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Israeli officials say they killed Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani, the 62-year-old head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary. Here’s a clear, slightly sarcastic look at who he was, how he rose through the ranks and what the Basij does.
The Venice Biennale says it handed over all requested papers to the Culture Ministry and insists it respected sanctions on Russia. Deputy PM Matteo Salvini criticized what he called "russophobia" after a Russian ballerina's invite was canceled in Rome, while also acknowledging Russia's aggression and Italy's support for Ukraine.
After Washington temporarily lifted restrictions on Russian crude already at sea, oil prices fell and Brussels warned the move could weaken pressure on Moscow and hurt European security. Washington calls the change limited and short lived.