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What is Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill, and why is Europe so alarmed?

What is Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill, and why is Europe so alarmed?

CNN  —  Georgia’s parliament is set to pass a highly controversial so-called “foreign agents” bill that has triggered widespread protests…
Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals

Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals

CNN  —  Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defense minister and close ally Sergei Shoigu with a civilian economist,…
China’s Xi Jinping highlights Europe’s divisions ahead of expected Putin visit

China’s Xi Jinping highlights Europe’s divisions ahead of expected Putin visit

Hong Kong CNN  —  Xi Jinping may have started his recent European trip by fielding tough questions in France about…
50,000 protest Georgia’s foreign agent bill as US sounds alarm over ‘Kremlin-style’ law

50,000 protest Georgia’s foreign agent bill as US sounds alarm over ‘Kremlin-style’ law

CNN  —  About 50,000 opponents of a “foreign agents” bill marched peacefully in heavy rain through the Georgian capital on Saturday,…
Switzerland wins Eurovision after politically charged song contest overshadowed by Israel controversy

Switzerland wins Eurovision after politically charged song contest overshadowed by Israel controversy

CNN  —  Switzerland’s Nemo won a chaotic and politically fraught Eurovision Song Contest, triumphing in a competition overshadowed by controversy…
With a surprise cross-border attack, Russia ruthlessly exposes Ukraine’s weaknesses

With a surprise cross-border attack, Russia ruthlessly exposes Ukraine’s weaknesses

CNN  —  For Ukraine, May is turning out to be the cruellest month. The town of Vovchansk in the northern Kharkiv region, liberated…
Zelensky sacks bodyguard chief after foiled assassination plot

Zelensky sacks bodyguard chief after foiled assassination plot

CNN  —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the head of the the agency responsible for his protection after two of its…
More intense rain expected as Brazilian flood death toll reaches 107

More intense rain expected as Brazilian flood death toll reaches 107

CNN  —  More heavy rain is expected to pummel Brazil, as the South American nation grapples with the deadly fallout…
Why Biden went public with Rafah ultimatum

Why Biden went public with Rafah ultimatum

President Joe Biden’s decision this week to make public his ultimatum that a major Israeli offensive in the city of…
Brazil floods death toll rises to 83, dozens remain missing

Brazil floods death toll rises to 83, dozens remain missing

CNN  —  The death toll from a series of catastrophic floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has…
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