Israel faces democracy crisis as Netanyahu pushes court overhaul
The article argues Netanyahu seeks to weaken Israel’s Supreme Court to dodge bribery charges, risking a shift toward an unchecked government. It notes street protests, reservist resignations, and fears of a path to a Potemkin democracy without a robust checks and balances system.
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Family reunion clash fuels August picnic over rights and votes
A Columbus kin clash over an August gathering reveals a statewide fight about participation and power. Frank and cousins push a reunion to control venue and cuts, sparking debate on voting rights and governance in Ohio with a local columnist’s provocative commentary.
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Ukrainian village mourns fallen soldier amid war critique
Trudy Rubin reports from Torkiv on Vasyl Pushkar's funeral and villagers' grief over Russia’s invasion. Maj Andre of the 59th Brigade pledges portraits in schools and an alley of heroes, linking personal loss to geopolitical stakes and U S policy delays over F 16s and ATACMS shaping Ukraine's counteroffensive and survival across Europe.
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