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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-Iran Conflict Escalates as Explosions Rock Iraq Base, Sirens Sound in Bahrain

Explosions near a US base in Iraq and sirens in Bahrain mark a sharp escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre.

Trump to Address Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner After April Shooting

Trump will address the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, three months after a shooting halted the original event.

India’s Education Minister Resigns After Weeks of Youth-Led ‘Cockroach’ Protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of youth-led 'Cockroach' protests over exam paper leaks, marking a major win for demonstr

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns Midway Through Term, Citing Health Reasons

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned two years early, citing health reasons, amid ongoing political change following Sheikh Hasina's oust

New UK Prime Minister Burnham Opens Manchester Office in Bid to Rebalance Power

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened his "No. 10 North" office in Manchester, launching a flagship bid to shift power and growth away from London

Irish Police Intercept Car Bomb Near Northern Ireland Border, Two Arrested

Irish police intercepted a car bomb near the Northern Ireland border during an operation targeting dissident republicans, arresting two suspects.

UK Opens No 10 North in Manchester, Handing Regional Mayors a Bigger Policy Role

The UK has launched No 10 North in Manchester, reviving the national economic council and giving regional mayors a larger role in shaping national policy.

South African Court Temporarily Halts Impeachment Inquiry Against President Ramaphosa

A South African court has temporarily paused impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the theft of over $580,000 from his farm.

US Launches 13th Night of Strikes on Iran as Tehran Warns of Gulf Escalation

The US completed a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran warned of escalation and condemned Trump's plan to use frozen Iranian assets.

China and Philippines Trade Blame as Water Cannon Clashes Escalate Near Scarborough Shoal

Chinese and Philippine vessels clashed for a second day near Scarborough Shoal, with Manila reporting water cannon use as both sides traded blame.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $644 Million in Record Divorce

A Seoul court ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944 billion won ($644 million) in what would be South Korea's most expensive divorc

Mexican Mayor and Investigative Journalist Killed in Separate Attacks

A mayor who survived a January assassination attempt and a journalist covering corruption were killed in separate attacks in Mexico on Wednesday.

Houthi Strikes on Saudi Tankers Send Oil Past $100, Trump Vows Iran Reprisal

Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel, as Trump vowed military punishment for Iran and its allies.

Israeli Security Minister Joins Mass Visit to Al-Aqsa Compound, Raising Tensions

Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem alongside thousands, raising tensions at the sensitive holy s

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