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Merz Vows to Stay After CDU Gets 5% in State Vote

Friedrich Merz's CDU received just 5% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Sunday, its worst state result since WWII, but the German chancellor vowed to press on.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

Ukraine’s Ousted Defence Minister Fedorov Demands Wartime Elections

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called on August 19 for elections during the war, the first such demand since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Ukraine Launches 822 Drones at Russia, Killing Six Near Moscow

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone assaults of the war on Russia, killing at least six near Moscow, as Russia struck back across Ukraine.

France’s Top Court Blocks Macron’s Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France's top court struck down a proposed social media ban for under-15s, citing free expression and privacy, as Macron vows to redraft the law.

Farage Wins Clacton Byelection He Triggered Amid £5m Crypto Gift Scandal

Nigel Farage reclaimed his Clacton seat, beating comic candidate Count Binface in a byelection boycotted by every major party amid a £5m donation probe.

Ukraine Drone Strikes Halt Three Russian Grain Terminals at Novorossiysk

Ukrainian drone strikes damaged three major Russian grain terminals at Novorossiysk, halting shipments and raising warnings over global food market disrupt

Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Europe and Arctic, Sending Hotel Prices Past $1,000

A rare total solar eclipse crossed Europe, Iceland and the Arctic on August 12, drawing millions and pushing some hotel prices above $1,000 a night.

Russian Aerial Attacks Kill Nine in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Cites North Korean Missiles

Russian aerial attacks killed at least nine civilians across Ukraine as Zelenskyy warned Moscow is using North Korean missiles and preparing to deploy more

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills at Least 17 in Kyiv Region

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people in and around Kyiv overnight as Ukraine, unable to intercept the missiles, pleaded for more Pat

Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Ambassador to United States Amid Broader Government Shake-Up

President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, amid a broader shake-up of senior government posts

Spain Says Migrants Return to Morocco After Unprecedented Ceuta Border Surge

Spain says roughly 50,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco after an unprecedented surge in which at least 67 people died.

Nearly 200,000 French Residents Return Home as New Wildfires Erupt Across Europe

Nearly 200,000 French residents returned home as a Gironde wildfire held its perimeter, while new blazes forced thousands to flee in France and Greece.

Russian Ballistic Missile Barrage Kills at Least Three in Kyiv, Traps Residents

A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage killed at least three and wounded over a dozen in Kyiv, trapping residents as Zelenskyy presses for Patriot s

Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% for Fifth Time as Inflation Fears Persist

The Bank of England kept its key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year in a 6-3 vote as the Iran conflict pushed oil prices higher.

Cooler Weather and Rain Bring Relief to Fire-Ravaged Southwestern France

Cooler temperatures and potential rain moved into wildfire-ravaged southwestern France on Thursday, offering firefighters the first significant relief in w

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