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Dutch Royal House Supported Colonialism for Centuries, Independent Study Finds

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The Dutch royal family supported colonialism for centuries and benefited from it, according to an independent study presented to King Willem-Alexander on Friday. Researchers examined the House of Orange-Nassau’s role from 1600 to the present. They found that earlier generations regarded Dutch colonial rule as legitimate, accepted violent campaigns against resistance, and, while slavery existed, did

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US Judge Dismisses Noncitizen Voting Case, Finds Federal Law Unconstitutional

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A federal judge in Miami has dismissed a charge against a Jamaican woman accused of voting in the 2020 US election, ruling that Congress lacked the constitutional authority to enact the law used to prosecute her. US District Judge David Leibowitz issued the ruling on Thursday, 1 October, in the case of Chelsea Cox, a

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Canada Fast-Tracks Review of Pacific Oil Pipeline to Reduce Reliance on US

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Canada has placed a proposed oil pipeline to its Pacific coast on a faster federal review path as it seeks to sell more crude beyond the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday that the project, now called Pacific Link, had been designated a project of national interest. The decision allows it to

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G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Fuel Reserves as Diesel Prices Soar

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G7 leaders have agreed to coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of oil and fuel reserves over four months in an effort to ease pressure on energy markets. A substantial amount of diesel is due to be released during the first 20 days. The agreement followed a video meeting on Friday chaired by French

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Yemen Fighting Deepens Hunger as WFP Finds 74% of Monitored Households Lack Enough Food

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Renewed fighting in Yemen has sharply worsened access to food in areas monitored by the World Food Programme, which says 74% of households in accessible government-held areas cannot meet their basic food needs. The figure comes from WFP’s recent monitoring. It describes households in the areas the agency could reach; it is not a finding that

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Hungary Welcomes Ukraine’s Minority Education Bill as EU Talks Remain at Stake

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Hungary has welcomed a bill submitted to Ukraine’s parliament that would strengthen legal protections for education in minority languages, including Hungarian. Budapest’s response raises the prospect of progress in parts of Ukraine’s European Union membership negotiations, though the proposed changes have yet to become law. Ukraine’s parliament registered Bill No. 16119 on 1 October. Its official

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US Waives Human Rights Condition on $320 Million in Military Aid to Egypt

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The United States has waived a human rights condition attached to $320 million in military financing for Egypt, saying continued security cooperation with Cairo serves US national interests amid the conflict with Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the determination for funds allocated under the 2025 fiscal year. A letter dated 21 September notified congressional

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Ukraine Used FP-7 Ballistic Missile in Combat for First Time, Zelensky Says

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Ukraine has deployed its domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Announcing the development on Telegram, Zelensky thanked those involved and indicated that production would be the next step. He did not identify the target, disclose where the missile was used, or provide details of

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Macron Plans G7 Talks on Emergency Oil Stocks as Fuel Prices Rise

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French President Emmanuel Macron plans to speak with G7 leaders about measures affecting crude oil and refined fuel markets, the Élysée Palace said on Friday. The announcement followed a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. Macron called for joint action to tackle rising fuel prices while avoiding export restrictions, according to Reuters’ report of the

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South Korea warns Ukraine of further measures over North Korean prisoner disclosure

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that Seoul could take further measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledges what South Korea says was a confidentiality agreement covering the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war and issues an official apology. Lee made the warning on Friday, 2 October, as a dispute over the

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