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German centre‑right leader Friedrich Merz dismissed his deputy general secretary, prompting a wave of dissent among party members. Grassroots activists threatened to leave the CDU, saying they can no longer support the leadership’s direction.
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Brazil’s leading pollster Datafolha released a fresh presidential preference survey on September 11, following a recent crisis in the Supreme Federal Court. The poll arrives as incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro vie for a second term in a tightly contested race.
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Leaders from the BRICS bloc convened in New Delhi amid significant geopolitical tensions, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside pressing economic challenges. The summit also highlighted a growing rivalry between China and India for influence within the expanded group.
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A tourist coach carrying Dutch passengers overturned in the south‑eastern Swiss Alps, leaving multiple dead and injured. Emergency services rushed to the remote Alpine village to treat victims and begin an investigation.
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A blaze that swept through two schools in the rebel‑held city of Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, sparked a stampede that left at least 14 and possibly up to 29 children dead. Dozens more were injured as the fire engulfed nearby neighbourhoods.
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A senior justice delivered a complete case file on fellow judge Alexandre de Moraes before a crucial ruling, prompting session cancellations and sparking a political backlash. The turmoil is reflected in falling Lula approval ratings and a poll surge for former President Bolsonaro, while economists warn the court threatens Brazil’s democracy.
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India will host the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, centring discussions on wars, energy security and sustainable development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The Israeli Defence Forces said they demolished a system of tunnels built by Hezbollah on the Ali al‑Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, using more than a thousand tonnes of explosives. The blast was recorded by the USGS as a 4.1‑magnitude tremor, but no civilian casualties were reported.
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Iran‑backed Houthi rebels captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, moving closer to the Bab al‑Mandeb strait. The takeover raises concerns over shipping security and could push oil prices higher.
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President Donald Trump announced a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every adult U.S. citizen contingent on Republican control of the House and Senate. Analysts warn the promise could cost over $1 trillion and raise serious legal questions.
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Donald Trump promised a $5,000 cash payment to every American adult contingent on Republican victories in the House and Senate, while also claiming the Iran war and high oil prices will end after the November elections. The pledge was made at the GOP's first midterms convention in Dallas amid internal party debates.
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A passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, resulting in at least five fatalities and numerous individuals unaccounted for. Extensive search and rescue operations are underway.