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Germany votes for historic boost to defence and infrastructure spending newsthirst.

German lawmakers have voted to allow a huge increase in defence and infrastructure spending – a seismic shift for the country that could reshape European defence. A two-thirds majority of Bundestag parliamentarians, required for the change, approved the vote on Tuesday. The law will exempt spending on defence and security from Germany’s strict debt rules,…

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UN human rights chief voices horror at Israel’s new Gaza strikes | Israel newsthirst.

The UN’s human rights chief has voiced horror at Israel’s resumption of airstrikes on Gaza that have killed at least 404 people, saying further misery was being inflicted on people “already suffering catastrophic conditions”. In a statement on Tuesday Volker Türk said he was horrified by Monday night’s airstrikes and shelling in Gaza. The decision…

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Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promo in swipe at Southwest newsthirst.

Frontier Airlines Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Frontier Airlines took a swipe at Southwest Airlines‘ plan to start charging for seat assignments and checked luggage by doing the opposite. Budget carrier Frontier said customers can receive a bundle that includes a seat assignment and a carry-on bag without an upcharge if they book Tuesday through…

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