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Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire – The Associated Press

Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire  The Associated PressHamas Makes Gaunt Israeli Hostages Thank Captors Before Release  The New York TimesIsrael's UN envoy calls on Guterres to 'condemn Hamas's cruel and inhuman treatment of hostages'  The Times of IsraelFormer Hamas hostage released 491 days after he was kidnapped and his family was slaughtered  Fox NewsWhat will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?  BBC.com

GOP Rep. LaHood: We’ll Need to Act on DeepSeek on All Devices, Similar to What We Did with TikTok

On Friday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) discussed his push to ban Chinese AI app DeepSeek from government devices and stated that he believes Congress will ultimately need to act on DeepSeek in a way that
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At least 200,000 protesters rally in Munich against far-right AfD ahead of German election – The Associated Press

At least 200,000 protesters rally in Munich against far-right AfD ahead of German election  The Associated PressGerman conservatives insist they're the anti-AfD 'firewall'  DW (English)200,000 march against far right in Munich  Le Monde Germany breaks its far-right taboo  The WeekMerz doubles down on gambit with German far right in combative speech  The Guardian

Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region – The Associated Press

Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region  The Associated PressProbe For Weakness And Then Attack Fast—The Tactics Behind Ukraine’s New Kursk Operation  ForbesUkraine war briefing: Putin admits situation ‘very difficult’ in Kursk as Kyiv forces mount new offensive  The GuardianUkraine launches fresh assault in Russia's Kursk region  EuronewsUkraine’s Kursk Incursion: Six Month Assessment  Institute for the Study of War

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement – The Associated Press

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement  The Associated PressThe Pro-American Panama Leader Standing Between Trump and the Canal  The Wall Street JournalChina protests over Panama’s withdrawal from Belt and Road Initiative  South China Morning PostThree things to know about Rubio’s first international trip  NPRRubio secures migration deals as Panama Canal tensions, Church criticisms mark region tour  Catholic News Agency

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Pope remains in stable condition with slight improvement – Vatican News – English

Pope remains in stable condition with slight improvement  Vatican News - EnglishVatican Releases First Photo of Pope Francis Since He Was Hospitalized  The New York TimesFirst Photo of Pope Francis Since Entering Hospital  National Catholic RegisterVatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization  ABC NewsPhoto of Pope Francis released as Vatican says his health continues to improve  National Catholic Reporter

Calls in Serbia for independent investigation into claims of a sonic device attack at peaceful rally – The Associated Press

Calls in Serbia for independent investigation into claims of a sonic device attack at peaceful rally  The Associated PressMass anti-corruption protests put strain on close European ally of Russia  Fox NewsPhones glow in the night at silent anti-government protest in Belgrade attended by over 100,000 people  The Associated PressProtest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yet  The New York TimesSonic weapons not used to attack thousands of protesters, Serbia says  NBC News

Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts – BBC.com

Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts  BBC.comRadio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help  ReutersRadio Free Asia set to furlough most US-based staff due to government funding freeze  POLITICOEU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe  The GuardianCzech minister urges EU response in wake of Trump cuts to Radio Free Europe  EURACTIV

Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital – Vatican News – English

Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital  Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis photo released for first time since he fell ill  DW (English)Pope Francis seen praying in first photo since his hospitalization a month ago  NPRPope Francis is recovering. It hasn’t stopped talk of a succession.  The Washington PostVatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel  The Associated Press

Trump administration ramps up rhetoric targeting the courts amid mounting legal setbacks – The Associated Press

Trump administration ramps up rhetoric targeting the courts amid mounting legal setbacks  The Associated PressJudges Become Targets in Combative Political Environment  The Wall Street Journal'That's a lie': Judges around US calling out Trump admin for underwhelming defense  USA TODAYJudges are disturbed by Trump administration lawyers' arguments  MSNBCJudges Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Actions. Here’s a Look at Key Rulings.  The New York Times

Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters – The Associated Press

Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters  The Associated PressProtest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yet  The New York TimesProtesters flood Belgrade in one of biggest anti-government rallies  ReutersSerbia's largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest against government  BBC.comSerbia: Protesters flood Belgrade with Vucic under pressure  DW (English)