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The Washington Post: In early 2024, two U.S. companies, Astrobotic and Intuitive Machines, are planning to launch uncrewed spacecraft to the moon, marking potential historic milestones in lunar exploration. These missions, funded
Israel is waging one of the most destructive offensives in history, experts say
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More than 20,000 dead in Gaza, a historic human toll
The Washington Post: More than 20,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the war between Israel and Hamas, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. This figure surpasses the death
The case of al-Shifa: Investigating the assault on Gaza’s largest hospital
The Washington Post: Before the raid, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari claimed that Hamas used parts of the hospital for militant activities and that it was connected to a network of underground tunnels.
Poland’s new government dismisses the leadership of the state media – channels can no longer be received
Der Spiegel: Poland’s new government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his pro-European cabinet, has taken decisive action a week after assuming office by dismissing the leadership of the state media.
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Macron Compromises With Right to Pass Immigration Overhaul
The New York Times: The French leader was elected twice on a vow to keep populism at bay. But his bill received rare support from the far right, setting off a crisis
Trump disqualified from Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot by state Supreme Court
▪️ In a landmark decision, the Colorado Supreme Court has barred Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential primary, citing his involvement in the insurrection on January 6, 2021. This 4-3 ruling
Biden officials decry Trump’s anti-migrant xenophobia – yet quietly copy his stance
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