Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker
The tanker, which had been sailing to Venezuela to pick up oil, has claimed Russian protection, although the U.S. authorities say it is a stateless vessel.
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French Town Halls Defy Officials and Fly Palestinian Flags
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The New Symbol of the Brazilian Right: the American Flag
In a nod to President Trump, Brazil’s nationalist movement has adopted the stars and stripes. Now one flag could be the focus of an investigation involving the N.F.L.
Finland’s Air Force Will Stop Using the Swastika on Flags
The Air Force is phasing out its use of the symbol, which dates to its foundation in 1918. An official said that it had sometimes caused “awkward situations.”
A Celebration of Canada and a Protest Against Musk and Trump
A small apartment building in Ottawa is using Canadian flags to send a message about Canada’s sovereignty.
Mexico’s President Calls Image of Flag in Protests a ‘Provocation’
On Friday, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico broadly criticized images of disturbances on U.S. streets that featured the Mexican flag as a “provocation.”
Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag
While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image.
Berlin Attempts to Ban Russian Flags on Victory Day, Prompting Legal Tussle
Russian symbols will not be allowed at commemorations in Berlin marking the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany. Ukrainian flags will be permitted.
Berlin Attempts to Ban Russian Flags on Victory Day, Prompting Legal Tussle
For now, both Russian and Ukrainian symbols will be allowed at commemorations in Berlin marking the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany.
Russian and Ukrainian Delegates Fight Over Ukrainian Flag at a Conference
Two altercations over Ukrainian flags occurred at a regional parliamentary conference in Ankara, the Turkish capital.