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Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

NPR·●●●●●5 sources·🇺🇸 🇶🇦 🇬🇧 🇭🇰·2 Sept
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Germany accused Russia of directing last month's plot after an explosive-equipped drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle airport. Germany linked the incident to elements seen in other Russian hybrid operations, increasing tensions over security and Ukraine.

What is known about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge

Al Jazeera·●●●●4 sources·🇶🇦 🇺🇸 🇬🇧·2 Sept
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Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces a new legal accusation, according to reports outlining the charge and his imprisonment. The case adds to the legal proceedings involving Wong, a prominent figure in Hong Kong’s activism movement.

Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers

The Guardian·●●●3 sources·🇬🇧 🇶🇦·2 Sept
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Provisional results show 70% approved constitutional amendments expanding presidential powers, with turnout above 55% and about 544,060 voters participating. The constitution cuts parliament from 102 seats to 65 and requires presidents to have spent five years in-country.

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Trump says he will nominate Hung Cao as Navy secretary.

The Washington Post·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·2 Sept
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Trump said he will nominate Navy veteran and Vietnamese refugee Hung Cao as Navy secretary. The nomination would formally fill the role Cao has held on an acting basis.

House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers - AP News

AP News·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸·1 Sept
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The House censured Rep. Chuck Edwards 413-2 after ethics investigators found persistent unprofessional conduct toward two young female staffers. Ethics Chairman Michael Guest said the conduct was serious, but investigators found no quid pro quo sexual harassment.

UK’s Burnham pledges to restore hope in House of Commons debut as PM

South China Morning Post·●●●3 sources·🇭🇰 🇺🇸 🇬🇧·1 Sept
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Burnham made his Commons debut six weeks after becoming prime minister, pledging economic action, cost relief and greater regional power. His No 10 North plan seeks to empower local authorities and spread growth and opportunity across every postcode.

In Egypt, Xi Challenges U.S. Influence in the Middle East

The New York Times·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·2 Sept
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Xi Jinping is seeking deeper ties with Egypt, a longtime U.S. security partner, as China expands its Middle East role. Stronger China-Egypt ties could affect regional security, diplomacy, and strategic competition between Beijing and Washington.

What we know about the reported strike on wedding celebrations in Iran

BBC·●●2 sources·🇬🇧·2 Sept
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The Iranian Red Crescent reported four people killed at a wedding in southern Iran amid renewed US strikes. The deaths raise civilian harm concerns as Iran and the US exchange attacks across the Middle East.

Zelenskyy says he will shut Russian airspace

Bloomberg·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇶🇦·2 Sept
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Zelenskyy warned airlines to avoid Russian airspace and threatened drone responses to Moscow’s missile attacks. The warning signals potential escalation as Ukraine seeks to deter Russian aggression.

Trump's AI team disagrees over strategy against G20 backdrop

Axios·1 source·🇺🇸·2 Sept
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At the G20 Innovation Summit, Commerce and OSTP officials offered conflicting messages on AI strategy and data centers. The split complicates U.S. efforts to promote lighter, flexible regulation as an alternative to the European Union’s approach.

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