More than 100,000 people protest across Germany against AfD mass deportations
More than 100,000 people turned out across Germany on Saturday in protest against the far-right Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) party, after it was revealed that party members discussed mass deportation plans.
In Frankfurt, around 35,000 people joined the call under the banner "Defend democracy - Frankfurt against AfD". A similar number, some holding posters such as "Nazis Out", appeared in Hanover.
Politicians, churches and Bundesliga coaches have called for all people to stand up against the AfD.
Zelenskiy criticizes Trump's rhetoric on stopping the war as "very dangerous"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy fears that if Donald Trump returns to the White House next year, he could make unilateral concessions to Russia that exceed Ukraine's interests, and has criticized the former US president's claims that he could stop it. war within 24 hours as "very dangerous".
In an interview with the UK's Channel 4 News, Zelenskiy said he was "stressed" that the former president "will make decisions on his own, without ... I'm not even talking about Russia, but without both sides, without we."
Netanyahu challenges Biden, insisting there is "no room" for Palestinian statehood
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on opposition to Palestinian statehood, deepening the rift with Israel's closest international allies.
On Saturday, protesters gathered in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Caesarea and Kfar Saba, with some calling for bolder action to secure the hostages' release and others calling for the prime minister's resignation.
Bulgaria and Romania will be part of the Schengen area from March 31
As of March 31 this year, Romania and Bulgaria will join the Schengen area, which allows free movement between member countries for 400 million citizens.
Both countries have been members of the European Union (EU) since 2007, but as they were not part of the border-free zone, travelers were still required to show their passports upon entry.
