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Putin Secures Landslide Victory in Russia's Stage-Managed Election Amid Opposition Crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the country's stage-managed election, cementing his grip on power until at least 2030. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the country's stage-managed election, cementing his grip on power until at least 2030. -
Vaughan Gething Elected as First Black Leader in Wales and Europe
Vaughan Gething has been chosen to lead Wales' semi-autonomous government, making history as the first Black leader not just in the UK, but potentially in any European nation. Winning 51.7% of the vote, Gething's triumph in the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest marks a significant moment in the political landscape of Wales and Europe at large. 
Vaughan Gething has been chosen to lead Wales' semi-autonomous government, making history as the first Black leader not just in the UK, but potentially in any European nation. Winning 51.7% of the vote, Gething's triumph in the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest marks a significant moment in the political landscape of Wales and Europe at large. -
India Prepares for Monumental Election: Modi Seeks Third Term Amidst Democratic Debates
India is gearing up for a historic national election set to unfold in seven phases starting April 19, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. This electoral exercise, expected to be the world's largest, will see nearly a billion eligible voters casting their ballots, highlighting the colossal scale of democracy in action within the country. 
India is gearing up for a historic national election set to unfold in seven phases starting April 19, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. This electoral exercise, expected to be the world's largest, will see nearly a billion eligible voters casting their ballots, highlighting the colossal scale of democracy in action within the country. -
U.S. Weighs Response Amid Fears of Israeli Military Action in Gaza’s Rafah
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the White House is reportedly deliberating its course of action should Israel proceed with a military offensive in Rafah, defying explicit cautions from President Joe Biden against such actions without a viable plan to safeguard Palestinian civilians. 
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the White House is reportedly deliberating its course of action should Israel proceed with a military offensive in Rafah, defying explicit cautions from President Joe Biden against such actions without a viable plan to safeguard Palestinian civilians. -
Russian 'Double Tap' Missile Strike Kills at Least 20, Including Rescuers, in Odesa Attack
In a devastating attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, Russian missiles struck civilian infrastructure on Friday, killing at least 20 people and injuring scores of others. 
In a devastating attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, Russian missiles struck civilian infrastructure on Friday, killing at least 20 people and injuring scores of others. -
G7 Warns Iran Against Missile Shipments to Russia with Potential Sanctions
The Group of Seven (G7) nations, comprising the world's major democracies, has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding the potential transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. 
The Group of Seven (G7) nations, comprising the world's major democracies, has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding the potential transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. -
Deadly Israeli Strikes Hit Gazans Awaiting Humanitarian Aid and Kill at Least 20, Escalating Crisis
At least 20 people lost their lives and 155 were wounded in Gaza as they awaited food aid, struck by what witnesses describe as tank or artillery fire. 
At least 20 people lost their lives and 155 were wounded in Gaza as they awaited food aid, struck by what witnesses describe as tank or artillery fire. -
Shelling at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Raises International Alarm
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, has once again become a focal point of international concern amid reports of shelling attributed to the Ukrainian army. The facility, currently under Russian control following the escalation of conflict over two years ago, is situated in a critically vulnerable position, caught in the crossfire of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. 
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, has once again become a focal point of international concern amid reports of shelling attributed to the Ukrainian army. The facility, currently under Russian control following the escalation of conflict over two years ago, is situated in a critically vulnerable position, caught in the crossfire of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. -
Likud Party Slams Schumer for Calling Israeli Elections to Replace Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has strongly criticized U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after he called for Israeli elections to replace Netanyahu during a Senate floor speech on Thursday. In a statement, the party accused Schumer of disrespecting Israel's democracy and undermining its elected government, particularly during a time of war. 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has strongly criticized U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after he called for Israeli elections to replace Netanyahu during a Senate floor speech on Thursday. In a statement, the party accused Schumer of disrespecting Israel's democracy and undermining its elected government, particularly during a time of war. -
Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier: The Gang Leader at the Center of Haiti's Chaos
As Haiti descends into chaos, with rival gangs calling for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down, one man has emerged as perhaps the most powerful figure in the country: Jimmy Cherizier, known by the nickname "Barbecue." The 46-year-old former police officer now leads the G9 Family and Allies, the most powerful gang coalition in Haiti. 
As Haiti descends into chaos, with rival gangs calling for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down, one man has emerged as perhaps the most powerful figure in the country: Jimmy Cherizier, known by the nickname "Barbecue." The 46-year-old former police officer now leads the G9 Family and Allies, the most powerful gang coalition in Haiti.
