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Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
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Western nations warn Israel to end illegal settlement expansion, violence
Nine countries including UK, Germany and France warn settlements in occupied West Bank a ‘breach of international law’.
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Why is Trump deploying 5,000 troops to Poland?
Poland’s right-wing president has welcomed Trump’s announcement.
US deepens European uncertainty with deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland
Erratic US policy moves leave European NATO partners increasingly unclear about which areas they should prioritise.
Germany make Neuer first-choice World Cup keeper to cap retirement U-turn
Manuel Neuer to start for Germany in World Cup on his return, despite Oliver Baumann long being labelled first choice.
From: NewsFeed
‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead
‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.
Published On 17 May 2026
From: NewsFeed
German police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rally
German police hit and pepper-spray protesters as thousands gathered in Berlin to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.
Published On 16 May 2026
How the far right got its name
The far right has gone from fringe to mainstream – but political scientists say the term is often misused.
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Who is Gerhard Schroeder, Putin’s pick for Ukraine peace talks mediation?
And will he be acceptable to Ukraine and the West?
From: Counting the Cost
Can central banks curb inflation as energy costs rise?
Central banks hold rates steady as energy shock tests inflation fight.
Published On 10 May 2026
WHO confirms five cases of hantavirus linked to cruise ship
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.
