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- Russia holds parliamentary vote in territories seized from Ukraine
- Canada engages in trade dispute with the US as voter impact remains unclear
- Appeals court rules against Trump’s third-country deportation policy, citing due process rights for detainees
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- Former KLM CEO causes in-flight fire by charging power bank against rules
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A former KLM CEO caused a flight to return to Amsterdam after his power bank ignited midair, setting part of the business class cabin on fire.
Vladimir Putin has been ridiculed for his online voting skills during Russia’s State Duma elections, with social media users commenting on his struggle with technology.
Russian film director Andrey Zvyagintsev has been designated a ‘foreign agent’ by the Kremlin following his criticism of the war in Ukraine. The Ministry of Justice accused him of spreading false information and noted his interactions with foreign entities while residing outside Russia.
The US is investigating a possible Iranian missile strike on an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump confirms the crew is safe.
Student councils at multiple German universities have initiated campaigns calling for a boycott of Israeli institutions, citing concerns over perceived complicity in military actions in Gaza. The demand gained momentum following a significant vote at Leipzig University, where nearly 700 students sought to end collaboration with Israeli partners.
A French fighter jet successfully shot down a Russian drone that entered NATO airspace over Latvia, prompting local residents to seek shelter.
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that continuing attacks on Iran may lead to Israel facing challenges independently. This warning follows a temporary halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran amid ongoing indirect peace negotiations. Both nations have exchanged strikes recently, with no reported casualties.
Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, prompting Israel to retaliate in the first clash since truce.
Three Air India Airbus A320s at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi were damaged by unsecured ground equipment blown across the tarmac in severe weather.
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