Year: 2026

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a stronghold in the recent Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania election, highlighting how Europe’s energy crisis is influencing political landscapes. With major elections approaching in France and Italy, rising fuel prices are propelling populist agendas across the continent.

Azeez Al-Shaair, linebacker for the Houston Texans, continued to advocate for Palestinian children by donning eye black inscribed with the name of Wafaa Akila, an eight-year-old killed in Gaza. This follows a previous $11,941 fine for similar displays. Kyrie Irving offered to cover his penalty.

The Opposition leader stated that while Canada maintains a free trade agreement with Europe and established defence links through NATO, he opposes the adoption of European laws.

An Israeli settler and a Palestinian driver were killed in West Bank shootings amid escalating violence in the region.

The US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia, enhancing its defense capabilities amid regional tensions.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to meet President Trump on Monday at Gracie Mansion, as confirmed by a city official and the White House. The meeting will address issues pertinent to the city and is closed to the press, marking their first encounter in New York.

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Two Hong Kong democracy activists, John and Edward, have been denied UK visas due to riot convictions linked to anti-government protests. Their applications, submitted under the British National Overseas (BNO) visa scheme, were rejected, raising concerns that the UK is disregarding political persecution when assessing criminality from Hong Kong.

A British man has died after his car was swept into a river during severe flooding in Olivella, Spain, prompting a coordinated search and rescue operation.

Germany’s final state elections have significantly altered the political landscape, with the Left party securing 25.7% of the vote in Berlin, while the AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 38.2%. The CDU faced heavy losses, and SPD’s Manuela Schwesig could remain in office despite the AfD’s success.