The future of the EU
The EU holds its breath as Hungary takes over the presidency
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Political situation in Kenya
Human Rights Watch: At least 30 dead in the protests in Kenya
At least 30 people have been killed in the protests in Kenya this week, according to the non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch, reports the AFP news agency.
"Kenyan security forces fired directly into crowds of protesters on June 25, 2024, including protesters who fled," the organization writes in a press release.
According to Human Rights Watch, the number has not been confirmed, but the organization has found that at least 30 people were killed, based on testimonies and hospital and morgue records, among other things.
The protests in Kenya - which is in a critical economic situation - have gained momentum after President William Rutos introduced a tax hike bill to access more funding from the International Monetary Fund. The president has now withdrawn the bill.
The EU holds its breath as Hungary takes over the presidency
As of Monday, Hungary will take over the EU presidency. But Viktor Orbán's position on Russia and the rule of law has left Hungary increasingly isolated in Brussels, writes AFP.
Unlike his European partners, Orbán openly supports Donald Trump. He is also close to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and has blocked EU aid to Ukraine.
Russia's influence through Hungary will be a challenge to other EU countries during Hungary's presidency, sources told Politico.
Brussels also blocked billions of euros in funds to Hungary due to concerns about corruption and the rule of law, AFP recalls.
Unlike his European partners, Orbán openly supports Donald Trump. He is also close to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and has blocked EU aid to Ukraine.
Russia's influence through Hungary will be a challenge to other EU countries during Hungary's presidency, sources told Politico.
Brussels also blocked billions of euros in funds to Hungary due to concerns about corruption and the rule of law, AFP recalls.
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Israel-Hamas warIsrael-Lebanon conflict
Iran warns of escalation: "Will be an annihilating war"
Iran's UN delegation in New York warns that a full-scale Israeli military aggression against Lebanon will lead to a "war of annihilation", AFP reports.
In a post on X, the mission writes that all options are on the table in the event of an escalation, including the involvement of Iran's allies.
Israel's military has previously said that an offensive against Lebanon has been "approved and validated", but the tone is now somewhat toned down by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, writes the Times of Israel.
- We are preparing a military force. At the same time, the political alternative is being prepared, and that is always better, he said while addressing forces in northern Israel on Friday.
Iran warns of escalation: "Will be an annihilating war"
Iran's UN delegation in New York warns that a full-scale Israeli military aggression against Lebanon will lead to a "war of annihilation", AFP reports.
In a post on X, the mission writes that all options are on the table in the event of an escalation, including the involvement of Iran's allies.
Israel's military has previously said that an offensive against Lebanon has been "approved and validated", but the tone is now somewhat toned down by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, writes the Times of Israel.
- We are preparing a military force. At the same time, the political alternative is being prepared, and that is always better, he said while addressing forces in northern Israel on Friday.
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Political situation in Kenya
Human Rights Watch: At least 30 dead in the protests in Kenya
At least 30 people have been killed in the protests in Kenya this week, according to the non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch, reports the AFP news agency.
"Kenyan security forces fired directly into crowds of protesters on June 25, 2024, including protesters who fled," the organization writes in a press release.
According to Human Rights Watch, the number has not been confirmed, but the organization has found that at least 30 people were killed, based on testimonies and hospital and morgue records, among other things.
The protests in Kenya - which is in a critical economic situation - have gained momentum after President William Rutos introduced a tax hike bill to access more funding from the International Monetary Fund. The president has now withdrawn the bill.
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No winner in Iran – new round of elections awaits
There will be a new round in the Iranian presidential election as none of the candidates managed to collect more than 50 percent of the votes, the country's Ministry of the Interior announces according to AP.
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian is said to have received slightly more votes than conservative Saeed Jalili in the first round – 10.4 million against 9.4 million votes.
The election, which was announced after the sitting president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash, has been singled out as a game for the galleries by outside assessors, writes TT. Six of the candidates who ran are loyal to the Islamic regime.
There will be a new round in the Iranian presidential election as none of the candidates managed to collect more than 50 percent of the votes, the country's Ministry of the Interior announces according to AP.
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian is said to have received slightly more votes than conservative Saeed Jalili in the first round – 10.4 million against 9.4 million votes.
The election, which was announced after the sitting president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash, has been singled out as a game for the galleries by outside assessors, writes TT. Six of the candidates who ran are loyal to the Islamic regime.
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The problems with mass tourism
Large demonstration in Malaga against mass tourism
Thousands of protesters from southern Spain are expected to gather on Saturday against mass tourism, The Guardian reports. Another demonstration is organized in Barcelona next week.
Frustration has been raised over the congestion of public places and public transport, as well as the disappearance of local businesses. But the core of the problem is housing.
- People in the tourism industry cannot afford to rent in their own city [...], says Curro Machuca, a member of the tenant association.
The number of tourists in Spain is expected to exceed 100 million this year. That is more than double the country's population.
Large demonstration in Malaga against mass tourism
Thousands of protesters from southern Spain are expected to gather on Saturday against mass tourism, The Guardian reports. Another demonstration is organized in Barcelona next week.
Frustration has been raised over the congestion of public places and public transport, as well as the disappearance of local businesses. But the core of the problem is housing.
- People in the tourism industry cannot afford to rent in their own city [...], says Curro Machuca, a member of the tenant association.
The number of tourists in Spain is expected to exceed 100 million this year. That is more than double the country's population.
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