Dutch police detained dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam who defied a ban on demonstrations following violence instigated by Israeli football supporters. Despite the ban upheld by the court, protesters gathered in Dam Square, leading to their detainment and release by police. Activist Frank van der Linde sought to protest against the Gaza genocide, highlighting tensions surrounding the Ajax and Tel Aviv Maccabi match that resulted in vandalism and cancellation of the Dutch Prime Minister’s trip to the UN climate summit.
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Trump targets USAID as Marco Rubio becomes acting head of the embattled agency
The Trump administration has paused federal foreign spending and layoffs at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now acting director and accused the agency of not cooperating with financial information requests. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency announced the shutdown of USAID, leading to chaos, layoffs, and furloughs. Democratic members of Congress are criticizing the administration's actions, while President Trump believes dissolving USAID may not require an act...
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