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German Establishment Shaken as AfD Candidate Secures Parliamentary Speaker Post
Tobias Rausch’s election in Saxony-Anhalt signals a crumbling of the political firewall against the populist right.
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AfD Speaker Victory Signals Needed Democratic Renewal
A historic AfD win shows ordinary citizens can reclaim power from entrenched party elites.
Politics21h ago
Midterm Elections: The Critical Battle for the Future of the Trump Agenda
The upcoming midterm elections will determine whether Republicans maintain the legislative control necessary to advance President Trump's agenda or if Democrats will seize power to launch investigations and stall national progress.
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Right-Wing Surge: Flávio Bolsonaro Stuns Lula in Brazilian Election
Flávio Bolsonaro outperformed incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, signaling a massive rejection of the left-wing administration's record.
Foreign Policy13h ago
Yemeni Forces Launch Major Offensive to Break Houthi Stranglehold on Red Sea
Yemeni military forces have launched 'Operation Yemen Dawn' to liberate territory from Houthi militias, successfully securing key positions near the Bab al-Mandab Strait as they push back against Iranian-backed aggression.
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Foreign PolicyJuly 29, 2026
Restoring American Greatness: Lincoln Memorial Statues Get Gold Upgrade
The Trump Administration completed a $5.1 million restoration project to regild the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial with 23.75-karat gold.
Foreign PolicyJuly 29, 2026
Terrorist Who Attacked Salman Rushdie Convicted of Supporting Hezbollah
A federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar of providing material support to Hezbollah and committing acts of transnational terrorism in his brutal 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie.
Foreign PolicyJuly 29, 2026
British Retailers Increasingly Reliant on Chinese Robotics to Solve Labor Shortages
Major British retailers like Tesco and Asda are deploying thousands of Chinese-manufactured robots to combat persistent labor shortages and abysmal productivity growth.
PoliticsJuly 29, 2026
Fauci stonewalls Senate, invokes Fifth Amendment over 100 times
Former health official Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a tense Senate hearing regarding his conduct and the origins of COVID-19.
Foreign PolicyJuly 29, 2026
Saudi Arabia Strikes Back Against Iranian Proxy Terrorists
Saudi Arabia has shifted its strategy to actively strike Iranian-backed proxy militias in Iraq that have repeatedly launched drone attacks against the Kingdom's critical infrastructure.
EconomyJuly 29, 2026
Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Glen Hansard, the acclaimed Irish musician and Academy Award winner, has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Lucan, west of Dublin.
Foreign PolicyJuly 29, 2026
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Strike Back Against Iran-Backed Terrorist Proxies
The United States and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes against Iran-aligned militias in Iraq to neutralize threats to American forces and critical energy infrastructure.
Foreign PolicyJuly 29, 2026
Trump Reasserts American Strength in High-Stakes Meetings with Zelensky and Netanyahu
President Donald Trump held productive meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on critical defense cooperation and countering global adversaries.
Foreign PolicyJuly 29, 2026
Moscow Targets Telegram Founder in Latest Crackdown on Digital Sovereignty
The Russian FSB has issued an arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing his platform of facilitating terrorism while the regime continues its campaign to tighten control over the internet.
PoliticsJuly 29, 2026
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence, ending a period of leadership instability and signaling a return to more conventional oversight for the agency.
PoliticsJuly 29, 2026
Indian Politicians Resort to Cringe-Worthy Gen Z Slang to Co-opt Youth Movement
Indian parliamentarians are adopting internet slang like 'delulu' and 'clock it' during legislative sessions, a transparent attempt to co-opt a youth-led protest movement rather than address the underlying issues of government accountabilit
TechJuly 29, 2026
Trump Administration Slams Door on Chinese Spy Robots
The Trump administration has officially banned the import of new Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters, citing grave national security risks and the potential for foreign surveillance.