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Sri Lanka’s new president calls for snap parliamentary polls

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved the present government and called for snap elections in Sri Lanka. The move could help him consolidate power in the parliament. Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara

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US: Trump warned of alleged Iranian assassination threats

Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence officials on “real and specific” assassination threats against him from Iran. Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence about death threats from Iran, his presidential

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Man accused of Donald Trump assassination attempt left note

The letter was found in a box that also contained ammunition, a metal pipe and four phones. The box had been left months earlier at the home of an unidentified witness who

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Germany: AfD adds to string of successes in Brandenburg

In the recent state election in Brandenburg, the anti-immigration AfD again received close to 30% of the vote. However, it failed to achieve its goal of becoming the strongest political force in

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Tanzania detains opposition leaders ahead of protests

The opposition party Chadema had called for a demonstration following the abduction and murder of a party leader earlier this month. Tanzanian police detained two of the country’s top opposition leaders on

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Germany: SPD seeks coalition after slim win in Brandenburg

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats will seek coalition talks with upstart left party BSW, as working with the far-right runner-up AfD has been ruled out. SPD state premier Dietmar Woidke defended his

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New Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is taking office as Sri Lanka attempts to stabilize itself in the wake of an economic crisis. Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in on Monday as the president of Sri Lanka,

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Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake sworn in as new president

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is taking office as Sri Lanka attempts to stabilize itself in the wake of an economic crisis. Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in on Monday as the president of Sri Lanka,

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UN reform plan adopted despite Russian opposition

The international community adopted a plan to reform the United Nations, called the “Pact for the Future,” despite Russian efforts to derail it. The international community at the Summit of the Future

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Taylor Swift and the US election: Do endorsements matter?

Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, were overjoyed when singer Taylor Swift shared her support for the Democratic team on Instagram. But only certain voters are influenced by celebrity endorsements.

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UK debt hits high ahead of ‘painful’ budget

The state debt of the United Kingdom is as big as the country’s gross domestic product for the first time since the 1960s. Britain’s government has warned that tough decisions need to

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US: Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey host star-studded rally

Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris was interviewed by US entertainment star Oprah Winfrey as part of a campaign event. Harris discussed abortion, immigration and reminded the audience she is a gun owner.

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French police shoot dead 2 in New Caledonia operation

Thousands of French police have been deployed to the overseas Pacific territory to quell unrest sparked by voting reforms proposed in Paris. Two men have been killed in the French overseas territory

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Netherlands seeks EU migration opt-out

The Netherlands says it plans to request an exemption from the EU’s common migration and asylum policy. It comes after the right-wing coalition government announced plans for the country’s “strictest-ever asylum regime.”

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Hong Kong: First person sentenced under new security law

Chu Kai-pong was convicted for wearing a “seditious” t-shirt. A new law has greatly increased the penalties for acts deemed seditious by the courts. A Hong Kong man was sentenced to 14

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Venezuela: Opposition ‘coerced’ to recognize Maduro win

The main opposition candidate in July’s ballot said he was coerced into signing a document that accepted the outcome of the election. Venezuelan government figures have denied the account. Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo

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Azerbaijan unveils COP29 agenda amid financial deadlock

The summit aims to determine how much money developing countries need and who should contribute to the fund. With just two months until the event, negotiations remain at a standstill. COP29 host Azerbaijan unveiled

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Germany: AfD loses appeal on chairing Bundestag committees

Germany’s top court has rejected a pair of appeals from the far-right AfD concerning the absence of its lawmakers chairing parliamentary committees. The court found the party was not automatically entitled to

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India: Kashmir votes in assembly elections after a decade

Polls have opened in Indian-administered Kashmir for the first time since the region lost its semi-autonomy. The vote will be held in three phases. Voting began on Wednesday in Indian-administered Kashmir in its first local

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Trump says he will meet Indian PM Modi next week

Former US President Donald Trump has said that he will meet next week with Narendra Modi. The Indian PM is visiting the United States to attend several official events. Modi will also

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EU’s von der Leyen unveils new European Commission

Her announcement comes after the sudden resignation of France’s Thierry Breton. Von der Leyen’s election to a second term as chief of the European Commission came after intense negotiations among EU leaders.

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India: Atishi to take over as Delhi’s new chief minister

The Aam Aadmi Party has said Atishi will take charge as Delhi’s chief minister. Incumbent Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to officially resign on Tuesday. Delhi Education Minister Atishi is set to take

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Indian opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, granted bail

Kejriwal — a top political opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — was arrested weeks before India’s elections in a corruption case he called “politically motivated.” India’s Supreme Court on Friday granted

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Senegal’s president dissolves parliament, calls snap vote

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye says he is dissolving the country’s parliament. The move paves the way for a snap legislative election six months after Africa’s youngest elected leader gained power. The Senegalese president

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North Korea releases rare images of uranium enrichment plant

North Korean state media published rare images from inside one of the country’s nuclear facilities, though it did not say where Kim Jong Un had been, or when. North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim

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Peru mourns former strongman Alberto Fujimori

Peru’s government declared three days of national mourning and granted a state funeral to former President Alberto Fujimori, despite his convictions for human rights abuses and corruption. Peru began three days of national

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Jordan: Islamists win big in parliamentary elections

An Islamist party affiliated with the regional Muslim Brotherhood movement has emerged as the largest block in parliament. They tapped into people’s anger over Israel’s war against Hamas. Jordan’s main Islamist opposition party made

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Peru: Divisive ex-President Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, one of the country’s most contentious figures, has died at the age of 86. While feted by some for bringing stability to Peru, he also ended up

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Hamburg Islamic center head appeals Germany deportation

The controversial leader of a now-closed center that German intelligence says was a front for Iran has filed an appeal against deportation. However, Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh is already understood to have left

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The teenage terrorists of the ‘Islamic State’

The number of teenagers arrested on terrorism charges is growing in Europe. How is the extremist “Islamic State” group, with branches in Africa and Afghanistan, convincing European teens to attack its enemies?

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South China Sea: Philippines, Vietnam deepen defense ties

Vietnam and the Philippines are both at odds with China over its sweeping territorial claims and growing military presence in the South China Sea. Vietnam and the Philippines agreed at the end of August to

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Iran: President Pezeshkian visits Iraq on first trip abroad

The visit to Iraq represents Masoud Pezeshkian’s first trip abroad since assuming office at the end of June. Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, traveled to Iraq on Wednesday on his first official trip abroad

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Germany: Cross-party migration talks break down

A second round of high-level German talks on migration in Berlin ended without agreement. The conservative opposition said it would not attend further meetings. But the coalition government still unveiled a new

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Indian state shuts down Manipur internet, imposes curfew

The curfew and cut to internet access follow anti-government protests by hundreds of students. They accuse authorities of failing to control ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Indian authorities on

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China opts out of blueprint on military AI use

Dozens of countries have endorsed a set of guidelines on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in combat. China was among the countries attending a summit that did not sign. Some 60

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German Tibet activist denied entry to Hong Kong from China

David Missal, a University of Hong Kong graduate and spokesman for the Tibet Initiative Deutschland lobby group, said he was held for 13 hours and ultimately refused entry to Hong Kong. He

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Kim Jong Un vows to ready nuclear force for combat with US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has blamed the increase in his nuclear arsenal on “the reckless expansion” of a US-led regional military bloc. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country will “exponentially” increase

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US Republican report blasts Biden on Afghanistan withdrawal

The report criticized President Biden for a botched withdrawl of troops from Afghanistan in 2021. The deal to withdraw had been agreed to between former President Trump and the Taliban in 2020.

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Bangladesh: Thousands rally to mark ousting of PM

Thousands of angry students marched in the streets of Dhaka to celebrate the ouster of long-serving PM Sheikh Hasina. Bangladeshis are demanding that Hasina, who fled to neighboring India, be put on

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US, UK, EU sign international AI treaty

The Council of Europe hailed the agreement as the “first international legally binding treaty” on the use of AI systems. It said it was an open treaty that could be signed by

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Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax evasion case

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges to avoid another criminal trial. The plea came months after the US president’s son was convicted in a separate gun case. Hunter Biden, the

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Madrid announces e-scooter ban over safety concerns

The mayor of Spain’s capital said that Lime, Dott and Tier Mobility had failed to implement limits on circulation and control parking. Madrid had imposed new regulations on the vehicles in 2023.

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US secures release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua

Thirteen of those released are members of the Texas-based religious NGO Mountain Gateway, accused earlier this year of money laundering and organized crime. The United States has secured the release of 135

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Germany: Migration commissioner proposes Rwanda deportations

Joachim Stamp accused Russia and Belarus of encouraging migration to the EU as part of their “hybrid warfare.” These migrants should be sent to a third country such as Rwanda, he suggested.

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China’s Xi pledges to deepen Africa investment, trade ties

China’s president has kicked off a major summit in Beijing by pledging billions in financing for African countries. He also promised to help create one million jobs on the continent. Chinese President Xi

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New Zealand’s Maori crown new queen

The Maori council of chiefs selected Nga Wai hono i te po Paki – the youngest and only daughter of the late King Tuheitia – as the community’s new monarch. The chiefs

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Venezuela: Maduro moves Christmas to October amid turmoil

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared the national holiday season would be moved up to October as he tries to turn people’s attention away from the contested presidential election that has roiled the

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Germany: Cross-party migration talks after Solingen attack

Representatives of the government, the opposition CDU/CSU and state governments are meeting at the Interior Ministry in the aftermath of the knife attack in Solingen and far-right gains in two eastern state

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Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader

Venezuelan officials claim President Nicolas Maduro won the election, but the opposition says Edmundo Gonzalez received more votes. The arrest warrant comes after weeks of anti-government protests. Venezuelan authorities issued an arrest

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Germany: Far-right AfD wins first state vote since WWII

Results show the far-right AfD winning the election in Thuringia and coming a close second in Saxony. The success in the party’s eastern stronghold states comes around a year before federal elections. 

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Germany: Thuringia and Saxony elections propel far-right AfD

Elections in the two eastern states showcased the rise of anti-establishment parties and the first time a far-right party finishes first in a state election in Germany since World War II. Voters

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Thuringia election: Far-left Wagenknecht attacked with paint

A man threw pink paint on far-left politician Sahra Wagenknecht at a campaign rally in Erfurt. The attack comes days before elections in two eastern German states where her party is expected

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Kamala Harris, Tim Walz defend policy ideas in TV interview

In the first major interview of her presidential campaign, Kamala Harris spoke about how she would tackle a raft of pressing domestic and international issues. Her vice presidential pick, Tim Walz, also

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Deportation flight leaves Germany for Afghanistan

A flight has taken off from an airport in eastern Germany deporting individuals to Afghanistan. It is the first deportation of Afghans since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021. A

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Macron defends giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship

Russian-born billionaire Durov, 39, was detained by French authorities over the weekend. He is facing charges over issues related to illegal content carried on his popular messaging app. French President Emmanuel Macron

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US, Chinese officials talk about range of issues

At the end of his visit to Beijing, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to state media, Xi said China’s commitment to good relations with

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Germany: Government plans response to Solingen knife attack

Five days after the deadly knife attack in Solingen, the political fallout in Germany continues. While the opposition demands tough asylum measures, others have warned of populist reactions ahead of cross-party talks.

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Nigeria frees Polish students, lecturer after Kano protest

Poland’s Foreign Ministry said the six students and a lecturer from Warsaw University were in good health and would return this week. They were detained at anti-governnment protests, accused of waving a

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Germany

The UK’s new Labor government is seeking to strengthen ties with Germany, including the drafting of a new security and defense treaty. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Germany on Wednesday,

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Pacific Island leaders endorse regional policing plan

Under the leadership of Australia, Pacific Island nations agreed on a regional policing plan. The move is seen as a response to China’s influence in the region. Pacific Island leaders agreed to

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Mexico freezes relations with US, Canadian embassies

Mexico’s president has put relations with the United States and Canadian embassies “on pause” after they voiced concerns over a proposed judicial overhaul plan. The Mexican government has paused its engagement with the ambassadors of

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US: Donald Trump hit by a new federal indictment

The revised indictment is 36 pages long, down from 45 pages, and removes material in an attempt to circumnavigate the US Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Donald Trump was hit by a

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Pakistan’s PM Sharif vows retribution for terrorist attacks

Pakistani Premier Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to retaliate for deadly attacks by separatist militants that killed dozens. He said the militants in Baluchistan wanted to “stop the journey of progress in Pakistan.”

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Japan condemns Chinese aircraft violation of its airspace

Tokyo said the Chinese military plane’s incursion was a “serious violation of our sovereignty.” Japan summoned a Beijing diplomat to protest the surveillance aircraft flying over its airspace. Japan on Tuesday lambasted what it

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Anger after Macron rejects France left-wing government

French President Emmanuel Macron has yet to name a new prime minister to end the political deadlock. In response, LFI leader Jean-Luc Melenchon has called for a “motion of impeachment.” French President Emmanuel Macron on

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Germany’s Scholz seeks new knife laws after Solingen attack

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited the city of Solingen three days after a deadly knife attack there. Scholz said he hoped to rapidly “tighten up” German laws on carrying knives. Solingen

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Germany: NATO airbase raises security over potential threat

The NATO airbase in Geilenkirchen raised its security alert after reports of a potential threat. The move led to non-essential staff being sent home as a safety measure. A NATO airbase in western Germany on Thursday

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Venezuela’s top court backs Maduro’s disputed election win

The Venezuelan Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Nicolas Maduro’s contested election win, despite allegations of fraud. The UN has questioned the court’s impartiality. Venezuela’s Supreme Court has confirmed President Nicolas Maduro’s

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Germany investigates drone flights over industrial park

Prosecutors in northern Germany cited “the suspicion of espionage activity for sabotage purposes” when confirming the probe. This follows “repeated” drone flights over “critical infrastructure.” Investigators in northern Germany confirmed on Thursday that they

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Germany: In Thuringia, Merz repeats CDU won’t ally with AfD

The leader of the Christian Democrats in Germany, Friedrich Merz, has visited the eastern state of Thuringia ahead of a hotly-awaited state vote. He said his party’s pledge never to ally with

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Biden approved China-focused nuclear strategic plan

According to the New York Times, the roadmap highlights the United States’ wariness of the growing threat of Russia, North Korea and in particular China. US President Joe Biden gave the green light for a

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S. Korea and US hold joint drills with eye on N. Korea

The drills are part of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises that are designed to boost the joint readiness of the South Korean and US militaries against threats from North Korea South

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US intelligence officials blame Iran for Trump, Harris hacks

US officials have accused Iran of trying to influence the US presidential elections by targeting the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Tehran has denied the allegations. US security agencies on Monday

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Left Party leaders Wissler and Schirdewan to step down

Several batterings in the polls has seen party confidence in the pair deteriorate. Janine Wissler and Martin Schirdewan will step aside at the socialist German opposition Left Party’s conference in October. The

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Chinese, Philippine ships collide in South China Sea

China accused the Philippine vessels of “deliberately” colliding with the Chinese ship near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. Manila and Beijing had come to a “provisional arrangement” aimed at ending altercations. Chinese

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Die Linke leaders Wissler and Schirdewan to step down

Several batterings in the polls has seen party confidence in the pair deteriorate. Janine Wissler and Martin Schirdewan will step aside at the far-left German opposition party Die Linke’s conference in October.

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Germany: New sabotage warning issued for water supply

Authorities have reported yet another case of suspected tampering with a water supply close to a military base. Some 10,000 residents were told not to drink water while tests were carried out.

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Thailand: Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected youngest ever PM

Thai lawmakers have picked Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as premier. At 37, Paetongtarn becomes the youngest prime minister in Thailand’s modern history. Billionaire heiress Paetongtarn

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US approves $5 billion Patriot missile sale to Germany

The Pentagon said the sale of 600 Patriot missiles would support Germany’s national defense as well as NATO more broadly. Germany has donated three Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine since 2022.

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Biden, Harris hail lower Medicare drug prices and each other

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together in Maryland, touting changes to Medicare’s drug purchasing system and each other’s credentials, as the pair settle into their new campaign roles.

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Berlin condemns ‘provocation’ after Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa visit

The German government has accused Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of “playing with fire” after he led hundreds of Jewish Israelis into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Germany joined a chorus of international disapproval

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German military base on lockdown after suspected sabotage

The base in western Germany employs thousands of soldiers and civilians. Officials believe the tap water may have been purposely contaminated. Germany’s Cologne-Wahn military base has been sealed off after a suspected

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Venezuela elections lack ‘integrity,’ says UN

A panel of UN experts said the way the recent presidential vote was carried out “had no precedent.” Meanwhile, the UN human rights chief has raised alarm over detentions and use of

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Japan PM Kishida to step down next month

Kishida confirmed he will not run for his party’s upcoming presidential election. The Japanese prime minister’s three-year term as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party expires in September. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio

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Thai court to decide on PM Srettha Thavisin’s fate

If Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is removed, the 500-seat parliament must convene to choose a new premier. Thailand’s Constitutional Court is set to rule on Wednesday on whether Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin can be dismissed, having served less than a

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Tanzania opposition leaders released after mass arrests

Hundreds of leaders and supporters of the Chadema party had been arrested ahead of a planned youth day rally. Dissidents voiced concerns about a return to the repressive policies of President Hassan’s

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FBI investigates Iran hacking claims by Trump campaign

The investigation comes after Microsoft said Iran-linked hackers had tried to interfere in the 2024 election campaign. Tehran has denied hacking the Trump campaign. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a

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Tanzania opposition Chadema says senior leaders arrested

Protest organizers say police have arrested the leader of Tanzania’s opposition Chadema party ahead of a planned rally. Hundreds of youth supporters were also taken into custody. Tanzania’s opposition Chadema party on

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Iran: Vice President Zarif quits after 11 days in office

Javad Zarif has stepped down from the post of vice president, citing his disappointment with the new Cabinet. It’s the second crisis for newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran’s vice president, Mohammad Javad

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Venezuela opposition calls for global protests

Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has called for worldwide protests on August 17 to challenge Nicolas Maduro’s election victory claim. The opposition in Venezuela has called for global demonstrations on August 17 in

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Biden: Questions on health risked being ‘real distraction’

US President Joe Biden said criticism from political allies and questions about his health risked being a “real distraction” in the election campaign against Donald Trump, speaking for the first time since

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Bangladesh’s Yunus names student leaders in interim cabinet

Two student activists were included in Bangladesh’s new cabinet alongside top civil society leaders. Meanwhile, the son of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina said she would one day return to the country. Bangladesh’s

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Spain demands answers after Puigdemont escape

The Catalan independence leader managed to slip into Barcelona, give a speech, and flee. A Spanish judge has accused local police of collusion. A Spanish judge on Friday demanded answers from police

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Banned Thai opposition party relaunches with new name

The Prachachon, or People’s party, will remain an anti-establishment progressive party, its new leader said. The former Move Forward party had won last year’s election but was prevented from forming a government.

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Germany: Stasi murder in Berlin 50 years ago on trial

The 1974 shooting of a Polish man at a Berlin border crossing in broad daylight was international news. But the suspected Stasi shooter’s identity only became known when historians linked East German

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Giant pandas return to San Diego Zoo with fanfare

Pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first of their kind to enter the United States in over two decades, restarting the long-observed “panda diplomacy” between Beijing and Washington. California celebrated

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Venezuela: Maduro suspends X after Musk election ‘attack’

President Nicolas Maduro said he signed a decree to block access to the X social media platform for 10 days, having previously accused its owner, Elon Musk, of an “attack” on his

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Vladimir Putin: At Russia’s helm for a quarter of a century

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in power for 25 years, and there is no indication that his career might be drawing to a close. How does he do it? Juri Rescheto

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Nobel winner Yunus returns to Bangladesh to take office

Mohammed Yunus has arrived in Bangladesh to lead an interim government, following more than 15 years of rule by ousted former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammed Yunus returned to Bangladesh on Thursday

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UK: Huge anti-racism protests follow violent unrest

Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in major UK cities like London, Liverpool, and Birmingham. They rally against far-right anti-immigration protests, advocating for more immigrant and refugee rights. Thousands of

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