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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 15, 2026

Report: Putin secretly authorized jailing of Russians without trial for opposing war in Ukraine

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The human rights project Department One reports that on March 8, 2022, Vladimir Putin authorized security officials to place Russian citizens and foreigners in pretrial detention centers without a court order for “opposing” the war in Ukraine.

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Georgia Deports Azerbaijani Journalist, Bypassing European Court Ruling
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 16, 2026
Report: FSB unit linked to Navalny poisoning now controls Russia’s internet
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The FSB’s Second Service (Service for the Protection of Constitutional Order and Combating Terrorism) has taken control of Russia’s internet and is behind the blocking of WhatsApp and Telegram and the crackdown on VPNs, the independent Russian business outlet The Bell reports, c…
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 17, 2026
Democracy Digest: Hungary State Media, Key Appointees Reckon with Post-Election Realities
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Elsewhere, the political shift in Hungary ripples across region; defence industrialist Strnad eyes Slovak TV station Markiza; Czech government unveils controversial public media reforms.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 17, 2026
‘A New Orban’? Bulgarian Ex-President Eyes Big General Election Win
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The Progressive Bulgaria party of former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is poised to win big in the EU member state’s eighth general election since 2021, stirring fears of a tilt towards Russia in the style of Viktor Orban.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 17, 2026
FACT CHECK: No Trump visit to Philippines following US-Iran ceasefire
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There is no official confirmation from the White House nor the Philippine government that Trump will visit the Philippines. No credible reports link the US–Iran ceasefire to any planned trip or Air Force One landing.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 15, 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry publishes list of European drone manufacturers, and a Kremlin official calls them potential military targets
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Russia’s Defense Ministry on April 15 published lists of companies in multiple countries, including across Europe, that it claims are involved in producing strike drones for Ukraine.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBellingcat|Mar 27, 2026
Two Waves of Bombing: New Videos Reveal Further Details About Iran School Strike
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Bellingcat has geolocated and verified two new videos showing the deadly strikes that hit an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) compound as well as an adjacent school in the city of Minab in late February. The new videos were released by Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYForbidden Stories|Feb 27, 2026
Inside the Propaganda Unit Sent by Russia to Help the Bolivian President
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In Bolivia, the network behind Russia’s global propaganda operations, known as the “Company,” tried to influence election outcomes and strain ties with the West. The post Inside the Propaganda Unit Sent by Russia to Help the Bolivian President appeared first on Forbidden Stories.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 16, 2026
Russia-linked crypto exchange involved in sanctions evasion suspends operations after hack
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The crypto exchange Grinex said it would suspend operations following what it described as a large-scale cyberattack “bearing signs of involvement by foreign intelligence services,” according to a post on the exchange’s Telegram channel on April 16.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 16, 2026
Kosovo Court Detains Former Serbian Interior Ministry Official for War Crimes
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Pristina Basic Court hands down a detention order for Kosovo Serb Dejan Pelevic, suspected of war crimes in Skenderaj/Srbica that left 15 dead and 16 missing in 1999.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 16, 2026
2 children killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia
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Two children — ages 5 and 14 — were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Tuapse, Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said. Two adults were also injured.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 14, 2026
Kosovo Govt Spokesperson, Ruling Party MP Convicted of Inciting Hatred
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Two officials from Vetevendosje, Kosovo’s ruling party, were sentenced on Tuesday for inciting hate towards a judge and prosecutor who released a Kosovo Serb suspected of an attack on election offices in North Mitrovica.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYOCCRP|Apr 9, 2026
Nepal Frees Former Premier Held Over Deadly Crackdown on Youth Protests
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Nepal's former premier K.P. Sharma Oli and his former home minister were released by order of the Supreme Court, two weeks after their arrest by the country’s new government.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 9, 2026
Turkish President’s Party Takes Major Mayoralty After Opposition Mayor’s Arrest
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President Erdogan’s ruling party has taken control of the important municipality of Bursa following the arrest of its opposition mayor on April 4, along with 30 others.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYOCCRP|Mar 31, 2026
Hotline to the Kremlin: How Hungary Colluded With Russia to Weaken EU Sanctions
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In multiple phone calls, Hungary’s foreign minister provided his Russian counterpart with strategic information on critical EU issues and coordinated efforts to delist sanctioned companies, banks, and oligarchs’ relatives.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 15, 2026
Ukrainian drones strike petrochemical plant in Russia, sparking fire
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Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s republic of Bashkortostan on the morning of April 15, the region’s head, Radiy Khabirov, said. Several drones were shot down over an industrial zone in the city of Sterlitamak, he said.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 13, 2026
Russian court extends Azerbaijani diaspora leader’s prison term to 24 years
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A court in Yekaterinburg has sentenced Shahin Shykhlinski, the head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in the Urals, to nine years in a maximum-security prison for using violence against a law enforcement officer. The Kirovsky district court issued the verdict on April 13, the Russian…
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYForbidden Stories|Apr 2, 2026
Ghost Journalists, Cash and Kremlin Scripts: How Russian Operatives Tried To Influence Argentinian Media
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Russia’s foreign-intelligence-backed propaganda network reportedly spent around $280,000 on hundreds of articles in Argentinian media to influence public opinion. The post Ghost Journalists, Cash and Kremlin Scripts: How Russian Operatives Tried To Influence Argentinian Media ap…
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYOCCRP|Apr 2, 2026
French Court Blocks Extradition of Late Tunisian Dictator's Daughter
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A Paris appeals court has blocked the extradition of the late dictator's 33-year-old daughter, who was arrested last fall on charges of laundering her father's illicit wealth.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 2, 2026
Prominent North Macedonia Prosecutor Resigns, Citing Political Pressure
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Lence Ristoska quits after being removed from two politically sensitive cases concerning alleged corruption within the ruling party – calling it the last straw in a series of moves aimed at preventing her from doing her job.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYOCCRP|Mar 28, 2026
Serbia’s Ruling Party Deploys Millions and ‘Phantom’ Monitors for Local Elections
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Serbia’s ruling party is deploying millions of dinars in campaign cash and American “phantom” monitors to lock down Sunday’s local elections for fewer than 250,000 voters.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 16, 2026
Stephen Curry, Al Horford rain threes as Warriors stay alive in play-in
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Stephen Curry and the Warriors advance to a sudden-death matchup against the Suns to determine the West's No. 8 seed and defending champion Thunder's first-round playoff opponent
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 16, 2026
Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire
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Israel's cabinet meet to discuss a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, a senior Israeli official says
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 16, 2026
EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback
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'To prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition, the Commission intends to order Meta to reinstate access for third-party AI assistants under the same conditions as before 15 October 2025,' the EU says
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SPECIALISTdownrankedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 15, 2026
With no halt orders in the way, Monterrazas de Cebu resumes operations
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lifted its stoppage order against Monterazzas, and the Cebu City Council opted against issuing a cease and desist order
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBellingcat|Apr 2, 2026
The War You’re Not Allowed to See: How the UAE Rewrites the Story of Iranian Strikes
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Bellingcat has identified several high-profile incidents where authorities in the United Arab Emirates have downplayed damage, mischaracterised interceptions and in some instances not acknowledged successful Iranian drone strikes on the country. A review of official statements s…
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBellingcat|Mar 26, 2026
Evidence Points to US Scattering Mines over Iranian Village
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The US appears to have deployed the Gator Scatterable Mine system over Kafari, a village near Shiraz, in southern Iran overnight. Several people were killed according to Iranian media. Three experts told Bellingcat the munitions appeared to be air-delivered US-made Gator anti-ta…
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 17, 2026
Israel, Lebanon begin ceasefire; Trump says Iran may meet US this weekend
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'I think we're very close to making a deal with Iran,' says US President Donald Trump
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 17, 2026
Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon,’ both sides may meet at weekend
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(1st UPDATE) 'I think we're very close to making a deal with Iran,' says US President Donald Trump
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 16, 2026
Safer Cities violators 50% less in Calabarzon | The wRap
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Today’s headlines: Safer Cities, Scarborough Shoal, Iran
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 15, 2026
FACT CHECK: PH vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz, contrary to claim
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The Iranian government earlier allowed two Philippine ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following the safe passage deal between the two countries
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 14, 2026
Court Rejects Indictment of Bosnian Who Fought for Russia in Ukraine
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Concerns are raised after the Bosnian state court rejects an indictment of Dario Ristic - determining that Ristic, who fought for Russia in Ukraine, did not commit a criminal offence due to his Russian citizenship.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 14, 2026
US-sanctioned tankers pass Strait of Hormuz on first day of US blockade, data shows
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(1st UPDATE) As the vessels transiting the strait are not heading to Iranian ports, they are not covered by the blockade
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 10, 2026
Democracy Digest: The Price of Endorsement – Hungary Signs Defence, Energy Deals with US
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Elsewhere, report puts number on what Poland has gained from EU membership; still unclear who or how many people will represent Czechia at upcoming NATO summit; and a legal adviser to Slovak PM acquitted of judicial interference and indirect corruption.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 10, 2026
Contaminated River: Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine Pollute Moldova’s Water Supply
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A Russian bombing of a Ukrainian hydropower plant caused petrol to leak into the Dniester river, a crucial source of water for Moldova – and while a clean-up is underway, fears of future attacks remain.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 7, 2026
Why Is Slovakia Risking EU Isolation to Back Hungary on Ukraine?
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Orban’s motive for clashing with the EU and Ukraine over the halt in oil through the Druzhba pipeline is clear. Less understandable is why Fico is following him into a confrontation where the long-term stakes are alarmingly high.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 16, 2026
Russian forces kill 13 across Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro in overnight missile and drone attack
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Russian forces struck Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight on April 16 in a massive attack.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 15, 2026
Putin says Russia’s GDP contraction in first 2 months of year is due to seasonal factors
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President Vladimir Putin attributed the recent drop in Russia’s GDP to seasonal factors, speaking at a government meeting on economic issues.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 15, 2026
Report: only a rise in rival party support could push Putin to ease Russia’s internet restrictions
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The only argument that could push Vladimir Putin to ease Russia’s internet restrictions is a rise in support for parties competing against United Russia ahead of parliamentary elections, Faridaily, an independent Russian political newsletter, reported, citing sources.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 17, 2026
LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines
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Massive fuel price hikes are hurting ordinary Filipinos, small businesses, and various industries
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 16, 2026
Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ‘ravaged by tyrants’
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'They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education, and restoration are nowhere to be found,' says the Pope
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 16, 2026
When do we have the right to know when the president is sick?
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Article VII, Section 12 of the 1987 Constitution requires the president to inform the public of his/her health in case of serious illness – but it's not that simple to invoke this law
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 15, 2026
Serbian Minister Denies Allegations Over Removal of Ex-Military HQ’s Protected Status
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Serbian Minister of Culture Nikola Selakovic said in court that he did nothing illegal, claiming that his trial over the removal of cultural heritage protection from the bombed-out Yugoslav Army HQ is politically motivated.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYOCCRP|Apr 15, 2026
Papua New Guinea PM Scrambles to Quell Soldier Unrest Over Corruption Claims
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After soldiers blockaded the country’s main barracks to protest alleged corruption in the recruitment process, Prime Minister James Marape pleaded for calm and put military inquiries on hold pending an independent probe.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 15, 2026
Shockwaves or Spillovers: How Will the Iran War Affect the Western Balkans?
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Western Balkan leaders are taking diplomatic sides in the US-Israeli war on Iran and the region faces escalating energy prices – with the economic impact likely to be more serious than any potential security risks.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 14, 2026
Serbia’s Vucic Confirms Drone Project with Israel, Mockingly Praises BIRN
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President Vucic confirms BIRN/Haaretz investigation about joint Serb-Israeli drone production plans and says he hopes to significantly increase arms sales and defence cooperation with Israel.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 14, 2026
After 16 Years of ‘Illiberal’ Rule, Hungary Is Still a Democracy
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Yet because the election system is designed to favour strong parties, a two-thirds parliamentary majority seems to have become the norm in Hungary, which contains its own dangers.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 13, 2026
A Loss for Mar-a-Lago and Moscow: Orban’s Once Unassailable Rule in Hungary Ends
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A perfect storm of a child abuse scandal, the poor state of the economy and services, and a charismatic former insider with a well-organised party and a huge, diverse voter base were the necessary ingredients to oust Hungary’s strongman.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 9, 2026
Hungary’s Election Has Potential to Reshape Europe’s Political Landscape
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The race has been a showdown between an experienced but visibly aged and increasingly authoritarian Orban, and a rock star-like newcomer Magyar with a rare talent for social media and endless energy to tour the country and reach out to the remotest parts of Hungary.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 8, 2026
Military Drones, Incendiary Devices: How Russian Trainers Taught Subversion at Balkan Camps
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Court documents and interviews have revealed more about recruits from Moldova who were trained by Russian instructors at camps in Bosnia and Serbia to foment unrest, scout embassies and use military-grade drones.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 7, 2026
JD Vance Tries to Boost Orban’s Reelection in Hungary, Blasts ‘Brussels Interference’
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US vice president heaps praise on Hungary’s right-wing leader in a late attempt to swing the weekend election Viktor Orban’s way.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 7, 2026
Attacker Killed by Turkish Police in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
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One man was killed, two others were captured and two police officers were wounded after a gunfight erupted near a building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 7, 2026
Bulgaria Ex-President Alleges Plan Underway to Discredit Expected Election Win
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Rumen Radev says his party's likely success in April 19 elections could trigger a rerun of events last year in Romania – where a far-right candidate's presidential win was annulled by courts citing 'foreign interference'.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 7, 2026
Serbia Poised to Produce Drones with Israeli Arms Giant Involved in Gaza
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Serbia plans to produce drones with the Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems, BIRN/Haaretz can reveal, despite the firm’s high-profile involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 6, 2026
Hungary’s Orban Visits Military Near Border as Serbia Denies Explosives Find Staged
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Viktor Orban toured military units near the Serbian border the day after the Belgrade authorities said they found explosives near a gas pipeline to Hungary – and denied the incident was staged to influence the upcoming Hungarian elections.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 17, 2026
Soldier kills guard escorting him back to his unit in St. Petersburg, then is detained again
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A soldier who fled his unit and was detained by military police killed one of the guards escorting him back to his base in St. Petersburg, Russia’s federal Investigative Committee reported.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 16, 2026
Russian propagandist’s interview sparks debate over whether he deserves sympathy
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On April 13, Ksenia Sobchak released an interview with TV host Anton Krasovsky, a figure known for moving from liberal circles into Russia’s conservative camp. Once a recognizable journalist at glossy magazines, he became an aggressive war propagandist and was fired from the Rus…
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBellingcat|Apr 7, 2026
When Satellite Imagery Goes Dark: New Tool Shows Damage in Iran and the Gulf
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Access to open source visuals of the current Iran conflict, which has spread to many parts of the Middle East, continues to be sporadic. Videos and photos from within Iran trickle out on social media as the Iranian internet blackout hinders the flow of digital communication. In…
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 6, 2026
Romania Indicts Two Over Alleged Russian-Linked Sabotage Plot
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Two men arrested over an alleged plan to send explosive parcels by post to Ukraine are now facing trial in Bucharest for attempted sabotage.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYForbidden Stories|Mar 3, 2026
Eyes of Iran: How the regime secretly monitors its citizens
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As they bomb Iran, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are calling on its people to rise up against the dictatorial regime, which is shaken but still standing. The post Eyes of Iran: How the regime secretly monitors its citizens appeared first on Forbidden Stories.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 16, 2026
France releases Russian shadow fleet tanker after Marseille court imposes fine
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France has allowed the Deyna, a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, to leave the port of Marseille, the maritime news outlet Maritima reports. The vessel put to sea on April 16 and is heading for international waters.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 15, 2026
Russian blogger’s video address to Putin draws 20 million views and 1 million likes on Instagram
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A video in which blogger Victoria Bonya addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn more than 20 million views and a million likes on Instagram.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 15, 2026
Russian drone kills 1, wounds 6 in strike on apartment building in Odesa region
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A Russian drone struck a nine-story apartment building in the Odesa region on April 15, killing one person and wounding six others, Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa regional military administration, said.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLY+972 Magazine|Apr 14, 2026
Can a renewed Joint List survive until Israel’s elections?
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The leaders of Israel’s four Arab parties say they agree on the importance of a unified electoral alliance. Yet they remain divided on the terms of the pact. The post Can a renewed Joint List survive until Israel’s elections? appeared first on +972 Magazine.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYMeduza — English RSS|Apr 14, 2026
Russian missile strike on Dnipro kills 5, wounds 22
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Five people were killed in a Russian missile strike on Dnipro, regional military administration head Oleksandr Ganzha said.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 17, 2026
Zaldy Co’s arrest: Will he still double down on his allegations against Marcos?
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Makabayan lawmakers hope that Zaldy Co's potential repatriation will shed light on his previous statements implicating Marcos in the flood control corruption scandal
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 16, 2026
Turkey’s Opposition Draws Hope from Hungarian Election
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Hungary’s Viktor Orban sat at the centre of a network of illiberal states. With his loss in weekend elections, liberal opposition parties in Turkey are reflecting on political parallels and hope.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 16, 2026
Fugitive Zaldy Co arrested in Czech Republic
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(1st UPDATE) 'We are in close coordination with the Czech government to ensure that all legal processes are followed and to arrange for his return to the Philippines at the soonest possible time,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYRappler|Apr 16, 2026
ICC wants to offer assistance to PH victims soon, but funding not yet secured
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The type of assistance can be in the form of a medical assistance, educational assistance, or setting up a memorialization system to preserve the truth
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 16, 2026
Letter from Brussels: Champagne Corks Pop as Viktor Orban Exits
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EU politicians celebrate spring in Hungary and prospects for Ukraine improve, but Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic contemplates a lonelier future without Budapest’s architect of ‘illiberal democracy’ at his side.
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SPECIALISTsurfacedVERIFY INDEPENDENTLYBIRN — Balkan Insight|Apr 16, 2026
With Hungary’s Orban Out, North Macedonia has a Gruevski Conundrum
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In appearing to call time on Nikola Gruevski’s refuge in Hungary, election-winner Peter Magyar has put North Macedonia’s government in a tight spot.
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Accountability highlights

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SPECIALISTcourt order or injunctionMeduza — English RSS
Report: Putin secretly authorized jailing of Russians without trial for opposing war in Ukraine
Court-order / injunction pattern. · Minor alignment with existing display priority.
SPECIALISTcourt order or injunctionMeduza — English RSS
Report: FSB unit linked to Navalny poisoning now controls Russia’s internet
Court-order / injunction pattern. · Minor alignment with existing display priority.
SPECIALISToversight subpoena or contemptBIRN — Balkan Insight
Implicated, Yet Untouched: Serbs Evade Justice for 1992 Bosnia War Crime
Accountability escalation language (subpoena/contempt/refusal/missed appearance).
SPECIALISTcourt order or injunctionBIRN — Balkan Insight
Kosovo Court Detains Former Serbian Interior Ministry Official for War Crimes
Court-order / injunction pattern. · Minor alignment with existing display priority.
SPECIALISTcourt order or injunctionRappler
Stephen Curry, Al Horford rain threes as Warriors stay alive in play-in
Court-order / injunction pattern. · Minor alignment with existing display priority.
SPECIALISTcourt order or injunctionRappler
EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback
Court-order / injunction pattern. · Minor alignment with existing display priority.

▸Not on the default desk (6)

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Jollibee gets South Korean antitrust agency’s nod for Shabu All Day acquisition
Rappler · Off-topic: entertainment / lifestyle item (food)
Now in the limelight, Over October never wants this moment to end
Rappler · Off-topic: entertainment / lifestyle item (music, band)
Hev Abi’s label denies rapper’s illegal possession of firearms, drugs amid arrest
Rappler · Off-topic: entertainment / lifestyle item (music)
Zara owner Inditex reports unauthorized access to transaction databases
Rappler · Off-topic: entertainment / lifestyle item (fashion)
St. Petersburg cinemas refuse to screen director Alexander Sokurov’s films as film festival prepares to honor him
Meduza — English RSS · Off-topic: entertainment / lifestyle item (festival)
Tributes Paid to ‘Symbol of Integrity’ Basketball Coach Dusko Vujosevic
BIRN — Balkan Insight · Off-topic: sports-only item (coach)

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