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German plan to liberalise cannabis rules clears final parliamentary hurdle

The German government’s plan to liberalise rules on cannabis has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle, paving the way for the possession of limited amounts...

US parades cap St Patrick’s Day celebrations – a little early

People across the United States have celebrated their Irish heritage at several major St Patrick’s Day parades on Saturday. They are marking the holiday a...

India announces multi-phase general elections starting on April 19

India has announced its six-week-long general elections will start on April 19, with most surveys predicting a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...

Former Czech president Milos Zeman in stable condition after blood clot surgery

Former Czech president Milos Zeman is in a serious but stable condition after undergoing surgery for a blood clot in his leg, hospital officials...

Mediterranean rescue survivors say 50 people died on trip from Libya – charity

Survivors aboard a deflating rubber dinghy rescued in the central Mediterranean Sea have reported that some 50 people who departed Libya with them a...

Ex-US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin ‘forming investor group to buy TikTok’

Former US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin has said he is going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok, a day after the...

Aid ship sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza as thousands face starvation

An aid ship loaded with some 200 tonnes of food has set sail from Cyprus to Gaza, the international charity behind the effort said. The...

Ukraine’s first Oscar hailed by Zelenskiy as ‘important for our entire country’

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed the country’s first Oscar as “important for our entire country”. Ukraine awoke on Monday to another day of war...

Pope Francis calls on Ukraine to end Russian war with ‘white flag’ courage

Pope Francis has said in an interview that Ukraine, facing a possible defeat, should have the courage to negotiate an end to the war...

Saudi oil giant Aramco posts 121 billion US dollar profit, down from 2022 record

Saudi oil giant Aramco has reported a 121 billion US dollar (£94 billion) profit for last year, down from its 2022 record due to...

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