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- 1Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust 'stumbling blocks'●Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust ‘stumbling blocks’
A small town in eastern Germany has banned the installation of new 'stumbling blocks' — brass plaques laid in pavements to mark the last known homes or workplaces of Jews and other victims of the Nazis. The decision has drawn widespread outrage across Germany, with critics calling it a dishonour to Holocaust victims and part of a worrying trend of historical revisionism in parts of the former East Germany.
- 2Brazil's presidential election more than a polarized contest●Brazil’s presidential election is more than just another polarized contest
Attention is on Brazil's presidential election, which analysts argue carries stakes beyond the country's usual political polarization. Commentators, including Chatham House, say the vote has significance for the country's democratic institutions and its direction that goes past a simple left-right divide. The race is being watched closely at home and abroad as Brazil heads to the polls.
- 3US urged to reform protection laws for those unable to return home●American lawmakers must reform protection laws for people who cannot safely return to their home countries to restore a
American lawmakers are being urged to reform protection laws for people who cannot safely return to their home countries, in a commentary arguing the current system lacks a consistent and humane framework. The piece calls on Congress to restore an asylum and protection regime that reliably shields those facing danger abroad.