Second phase of Gaza truce negotiations to start next week

Palestinian militants released three Israeli hostages on February 15 in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was …

Source: France 24

Three Israelis and 369 Palestinians released after week of ceasefire tensions

Hostages and prisoners reunited with loved ones as political concerns turn to second phase of truce

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Hamas has freed three Israeli hostages from …

Source: The Guardian

As German election nears, CDU still leads in polls

The conservative Christian Democrats haven't sustained major damage despite having accepted support from the Alternative for Germany. But fewer people now trust chancellor hopeful Friedrich Merz not to veer to …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Nazi-looted art: Will arbitration tribunals help with restitution?

The outgoing German government wants to change the restitution process for Nazi-looted art. Lawyers, historians and victims' associations have reservations.

Source: Deutsche Welle

How will Europe deal with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth?

As the new US defense secretary comes to Brussels on his first NATO visit, European allies will express willingness to boost defense spending. But they hope to keep it below …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Russian court orders US citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in custody

A Moscow court has ordered a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in pre-trial detention for 30 days, the Moscow courts press service said Saturday, days after a Moscow-Washington …

Source: NBC News

Pilbara community evacuated by helicopter over Cyclone Zelia flooding risk

Storm quickly weakened after making landfall east of Port Hedland with strongest parts hitting remote areas

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Lovers, famous and infamous

Legends surround love, that crazy feeling that can inspire the most beautiful songs, but also the most terrible wars. History is full of famous love stories.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Watch: Crowds gather to welcome freed Palestinians prisoners

Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday as Hamas freed three more hostages

Source: BBC

UN chief warns against regional war over DR Congo at Africa summit

UN chief Antonio Guterres on February 15 demanded the Democratic Republic of Congo's 'territorial integrity' be respected and a regional war avoided, at an African summit the day after Rwandan-backed …

Source: France 24

Serbia's striking students and populist president to hold parallel rallies as tensions spike

Serbia’s striking students and supporters of populist President Aleksandar Vucic have planned parallel rallies on February 15 as both mark the country's Statehood Day with notably contrasting messages.

Source: France 24

New Olympics boss could change trans athlete rules

Seven candidates are vying to be elected as IOC president in March. After controversies at the 2024 Olympics, a new president could shape the future for athletes who don't conform …

Source: Deutsche Welle