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Once again, Netanyahu has outplayed Trump | Mohamad Bazzi
Trump considers himself a master deal-maker. But he’s been regularly outmaneuvered by strongmen like Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin
Glossary
 One important side point in the bully's proposed peace deal for Gaza is that if HAMAS doesn't agree to it, the plan would Israel's massive killing practices.
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Trump signs order promising measures, including military, to defend Qatar
Text appears meant to assure the Qataris after Israel’s surprise attack on the country targeting Hamas leaders
 The fascist leader did something unusual (for him): he promised the US military would help defend Qatar. This can only be meant to deter Israel from attacking Qatar again. To deny Israel a free hand in threatening Qatar is a step in the right direction. However, this positive step is small compared with all the harm that he does in the area of foreign policy.
Why Sailing More Ships Is the Only Answer to Israel's Genocide and Siege on Gaza
Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza was never about security — only starvation. Israel attacks humanitarian ships in international waters simply be...
 The history of Gaza aid flotillas since 2008.
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Colon cancer is on the rise among young people – and research points to one major culprit | Devi Sridhar
If smoking was the cancer villain of the 20th century, eating ultra-processed food may be its 21st-century counterpart, says Prof Devi Sridhar, cha...
 Evidence from a study of many patients suggests that eating ultraprocessed foods correlates with early-onset colon cancer.
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Judge blocks deployment of national guard to Oregon as Newsom vows to sue
California governor says president ‘attacking rule of law’ as Trump-appointed judge rules twice to stop use of military
 The bully is trying to put California's national guard on the streets of Portland, Oregon. Governor Newsom of California is suing to block this.
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If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump? | Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen
European leaders’ weakness is undermining the democratic principles on which the EU was built, say Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen from the Jacques ...
 *If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to [the far-right bully in the United States]?
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Hiring of military lawyers as immigration judges alarms law experts
Move is high-risk and potentially unlawful amid Trump’s deportation push since military lawyers lack immigration expertise
 The persecutor is firing experienced immigration judges who stick to the legal responsibilities of their job, and recruiting military judges who never learned those responsibilities and bring with them a military idea of "justice."
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Trump offers top universities funds if they boost conservative ideas
Brown and MIT among nine schools told to back conservative views or risk losing federal support, sparking free speech fears
 *The would-be autocrat threatens to cut funds for specific universities unless they sign away freedom of speech and academic freedom.*
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American democracy might not survive another year – is Europe ready for that? | Alexander Hurst
Trapped between Putin and Trump, EU citizens understand the grave dangers facing the continent. Their leaders urgently need to face reality, too, s...
 *American democracy might not survive another year - is Europe ready for that?*
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‘The fear was immense’: al-Shabaab exploits fragmented politics to reclaim land in Somalia
With Islamist militant group 40km from Mogadishu, a ‘strategic stalemate’ has been reached, but some fear worst is yet to come
 Al-Shabaab has captured large parts of Somalia. To understand what that means, imagine if Charles Kirk were leading an army that tries to capture parts of the USA and impose Christian Nationalism.