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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, according to a statement read on state media, a move that risks reigniting political unrest as the West African country grapples with a debt crisis.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

SpaceX launches its biggest rocket yet in test flight from Texas. The launch is the 12th test flight of the mega-rocket that CEO Elon Musk is building to get people to Mars one day.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Gulf countries reject Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz. The coordinated actions of the littoral nations and the recent letter delivered to the International Maritime Organization reveal a firm opposition to Iranian restrictions.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The kiwi, New Zealand's iconic bird, returns to Wellington after more than a century's absence. Activists are working to reintroduce the country's emblematic bird, which is a critically endangered species, to the capital.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Brazil recorded the lowest amount of Atlantic Forest deforestation in 40 years. Studies have revealed that logging in the southern part of the country reached its lowest level in four decades.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Shock in Brazil: 13-year-old student opens fire at her school, killing two. The armed attack, which shook the state of Acre, resulted in the deaths of two school employees, injuries to two others, and the suspension of classes.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

US President Donald Trump said that his administration will seek to take control of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium and warned that Washington will not allow Tehran to retain that material.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Berlin is preparing to launch the BerlinPay program this summer, an initiative that rewards tourists and residents who adopt sustainable behaviors, such as picking up litter, with free tickets, discounts at restaurants and vouchers for cultural experiences.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Survivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over what they say was an inadequate disaster response. As Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports, they’re seeking a court order to declare the floods a national disaster and improve recovery efforts.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Weeks before the start of the World Cup, hotels in the United States clashed with the AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association) and FIFA, after the country's main hotel association warned that reservations were far below expectations in almost all host cities.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The Ukrainian government has suspended the Minister of Justice. Germain Galushchenko was removed from his duties after the Anti-Corruption Bureau accused him of accepting illicit payments in connection with contracts from the state-owned company that operates Ukraine's four nuclear power plants.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Russia has offered to engage in dialogue with the US in response to Washington's accusations of secret underground nuclear tests. "We are ready to discuss the suspicions raised by our American colleagues," stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The former head of South Korea's intelligence agency was arrested for negligence during the declaration of martial law. Prosecutors in the Seoul Central District Court had requested his arrest on Tuesday, accusing him of neglecting his duties as head of the spy agency and of endangering evidence.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The European Union defines a key meeting in Lviv: ministers will discuss steps to unblock Ukraine's accession.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Nearly 92,000 people have been displaced in northern Mozambique by a new wave of jihadist violence. The worst-affected provinces, Cabo Delgado and Nampula, received thousands of families who fled to cities like Mueda, overwhelming healthcare and shelter resources.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The Houthis appear to have suspended their attacks against Israel and ships in the Red Sea. The Yemeni group has not claimed responsibility for any actions since the ceasefire in Gaza on October 10, although it warns that it will resume operations if the Israeli offensive restarts.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The Ukrainian head of National Security traveled to Istanbul to revive prisoner exchanges with Russia. Rustem Umerov will seek to re-establish contacts with Turkey and other Middle Eastern countries to promote new exchanges between Kyiv and Moscow.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Russia has sentenced an 18-year-old artist to prison for the third time for singing songs critical of the Kremlin. Diana Loginova, the young street performer, was sentenced to 13 days in jail in St. Petersburg for performing songs by opposition artists in public.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The Turkish opposition leader has labeled the request for a 2,352-year prison sentence against the mayor of Istanbul a "coup attempt." Ozgur Ozel denounced the legal proceedings as an attempt to "block the presidential candidate" of the CHP and neutralize an electoral alternative to Erdogan.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected to consider a bid by a former Kentucky county clerk to challenge its historic 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage across the country.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of ousted Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, has been freed by Lebanon after spending almost a decade in custody without trial.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Thailand suspends peace agreement with Cambodia after a new border incident. A landmine explosion injured two Thai soldiers and halted the peace process between the two countries.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Police operation in Rio de Janeiro: a police report revealed that none of the victims killed in the raid were among the most wanted by the Justice system, and that none of those killed held leadership positions within the Comando Vermelho.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Belgium reported another drone incursion: the Doel nuclear power plant and Liège airport suspended operations.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

South Korean authorities have accused former President Yoon Suk-yeol of collaborating with the North Korean regime. The investigation determined that the ousted president used military operations to provoke the North and create a scenario that allow him to declare military control of the country.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

The German president warned that the country faces the greatest threat to democracy since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Frank-Walter Steinmeier stressed the importance of protecting institutions against the rise of radical movements.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

The main suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance could leave Germany following a court ruling. Christian Brückner was released in September after serving a sentence for rape, but prosecutors consider him dangerous and are continuing their investigation.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Ukraine struck Russia's energy infrastructure again: three border cities experienced massive blackouts. In response to a new wave of attacks from the Kremlin, Ukrainian forces bombarded Russian territory with drones and missiles. More than a million residents were left without power and heating.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

A migrant boat sank near the Malaysian-Thai border: at least one dead and hundreds missing. Emergency teams are searching the border waters after a vessel carrying approximately 300 people, mostly Rohingya, sank, leaving 10 survivors so far.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

A Russian attack using ballistic missiles and drones left at least four dead and seven regions without power in Ukraine. The offensive destroyed key infrastructure, also causing prolonged water and heating outages. The state-owned energy company said production “dropped to zero.”

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

The Syrian president arrived in the United States for Monday's historic meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. Ahmed al-Shara's visit to Washington makes him the first Syrian head of state received at the presidential residence in the US capital.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Russia has warned it is studying options for a possible nuclear test. Moscow is working on Vladimir Putin's order to prepare alternatives in the event of a resumption of US nuclear tests, a sign that deepens bilateral tensions.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Afghanistan and Pakistan failed in their latest attempt at peace negotiations. The most recent round of talks between Kabul and Islamabad ended without an agreement after days of discussions in Istanbul, amid mutual accusations of lack of cooperation and irresponsibility.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

China and the US seek to ease trade tensions: they have suspended mutual port tariffs for one year. The tariffs will be lifted on November 10 when Washington suspends its investigations into the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors of the Asian country.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

The United States exempted Hungary from energy sanctions for purchasing oil and gas from Russian companies.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Pro-Russian hackers targeted Belgian military intelligence and threatened a minister over his comments about Moscow. Brussels confirmed that the SGRS website was the target of a DDoS attack claimed by the group NoName057.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Denmark has banned the use of social media for children under 15. The measure covers platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, citing risks such as addiction and exposure to harmful content.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Moldova has added Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to its list of terrorists. The move comes despite the fact that the UN and the United States recently lifted international sanctions against him and his interior minister.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Tanzania will try 98 people for “treason” following post-election protests: they could face the death penalty. The charges come after the controversial October 29 elections, which were questioned by the African Union and marred by allegations of fraud, repression, and over 100 deaths.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Trump pardoned two former Republican officials convicted of corruption. Trump granted presidential pardons to Glen Casada, former Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, and his former chief of staff, Cade Cothren, who were convicted in a scheme involving fraudulent government contracts.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Donald Trump met with Viktor Orbán and said he is considering exempting Hungary from sanctions for purchasing Russian energy.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Austrian authorities seized an arsenal of weapons in Vienna that is believed to be linked to Hamas, as part of an international investigation into possible attacks in Europe.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

An international airport in Sweden suspended operations after detecting drones in the vicinity. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport temporarily closed its airspace and diverted flights following the drone sighting.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Tesla shareholders approved a compensation plan for Elon Musk that could exceed one trillion dollars. The board of directors warns that losing the magnate would pose a risk to the company despite declining sales and increased competition in the electric vehicle sector.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

New satellite images have revealed possible mass graves and ongoing mass killings in El-Fasher. The images show trenches, bodies, and signs of systematic violence in hospitals and residential neighborhoods in Sudan, attributed to the RSF paramilitary forces.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

The UN Security Council lifted sanctions against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The move received broad international support and comes ahead of the president's official visit to Washington, where he will discuss the future of bilateral relations and the country's reconstruction.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

The United States announced sanctions against a financial network linked to Hezbollah for managing multimillion-dollar transfers from Iran to Lebanon.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

The Brazilian government launched an international fund to protect the world's tropical forests and attract investment. President Lula da Silva presented the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, which aims to mobilize $125 billion in public and private capital to conserve rainforests in 73 countries.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

At 92 years old, President Paul Biya began his eighth term in Cameroon after a disputed election. The Cameroonian leader, in power for 43 years, was sworn in for a new term amid allegations of fraud and massive opposition protests.

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International Herald @interherald.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

In a coordinated missile and artillery operation, Ukraine struck a key refinery and a drone base in Russia.

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