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Israel to make 'death by hanging' default sentence for Palestinian militants
The measure, which would likely not apply to Jews convicted of similar crimes, was widely criticized by the international community and human rights groups.
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Israeli parliament mandates death penalty for most Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
The legislation makes death by hanging the default punishment for Palestinians on Gaza's West Bank who are convicted of nationalistic killings of Jewish Israelis.
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Spain bars US planes from using airspace in Iran war
"Neither the bases are authorized, nor, of course, is the use of Spanish airspace authorized for any actions related to the war in Iran," Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said
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Ukraine is scheduled to meet US in Switzerland for talks about ending war
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, says Ukraine appreciates America’s willingness to engage in "substantive talks" about ending the war with Russia
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Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan calls for end of NATO expansion: report
The peace plan includes several concessions from both sides, but Ukrainians have criticized it as being more in favor of Russia because it would require Ukraine to cede certain territory, including the Donbas region.
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Argentine judge fired after documentary appearance causes mistrial in high-profile soccer case
Julieta Makintach was one of three judges involved in a negligence case against the late soccer legend Diego Maradona's medical team. Maradona died in 2020 from heart failure and acute pulmonary edema two weeks after undergoing brain surgery.
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You Vote: With the UN vote to approve Trump's peace plan for Gaza, what do you expect will happen?
Trump announced the 20-point peace plan last month, which included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages.
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Hamas defiant in face of calls to disarm, endangering Trump ceasefire
The terrorist group also enjoys growing popularity in the Gaza Strip, according to the most recent polling data of residents.
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Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising lethal crackdown
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a life sentence for criminal charges of crimes against humanity and a death sentence for the killing of several people during the uprising
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Communist and hard-right candidates in Chile’s presidential race heading to runoff
Jeannette Jara, the Chilean government’s communist-backed labor minister, will run against José Antonio Kast, a hard-right candidate.
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Maduro sings John Lennon's 'Imagine' during rally speech calling for peace
Maduro referred to the song as “an anthem for all eras and generations” and a “gift to humanity.”
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European regulators under fire for allowing broadcasts by a satellite channel tied to Houthis
Though a minor media presence at best, the Al-Masirah channel is attracting outsized criticism.
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Zelensky calls for major energy sector reform amid corruption scandal
The scandal centers on Timur Mindich, a former business partner of Zelenskyy, who anti-corruption investigators said orchestrated a $100 million embezzlement scheme.