AfD surges in Saxony, aiming for a state election win
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AfD has surged in Saxony and is seeking victory in the state election. The result will show whether AfD can turn rising support into a state-level win.
Missouri asks Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed districts in midterms
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Missouri asked the U.S. Supreme Court to permit Trump-backed congressional districts for the midterms after the state Supreme Court blocked them. The map could help Republicans gain a seat, while raising legal and timing questions before the federal election.
Trump envoy and Kushner arrive in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war and revive peace talks.
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Trump’s envoy and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to discuss the Ukraine war and revive peace talks. The visit represents a renewed diplomatic effort to address the conflict through negotiations.
Argentina court rules Nazi-looted painting must be returned to heir
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An Argentine court ordered Giuseppe Ghislandi’s Portrait of a Lady, stolen by Nazis, returned to Jacques Goudstikker’s heir. The ruling resolves ownership after the painting was found in the Mar del Plata home of a senior Nazi officer’s daughter.
Russia’s hybrid attacks are the EU's most significant strategic threat, says the EU's top military official.
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The EU's top military official called Russia's hybrid attacks the bloc's most significant strategic threat. The assessment places hybrid activity at the center of the EU's security concerns.
Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves
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Trump ordered endangered status removed from grey and Mexican wolves, giving the Interior Secretary 90 days to assess recovery. Ranchers cite livestock losses, while conservationists warn delisting could undermine recovery efforts amid concerns about beef prices.
Xiaomi Auto to start selling EVs in Europe next year
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Xiaomi Auto will begin selling electric cars in several European markets, including Germany, next year through dealer networks. EU tariffs could add duties of up to 35.3% after Xiaomi did not join the 2023 anti-subsidy probe.
The Cottage unveils as a domestic violence support centre in Ashfield.
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The Cottage opened at Ashfield Police Station, offering specialist domestic violence support, trauma-informed spaces, frontline staff and on-site spyware checks. It combines police liaison, on-site statements and cross-agency services as NSW Police report 130,000 incidents this year involving domestic violence orders.
Indian and Kazakh leaders have directly urged Putin to end the war.
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Indian and Kazakh leaders directly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. The appeals show two national leaders openly pressing Putin to end the conflict.
The U.S. Embassy in Havana issued a health alert about diarrheal illnesses due to contaminated water and poor refrigeration in Cuba amid sanctions limiting imports.
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The U.S. Embassy in Havana warned of diarrheal illnesses linked to contaminated water and poor refrigeration in Cuba. The alert highlights public health risks as U.S. sanctions limit imports.