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Catholic Church in communist Cuba proposes an open dialogue with the government

The late Fidel Castro declared Cuba an atheist state until the 1990s, but since then the Catholic Church has taken an active role during tense political periods.
Father Ariel Suárez
Father Ariel Suárez

Man suspected of aiding Zelenskyy assassination plot arrested in Poland

If convicted, the man could face up to eight years in prison, prosecutors said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris to sign a bilateral security agreement with France hours after he officialized a similar one with Germany.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris to sign a bilateral security agreement with France hours after he officialized a similar one with Germany.

Scotland pauses prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender minors

The decision came shortly after a report commissioned by England’s state-funded National Health Service concluded that evidence around youth gender care is “remarkably weak.”
Trans rights activists attend a protest in London
Trans rights activists attend a protest in London

Germany arrests men accused of spying on U.S. military sites for Russia in sabotage plot to undermine Ukraine aid

Prosecutors accuse the two men of working with a Russian secret service agent to undermine international military support for Ukraine.
Germany arrests men who allegedly spied on U.S. military sites for Russia in sabotage plot to undermine Ukraine aid
Germany arrests men who allegedly spied on U.S. military sites for Russia in sabotage plot to undermine Ukraine aid

Prince Harry now officially considers the U.S. — not Britain — his primary residence

The change was revealed in a British filing Wednesday, a day before his brother, Prince William, returns to royal duties for the first time since Princess Kate's cancer announcement.
Britain's Prince Harry participates in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, in Wellington
Britain's Prince Harry participates in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, in Wellington

Dubai clears up after epic rains swamp glitzy desert city

The rains were the heaviest experienced by the Gulf state in the 75 years that records have been kept. They brought much of the country to a standstill and caused significant damage.
Image: Dubai Cleans Up After Heavy Rains And Flooding
Image: Dubai Cleans Up After Heavy Rains And Flooding
17h ago

Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets with President Andrzej Duda

Andrzej Duda, whose term expires in 2025, was one of Trump’s preferred international partners during his 2017-21 presidency, and they have described themselves as friends.
Donald Trump Meets With Polish President Duda At Trump Tower
Donald Trump Meets With Polish President Duda At Trump Tower
18h ago

Prominent figure in German far-right party stands trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan

The trial comes months before a regional election in which Björn Höcke is running to become his state’s governor.
Bjoern Hoecke Goes On Trial For Using Nazi-Era Terminology
Bjoern Hoecke Goes On Trial For Using Nazi-Era Terminology
18h ago

Stabbed Sydney bishop says he forgives attacker

A male teenager has been arrested and is in the hospital under police guard after the attack, which has been deemed a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism.
Handout photo of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel
Handout photo of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel
19h ago

The number of hostages still alive in Gaza is a mystery, officials say

The uncertainty has undermined international efforts to negotiate a cease-fire deal and the release of at least some of the hostages, U.S. and Israeli officials said.
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza protest in front of the Israeli parliament
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza protest in front of the Israeli parliament
21h ago

India kicks off the world's largest elections this week. Here's what you need to know.

Almost a billion voters will decide whether to elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a third term in an election that takes place over six weeks starting Friday.
Indians head to the polls on Friday in what will be the world’s largest democratic election, as close to one billion voters pick their next government and decide whether to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third term in office.
Indians head to the polls on Friday in what will be the world’s largest democratic election, as close to one billion voters pick their next government and decide whether to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third term in office.

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