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June 28, 2026, 2:29 p.mJune 28, 2026, 2:29 p.m The Israeli government recognized the Armenian Genocide more than 110 years ago. A spokesman for Saar said the cabinet had unanimously accepted a corresponding proposal from Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. “It is never too late to do the right thing,” said the Foreign Minister. The suggestion […]

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June 28, 2026, 1:45 p.mJune 28, 2026, 2:38 p.m Eleven people died when a civilian plane crashed in northeastern France on Sunday. As French media reported with reference to rescue circles, it was the pilot and two groups of five parachutists each. The plane had taken off from Nancy-Essey airfield the previous Sunday. According to […]

Lena Schätte (second from right) and other award winners at the awards ceremony for the Days of German Language Literature in Klagenfurt. Image: APA/APA June 28, 2026, 12:57 p.mJune 28, 2026, 12:57 p.m Lena Schätte won the prestigious Ingeborg Bachmann Prize in Klagenfurt, Austria. The German author prevailed against 13 competitors at the 50th Days […]

Video: twitter/hanna dedial June 28, 2026, 12:54 p.mJune 28, 2026, 1:03 p.m Several arrests were made during the night in the highly secured government district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Videos could be seen on social media of tanks and military vehicles in the so-called Green Zone, where government facilities as well as embassies of […]

Video: twitter/hanna dedial June 28, 2026, 12:54 p.mJune 28, 2026, 2:36 p.m Dozens of arrests were made overnight in the highly secured government district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Videos could be seen on social media of tanks and military vehicles in the so-called Green Zone, where government facilities as well as embassies of the […]

June 28, 2026, 11:40June 28, 2026, 11:40 The Polish leadership sees a growing risk of Russian provocations on NATO’s eastern flank. «We see the events in Ukraine and that the war is currently not going well for Russia. “This is a reason for concern that Moscow could further escalate the situation,” said the head of […]

Iran wants to regain control of the Strait of Hormuz.Image: keystone June 28, 2026, 11:32 amJune 28, 2026, 11:32 am Iran once again claims control of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for world trade, solely for itself. “The Strait of Hormuz will be placed fully under the administration of Iran […]

Dong Guangping has repeatedly tried to flee China. Image: Amnesty International June 28, 2026, 11:17 amJune 28, 2026, 11:17 am According to consistent reports, Chinese government critic Dong Guangping, who fled to South Korea, has left for his dream country of Canada after weeks of uncertainty. As activists reported on social networks, the human rights […]

People line up to receive donated goods in La Guaira, Venezuela.Image: keystone At least 1,430 people died in the earthquake in Venezuela. But survivors are still being found. June 28, 2026, 11:12 amJune 28, 2026, 11:12 am Thomas Wanhoff / t-online An article by A baby was rescued Friday from the rubble of a house […]