AfD won almost 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting dismayed reactions among residents in Magdeburg. Residents fear anti-immigrant policies, deportations, and lost residency rights, while older people raised concerns about democracy and Germany’s history.
The UN says Israel’s removal of rubble in Gaza risks destroying evidence of possible war crimes. Preserving rubble could be important for investigations into alleged violations during the conflict.
At least two people were killed and ten injured as Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv overnight, damaging residential buildings. Air raid alerts and continued metro sheltering reflect the ongoing danger to civilians during attacks.
Yemen’s Houthi militants attacked energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The attacks targeted facilities central to Saudi Arabia’s energy sector.
ASML, TSMC, Samsung and Intel are backing 12-inch masks for AI chip production, according to Bloomberg and Nikkei. The backing brings major equipment and chipmakers behind a larger mask format for AI chip manufacturing.
India is conducting food safety raids, ordering shutdowns, and issuing warning labels. The measures affect food businesses and inform consumers about safety concerns.
Canada imposed tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods, including steel, aluminum, cheese, clothing and farm equipment. RBC Economics expects little impact on U.S. growth, though some businesses may suffer, as Canadian support for Carney and resistance to Trump rise.
Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv late Monday after a three-day pause, wounding six people and damaging buildings. The pause coincided with visits by Trump’s envoys, who reported progress toward possible peace talks despite continued fighting.
Progressive lawmakers and candidates are increasingly frustrated with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over policy and leadership disputes. Medicare for All, Jeffries' Kushner meeting, and proposed dues penalties have deepened tensions between progressives and Democratic leadership.
Xpeng says its IRON humanoid robot walked itself off a production line in China, entering mass production. The 5-foot-7-inch, 143-pound robot uses three AI chips delivering about 2,250 TOPS for intended home and commercial applications.