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6 Aug 2026, 14:35 GMT 2 variants

Mata Hari enthralled Europe's elite with her beauty and performances. Accused of spying during World War I, she faced a French firing squad in 1917.

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Mata Hari: Celebrated dancer turns WWI spy
6 Aug 2026, 14:35 GMT 2 variants

Regarded the most famous female spy of all time, dancer Mata Hari had men falling at her feet but was executed for treason. Did she really betray state secrets?

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The Mata Hari affair: Courtesan, spy, legend
6 Aug 2026, 13:58 GMT 2 variants

UN chief Antonio Guterres considers a resolution to the Cyprus issue to be vital for regional stability and has initiated a new diplomatic effort. What are the prospects for its success?

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Can UN chief's initiative kickstart resolution for Cyprus?
6 Aug 2026, 05:10 GMT 3 variants

Morocco and Algeria have been at odds for decades, chiefly over the territory of Western Sahara. But their rivalry now extends far beyond the territory.

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What's behind the Algeria-Morocco rivalry?
5 Aug 2026, 19:43 GMT 2 variants

Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to boost troop numbers, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets report. The Kremlin denies this.

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Will Russia start a fresh mobilization drive?
2 Aug 2026, 09:24 GMT 2 variants

Anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland is on the rise, with numerous attacks against refugees from the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has spoken out against the violence and warned of the danger from Russia.

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Poland: Prime Minister Tusk defies anti-Ukrainian violence
31 Jul 2026, 08:41 GMT 2 variants

A months-long DW investigation into childbirth in Serbia revealed a striking pattern in women's negative experiences, the widespread use of practices not universally recommended by the WHO and a system under pressure.

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Giving birth in Serbia: 'You leave your dignity at the door'
26 Jul 2026, 17:15 GMT 3 variants

The attack at a Berlin Pride event is only the most recent incident on a long list where vehicles were used as weapons. The US, Canada, and China also saw similar attacks in recent years.

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Berlin Pride: Latest in string of deadly vehicle attacks
20 Jul 2026, 14:10 GMT 2 variants

A 90-year-old treaty still shapes the balance of power in the Black Sea. As Ukraine fights on against Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can't enter freely?

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Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea
16 Jul 2026, 16:04 GMT 2 variants

A woman suspected of plotting to assassinate a Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman in Monaco has been found dead in Ukraine. Two men with ties to Ukraine's intelligence services have now been brought into custody.

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Monaco assassination plot takes a new turn
15 Jul 2026, 12:46 GMT 2 variants

In July 1938, a conference was held in Evian, France, to address the issue of Jews being persecuted by the Nazis in Germany and Austria. Almost nobody in the world was willing to take them in as refugees.

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No support for Jews fleeing Nazi Germany at Evian conference
15 Jul 2026, 12:46 GMT 2 variants

In July 1938, an international conference was held in Evian, France, to decide the fate of Jews from Germany and Austria. Almost no one in the world was willing to take them in.

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The 10 dark days of Evian
12 Jul 2026, 08:22 GMT 5 variants

Followers of extremist groups regularly ask how AI can help them plan terrorist attacks. A new study suggests that about one-third of AI chatbots might help them, if asked the right way.

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Could AI help al-Qaeda and other groups plan terror attacks?
11 Jul 2026, 05:19 GMT 2 variants

As Poland observes a day of remembrance for the victims of a Ukrainian nationalist military unit, there are increasing signs that it could cut off its neighbor from military aid, even as the war against Russia continues.

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Poland could cut arms aid to Ukraine as WWII spat continues
10 Jul 2026, 12:32 GMT 2 variants

Vietnam has joined Southeast Asia's push to raise birth rates, but experts say the greater challenge lies in adapting economies and welfare systems to an aging population.

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Vietnam's baby bonuses unlikely to stop the aging clock
4 Jul 2026, 04:24 GMT 2 variants

Just over a year after World War II ended, a mob in the Polish city of Kielce killed around 40 Jews, some of them Holocaust survivors. A lie about ritual child murder escalated the violence.

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Kielce pogrom in Poland: 80th anniversary of 1946 massacre
3 Jul 2026, 18:20 GMT 2 variants

The Maltese businessman accused of masterminding journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s 2017 murder is in court — seven years after his arrest. Five other men have already been found guilty for their roles in the murder.

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Maltese tycoon faces trial over Caruana Galizia murder
1 Jul 2026, 13:04 GMT 3 variants

Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Could the vote spark new political momentum or will it cement the status quo?

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Algeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change
28 Jun 2026, 10:06 GMT 2 variants

As a heat wave sweeps across Europe, claims are resurfacing online questioning whether sunscreen is safe or linked to skin cancer risk.

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Fact check: As Europe bakes, should you trust your sunscreen?