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Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women

Italy's parliament has officially classified femicide as a crime, imposing life imprisonment for offenders. This move is seen as a significant step in combating violence against women.

US senator demands more be done to free US teen from Israeli detention

Senator Chris Van Hollen calls for action to free US teen Mohammed Ibrahim from Israeli detention, where he has been held for nine months without trial.

Trump administration to retroactively vet refugees already resettled in US

The Trump administration will retroactively vet over 230,000 refugees admitted under Biden, raising concerns among immigrant rights groups about their legal status.

Serbia’s Vucic warns oil refinery faces shutdown as US sanctions bite

Serbia's only oil refinery may shut down in four days due to U.S. sanctions on its majority Russian ownership. President Vucic warns of severe economic impacts.

Hunger stalks Gaza as UN demands Israel let in more aid

The UN Security Council called on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Palestinians face severe shortages of food, water, and shelter.

Voters in Republika Srpska elect new leader after separatist Dodik’s ouster

Voters in Republika Srpska are casting ballots in a snap presidential election after Milorad Dodik was removed from office. This election tests support for Dodik's party amid ongoing political tensions.

Trump launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to harness AI for scientific breakthroughs

President Trump has announced 'The Genesis Mission' to harness AI for scientific advancements. This initiative aims to unify national laboratories and accelerate research.

What are the implications of Israel’s latest attack on Hezbollah?

An Israeli air strike has killed Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's chief of staff, marking a significant escalation since the ceasefire in November 2024.

‘Reckless’: Rights group decries Germany lifting arms embargo on Israel

Germany has lifted a partial arms embargo on Israel, prompting criticism from Amnesty International for being reckless and unlawful. This decision comes amid ongoing violence in Gaza.

Amazon to invest $50bn in AI for US government customers

Amazon plans to invest up to $50 billion to enhance AI and supercomputing for US government clients, marking a significant commitment to cloud infrastructure. This initiative aims to improve federal access to advanced AI services.

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Concerns rise over media consolidation in the U.S. as government pressures ByteDance on TikTok and Skydance Media merges with Paramount Global. This could restrict free speech.

South Africa’s president delivers G20 summit closing remarks

President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the G20 summit in Johannesburg, emphasizing a commitment to tackle global issues like inequality and climate change.