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- Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murder
- Migrants die in Mediterranean as hypothermia claims lives near Lampedusa
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The Knesset has approved a controversial law permitting the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israeli citizens. This significant legal change marks a notable development in Israeli legislation, aiming to address national security and legal responses.
Seven migrants, including two children, are receiving treatment for hypothermia and intoxication following a shipwreck off Lampedusa, where all are believed to have died from hypothermia amid adverse weather. This year, 624 migrants have died or gone missing in the central Mediterranean.
Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party has extended its lead over the ruling Fidesz party ahead of the 12 April parliamentary elections, as polls indicate Tisza could secure 129 seats in the National Assembly, a potential two-thirds majority. Fidesz is projected to garner 64 seats.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Istanbul for five consecutive nights, decrying the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges.
Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.
The EU’s new defence strategy underscores the necessity for enhanced military capabilities, driven primarily by Russian aggression and the complex global security landscape, with an aim to bolster defence readiness by 2030.
Pope Francis no longer requires non-invasive ventilation, indicating improvement in his respiratory condition, as confirmed by the Vatican.
Prince William is visiting Estonia to express the UK’s support for Estonian troops and to reinforce Britain’s commitment to security amid ongoing Russian aggression in the region.
A phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has led to a partial pause after Putin rejected Trump’s ceasefire plans which would have ended the war altogether. Instead, Putin agreed to a 30-day pause on attacking energy and infrastructure.
Online, the media coverage is up to date, offering live coverage of the ongoing violence being exchanged between the two countries as the partial ceasefire failed to hold.
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