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German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on
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Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine
Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.
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Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria
Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria
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Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall
A 50 percent tariff has disrupted dairy exports, leaving Canadian farmers with milk that cannot be redirected overnight.
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Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains.
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Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools
Prime minister of Italy's longest serving government since WW2 faces election threat from far-right rival party.
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Greek police investigate death of 82-year-old man after beach brawl over sunlounger
Row at Athenian riviera resort turned violent after two elderly bathers reportedly argued over shortage of loungers Greek police are investigating the death of an 82-year-old man after a brawl over a sunlounger at a beach on the Athenian riviera. The man had arrived at the popular bathing spot of Vouliagmeni before 10am on Sunday hoping to secure a sunbed, but he soon began arguing with a fellow bather – described by authorities as a “76-year-old man unknown to him” – when it became clear loungers were in short supply. Continue reading...