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#Bangladesh election #diaspora voting #UK Bangladeshi community

Can Bangladeshi Voters in the UK Influence Bangladesh's Election?

With new voting rights, Bangladeshi diaspora in the UK might sway election outcomes, though challenges remain.

Ukraine and Russia Conduct First Prisoner Swap in Months

#Ukraine #Russia #prisoner exchange

Ukraine and Russia Conduct First Prisoner Swap in Months

Ukraine and Russia exchange 157 prisoners each amid US-led talks, marking the first such swap in months.

US and Russia Renew Military Dialogue Amid Warming Relations

#US-Russia relations #military dialogue #Ukraine conflict

US and Russia Renew Military Dialogue Amid Warming Relations

US and Russia reestablish military talks, signaling a thaw in relations and a potential shift in Ukrainian conflict dynamics.

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Stability vs. Reform Debate

#Bangladesh #elections #political instability

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Stability vs. Reform Debate

Bangladesh navigates post-turmoil waters, balancing stability needs with reform aspirations amid pivotal elections.

Trailblazing Feminist and Reformer Rita Süssmuth Passes at 88

Deutsche Welle

#Rita Süssmuth #women's rights #German politics

Trailblazing Feminist and Reformer Rita Süssmuth Passes at 88

Rita Süssmuth, a fearless advocate for women's rights and former Bundestag President, dies at 88, remembered for challenging norms and political leadership.

Germany Crippled by Nationwide Transport Strikes Amidst Union Demonstrations

Deutsche Welle

#Germany #transport strikes #unions

Germany Crippled by Nationwide Transport Strikes Amidst Union Demonstrations

Public transport chaos in Germany as nationwide strikes halt buses, trams, and trains, igniting a debate over labor rights and economic stagnation.

Collaborative Efforts and Technology: Keys to Beating Cancer

#cancer prevention #global health #AI in healthcare

Collaborative Efforts and Technology: Keys to Beating Cancer

On World Cancer Day, experts call for global collaboration in cancer prevention, emphasizing education and advanced technology.

Brave Divers Tackle Risky Task of Clearing Black Sea Mines

BBC

#Black Sea #Ukraine #Russian Mines

Brave Divers Tackle Risky Task of Clearing Black Sea Mines

A daring team of divers is meticulously deactivating Russian mines threatening Ukraine's Black Sea territories.

#European Union #Ukraine funding #Russian assets

EU Strikes Ukraine Funding Deal but Unity Cracks Show

Deutsche Welle

December 20, 2025

EU Strikes Ukraine Funding Deal but Unity Cracks Show

European Union reaches compromise to fund Ukraine's budget through 2026, yet the agreement reveals deep divisions over Russian asset seizure and financial burden-sharing.

#Putin #Russia #geopolitics

Putin Pledges End to Wars if West Shows Russia Respect

BBC

December 20, 2025

Putin Pledges End to Wars if West Shows Russia Respect

Russian President Putin dismisses European attack claims as 'nonsense' during TV marathon, promising no more conflicts if Western nations treat Russia with respect.

#France #healthcare #medical crime

French Doctor Gets Life Sentence for Poisoning 12 Patients

The New York Times

December 20, 2025

French Doctor Gets Life Sentence for Poisoning 12 Patients

Anesthesiologist Frédéric Péchier convicted of poisoning 30 patients in landmark case that shakes French healthcare system and raises questions about medical oversight.

France Warns Farmers Against Christmas Blockades Over Cattle Cull

#France #agriculture #protests

December 19, 2025

France Warns Farmers Against Christmas Blockades Over Cattle Cull

French government urges farmers to avoid holiday disruptions after mass protests over mandatory cattle culling due to lumpy skin disease outbreak threaten agricultural stability.