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Renewed Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 individuals, including children and medical personnel, casting a severe shadow over a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese authorities have appealed to the United States for intervention to halt the escalating violence.
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured roughly 44% of the vote in Saxony‑Anhalt, its strongest showing ever in a German state election, but missed the absolute majority needed to govern alone. The result has sparked alarm across Europe and renewed debate over the resilience of Germany's post‑war political “firewall”.
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The eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano has caused widespread disruption, stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers and leading to prolonged closures of multiple airports across the country. Volcanic ash has impacted air quality and travel throughout Southeast Asia, with flight cancellations extending into Monday.
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party secured a significant victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, garnering nearly 44% of the vote. While falling short of an outright majority, this result has been hailed as historic by the party and has sparked alarm across Europe.
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Germany’s far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the Saxony‑Anhalt state election with roughly 44%, its strongest showing ever, yet fell short of an absolute majority. The result has triggered warnings across Europe and uncertainty over coalition prospects.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys appointed by former President Donald Trump, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. They then travelled to Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Polling predicts the far‑right Alternative for Germany could win around 40 % of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially delivering the first far‑right state government in Germany since World War II. The outcome raises concerns about the post‑war political consensus and the party’s anti‑immigration, pro‑Russia stance.
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is the frontrunner in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, potentially marking the first time a far-right party has taken power at the state level since World War II. This outcome could have significant nationwide implications for German politics.
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Senior Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and then flew to Kyiv for discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The White House called the Moscow talks “substantive” and said plans could be announced in the coming weeks, though officials noted no breakthrough had been reached.
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is on the brink of a landmark victory in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, potentially becoming the first far-right party to lead a state government since World War II. The outcome of Sunday's election could have significant national implications.
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U.S. representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussed “substantive” steps to end the Ukraine war and were ordered to pause Kyiv strikes. The duo left for Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the White House saying concrete proposals will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
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Business partner Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before flying to Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Both sides say the discussions were “useful,” but no concrete breakthrough has been announced.