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Russian Man Sentenced After Trump Son Calls Police

March 27, 2026

"A 22‑year‑old Russian named Matvei Rumiantsev was handed a four‑year jail term in London after he beat a woman who had been dating him for months. The incident happened while the victim was on a video call with Barron Trump, the youngest son of former U. S. President Donald Trump. Barron saw the at

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India and Russia Tighten Energy Ties After Trump Strikes

March 27, 2026

India cut its Russian oil purchases in early January to please the United States, but a few months later it is moving closer to Moscow again. In a meeting on March 19, Russia’s energy deputy and India’s gas minister said they will work together to bring back Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sa

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Hungary’s New Hope Faces an Old Powerhouse

March 27, 2026

A fresh face has appeared in Hungary’s political arena, stirring debate about the future of a country that has long been dominated by one leader. The newcomer, who runs under the banner of a newly formed party, has tapped into widespread worries about the economy and corruption. He also points to

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U. S. Eyes Control of Nord Stream Pipelines, Says Russia

March 27, 2026

Sergei Lavrov told a French TV station that the United States is trying to take charge of the Nord Stream gas lines. The pipelines, which run under the Baltic Sea, were damaged by a blast in September 2022. The incident cut off much of Russia’s gas flow to Europe, tightening energy supplies even bef

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Ukraine Seeks Middle‑East Help to Beat Iranian Drones

March 27, 2026

Ukraine is close to signing several security deals that could help it defend against Iranian attacks. The foreign minister said the country is in talks with the UAE and Qatar, and that it hopes to finish agreements during President Zelenskiy’s visit to the Gulf. The goal is to gain support for Ukrai

environment

Ban on Forever Chemicals: EU Steps Up Fight Against PFAS

March 26, 2026

The European Chemicals Agency has pushed for a continent‑wide ban on PFAS, the so‑called forever chemicals that linger in nature. The agency’s risk committee said that stopping production, sale and use of these substances would cut the danger they pose to people and ecosystems. PFAS do not break do

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Russia Happy With Zelenskiy’s Take on US Donbas Deal

March 26, 2026

Russia welcomed a recent statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said the United States will only back Ukraine’s security if the country gives up control of Donbas, according to a senior Kremlin official. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian special envoy for U. S. talks, told reporters t

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US Leader’s Travel Plans Raise Eyebrows Before Big Vote in Hungary

March 26, 2026

A top American official is set to land in Budapest just days before Hungarians head to the polls. The trip by the US vice president follows a pattern: Washington has lately backed Hungary’s longtime leader ahead of tight elections. Polls show the prime minister slipping behind a rival who argues for

business

German Chemists Postpone Pay Raises Amid War‑Driven Costs

March 25, 2026

The German chemical sector has agreed to push back salary increases until next January, a decision that reflects the strained business climate created by rising energy prices and global conflict. Under the new agreement, workers will see a 2. 1 % pay bump in early 2027 and another 2. 4 % a year l

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Belarus and North Korea Strengthen Ties in a Surprise Visit

March 25, 2026

Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for a brief but symbolic trip that deepened the friendship between his country and North Korea. The Belarusian leader was welcomed with a red carpet, children waving flags, and a meeting with Kim Jong Un’s foreign minister. After the formalities, he sat down