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Merz cancels UN visit after AfD election win puts his leadership on the ropes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled his UN visit as his political position weakened following strong regional election results for the far-right AfD party, while state leaders rallied behind him amid speculation about his future.
Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?
Dutch railways experienced major disruption when pipes and cables were deliberately placed on tracks across multiple locations, halting trains and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers on Tuesday.
Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
Malaysia’s Prime Minister offers to invite Myanmar’s military leader for an official visit to advance Rohingya refugee repatriation, seeking diplomatic engagement over confrontation.
Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint
A survey finds 53% of Americans worry about AI’s environmental impact, up from 41% last year, with particular concern about data centers’ effects on local communities.
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
Belarus released 25 political prisoners on Wednesday as the United States lifted sanctions on two Belarusian companies, culminating negotiations between US envoy John Coale and President Alexander Lukashenko.
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
The UK’s Trades Union Congress, representing over 5.3 million workers, voted to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement against Israel during its annual conference on Wednesday.
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Security Council reform, citing geopolitical divisions among major powers that prevent effective international action on conflicts and crises.
Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
Lebanon returned 37 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Beirut on Wednesday. The items, seized from the Port of Beirut in 2020, include masks, statues, coffins, and textile pieces dating to pharaonic times.
Five takeaways from Canada’s push to woo the world’s richest investors
Prime Minister Mark Carney convened a major investment summit in Toronto, pitching Canada as a secure destination and announcing nearly C$500bn in new investments while facing criticism over infrastructure privatization plans.
Athletes’ container huts face complaints ahead of Asian Games in Japan
Japan’s Asian Games in Nagoya face accommodation criticism as wooden container huts designed for 2,000 athletes generate complaints about tight conditions and maintenance issues ahead of the opening.
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The EPA announced it is scrapping emissions limits for coal and gas power plants, saying the move will save $310 billion and reduce energy prices, while environmental groups warned of significant health and environmental costs.
Bob Mackie: Legendary costume designer dies aged 87
Bob Mackie, the renowned “Sultan of Sequins” who designed iconic costumes for Cher, Elton John, and other entertainment legends, has died at age 87. The Tony and Emmy-winning designer shaped decades of performance fashion history.
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a ‘gift’
Donald Trump Jr’s wife confirmed that a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin partially funded their May wedding in the Bahamas, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for celebration events.
Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test
Officials from the DRC and Rwanda are meeting in Geneva to discuss implementation of their 2025 peace agreement, with ongoing fighting and unresolved security commitments complicating progress.
Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules
A federal judge blocked Trump administration visa caps for students and journalists, while Democratic-led states sued to stop residency restrictions tied to public benefit use.
Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Internet services have remained restricted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for over 100 days following protests demanding electoral reforms, disrupting banking, business, and education.
Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis
Western nations announced sanctions on Israeli settlements this week, prompting Israel to order the UK consulate’s closure and retaliate against perceived critics, while violence and humanitarian deterioration continued across Gaza and the West Bank.
Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
Hungary’s government submitted a bill to amend anti-LGBTQ rules for minors introduced under Viktor Orban, aiming to align the legislation with EU standards and remove references to banning homosexuality promotion.
What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections
Delaware holds its final state primary election before November midterms this week, with races for US Senate, House, and state offices on the ballot in the heavily Democratic state.
Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
Gulf states postponed a critical meeting with Iran regarding the strait of Hormuz amid disagreements over regional consensus and escalating Yemen conflict involving Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote seeks to raise $23bn through the continent’s largest-ever initial public offering of his Nigerian petroleum refinery, potentially boosting his net worth to nearly $60bn.
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Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
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