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Khamenei's funeral: Tehran tests the strength of the system as talks with Washington resume

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - July 3, 2026.

The official cycle of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begins today in Tehran. The body of the former supreme leader lies in the Grand...

The German far-right chooses its leaders expecting they will bring it a slice of power

EU TA | AP Insight - July 3, 2026.

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the unpopularity of a government...

A more heavily armed Europe is not necessarily a safer one

EU Marco Buti - Francesco Nicoli - July 3, 2026.

Many European Union countries, starting with Germany, assume that higher defense spending will automatically generate the capabilities needed to keep Europe secure. But if they pursue...

Will Merz's sweeping reform put Germany back on track?

EU TA | AP Insight - July 2, 2026.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government coalition partners presented a comprehensive reform package Thursday with the goal of getting the country's sluggish economy back...

Europe’s bloody past rears its ugly head

EU Ferry Biedermann - July 2, 2026.

A nasty row between Ukraine and Poland over a WWII massacre of ethnic Polish civilians is a timely reminder of Europe’s dark past and the...

US Republicans look to exploit Democratic divide to hold onto power

US James Oliphant - July 1, 2026.

Wins by three U.S. congressional candidates in New York City backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani have had progressives across the United States cheering. But they...

UK universities under financial pressure as past and present policies collide

UK Harvey Morris - July 1, 2026.

The UK’s elite universities consistently figure among the top 10 in world rankings, but cost pressures are threatening the future of other valued institutions in...

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