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Germany news: Merkel urges patience for Merz's coalition

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Latvian PM resigns after fallout over stray Ukrainian drones

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed charges of financial misconduct, and mounting calls to step down.

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North Korea has removed all references to a future reunification with South Korea from its constitution.

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Germany worries about deterrence as US President Donald Trump cancels plans to deploy long-range missiles to Germany.

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Prime Minister Peter Magyar has taken power and laid bare his predecessor's luxurious lifestyle.

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Two new reports lay out horrific instances of systemic sexual abuses on both sides. Israel and Hamas deny such claims.

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping face off at their summit in Beijing, both competing for geopolitical influence and power.

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Researchers found satellite data improves the UN's Human Development Index and reveals more people in need of aid.

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Saudi Arabia promised its citizens a new kingdom, but one by one, "Vision 2030" projects are being scaled back.

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Iran's Foreign Minister is en route to Delhi for a BRICS gathering which is set to be dominated by the war.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also defended the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027.

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Sweden aims to expand nuclear power

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Who is Charlemagne Prize winner Mario Draghi?

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China goes electric, but can it get off coal?

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US-China summit could reshape global power

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Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee confirmed by Senate

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