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Far-right AfD wins German state election in Saxony-Anhalt

The Alternative for Germany party secures a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt, intensifying pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and testing Germany's political firewall against extremism.

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Polymarket Will AfD win the most seats in 1 German state election in September 2026? 13% +1

Witkoff and Kushner Visit Kyiv After Moscow Talks as Strikes Resume

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Kyiv for peace talks following meetings with Vladimir Putin, even as Russian strikes resume against the Ukrainian capital.

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Polymarket Will Trump and Putin meet next in Ukraine? 0%

Hungary expels 10 russian diplomats, marking shift from pro-kremlin stance

The new government orders the departure of ten Russian diplomats for unacceptable activities, prompting Moscow to vow a harsh response.

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Polymarket Will Zelenskyy and Putin meet next in Hungary before 2027? 0%

US imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran's aviation sector and foreign firms

The Trump administration targets Iran's airlines and Mahan Air to escalate economic pressure amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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Five Killed as Amazon Cargo Plane Overshoots Runway at Miami Airport

Investigators are examining flight data after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles and killing five ground workers.

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UK Air Traffic Control Glitch Strands Passengers at Heathrow and Gatwick

A technical fault at National Air Traffic Services causes over 1,000 flight cancellations across UK airports, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded.

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Eiffel Tower Reopens After Strike Over Removal of Female Staff for Hindu Visit

The Eiffel Tower reopens Tuesday after a one-day closure caused by workers protesting the removal of female staff during a visit by a Hindu delegation, prompting a Paris investigation.

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India Hosts Subdued BRICS Summit Amid Strategic Autonomy and China Ties

New Delhi hosts the BRICS summit with restrained pomp, focusing on global south advocacy while navigating complex diplomatic relations with China and other members.

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Polymarket Will Zelenskyy and Putin meet next in India before 2027? 0%

Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv ending brief truce for US envoy talks

Moscow launches mass attacks killing at least five people in the capital, terminating a temporary pause that allowed US envoys to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Polymarket Will Russia target Kyiv on September 9, 2026? 100% +14

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's First Chief Executive, Dies at 89

The former leader who oversaw the 1997 handover has died at a hospital in Hong Kong at age 89.

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Global PISA Results Show Declining Student Performance in US, Germany and Hong Kong

Latest Programme for International Student Assessment data reveals significant drops in reading and math scores among 15-year-olds in the US, Germany and Hong Kong.

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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across shared border

The two nations inaugurate the one-kilometre structure over the Tumen River, marking a new milestone in their deepening strategic partnership.

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Polymarket Will Russia and Ukraine hold any diplomatic meeting by September 30, 2026? 44% −1

US Secretary of State Rubio Visits Colombia to Strengthen Ties and Sign Deals

Marco Rubio arrives in Colombia to meet President Abelardo de la Espriella, sign critical minerals agreements, and discuss security cooperation before visiting Ecuador and Peru.

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Polymarket Will Marco Rubio win the 2028 US Presidential Election? 9%

Former PM Ishiba Calls for Closer Ties with South Korea in Seoul Visit

Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's successor Ishiba visits Seoul to strengthen diplomatic relations while Japan rules out recruiting foreign soldiers for its military.

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Polymarket China x Japan military clash before 2027? 7%

TSA Restores Gate Access for Non-Travelers at 13 Airports

The Transportation Security Administration launches a program allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members to enter secure airport areas without a flight ticket.

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Netanyahu Denies UAE Warned Him of October 7 Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects claims that UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned him of the Hamas assault before October 7.

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Polymarket Will Benjamin Netanyahu be the next Prime Minister of Israel? 28% −1

Building Collapse in New Delhi Kills at Least 7 Students

Rescue crews search for survivors after a student hostel collapses in New Delhi, with police alleging the owner added illegal floors that compromised the foundation.

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Record Rainfall Disrupts Life in Japan as Woman Dies in Flooded Car

Japan issues its highest weather warning as record-breaking rain kills a woman and swamps Nagoya, prompting landslide alerts for islands south of Tokyo.

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Albanian protests against Kushner-linked project turn violent on 100th day

Police clash with demonstrators in Tirana as rallies against the luxury coastal development linked to Jared Kushner reach their third month.

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EU and UK Condemn Serbia's Funeral for War Criminal Ratko Mladic

The EU cancelled a visit to Serbia and the UK summoned a diplomat after thousands attended the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade.

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Trial Begins in Paris Over Deadliest Channel Migrant Disaster

Fourteen suspected smugglers face manslaughter charges in Paris for the November 2021 crossing that killed at least 30 people.

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US Strikes Iran as Trump Bans Some Canadian Imports Amid Rising Tensions

The US launches fresh strikes on Iran while imposing import bans on select Canadian goods, escalating Middle East tensions and impacting global markets.

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Nepal seeks climate compensation for floods that killed thousands

Kathmandu has formally requested billions in aid from the UN loss and damage fund to cover costs after disasters killed over 6,000 people.

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Four Dead After Small Plane Carrying Family Goes Missing Off Bahamas

The U.S. Coast Guard assists the Royal Bahamian Defense Force in recovering four family members after their aircraft vanished near Andros Island.

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Hegseth’s Pentagon Overhaul Faces Scrutiny Amid War Efforts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reshaping the military, a move that could define Trump's second term legacy.

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Polymarket Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31? 21% −1

Masked anti-migrant protesters shut down UK ports and block buses

Hundreds of masked men disrupted ferry traffic and attempted to stop migrant transport, drawing widespread condemnation.

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Argentina to file criminal case against oil company in Falklands

President Javier Milei escalates sovereignty claims by initiating legal action against an operator while citing a Hong Kong-style framework.

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Polymarket UK announces transfer of Falklands to Argentina in 2026? 4% +1

Kenya Cracks Down on Foreign Traders, Sparking Xenophobia Fears

President William Ruto orders a crackdown on foreign hawkers in Kenya, prompting concerns about xenophobia among migrant communities.

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US Forces Sink Vessel Linked to Ecuadorian Criminal Gang in Pacific

The US military intercepts and sinks a floating refueling station in the eastern Pacific, alleging it is tied to drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian gang Los Choneros.

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Poll Finds More Americans View Domestic Terrorism as Greater Threat Than Foreign Attacks

A Reuters/Ipsos survey reveals that 33 percent of respondents identify domestic terrorism as the primary safety threat, surpassing foreign terrorism at 20 percent.

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Ukraine Signs Contracts for 1,000 Patriot Missiles Amid Russian Attacks

Kyiv secures funding and partner support to acquire the air defense system as it faces relentless ballistic missile strikes from Moscow.

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Polymarket Ukraine agrees not to join NATO before 2027? 8%

South Korea Sends Fact-Finding Team to Assess Strait of Hormuz Situation

The defence ministry dispatches officials to the region while stressing no decision has been made regarding potential troop deployment.

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Polymarket Will Strait of Hormuz traffic not return to normal in 2026? 83% +6

Iran claims capture of US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran states it seized the device near the strait, while Washington insists it was a malfunctioning unit.

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Trial begins in Mexico for men accused of killing Australian surfers and American friend

Three defendants stand trial in Baja California for the April 2024 murders of Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad during a suspected robbery.

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Canada And EU Plan Far-Reaching Alliance To Offset U.S. And China

The transatlantic partners seek to build a new alliance to offset the global power politics dominated by the U.S. and China.

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China marks 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong's death with renewed online interest in his legacy

Fifty years after the founding father's death, Chinese influencers and followers are turning to Mao for life advice as his political legacy continues to influence the nation.

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