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Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
Spokesperson for Merz declines to give a reason for cancellation, but notes that it was not due to scheduling German chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’ Back to Oslo, the funeral procession for King Harald is about the begin, and the 1.2km route to the Oslo Cathedral is lined up with 1,900 soldiers from all branches of the Norwegian defence forces. The procession is expected to walk…
BBC News – World Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
BBC News – World Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hours after Trump publicly celebrated a regional election win by Germany’s far-right AfD party.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he was “deeply shocked” by his party’s state election defeat at the hands of the far-right AfD but vowed to stay the course with tough reforms while seeking to explain them better.
Sky News – World Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November 29 after his governing coalition failed to pass emergency housing measures. Sánchez is framing the housing crisis as central to the campaign, while reports also note separate pressures from a migration crisis and corruption scandals involving his inner circle.
BBC News – World The FlyDubai co-pilot suspected in the hijacking attempt intended to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, according to sources familiar with the investigation. Reports describe him as an Omani national and a "lone wolf" extremist who had previously flown the Israel route. The incident is under ongoing investigation.
BBC News – World A 20-year-old U.S. Marine has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa, Japan. The soldier denies the murder charge. The killing has triggered public outrage and protests in Okinawa and Tokyo, and Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the United States demanding action by military officials. The U.S. ambassador said his office is providing full cooperation with the investigation.
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