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Spain: Sanchez government finalizes amnesty plan for undocumented migrants Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government hailed the plan as "an act of justice and a necessity." It will allow unauthorized migrants to apply for temporary residence permits instead, and to start paying taxes. Lebanon: Debate over fake 'plot' to overthrow government Locals are questioning stories about whether Israel saved Lebanon from a coup to overthrow its government when it bombed Beirut. The debate underscores how divided the country is, as Israel-Lebanon talks begin. Antisemitic violence at record high for Jews outside Israel As Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, a new report by Tel Aviv University shows surging cases of severe violence against Jews in the West in 2025. Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food, fuel price rises; drones kill hundreds of civilians in 2026 German charities warn of increases of 70-80% in the costs of essentials in wartorn Sudan amid the unrest in the Middle East. Donors gather in Berlin on Wednesday on the third anniversary of the outbreak of the war. Venezuela: 100 days with acting President Delcy Rodriguez After the US ousted Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro, Washington outlined a three-phase plan for the country. Now, 100 days into interim President Delcy Rodriguez's tenure, the question looms: Will she allow elections? Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, is weighing the fallout of the US naval blockade of Iran's ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Could Beijing be drawn into the conflict? Why India walked away from its bid to host COP33 India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra Modi's pledge in 2023. Experts and analysts explore what's behind the decision. Orban's defeat in Hungary reverberates across Central Europe Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in the April 12 election will have far-reaching consequences for Europe's political landscape — and especially for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia, which are run by his political allies. Haiti: Several police arrested over stampede which killed 25 The arrests included five police officers. The deadly stampede occurred at a former military citadel in the north of the country. South Korea sentences 90‑year‑old woman for money laundering The woman was helping her son launder drug revenues while he was in prison in Cambodia. The court's one-year prison term took into consideration her age and clean record prior to the laundering. Spanish PM Sanchez' wife charged with corruption The case is based on a complaint by an anti-corruption group with far-right ties, and is the latest in a string of corruption allegations which have plagued Sanchez' inner circle. Canada: Carney secures majority after special election The Liberal Party's two by-election wins secured a majority in Canada's parliament, allowing them to pass legislation without opposition support. China: Evergrande property developer founder pleads guilty China's property developer giant has become its also its most indebted and defaulted on most of its liabilities and payments in 2021. Founder Hui Ka Yan "pleaded guilty and expressed remorse," the court said.