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Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges
The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groupsABC News - Feb. 19 -
Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’
From a prison cell, one former deputy recounted how illegal searches and brutal beatings were used for years to help make drug convictions in his suburban county.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads
Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisisABC News - Feb. 23 -
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Colombian city faces worst violence in decades as armed groups wreak havoc
Cúcuta imposes curfew as National Liberation Army (ELN) clashes with army in province bordering Venezuela. Residents of a violence-torn province in northern Colombia are bracing for further ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
The ugly truth of American violence has never been plainer
An extract from Omar El Akkad’s new book argues that Gaza put to bed the fantasy of the USA as freedom fighter. ‘I’m sitting on the side that’s launching bombs’: author Omar El Akkad on the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Meta apologises over flood of gore, violence and dead bodies on Instagram
Users of Reels report feeds dominated by violent and graphic footage after apparent algorithm malfunction. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has apologised after Instagram users were subjected to a flood of ...The Guardian - 2d -
7 Florida deputies placed on leave after domestic violence dispute ends in triple homicide
Seven Broward County, Florida, deputies were placed on leave as the sheriff investigates what he called the "piss-poor" handling of an ongoing domestic violence dispute that ended in a triple ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Extreme online violence may be linked to rise of ‘0 to 100’ killers, experts say
Criminal justice specialists call for new approach to identify emerging type of murderer with no prior convictions. The rise of “0 to 100” killers who go from watching torture, mutilation and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Remembering Liberty German and Abby Williams
Liberty German and Abby Williams's loved ones reflect on their lives and the impact they had on those around them.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
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Friday Briefing: Germans Are Choosing New Leadership
Plus, volcano tourism in Sicily.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court Ruling
The famous sandal company lost a battle over copyright law, leaving room for imitations to spawn.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?
Everything you need to know about the parties, policies and voting in Sunday’s pollsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
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German voters shift to the right in Sunday’s elections
Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz set to become Germany’s next chancellorFinancial Times - 6d -
What the German election result means for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Emmanuel Macron tries to woo TrumpFinancial Times - 6d -
Why some German voters embraced the far right
Concerns over the economy may have contributed to the increasing number of votes for the far-right party during Germany's national election. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News - 6d -
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Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.BBC News - 6d -
What the German election result means for green policy
Also in today’s newsletter, will Big Pharma pay into the UN’s new biodiversity fund?Financial Times - 4d -
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Blind date: ‘I was quite vocal about my distaste for German food – and then learned of her German heritage’
Yukari, 29, a freelance motion designer, meets John, 31, a furniture sales manager. What were you hoping for? Dating in a big city can be such a slog, so I was really just hoping for a ...The Guardian - 1d -
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election
Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
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Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US
Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
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Germans head to the polls in critical election with far-right gains expected
Germans are voting in the 2025 federal election on Sunday, with a leadership change all but guaranteed.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
German election as it happened: Friedrich Merz set to become chancellor
Christian Democrats secure under 30 per cent of vote, while far-right AfD comes in historic second placeFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
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