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Germany: Court backs AfD’s suspected-extremist status
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Germany: Court backs AfD’s suspected-extremist status

The AfD denies that it is anti-democratic. Party leaders reject the ruling, accusing the judges of not providing enough evidence for their decision. Lawyers for the AfD have said they will appeal against this ruling. But any further challenge can only focus on procedural problems, not the legal content of today’s decision. The AfD has...

Duke students walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech
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Duke students walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech

During a graduation ceremony at Duke University, pro-Palestinian students staged a walk out and booed Jerry Seinfeld head of his speech at the ceremony. The veteran comedian has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza. Many students stayed to listen to the speech, with some chanting their support. Source link

Eurovision winner Nemo explains how they broke their trophy
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Eurovision winner Nemo explains how they broke their trophy

Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich airport after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden with their song The Code. Speaking to the press, they described the moment they accidentally broke the trophy: “I lift it and when I put it down, it just shattered.”‘ Nemo was later seen wearing...

Trump trial live: Michael Cohen testifies at New York court
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Trump trial live: Michael Cohen testifies at New York court

Let’s take a moment to zoom out, and look at what the case is all about. Donald Trump has been charged with business fraud over hush-money payments to ex-porn actress Stormy Daniels. Daniels claims she and Trump had sex, and that she accepted $130,000 (£104,500) from his former lawyer before the 2016 election in exchange...

Gaza war: UN hopes for new Western Erez aid crossing
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Gaza war: UN hopes for new Western Erez aid crossing

Part of the UN’s operations in Gaza throughout the war has been to survey displaced Palestinians who are on the move, and track those who say they do not have access to food and water. Unrwa is currently tracking some 370,000 Palestinians in Gaza, Mr Anderson said. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have heeded Israel’s...

Steve Buscemi punched while walking street in New York City
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Steve Buscemi punched while walking street in New York City

Actor Steve Buscemi was injured in a random attack by a passer-by in New York City, his publicist said. The star of Boardwalk Empire and Reservoir Dogs needed hospital treatment to his face after a “random act of violence” in Manhattan, his representative revealed on Sunday. Police said they responded to a 911 call on...

Yom Hazikaron: Israel stops to mark remembrance day
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Yom Hazikaron: Israel stops to mark remembrance day

As a siren sounds, fighter jets put on a display and Israelis stop to mark remembrance day, or Yom Hazikaron. The day was enacted into law to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives for the foundation of Israel, as well as those who have died during the ongoing conflict. Source link