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❹ Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim govt (93)

❺ Far-right attacks spark anti-racism protests across Britain (97)

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Russia declares state of emergency amid Ukrainian incursion ⊕ 83 messages Russia's military put out a video that claims to show an attack on Ukrainian soldiers near Russia's Kursk region, which is now the scene of fierce fighting. CBS News Russia has engaged…

*⚡ Republican Larry *Hogan reveals former colleague Tim Walz's unexpected quirk that may win over voters as he brushes off GOP firestorm for praising him⊕ 171 messages

The next day in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a line of thousands bound for a political rally there stretched more than half a mile.
Gulf News

Vice President Harris, the 2024 Democrat nominee, and running mate Tim Walz, both of whom have been criticized for leftist crime policies, have both expressed support for expanding voting rights for serious criminals.
Fox News

The two were traveling to Wisconsin and Michigan on Wednesday during their first campaign swing as a White House ticket.
Hindustan Times

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Far-right attacks spark anti-racism protests across Britain⊕ 97 messages

Sir Keir Starmer vowed not to let up in crackdown on violent protests as 6,000 officers remain poised for potential weekend clashes
The Independent

But in a sign that unrest may continue, 5,000 public order officers will be on duty or on standby this weekend amid evidence of renewed plans by far-right activists to mobilise in cities across England and Wales.
Guardian

Since then, riots have spread across other parts of the country, with far-right thugs seen launching bricks at officers, torching police cars and targeting hotels housing asylum seekers.
Daily Mail

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Simon Harris set to become youngest ever prime minister of Ireland after being named Fine Gael leader⊕ 20 messages

The announcement was made in Athlone by the chairman of the party's executive council, Willie Geraghty, after nominations closed and no other candidates put their names forward for the leadership.
Daily Mail

Harris, a 37-year-old minister best known for helping steer the country's initial response to COVID-19, will be declared the new leader of the centre-right party later on Sunday and address its members at an event in the Irish midlands town of Athlone.
CNA

Harris and Fine Gael will now need to prove to the electorate that they are fit to govern
Gulf News

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As Moscow mourns, opinion divided on Ukraine accusations⊕ 40 messages

At least 133 people were killed and more than 140 wounded in the deadliest attack on Russian soil in nearly 20 years.
Euronews

The death toll from the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall near Moscow has risen to 137, including three children; 154 people were injured.
Ukrainska Pravda

This the moment the suspected Moscow massacre terrorists are frogmarched blindfolded into a building for interrogation over the concert hall shooting.
Daily Mail

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Russian and Ukrainian forces clash 52 times over day, Russia launches 32 missile strikes – General Staff report⊕ 26 messages

Additionally, a terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall on Friday, resulting in at least 150 fatalities, has further intensified tensions between the two adversaries.
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Several explosions rocked Kyiv early on Sunday, with Ukraine air defence forces destroying about a dozen of Russia-launched missiles over the capital and its vicinity, Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said on the Telegram.
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Russia has been pounding Ukraine for days in attacks portrayed by Moscow as revenge for Ukrainian attacks during its recent presidential election.
Irish Times

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Israel-Hamas war: Rafah civilians won't be 'locked in'⊕ 20 messages

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Jordan ahead of talks in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
Deutsche Welle (EN)

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his determination to launch an offensive in Rafah, defying international criticism.
BBC

Israel's allies have piled pressure on Netanyahu not to attack Rafah, where more than a million displaced people from other parts of the devastated enclave have sought shelter, without a plan to protect civilians.
CNA

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❷ Netanyahu, slamming Schumer's 'totally inappropriate' speech, refuses to commit to Israel elections 'until we win the war' (31)

❸ Biden campaign raises over US$53 million in February fundraising (13)

❹ Iceland volcano erupts for fourth time in three months (42)

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Moscow polling station protesters pay tribute to Navalny ⊕ 25 messages Navalnaya had called on Russians to stage an election day protest against President Vladimir Putin by forming long queues outside voting stations. The Moscow Times Navalnaya's spokesperson…

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❹ China's Parliament wraps up annual meeting with call to back Xi’s vision, bolster economy (19)

❺ Blinken will attend an urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders as Haiti's violent crisis grows (11)

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Kensington Palace issues new update on Princess of Wales as she leaves Windsor with William ⊕ 78 messages The royals were snapped leaving Windsor Castle this afternoon in a black Land Rover - just hours after Kate admitted altering a cute picture with her…