Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday France's position on potential extending Paris's nuclear umbrella to European partners was "very promising" as he spoke before a key leaders' summit in Brussels. "This readiness of France, this is something very promising," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told reporters in Brussels, "We have to treat this proposal seriously."
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Hamas announced a delay in the next hostage release in Gaza, accusing Israel of ceasefire violations, including obstructing humanitarian aid. This comes during a sensitive ceasefire period with ongoing prisoner exchanges. Palestinian President Abbas ended stipends to prisoners' families, aiming to improve relations with the US under President Trump’s administration.
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A prominent Iranian pop singer who made a song urging women to remove their headscarves said Wednesday that he was willing to pay "a price for freedom" after being flogged 74 times by the authorities as part of his sentence. In a defiant subsequent post, "The person who is not willing to pay a price for freedom, is not worthy of freedom."
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Almost 50,000 international students, mainly from India, did not show up at Canadian colleges in March and April 2024, with many possibly working illegally. Indian authorities are investigating potential links to migration networks. Stricter regulations and better monitoring are needed to prevent abuse, as discrepancies in student numbers raise concerns over management and oversight.
Georgia Representative Rich McCormick suggested students should work for their meals rather than receiving them for free, citing national financial woes. He emphasizes the potential for gaining valuable work experience and self-sufficiency, though acknowledges that not all students are of working age.
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