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Germany's Merz Cancels Trump Call After AfD Celebration

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned phone call with US President Donald Trump on 9 September, shortly after Trump celebrated a regional election win by Germany's far-right AfD party. Merz's spokesperson declined to give a reason. In a Bundestag debate, Merz clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel and accused the party of pursuing migration policies amounting to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers. Merz had earlier said he was "deeply shocked" by his party's defeat to the AfD in the state election.

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U.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warship

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U.S. destroys five Iranian oil tankers in escalating Gulf strikes

The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman, following Iranian missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship. Iran also struck U.S. troops at a base in Jordan, continuing a cycle of retaliatory strikes between the two countries.

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Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway

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Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V

Norway held funeral ceremonies on Wednesday for King Harald V, ending 13 days of national mourning. A nationwide minute of silence was observed as tens of thousands lined the streets. Europe's royalty, including the Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings, and global political figures attended.

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Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89

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Hong Kong's first post-handover leader Tung Chee-hwa dies

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the city's 1997 handover from Britain to China, has died at 89. His tenure was marked by crises and protests as he balanced Beijing's demands with Hong Kong's interests.

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What's in a name? Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

Trump last week suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" as the war with Iran continues, then hours later implied he was not serious about the plan.

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