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US Bases in Europe on Heightened Terror Threat Level
US Bases in Europe on Heightened Terror Threat Level

In the wake of intensified terror threats since Hamas’ Oct. 7 genocidal attack on Israel triggered the current war in Gaza, US military bases in Europe were put on heightened alert beginning over the weekend, Stars and Stripes (SaS) reports.

Indonesia Suffering Massive Cyberattack (Worthy News Investigation)
Indonesia Suffering Massive Cyberattack (Worthy News Investigation)

Millions of people in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, faced more nail-biting moments Monday after an unprecedented cyberattack disrupted immigration, airport operations, scholarship services, and other government activities.

Le Pen Wins First Round Of French Elections, Challenging Macron (Worthy News Radio)
Le Pen Wins First Round Of French Elections, Challenging Macron (Worthy News Radio)

French President Emmanuel Macron’s allies have suffered a significant setback as Marine Le Pen’s anti-migration National Rally party won the first round of France’s parliamentary election on Sunday. A historic high voter turnout marked the polls.

UN Working On Global Principles For Information (Worthy News Focus)
UN Working On Global Principles For Information (Worthy News Focus)

The United Nations chief demands new “global principles” to fight “harmful content” and urges media “to raise and enforce editorial standards” that are in line with U.N. global principles.

Ukraine Mourning After Attack on Southern Town  (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine Mourning After Attack on Southern Town (Worthy News Radio)

Local authorities in Ukraine declared a day of mourning on Sunday after Russian missiles reportedly slammed into the southern town of Vilniansk, killing seven civilians, including children, and wounding dozens more. Separately, officials said that in Ukraine’s war-torn eastern Donetsk region and southern Kherson area, a total of nine people were killed since Saturday. The attacks have prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ask for Western help to deter more Russian attacks.

French President Suffers Setback In Elections; Far Right Wins
French President Suffers Setback In Elections; Far Right Wins

French President Emmanuel Macron’s allies suffered a major setback Sunday as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party won the first round of France’s parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed.

Russia Frees Prisoners After Mediation Of Vatican (Worthy News Radio)
Russia Frees Prisoners After Mediation Of Vatican (Worthy News Radio)

kraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv on Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, including even priests and a representative of the Crimean Tatars.

India’s Main Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight
India’s Main Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight

An entire terminal at India’s busiest airport was evacuated Friday after a roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds, killing at least one person, injuring eight others, and highlighting broader concerns about infrastructure in the South Asian nation.

Pakistan’s Catholic Church In Turmoil Over Rape Case (Worthy News Investigation)
Pakistan’s Catholic Church In Turmoil Over Rape Case (Worthy News Investigation)

A Christian father and his family are hiding in Pakistan after he accused a Catholic priest of raping his teenage daughter and threatening to publish video footage of the abuse.

Kenya President Pressured After Deadly Clashes
Kenya President Pressured After Deadly Clashes

Kenya’s embattled President William Ruto, a Christian, faced mounting pressure to resign Friday after riots and clashes that killed more than 20 people.

EU, Ukraine Sign Security Pact
EU, Ukraine Sign Security Pact

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope Thursday that a security agreement between Kyiv and the European Union would lead to “peace and prosperity” across the continent.

US, Japan, South Korea Hold Military Exercise After North Korea Missile Launch
US, Japan, South Korea Hold Military Exercise After North Korea Missile Launch

The United States, Japan, and South Korea began the first trilateral “Freedom Edge” military exercise on Thursday, just shortly after nuclear-armed North Korea claimed it successfully test-fired multiple warheads.

Bolivia’s President Denies Organizing Failed Coup
Bolivia’s President Denies Organizing Failed Coup

Bolivia’s embattled President Luis Arce on Thursday denied being behind an attempted coup against him to boost his popularity. He said the general who led it “acted on his own.”

Biden Urged To Recognize US Journalist As ‘Wrongfully Detained’ By Russia  (Worthy News In-depth)
Biden Urged To Recognize US Journalist As ‘Wrongfully Detained’ By Russia (Worthy News In-depth)

Eighteen journalism and press freedom groups have urged U.S. President Joe Biden to ensure that Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva of the U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) network is declared “wrongfully detained” by Moscow.

Dutch Leader Condemns Islam After Controversy
Dutch Leader Condemns Islam After Controversy

The leader of the Dutch nationalist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV) called Islam “disgusting, reprehensible, violent and hateful” Wednesday, just days before his group will lead the next government.