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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

US Court Sentences Ex-Assad Prison Chief to 60 Years for Torture

A US court sentenced former Syrian official Samir Ousman al-Sheikh to 60 years for torturing prisoners at Adra prison under Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Russia Votes for New Duma With United Russia Certain to Win

Russians began voting Friday in a three-day parliamentary election dominated by United Russia, held in the fifth year of the war with Ukraine.

US Approves $24.3 Billion Sale of 48 F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, the department said, notifying Congress of the deal.

Judge Orders 30-Day Notice on Any Kennedy Center Demolition After Trump Threat

Federal judge ordered 30 days' notice before any Kennedy Center demolition after Trump warned venue would be torn down.

Pennsylvania Demands CDC Recognize 4 Measles Deaths or Loses Aid Request

Pennsylvania is requesting CDC emergency support for a measles outbreak of 731 cases and four deaths, on condition the agency publicly recognizes the fatal

Sweden’s Kristersson Resigns as Left-Wing Bloc Wins Three-Seat Majority

Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigned Thursday after the left-wing opposition won a three-seat majority in Sunday's election.

Federal Reserve Raises Rates for First Time Since 2020, Trump Demands 1% or Less

The US Federal Reserve raised rates a quarter point on Wednesday to 3.75%-4%, its first hike in over three years, as Trump demanded cuts to 1% or lower.

Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada Associate Membership Offer

Trump threatened the EU with tariffs over its proposal to make Canada the bloc's first associate member, suggesting the move could be hostile to the US.

Borneo Wildfire Haze Sickens Thousands as Pontianak Air Index Tops 1,100

Wildfire haze on Indonesia's Borneo Island has driven the Pontianak air index above 1,100 and caused over 113,000 respiratory infections.

Carney Welcomes EU Associate Membership Plan, Rejects ‘Third Bloc’ Framing

Mark Carney told the European Parliament Canada welcomes an EU associate membership proposal, while rejecting the idea of a new rival bloc.

Iran War Cost US $38 Billion, Missile Stockpile Needs 5 Years to Rebuild

The CBO estimates the Iran war cost the Pentagon $38.1 billion through August 1 and depleted missile stockpiles so heavily rebuilding could take five years

Kaepernick Accuses NFL Owners of Colluding Against Macklemore

Colin Kaepernick accused NFL stadium owners of colluding against Macklemore, who pledged his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestinian groups and challenge

House Could Vote on Bill to Shield Consumers From AI Data Center Costs

The U.S. House could vote as early as Tuesday night on a bipartisan bill to stop AI data center energy costs from being passed to consumers.

War-Damaged Gaza Building Collapses, Killing 12 With Nearly 100 Missing

A war-damaged seven-storey building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 12 people including five children, with nearly 100 missing under rubble.

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