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#Bangladesh #elections #political instability

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Stability vs. Reform Debate

France 24

February 06, 2026

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Stability vs. Reform Debate

Bangladesh navigates post-turmoil waters, balancing stability needs with reform aspirations amid pivotal elections.

Trailblazing Feminist and Reformer Rita Süssmuth Passes at 88

#Rita Süssmuth #women's rights #German politics

Trailblazing Feminist and Reformer Rita Süssmuth Passes at 88

Rita Süssmuth, a fearless advocate for women's rights and former Bundestag President, dies at 88, remembered for challenging norms and political leadership.

Germany Crippled by Nationwide Transport Strikes Amidst Union Demonstrations

#Germany #transport strikes #unions

Germany Crippled by Nationwide Transport Strikes Amidst Union Demonstrations

Public transport chaos in Germany as nationwide strikes halt buses, trams, and trains, igniting a debate over labor rights and economic stagnation.

Collaborative Efforts and Technology: Keys to Beating Cancer

France 24

#cancer prevention #global health #AI in healthcare

Collaborative Efforts and Technology: Keys to Beating Cancer

On World Cancer Day, experts call for global collaboration in cancer prevention, emphasizing education and advanced technology.

Brave Divers Tackle Risky Task of Clearing Black Sea Mines

BBC

#Black Sea #Ukraine #Russian Mines

Brave Divers Tackle Risky Task of Clearing Black Sea Mines

A daring team of divers is meticulously deactivating Russian mines threatening Ukraine's Black Sea territories.

EU Strikes Ukraine Funding Deal but Unity Cracks Show

#European Union #Ukraine funding #Russian assets

December 20, 2025

EU Strikes Ukraine Funding Deal but Unity Cracks Show

European Union reaches compromise to fund Ukraine's budget through 2026, yet the agreement reveals deep divisions over Russian asset seizure and financial burden-sharing.

#Putin #Russia #geopolitics

Putin Pledges End to Wars if West Shows Russia Respect

BBC

December 20, 2025

Putin Pledges End to Wars if West Shows Russia Respect

Russian President Putin dismisses European attack claims as 'nonsense' during TV marathon, promising no more conflicts if Western nations treat Russia with respect.

#France #healthcare #medical crime

French Doctor Gets Life Sentence for Poisoning 12 Patients

The New York Times

December 20, 2025

French Doctor Gets Life Sentence for Poisoning 12 Patients

Anesthesiologist Frédéric Péchier convicted of poisoning 30 patients in landmark case that shakes French healthcare system and raises questions about medical oversight.

#France #agriculture #protests

France Warns Farmers Against Christmas Blockades Over Cattle Cull

France 24

December 19, 2025

France Warns Farmers Against Christmas Blockades Over Cattle Cull

French government urges farmers to avoid holiday disruptions after mass protests over mandatory cattle culling due to lumpy skin disease outbreak threaten agricultural stability.

Rome Implements Entry Fee for Trevi Fountain to Combat Overtourism

#overtourism #urban-policy #heritage-management

December 19, 2025

Rome Implements Entry Fee for Trevi Fountain to Combat Overtourism

Rome's mayor announces paid access to the iconic Trevi Fountain starting February 2025, marking a significant shift in urban tourism management policy.

Zelenskyy Attends Brussels EU Summit as Hungary Opposes Russian Asset Use

#Ukraine #European Union #Zelenskyy

December 19, 2025

Zelenskyy Attends Brussels EU Summit as Hungary Opposes Russian Asset Use

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes rare in-person appearance at EU summit while Hungary's Orban blocks plans to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reconstruction.