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The regional elections in Germany put the future of Friedrich Mertz at stake.

The results of the regional elections in McLenburg, Western Muerani and Berlin, resulted in the defeat of the Christian Democratic Union Party, to which the German Chancellor Fredrich Mertz belongs. After the real shock caused by the victory of the overwhelming right in Saxony Anhalt a few days ago, which was considered a translation of the failure of the Chancellor ' s policy, could Friedrich Mertz stand in front of two new and strong setbacks?

What's the time I'm running for the right-wing?

In this number of discussion, we address the victory of the extreme right-wing variant party in the elections in the states of north-eastern Germany, while the Mercuts-led conservative party has achieved the worst result since 1949, following the publication of the results of the voter polls upon their departure from polling stations. Guests of debate: Badge Nights, Journalist, Monte Carlo International Radio. Tariq and Hbe, political analyst. Gian Omar, Deputy to the Berlin Parliament.

What is known about the case of the Venezuelan migrant shot by an ICE agent in Texas?

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, was shot during a migration operation in Austin and remains in federal custody. While the Government claims that it entered the United States illegally and had a deportation order, its lawyer claims that it entered legally. The circumstances of the shooting are not yet clear and local authorities are calling for participation in the investigation.

'Banking on a national brand': Bolsonaro sons Carlos, Jair Renan run for power in Brazil's south

Flavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president's eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers, who are standing in the senatorial and legislative elections. In Santa Catarina, one of Brazil’s most pro-Bolsonaro southern states, their surname alone is enough to secure victory.

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ICE agent shot a migrant man in Austin, Texas

After a brief persecution, an Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE) agent shot and wounded a man in northern Austin, the capital of Texas. The victim, an adult, was taken to a hospital after being shot in the torso and then to a detention centre. Since the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House, at least 17 drivers shot during ICE operations have been reported, six of whom died, according to The Washington Post.

Macron gets to America. USA to meet Trump before UN General Assembly

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, arrives on September 21 in the United States, where he will meet with his counterpart, Donald Trump, on the eve of the opening of the UN General Assembly debates, after Macron met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in the French overseas territory of San Pedro and Miquelon, in the North Atlantic. A message addressed to Trump, who published a map on which Canada, Greenland and San Pedro and Miquelon appeared under the American flag.

How can Merz be interpreted as refusing to resign after the defeat of CDU in the regional elections?

The German Government and the various political forces analyse the results of the regional elections held on 20 September: those of the Berlin Parliament and those of the Federal State of Mecklemburgo- Western Pomerania. Both votes increase the pressure on the political future of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and show that not everything is lost to the left in the country. To discuss the subject, we discussed with Ralf Leiteritz, a polytechnist at the University of Potsdam (Germany), in El Invitado del Día de France 24.

In Russia, a Duma more warrior and more servile than ever?

Nothing new after the Russian parliamentary elections that ended on Sunday? The largely anticipated success of Russia united, Vladimir Putin's party, is not the only teaching of this election. It is also an increasingly warlike Duma that is emerging, while the spectre of a reinforced military mobilization is hovering.

Morocco: Employment and purchasing power...the expectations of young people before legislative elections

As the parliamentary elections of 23 September 2026 approached, employment and purchasing power were among the main concerns of young Moroccans. Between hope for change and skepticism about the ballot box, 18-34 year olds, who represent 19% of registered voters, express their expectations about unemployment and the cost of living. Almost 16 million Moroccans are called upon to elect their representatives to the National Assembly.

Chad: Farmers' Dismay at Drought · Global Voices

In Chad, low rains raise concerns about declining harvests and lack of pasture. Faced with this situation, the government is announcing measures to anticipate the consequences for the agricultural sector.

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Elections in Germany: False videos denounce alleged electoral fraud

In the regional elections of 20 September in the German region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, false testimonies probably generated by IA made it appear that there were ballots without mention of the extreme right party Alternative für Deutschland. In Berlin, where an election was also being held, another false sequence made it appear that AfD ballots were being destroyed.

‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media

US President Donald Trump on Monday accused mainstream media outlets of being a “cancer” and national security threat in his latest attack on members of the press. It comes after Trump barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, with the three media outlets saying Monday they would sue the Trump administration, calling the ban a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

Lib Dems supporters on how Britain could be better

Lib Dems supporters give their opinions on how they think Britain could be better. Young supporters were giving their views as the Liberal Democrat party conference takes place in Brighton.