconsider Ruling Letting Her Stay On Trump Case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis urged a Georgia appeals court Monday not to take up defendants’ appeal of the decision allowing her to stay on the case against former …
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Army May Cut Key Education Benefits As Service Struggles To Recruit And Retain Troops
The Army is revisiting two education benefits seen as key recruiting and retention tools and used by more than 100,000 soldiers annually as the service struggles to hang on to …
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‘Handing Democrats Their Dream’: Trump Unloads On Lindsey Graham After He Says Abortion Isn’t A States’ Rights Issue
Former President Donald Trump accused Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina of helping Democrats by criticizing his stance on abortion. Trump said on Monday that states should make their own abortion …
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‘The View’ Hosts Try To Explain Science Behind Eclipse. It Went How You’d Expect
Co-hosts on “The View” stumbled while trying to explain the science behind Monday’s total solar eclipse, with one co-host mangling the pronunciation of a non-related natural event. “The View” co-host …