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- Belgian far-right party cannot use IKEA trademarks for anti-immigration campaign, EU court advises AP News
- Ikea wins right to launch legal action against Belgian far-right party The Guardian
- EU Belgium Ikea Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Anak Krakatau erupts, disrupting 300,000 travelers as 1883 disaster looms large – Phys.org
- Anak Krakatau erupts, disrupting 300,000 travelers as 1883 disaster looms large Phys.org
- Indonesian volcano erupts with enough force to see from space Scientific American
- Anak Krakatau: Volcano eruption closes eight Indonesian airports BBC
- Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands apnews.com
- Anak Krakatau Erupts for 25 Hours in Indonesia, Reigniting Mega-Tsunami Fears (Video) SURFER Magazine
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news – apnews.com
- Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news apnews.com
- The death toll in Yemen prison airstrike rises to 23 with 7 still missing, Houthi rebels say apnews.com
- Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of killing seven in Yemen prison air strike aljazeera.com
- Houthis say 7 killed in Saudi strike on Yemen prison as Bab el-Mandeb battle intensifies The Times of Israel
- Yemen warns responses to S. Arabia will be ‘unforgettable' Mehr News Agency
War of words between China and Philippines over South China Sea claims – AP News
- War of words between China and Philippines over South China Sea claims AP News
- Philippines defense chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum: 'Coercion, bullying' Fox News
- Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note South China Morning Post
- Philippines Leader Gets China's 'Bullying' Note On Stage. What He Did Next NDTV
- Philippines' Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises Reuters
50 Years After Mao’s Death, China Has Left His Legacy Behind – Jacobin
- 50 Years After Mao’s Death, China Has Left His Legacy Behind Jacobin
- Mao, Cultural Revolution cast long shadow over China 50 years on Reuters
- Young Chinese turn to Mao Zedong for life advice, 50 years after his death South China Morning Post
- Raising red flags: China’s Gen Z eulogise Mao 50 years on The Times
- How Mao Zedong's legacy still shapes China 50 years on DW.com
Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump
German chancellor attacks Alternative für Deutschland after far-right party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt election
Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has accused the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) of seeking “ethnic cleansing” with its “remigration” drive, after the nativist party’s seismic weekend victory in a state election.
In his first public confrontation with the AfD since Sunday’s shock outcome in Saxony-Anhalt, Merz said at a raucous parliamentary debate that the far-right party would take an axe to one of the pillars of the German economy with a racist campaign of mass deportations.
Continue reading...Israel Boosts Ties With New European Ally Amid Gaza Tensions – Bloomberg.com
- Israel Boosts Ties With New European Ally Amid Gaza Tensions Bloomberg.com
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- Israeli FM Invited Key Qatargate Suspect Srulik Einhorn to Slovenia Embassy Ceremony Haaretz
- Israel to open embassy in Slovenia as relations thaw Reuters
Oil tanker hit in Iraqi waters, as vessels get caught in US-Iran attacks – Reuters
- Oil tanker hit in Iraqi waters, as vessels get caught in US-Iran attacks Reuters
- Iran Launches Massive Attack on Global Shipping Foreign Policy
- Several merchant vessels said hit in Gulf and Gulf of Oman The Times of Israel
- US Energy Secretary Wright says current refining capacity is a bigger problem than crude oil supply Newsquawk
- Greek-owned VLCC hit by drone in Iraqi waters Splash247
Germany’s Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
Miliband rejects chief rabbi’s claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move – BBC
- Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move BBC
- Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S. The New York Times
- Trump didn't oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements Axios
- Israel sets deadline for Britain to close consulate as settlers warn of sanctions hit Reuters
- Israel sanctions will not hurt intelligence sharing between spy agencies, says Miliband The Guardian
Warehouse explosion in northwestern Syria kills at least 14 – AP News
Brazil’s top judge suspends justices’ rulings in Supreme Court power struggle – Reuters
- Brazil's top judge suspends justices' rulings in Supreme Court power struggle Reuters
- Brazil Supreme Court removes federal police chief, Lula appeals the decision AP News
- Brazil Supreme Court rift deepens as justice suspends federal police chief Al Jazeera
- Supreme Court crisis spills into Brazil’s presidential race Courthouse News
- Brazilian Supreme Court judge annuls rival's decision, restores federal police chief to his post KVUE
War conditions curb mandatory hijab crackdown, Iranian official says – Iran International
- War conditions curb mandatory hijab crackdown, Iranian official says Iran International
- Iran plans new university hijab directive as hardliners press for enforcement Iran International
- New Directive to Enforce Mandatory Hijab Across Iranian Universities IranWire
- New Hijab Rules to Be Introduced for Female Students in Iran GünAz TV
- Iranian Basij professors call for enforcement of hijab rules at universities Latest news from Azerbaijan
Reigning Miss Austria beauty queen Lucia Sisic dies aged 22 – BBC
- Reigning Miss Austria beauty queen Lucia Sisic dies aged 22 BBC
- Lucia Sisic, reigning Miss Austria, has died at 22 Yahoo
- Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dies at 22 USA Today
- Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dies at 22; country will not participate at Miss Universe 2026 HOLA
- Reigning Miss Austria dies unexpectedly at just 22: ‘Our dear angel’ The Independent
Germany’s Merz accuses far-right AfD of promoting ‘ethnic cleansing’ – Euronews.com
- Germany's Merz accuses far-right AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing' Euronews.com
- Germany's Merz accuses far-right AfD of calling for 'ethnic cleansing' Reuters
- Germany’s Right Turn The New York Times
- With the AfD's Election Victory, German Democracy, as We Knew It, Is Over Foreign Policy
- Germany news: Merz, Weidel face off after AfD state win DW.com
White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.
Indonesia searches for 8 missing at sea near Anak Krakatau volcano – apnews.com
Singapore PM salary set to rise to $2.85M under political pay overhaul – Fox Business
- Singapore PM salary set to rise to $2.85M under political pay overhaul Fox Business
- The world’s best-paid politician is getting a $1 million pay rise CNN
- Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million BBC
- Singapore's high ministerial salaries under scrutiny in parliament this week Reuters
- The world's highest paid leader is set for a 64% pay rise. Here's how others compare CNBC
EU proposes simpler public tender rules, ‘Buy European’ criteria to cut foreign dependence – Reuters
- EU proposes simpler public tender rules, 'Buy European' criteria to cut foreign dependence Reuters
- EU Targets China With ‘Made in Europe’ Public Contract Rules Bloomberg.com
- EU unveils ‘buy European’ public procurement rules to counter China The Guardian
- European Commission proposes an EU preference in public contracts Euronews.com
- EU unveils new ‘Made in Europe’ guidelines to counter China Semafor
Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note – South China Morning Post
- Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note South China Morning Post
- Philippines defense chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum: 'Coercion, bullying' Fox News
- War of words between China and Philippines over South China Sea claims apnews.com
- Philippines Leader Gets China's 'Bullying' Note On Stage. What He Did Next NDTV
- Philippines' Teodoro says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korean exercises Reuters