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Judges: As AfD ascends, Germany must bolster justice system
German judges and prosecutors warn that the government needs to reform the laws covering state prosecutors to prevent "extremists in government" from abusing the legal system.
A war-fatigued and anxious Russia picks a new parliament
Fuel shortages, drone strikes and mobilization rumors are fueling anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. As support for peace talks grows among Russians, the Kremlin is watching closely ahead of parliamentary elections.
Trump determined to end Iran war soon, US president's senior adviser tells Euronews
Massad Boulos, senior adviser to the US president on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, said Donald Trump was working to end the months-long war, pointing out he was a "person who delivers".
Botswana Says It Won’t Be ‘Reckless’ Over De Beers Investment
Botswana won’t risk its financial wellbeing when it increases its investment in De Beers, the world’s biggest diamond company, Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said.
Florida Republican Knocks Trump for Betraying Hispanic Voters
Maria Elvira Salazar, a US House Republican representing Miami, told President Donald Trump that some of his immigration efforts have gone “too far” as she battles to retain her seat in a district heavily impacted by the administration’s policies.
Watch Mitch McConnell cast deciding vote on Senate farm bill - USA Today
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, cast a crucial vote for Senate Republicans to advance a farm bill on Sept. 16, days after returning to Congress from a months-long absence.
Europe's most powerful party is stoking a Muslim scare - Middle East Eye
At its political assembly in Vienna at the end of June, Ursula von der Leyen's European People's Party (EPP) adopted a resolution that treats Muslim civic engagement as inherently suspect and collective religious practice as a threat.
French PM to propose €54B budget squeeze for 2027
Sébastien Lecornu said the deficit would soar to 6.5% without any cost-cutting.
French presidential hopeful Attal vows to build ‘United States of Europe’
Macron's former protégé pitches two-speed Europe to boost economic integration between likeminded countries.
Live: China’s Pinglu Canal set to open for navigation
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Mike Johnson Sends House on Recess: List of AI Bills in Progress - Newsweek
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said representatives will likely wrap up their work ahead of recess Wednesday night, despite pending debates and votes on artificial intelligence and articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Democrats’ Chances of Taking Control of Congress Reach Record High - Newsweek
Democrats' chances of taking control of both chambers of Congress in November's midterms have reached a record high on the prediction market Kalshi, as polling points to a favorable national environment for the party less than seven weeks before Election Day.
Social Security Update: Hundreds of Thousands Would Benefit Under New Proposal - Newsweek
A new bipartisan proposal in Congress is looking to modernize how families apply for Social Security survivor benefits.
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Carney Says Canada and E.U. 'Are Not Fair Weather Allies' as Trump Threatens Europe Over 'Hostile Act' - Time Magazine
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed the prospect of Canada becoming an “associate member” of the E.U., just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the proposal as “laughable.”
Explainer-Why are world leaders at the UN next week and what will they talk about?
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 - World leaders gather in New York every September for several days of high-level debate starting on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly.
France plans €54 billion savings drive as protests grow
PARIS, Sept 17 - France's government plans to include a €54 billion savings drive in its 2027 budget to stop the fiscal deficit spiralling out of control, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday as he faced growing protests and pressure over high fuel prices.
Irish PM worried over hostility to politicians after lawmaker assaulted
DUBLIN, Sept 17 - Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Thursday condemned an assault on an independent politician as \"an attack on democracy\" and said the country needed to take very seriously a rise in hostility to those in office.