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The future of the Democrats
The party's headache: What to do with Fetterman?

Democratic Senator John Fetterman is becoming an increasingly big problem for his party. The AP reports.

Fetterman, easily recognizable in shorts and a hoodie, is criticized, among other things, for being a sycophant for Donald Trump. He has been explicit in his support for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and has supported the US's attacks on Iran. His health has also been questioned this spring after testimony about irrational behavior.

Back home in the state of Pennsylvania, he is already being informally challenged by party colleague Conor Lamb, even though there are three years left in his term. He travels all over the state to meet voters.

Lamb previously lost the fight for the Democratic nomination to Fetterman and is open in his criticism of how his party colleague has changed.

Political situation in Congo-Kinshasa
Congo-Kinshasa and Rwanda sign peace agreement in the US

Congo-Kinshasa and Rwanda signed a peace agreement in the US on Friday, media reports. In the new agreement, both countries agree to end the fighting and conflicts that have been going on between the countries for decades.

According to the agreement, Rwandan forces are to leave the eastern parts of Congo-Kinshasa within 90 days, Reuters reports. They are also to agree on a framework for economic cooperation during the three months.

According to experts and diplomats, Rwanda has sent thousands of soldiers to Congo-Kinshasa to support the M23 paramilitary group that seized two cities and important mining areas earlier this year.

Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe says the new agreement is a turning point in relations between the two countries.

Political situation in Hungary
Hungary warns diplomats: Do not attend Pride parade

Hungary warns ambassadors and embassy staff against attending Saturday's Pride parade in Budapest, reports AFP.

"The legal situation is clear: the Pride parade is a prohibited gathering [...] anyone who participates commits a crime," Justice Minister Bence Tuzson wrote in a statement.

The organizers stated in their own statement that the police have no right to ban the parade and that it will be held as planned.

Anyone who participates in the parade risks a fine of up to 500 euros, and the organizers risk up to a year in prison. Some 70 EU parliamentarians have signaled that they will attend, according to The Guardian.