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Trust in Zelenskyy is diminished even after reversal of law that fueled anti-corruption protests

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly reversed course last month on a law that would have curbed the independence of the country’s anti-corruption watchdogs after widespread protests that threatened the stability of his leadership for the first time since Russia’s invasion. It’s unlikely that the damage to the president’s image can be…

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Worker dies following immigration raids on California cannabis farms | Donald Trump News

Worker dies following immigration raids on California cannabis farms | Donald Trump News

A farmworker has died from injuries he sustained in immigration raids on two California cannabis farms, as United States authorities confirmed they arrested 200 workers after a tense standoff with protesters. The United Farm Workers advocacy group confirmed the death of Jaime Alanis, who was injured after a 30-foot (nine-metre) fall during one of the…

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Serbia’s president vows more arrests after huge antigovernment protests | Protests News

Serbia’s president vows more arrests after huge antigovernment protests | Protests News

Out of 77 people arrested, 38 remain in custody, most of whom are now facing criminal charges. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said many more antigovernment protesters will be arrested, as clashes with police at a massive night-time rally demanding early parliamentary elections marked a crescendo of months-long public dissent. At a news conference on…

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Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats announces disbandment | Hong Kong Protests News

Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats announces disbandment | Hong Kong Protests News

Founded in 2006, LSD was the latest pro-democracy party to hold street protests amid a national security crackdown. The League of Social Democrats (LSD), the last remaining active pro-democracy party in China-ruled Hong Kong, has announced its disbandment due to “immense political pressure”. The “difficult” decision announced on Sunday in effect leaves the financial hub…

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Venice was built for Jeff Bezos’ wedding to Lauren Sanchez

Most cities, especially those whose survival depends on tourism, might welcome the multi-squillion-dollar wedding of the world’s third-richest man. Imagine the $500 million superyacht gliding in like a Bond villain’s aqua-lair. Think of two hundred almost-as-rich guests, spilling vintage Trentodoc. Consider the spectacular press coverage, the endless sparkle, and, not least, the 14,000 Aperol spritzes…

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"No Kings" protests draw crowds in cities across U.S.

“No Kings” protests draw crowds in cities across U.S.

Demonstrators crowded into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Trump, marching through downtowns and blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights. Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors across the U.S. had urged calm and vowed…

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