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Southport Killings Fuel UK's Right-Wing Surge

Axel Rudakabana's murder of three girls in Southport, England, on July 27, 2024, followed his "obsessive" study of genocides and Islamist terror, impacting UK politics by emboldening right-wing extremism and shifting the political agenda toward stricter immigration policies.

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Bulgarian Government Salary Secrecy Under Scrutiny Amidst Personnel Cost Surge

A Bulgarian civic group's request to access the salary and bonus information of the head of the National Revenue Agency was denied, highlighting a lack of transparency in contrast to the US, where such data is publicly available for most federal employees, except for those in intelligence and securi...

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German Church Leader Condemns Politicization of Recent Attacks

The head of the Rhineland Protestant Church, Thorsten Latzel, criticized the instrumentalization of the suffering of victims of recent attacks in Germany for political purposes, particularly regarding migration policy, warning against losing sight of human rights and successful integration amidst th...

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Mexico Proposes Constitutional Ban on GM Maize Cultivation

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed a constitutional amendment banning genetically modified maize cultivation following a USMCA ruling ordering Mexico to lift its ban on GM maize imports; the proposal aims to protect Mexico's 59 endemic maize varieties and national identity, but critics ar...

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Georgian Police Crackdown on Pro-EU Protest Sparks EU Condemnation

Georgian police arrested several anti-government protesters, including opposition leader Nika Melia, during a pro-EU demonstration in Tbilisi on Sunday, prompting condemnation from the EU and raising concerns about Russia's influence.

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Starmer Seeks EU 'Reset' Amidst Brexit Concerns and Trump's Tariffs

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Brussels today to plead with EU leaders for a 'reset' in relations, focusing on defense and security cooperation, and trade, despite concerns over potential concessions and French criticism suggesting Brexit's failure.

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Unsafe Ship Scrapping in South Asia: Nine Dead, 45 Injured in 2024

A 2024 Shipbreaking Platform study reveals that 409 ships were scrapped globally, with 255 in South Asia, resulting in nine deaths and 45 injuries due to hazardous working conditions; Bangladesh was the primary location, with China criticized for exporting ships despite its own recycling capabilitie...

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German Immigration Policy Changes Spark Nationwide Protests

Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU/CSU's collaboration with the AfD on stricter immigration policies sparked massive nationwide protests, with over 160,000 people demonstrating in Berlin alone, while other cities like Saarbrücken and Kiel saw tens of thousands more participants.

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Surge in Attacks on German Refugee Shelters

Politically motivated attacks against refugee shelters in Germany surged to 218 incidents in 2024, a 51-case increase from 2023, with 28 involving violence that injured 14, including a child; this mirrors a broader trend of rising right-wing extremism.

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Mass Protests in Germany Against Merz's Immigration Policies Ahead of Election

On February 2nd, approximately 160,000 people protested in Berlin against the far-right AfD party and Friedrich Merz's proposed stricter immigration policies, which passed with AfD support and sparked widespread criticism, impacting the upcoming German elections.

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The Bricklayer of Auschwitz: Lorenzo Perrone and Primo Levi

Primo Levi's rescuer at Auschwitz, Lorenzo Perrone, a Piedmontese bricklayer, repeatedly provided Levi with essential supplies and maintained contact with his family, significantly aiding his survival; however, after the war, Perrone succumbed to depression and alcoholism.

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De Wever Sworn In as Belgium's Prime Minister

Bart De Wever, leader of the N-VA party, was sworn in as Belgium's new prime minister on Friday after a seven-month coalition negotiation, marking the first time a Flemish nationalist holds the office. The 81-seat majority government aims to address a 4.4% budget deficit and implement pension reform...

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