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Brazil's Supreme Court to Try Bolsonaro for Coup Attempt; Poland Suspends Asylum Rights at Belarus Border

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Key Takeaways

  • Brazil's top court rules there is enough evidence to try Bolsonaro for coup charges.
  • Poland to suspend migrants' asylum rights at the Belarus border.
  • Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to the US, effective April 2.
  • Four US soldiers missing in Lithuania after drills near Belarus border; search ongoing.
  • Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani sworn in, dissolves parties, promoted to highest army rank.

Global Affairs

Brazil's top court: Enough evidence to try Bolsonaro for coup.

Reported on March 27, 2025, Brazil's top court has ruled that there is enough evidence to warrant that Jair Bolsonaro be put on trial on coup charges.

Poland to suspend migrants' asylum rights at Belarus border.

Reported on March 27, 2025, Poland will suspend migrants' right to apply for asylum, allowing authorities to temporarily suspend asylum rights at the border with Belarus.

Niger coup leader sworn in, dissolves parties.

Reported on March 27, 2025, Niger coup leader Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani was sworn in as president for five years, promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolved all political parties.

Gaza Palestinians protest against Hamas, Israel.

On March 26, 2025, Palestinians in Gaza protested against Hamas, blaming both Israel and Hamas for the devastation. The protests, which included slogans calling for Hamas to step down, were reported as the largest against Hamas since the October 7 attacks.

Zelensky hopes US will 'stand strong' against Russia.

Reported on March 27, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that the US will 'stand strong' in the face of Russian demands during a panel discussion in Paris. He also stated he was 'very grateful' for bipartisan support from the US but feared some were 'under the influence of Russian narratives'.

Turkey protests to continue until jailed mayor is freed.

Reported on March 27, 2025, Turkey's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel vowed to the BBC that protests will continue 'in every city' until the jailed Istanbul mayor is freed.

Macron announces €2bn military aid package for Ukraine.

Published on 2025-03-26, following a meeting between Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Macron announced a new €2bn military aid package for Ukraine.

Homeland Security Secretary visits El Salvador prison for deported Venezuelans.

On March 26, 2025, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a high-security prison in El Salvador where Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration are held. The visit aimed to showcase the administration's deportation efforts.

Court blocks Trump's deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador.

On March 26, 2025, a US appeals court upheld an order preventing the Trump administration from deporting more Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.

JD Vance Greenland trip scaled back after annexation criticism.

Reported on March 27, 2025, JD Vance will join his wife in Greenland, but the trip has been scaled back after Greenland's leaders criticized planned visits by US officials following Trump's threats to annex the island.

Economic agreement signed with Ukraine region.

Published on 2025-03-26, an economic agreement was signed with a Ukraine region, covering shared interests such as agriculture, tourism, China clay, and wine.

Trump's Tariffs

Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to the US.

Reported on March 27, 2025, Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to the US, effective April 2 for cars and a month later for car parts.

Breaking Stories

Four US soldiers missing in Lithuania after drills.

Reported on March 27, 2025, four US soldiers are missing for two days in Lithuania. Lithuanian forces say search is ongoing after US Army finds vehicle submerged during drills near Belarus border.

Ceasefire agreement reached after US-Saudi talks.

Published on 2025-03-26, after days of talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, an agreement for a ceasefire was reached, but there is no guarantee of success.

World Dynamics

Trump disrupts world order, crisis for Western security.

Published on 2025-03-26, the article suggests that Trump has disrupted the world order, leading to a crisis for Western security and prompting European leaders to act, as the US may not be as reliable in the future.

China's football superpower dream 'in tatters'.

Reported on March 27, 2025, China's dream of becoming a football superpower lies in tatters after failing to qualify for the last five World Cups.

Legal Battles

Gérard Depardieu denies sexual assault allegations at Paris trial.

On March 26, 2025, Gérard Depardieu, 76, is on trial in Paris for sexual assault alleged to have occurred in September 2021. Reported on March 27, 2025, legal teams are clashing over the credibility of the plaintiffs.

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