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'Turning blind eye' to AfD win further angers voters, political scientist warns 09/08/2026
Chancellor Merz's government must recognise the far-right AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt and voter discontent that led to the win, or further cement its downfall, an expert on East German politics warned.
UAE warned Netanyahu of 7 October attack, Israeli newspaper reports 09/08/2026
Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations in the middle of Israel’s election campaign that he ignored a direct warning from the UAE about the imminence of Hamas’ 7 October attack in 2023.
Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo 09/08/2026
Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs receive vaccinations and microchips at a zoo near Athens as part of conservation efforts.
11 European nations and Canada announce trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank 09/08/2026
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused "settler terrorists" of "ethnic cleansing" in areas of the West Bank and said the UK was bringing in an "import ban on goods from illegal settlements." Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem in response.
Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years 09/08/2026
Houthi missiles struck Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns at oil sites. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Taiz and Marib provinces, as analysts said Riyadh now faced a "spiral of escalation".

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