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German State Elections 2026: Merz Future on the Line
Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern vote on 20 September 2026, with CDU losses threatening Friedrich Merz's chancellorship after the AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win. Full analysis.
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Trump Bans CNN, MS Now, Politico From White House
Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House effective Sept. 18, 2026, over 'fake news.' Learn legal challenges, reactions and what's next.
Belgium Drug Lab Bust: 4 Dutch Suspects, 800,000 Pills
Belgium drug lab: 4 Dutch suspects arrested after 180 kg MDMA and 700 kg precursors found in Bree—enough for 800,000 pills worth €2.5m. Full breakdown.
Germany Fuel Tax Cut: 17 Cents Off Record Pump Prices
Germany cuts fuel tax by 17 cents per litre and plans a fuel price cap as record petrol and diesel prices hit Europe. The Netherlands has no relief plans yet.
Nobel Prize 2026: SEK 12 Million Payout Explained
Nobel Prize 2026 winners will receive SEK 12 million, a SEK 1 million rise for the 125th anniversary. See categories, history, and October announcement dates.
Norway Whaling 2026: 418 Minke Whales Killed Explained
Norway whaling 2026: whalers killed 418 minke whales despite the 1986 international ban. Explore quotas, whale meat exports and animal welfare backlash.
Aztec Codex Returns to Mexico: France Loan Explained
The 16th-century Aztec Codex Azcatitlan returns to Mexico on loan from France after 186 years, marking 200 years of diplomatic ties. Details, dates, and repatriation debate explained.
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AI Boom Costs US Treasury $96B as Tax Receipts Plunge
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