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World · Europe

Prague honours Roma resistance fighters against Hitler

More than 1,400 Roma fought against the German Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia. A new exhibition in Prague showcases the stories of partisans and soldiers whose fates barely received any attention for decades.

Deutsche Welle ·

World · United Kingdom

‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester

The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 years When Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s long-ruling dictator, was toppled from power in the Arab spring protests of 2011, his downfall sent shock waves across the Middle East. It also helped change the…

The Guardian ·

World · Asia-Pacific

AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs

Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violence Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s top federal law enforcement official has drawn a direct link between politicians’ rhetoric and threats and abuse being directed at leaders. The safety of elected representatives at all levels has been thrown into the spotlight after…

The Guardian ·