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Trial begins for Istanbul's former mayor Imamoglu in political espionage case

A trial has begun in Turkey against Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul and prominent opposition politician, on charges of political espionage. Three other individuals are also facing charges in the case alongside Imamoglu, who previously served as a major opposition figure challenging President Erdogan's ruling party. The trial represents another significant legal proceeding against opposition leaders in Turkey, where the government has faced criticism for using the judicial system to target political opponents.

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Britain and France Plan Mission to Protect Commercial Routes in Strait of Hormuz

Britain and France are convening dozens of countries for military planning to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint through which much of the world's oil passes. The meeting follows sharp warnings from Iran, which has previously threatened to disrupt shipping in the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage between Iran and Oman that serves as the gateway for approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies, making its security crucial for international energy markets and global trade.

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American Passengers with Hantavirus Evacuated from Antarctic Cruise Ship

Two American passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius have tested positive for hantavirus and are being transported to the United States in biocontainment units for isolation. One passenger tested positive for hantavirus, while the other tested positive for the Andes variant of the virus. Both individuals are being repatriated under strict biosafety protocols to prevent potential spread of the rare but dangerous viral infection, which can cause severe respiratory illness and has a high mortality rate.

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Evacuated Passengers Arrive in Britain and Netherlands

Evacuated passengers have arrived safely in Britain and the Netherlands following an evacuation operation. Two additional British passengers with dual citizenship chose not to travel to Britain and decided to remain in quarantine elsewhere. One of these passengers is expected to return to Australia, while the other will go to the United States.

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Venezuelan Political Prisoner Dies in Police Custody

Jose Manuel Garcia, a former municipal councilman, died while in detention at a Venezuelan police station, marking another death in the country's crackdown on political opposition. Garcia's death adds to a troubling pattern of fatalities among political prisoners that has been documented by Foro Penal, a human rights organization that monitors political persecution in Venezuela. According to the organization, approximately 20 people have died in custody since 2014, highlighting the dangerous conditions facing those detained for political reasons under President Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian government.

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Trump Plans to Pressure Xi Jinping During Beijing Talks

US President Donald Trump plans to exert pressure on Chinese President Xi Jinping during upcoming talks in Beijing. The United States and China will simultaneously negotiate a possible extension of the annual trade truce that both leaders agreed upon in October of last year.

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Former Thai Prime Minister Shinawatra Released Early from Prison

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released early from prison where he was serving a one-year sentence for corruption. The billionaire politician and telecommunications tycoon had been incarcerated as part of legal proceedings that have followed him since his ouster in a 2006 military coup. Shinawatra, who remains a polarizing figure in Thai politics, had been convicted on corruption charges related to his time in office from 2001 to 2006, when he was removed from power by the military amid allegations of abuse of power and corruption.

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Trump Seeks to Strengthen US Economic Independence in Beijing Talks

US President Donald Trump aims to strengthen American economic independence through upcoming discussions with Chinese leadership in Beijing. The planned talks between the two presidents will focus on trade relations, tariffs, and artificial intelligence cooperation. The meetings come as the United States continues to navigate its complex economic relationship with China, the world's second-largest economy, amid ongoing concerns about trade imbalances and technological competition between the two superpowers.

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized After Prison Collapse

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been transferred from prison to a Tehran hospital after collapsing in her cell. The transfer occurred following several days of appeals from her family and supporters, who are warning about her critical condition and demanding her release. Iran has temporarily suspended her sentence only on bail terms. Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long fight for women's rights and against the death penalty in Iran, has been repeatedly imprisoned by Iranian authorities for her activism. Her hospitalization highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Iran and the health risks they face while incarcerated. The case has drawn international attention to Iran's crackdown on dissent and women's rights activists. Mohammadi's family continues to advocate for her permanent release, citing the deterioration of her health during imprisonment.

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Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds Resigns After Prime Minister's Call

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds resigned from his position following a public call from Prime Minister Evika Siliņa for his departure. The Prime Minister declared that Spruds had lost both her confidence and the trust of the public, prompting her demand for his resignation. The minister's departure comes amid what appears to be a significant breakdown in the relationship between the defense chief and the government leadership, though the specific reasons for the loss of confidence were not immediately detailed.

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Trump Claims Iran Has Been 'Playing Games' with US for 47 Years

Former US President Donald Trump accused Iran of manipulating the United States for nearly five decades, making sharp criticisms of his predecessors' handling of Iranian relations. Trump described former President Barack Obama as "the biggest fool" Iran had encountered among American leaders, while calling current President Joe Biden "sleepy" and suggesting he was even worse than Obama in dealing with Iran. The comments reflect Trump's longstanding criticism of Democratic administrations' approaches to Middle Eastern diplomacy and Iran policy specifically.

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French Passenger from Cruise Ship Shows Hantavirus Symptoms as Outbreak Death Toll Reaches Three

One of five French passengers repatriated from a cruise ship outbreak has developed symptoms consistent with hantavirus infection. The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has claimed three lives among passengers. French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that isolation measures will be implemented Sunday evening through a government decree to protect contacts of the repatriated passengers and safeguard public health. The hantavirus outbreak on the cruise vessel has prompted international health concerns as authorities work to contain potential transmission among passengers who have returned to their home countries.

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German doctors call for alcohol sales restricted to specialized stores

German physicians are demanding that alcoholic beverages be sold only in specialized stores, citing the need for better protection of young people. The medical professionals argue that current retail practices make alcohol too easily accessible to minors and that restricting sales to dedicated liquor stores would help reduce underage drinking and associated health risks.

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Syria begins trial of first high-ranking member of Assad's former regime

Syria has initiated legal proceedings against the first high-ranking official from Bashar al-Assad's toppled government. The defendant, Najib, is a cousin of the deposed Syrian president whose regime collapsed in December 2024 following a rapid rebel offensive led by Islamist groups. The trial represents the beginning of Syria's transitional justice process as the country's new authorities seek to hold former regime officials accountable for alleged crimes committed during Assad's rule, which lasted over two decades and was marked by a brutal civil war that began in 2011.

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Spain Places 14 Passengers in Military Quarantine After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship

Spain has taken 14 passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius into strict military quarantine in Madrid following an outbreak of the deadly Andes hantavirus aboard the vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. The Andes hantavirus is a highly dangerous pathogen that can cause severe respiratory illness and has a significant fatality rate, making it a serious public health concern. The decision to implement military-supervised quarantine measures reflects the severity of the outbreak and Spanish authorities' efforts to prevent the virus from spreading to the general population.

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Saudi Aramco Reports 25% Profit Surge in First Quarter

Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a 25% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $32.5 billion (€27.63 billion) for the three-month period ending March 31. The substantial profit growth reflects the continued strong performance of the world's largest oil company amid global energy market dynamics.

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Pope Leo XIV Condemns New Jihadist Attacks in Sahel Region

Pope Leo XIV has condemned recent jihadist attacks in the Sahel region of Africa. The pontiff expressed hope that all forms of violence in the area will come to an end. The Sahel, a semi-arid region stretching across Africa south of the Sahara Desert, has been plagued by insurgent activity from various jihadist groups in recent years, affecting countries including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad.

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Greek Fishermen Unknowingly Tow Explosive Drone to Port Near Lefkada

Fishermen near the Greek island of Lefkada discovered and unknowingly towed a six-meter explosive drone carrying 100 kilograms of explosives to port before authorities successfully neutralized the device. The incident has heightened concerns about maritime security in Greek waters, as the fishermen were unaware of the dangerous nature of their catch when they brought it to shore.

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Serbia to Add Battery Storage Systems with Over 700 Megawatts of Capacity

Serbia is set to expand its energy infrastructure with new battery storage facilities totaling more than 700 megawatts of capacity. The development addresses a shortage of such energy storage systems across the Western Balkans region, where few battery storage facilities currently exist to support electrical grid stability and renewable energy integration.

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