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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party came out first in local elections held in the state of Thuringia and a close second in Saxony, according to numbers released on Sept. 2 (Monday), marking a milestone for the German right wing over older, more established parties. The elections were held on
Turkey’s Erdoǧan Wins Fifth Five-Year Term as President
President Tayyip Erdoǧan emerged victorious in the runoff vote against challenger Kemal Kilicdaroǧlu,...
Locals Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Evacuated Over Safety Concerns
Russian officials in control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine started...
Northern Italy Hit by Deadly Floods, Killing at Least 14 and Displacing Over 10,000
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead, while another 13,000 were displaced in northern Italy’s...
Explore Lucerne: A Fusion of Modernity, Fine Dining, and Ancient Charm
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com Nestled in Switzerland, Lucerne — also known as Luzerne...
UK’s Competition and Markets Authority Scrutinizes High Price of Petrol and Groceries
A British government department, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is looking into whether...
Ukrainian Forces Launch Counteroffensive, Hoping to Dislodge Russian Forces From Bakhmut
Update: As of May 11, the Ukrainian armed forces appear to have begun a counteroffensive around Bakhmut...
EU-backed Plan Would Force Dutch Farmers Off Property, Ban Them From Setting Up Elsewhere
A plan by the Dutch government calls for around 3,000 farmers — considered high emitters of the greenhouse...
Russia Accuses the US of Being Behind Apparent Drone Attack on Kremlin
On May 4, Russia charged the U.S. with orchestrating a drone strike on the Kremlin the day before that...
Italy Rumored Looking for Exit From CCP’s Belt and Road Scheme
Italy is rumored to be looking at pulling out of the Chinese Communist Party's Belt and Road Initiative...