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- Robert Habeck, Germany’s vice-chancellor and a member of the Green party, wants the country to be a global leader in renewable energy. However, his climate measures have faced significant opposition.
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- The recent downfall of high-ranking Chinese officials, such as former Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Defense Minister Li Shangfu, highlights the precarious nature of political life in China, with the potential for sudden purges being a feature of the country's system.
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- Giorgia Meloni has become one of Europe's most powerful politicians. Initially seen as an underdog, Meloni has softened her image since becoming prime minister, gaining popularity beyond her far-right base.
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- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to seek a second mandate. To secure it, she will need to gain the support of all 27 EU member states, who will decide her fate after the European Parliament elections in June.
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- A growing number of polls show voters are concerned about President Biden's age and energy, causing anxiety within the Democratic Party. Some Democrats worry that Biden, at 80, may not have the vitality to prevent a return of Donald Trump to the White House.
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- The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's morality police sparked a popular uprising in Iran, led by women and young people. Despite the brutal suppression of the protests, the movement has exposed the anger within the repressive society and the resilience of the regime.
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- President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been indicted on charges of making false statements and illegally possessing a handgun. This could lead to a criminal trial during Biden's reelection campaign.
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- China's defence minister, Li Shangfu, hasn't been seen in public for nearly three weeks, leading to speculation that he is under house arrest.
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- Mexican senators were presented with alleged remains of "non-human" mummies and video footage of "unexplained anomalous phenomena" at the country's first official event on extraterrestrial life. The event was organized by Sergio Gutiérrez Luna, a lawmaker from the governing Morena party.
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- The U.S. is heading towards a presidential election with two likely candidates that don't appeal to most voters, setting the stage for further avoidable crises.
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- Germany's centrist parties have isolated the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, refusing to cooperate with it at any level. However, this strategy may be unsustainable as it often results in four-party coalitions and could potentially strengthen the AfD, Wolfgang Münchau suggests.
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- Kevin D. Williamson criticizes the Republicans in the first debate of the GOP primary season for their incoherence, arguing that this is a result of the party abandoning its values.
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- In the Washington Post, Jim Geraghty argues that top-level U.S. government officials—particularly those who are elderly—have a responsibility to provide the public with accurate and timely information about their health. This includes President Biden, former president Donald Trump, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
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- U.K Foreign Secretary James Cleverly this week described his country's relationship with China as "complicated and sophisticated," adding that Britain is neither seeking to isolate China nor avoiding raising disagreements. He is the latest in a series of Western officials to visit China in an attempt to repair strained relations and trade ties.
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- Former Proud Boys leaders Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl have been sentenced to 17 and 15 years in prison respectively for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. They were found guilty of engaging in a seditious conspiracy to keep Donald Trump in power by force.
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