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Danes Vote as Frederiksen Pursues Third Term

Danes began voting on Tuesday in an election that may hand Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third term, thanks to her having steered the country in the fight against President Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland. Frederiksen, a 48-year-old Social Democrat, called the vote months before an October deadline. Observers say she chose her moment carefully because her ruling party

Pentagon Narrows Press Access After Court Ruling

The Pentagon tightened restrictions on journalists covering the US military on Monday, days after a US court ruled that its previous attempt to overhaul press access was unconstitutional.  It announced that it would close the building's designated press area, and that "all journalist access to the Pentagon will require escort by authorized department personnel." Sean Parnell

Stranded humpback remains stuck off Germany’s Baltic coast

A massive whale remains stuck in shallow water just off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, with rescue efforts failing so far, authorities said on Tuesday. The roughly 10-meter (32-foot) marine mammal was unable to free itself during the high tide overnight, a police spokesman said. It was first spotted early on Monday near Niendorf in the northern

Three Indian Cities Among World’s Most Polluted in 2025

Skip next section WATCH — Priced Out: Gold costs are reshaping Indian weddings March 24, 2026 WATCH — Priced Out: Gold costs are reshaping Indian weddings Gold prices in India have surged to historic highs, pushing wedding budgets to the breaking point. Couples are scaling back and recycling old gold as the cost of tradition

US and Iran at Odds Over Peace Talks

Skip next section Israel says it will control southern Lebanon up to Litani River March 24, 2026 Israel says it will control southern Lebanon up to Litani River Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the military plans to control of southern Lebanon up the Litani river, and that the bridges over the waterway

Kim Jong Un Vows to Cement North Korea’s Nuclear Status

North Korea will permanently cement its status as a nuclear-armed state while treating South Korea as its "most hostile" enemy, leader Kim Jong Un said "The dignity of the nation, its national interest and its ultimate victory can only be guaranteed by the strongest of power," Kim said, adding that Pyongyang would "continue to consolidate

Australia and EU Seal Landmark Free Trade Agreement

Australia and the European Union agreed on a new trade deal after eight years of negotiations. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the agreement at a ceremony in the Australian capital, Canberra. It is the latest trade accord signed by the EU in a push to diversify trade

Argentina’s Dirty War: Accountability and Memory 50 Years On

In the early hours of March 24, 1976, military officers led by General Jorge Rafael Videla arrested President Isabel Peron and declared that the armed forces had taken control of Argentina. Peron's leadership from 1974 to 1976 had been marred by runaway inflation, strikes, political violence and party infighting. Against the backdrop of terrorist bombings and workers'

India detains Ukrainians and American amid Russia intelligence claims

A high-profile investigation against foreign nationals is gaining pace in India. Six Ukrainian citizens and an American are alleged to have violated the country's anti-terror laws and have been detained by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). They will be held in custody for questioning until March 27. The case might also take on a political

Military C-130 Crashes in Southern Colombia, Dozens Dead

A military transport plane carrying 128 people crashed shortly after takeoff in Puerto Leguizamo in southern Colombia, killing at least 66 and injuring dozens, according to the head of Colombia’s armed forces. Four military personnel remain missing.  "Sadly, as a consequence of this tragic accident, 66 of our military elements died," General Hugo Alejandro Lopez Barreto said
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