‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as Left wins amid AfD gains
The Left party, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, won Berlin, offering a contrast to the far right’s wins in the east.

The Left party, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, won Berlin, offering a contrast to the far right’s wins in the east.

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Around 300 residents camp on Rome streets amid crackdown on squatted buildings.
After a fire broke out, the building was cleared in what activists say was a politically motivated move.

Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
Why Spokane’s wildfires spread so fast, what caused them and why Washington is facing a major fire crisis.

Bodycam footage from firefighters shows the speed needed to put out the blaze sweeping through the northwestern US.
US House Democratic leader unveils ‘Fighting for an Affordable America’ agenda, blaming Donald Trump for rising costs.

A Russian guided aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed at least three people and injured 13 others.

An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.
A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.
Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis.