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Germany's far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured roughly 44% of the vote in the Saxony‑Anhalt state election, its strongest regional showing since World War II, but failed to achieve an outright majority. The result has sparked alarm among European leaders and put Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition under pressure.
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Renewed Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 individuals, including children and medical personnel, casting a severe shadow over a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese authorities have appealed to the United States for intervention to halt the escalating violence.
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured roughly 44% of the vote in Saxony‑Anhalt, its strongest showing ever in a German state election, but missed the absolute majority needed to govern alone. The result has sparked alarm across Europe and renewed debate over the resilience of Germany's post‑war political “firewall”.
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The eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano has caused widespread disruption, stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers and leading to prolonged closures of multiple airports across the country. Volcanic ash has impacted air quality and travel throughout Southeast Asia, with flight cancellations extending into Monday.
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party secured a significant victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, garnering nearly 44% of the vote. While falling short of an outright majority, this result has been hailed as historic by the party and has sparked alarm across Europe.
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A new Austrian law prohibits Muslim headscarves for female students under 14 and extends restrictions to teachers, igniting a heated debate over security and religious liberty. The measure, part of a broader integration push, faces criticism from civil‑rights groups and may be challenged in court.
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A Boeing 767‑300 cargo aircraft operated by Amazon Prime Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking several ground vehicles and igniting a fire. Five people were confirmed dead and five others seriously injured, while investigators probe the cause.
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Germany’s far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the Saxony‑Anhalt state election with roughly 44%, its strongest showing ever, yet fell short of an absolute majority. The result has triggered warnings across Europe and uncertainty over coalition prospects.
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Sweden's cabinet announced a six‑kronor per litre increase in gasoline and diesel prices, a move projected to generate over a billion euros in extra state revenue. Opposition Socialists accuse the ruling coalition of exploiting the timing to fund its 2026 election campaign.
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Dutch savers are reducing their exposure to equities, widening the gap between wealth growth in the United States and the Netherlands. The shift reflects broader concerns about market volatility and could reshape the Dutch financial landscape.
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The Philippines' monsoon season intensifies as the southwest monsoon brings heavy rain to four provinces in Luzon, triggering flood and landslide warnings. Authorities have activated emergency measures, including school closures and infrastructure safeguards, while monitoring nearby Tropical Storm Krovanh.
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A report alleges that an oil company sanctioned for operating in the disputed Falkland Islands received incentives under Argentina's RIGI investment regime. The claim has sparked political controversy and raised questions about sanction enforcement.