German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough
Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.
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UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham to unveil economic, devolution plans
Frontrunner to be next PM expected to announce a 10-year mission to raise living standards.
Anti-independence bloc leads New Caledonia poll but fall short of majority
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says will resign within ‘weeks’
Vucic is under pressure after months of antigovernment protests.
US Senate challenger, incumbent with same name to appear on Alaska ballot
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan has sought to have a namesake primary challenger removed, citing midterm confusion.
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Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with German MP Maximilian Krah on the AfD’s hardline immigration agenda
Published On 26 Jun 2026
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How did Colombia’s election split a nation in two?
Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.
Published On 26 Jun 2026
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The Take: How did Colombia’s election split a nation in two?
Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.
Zimbabwe’s Senate approves amendment extending presidential term
Constitutional amendment will keep President Mnangagwa in office until 2030 and allow parliament to elect the president.
Ivan Cepeda concedes defeat in Colombia election, sealing right-wing win
Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda accepted the victory of his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella.
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Mamdani-backed candidates defeat pro-Israel lawmakers in primaries
Candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani have scored major wins in primaries, unseating Democrats backed by pro-Israel groups
Published On 24 Jun 2026
