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'No regrets.' Belarusian activist opens up on Germany exile Maria Kolesnikova was a leading figure in the 2020 protests against Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. After her unexpected release from prison, she came to Germany to rebuild her life. German and UK military chiefs state case for rearming The top military officials of the German and UK militaries say "rearmament is not warmongering." Germany's Carsten Breuer and the UK's Richard Knighton jointly pushed the "moral" case amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Hungary: Magyar launches anti-Orban election campaign Peter Magyar's opposition Tisza party is pledging to combat corruption in one of the European Union's poorest countries and reverse Budapest's pivot towards Russia. Trump: 'Board of Peace' backers pledge $5 Billion for Gaza US President Donald Trump said the Board of Peace’s member states have committed billions of dollars to Gaza’s reconstruction, as well as thousands of personnel to a UN-authorized stabilization force. Europe looks to shore up own defenses amid US uncertainty NATO remains a vital security umbrella for Europe, but self-reliance and mutual defense was a recurring theme for the continent's leaders during the annual Munich Security Conference. Israeli government approves new West Bank land policy The move, which eases land purchases for Israeli settlers anywhere in the occupied West Bank, has sparked international criticism. The Palestinian Authority describes it as de facto annexation. MSC: With Iran in crisis, is Europe just a spectator? At this year's Munich Security Conference, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has urged European leaders to help Iranians topple the Iranian regime. But does Europe have any leverage to deliver on this? Marco Rubio visits Trump allies in Eastern Europe The US Secretary of State is on a two-day trip to Slovakia and Hungary, whose leaders have close ties with Trump. Both countries are being courted to cut their reliance on Russia for energy in favor of US alternatives. Prague exhibition documents Slovak National Gallery decline A Prague exhibition called "Free National Gallery — Description of a Struggle" details the political dispute over culture in neighboring Slovakia under Robert Fico. It carries an implicit warning for Czech culture, too. Australia to spend $2.8 billion on new nuclear subs facility Australia has announced the initial funding to build a new submarine construction yard in Osborne under the AUKUS security pact. Nigeria: Dozens killed in attacks on 3 villages A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria in a dawn raid. At least 30 people have died and several are reportedly missing. France assembles magistrate team to examine 'Epstein files' A team of magistrates will search the so-called "Epstein files" to identify any further possible offences. The case of French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is to be thoroughly re-examined.