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Moscow closes Germany's last door

AfD jolts Berlin as Lebanon truce frays and Miami crash disrupts flights

The day turned on borders, literal and political. Germany's far right forced Berlin to confront the weakness of its political firewall, while violence in Lebanon and the West Bank reminded diplomats how thin recent restraints look. A deadly cargo-plane overrun in Miami, migration pressure around Ceuta and a Chinese foldables push added the practical costs.

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US-Canada trade dispute escalation
Imposes counter-tariffs on US goods starting today, targeting steel, aluminum, and consumer products in response to US import taxes.
Russian drone strikes SBU HQ in Kyiv
Killed at least 2 people and injured 7 others in expanded strikes across Kyiv, Odessa, and Sumy following the end of the three-day truce.

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The Middle East after Gaza

Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi soil injuring 73 and disrupting energy facilities extend direct attacks to Gulf state territory beyond Red Sea shipping.

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US-Canada trade dispute escalation

Geopolitics·High·Reported 14h 45m ago·Updated 43m ago

Chapter 2 of 2DevelopingReported 22h 11m ago
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US
Imposes counter-tariffs on US goods starting today, targeting steel, aluminum, and consumer products in response to US import taxes.
Chapter 1 of 2ConflictCatching upReported 14h 45m ago
US-Canada trade dispute escalation
Canada implements retaliatory tariffs on US imports as Trump threatens measures against aerospace manufacturer Bombardier

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