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Poland, Ukraine: Dispute between two close allies deepens

Polish President Karol Nawrocki last week stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor. How did it come to this? And what has it got to do with next year's election in Poland?

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Colombia: The 'Tiger's' victory signals a rightward shift

With the election of Abelardo de la Espriella, an ultra-right-wing outsider has won the presidential runoff in Colombia for the first time. The tight victory marks a political shift and could trigger new conflicts.

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Latin America: Why are voters turning to the right?

Far-right populists seem to be on the rise in Latin America after defeating leftist candidates in a number of recent presidential elections. Why are they so popular? And are they here to stay?

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New Caledonia heads to polls in vote delayed since 2024

Security has been high at polling stations as the South Pacific archipelago holds its first provincial elections since 2019. The vote in the French territory was originally set for 2024 but was delayed by violent unrest.

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EV myths muddy the road to electrification

Claims that electric vehicle batteries are tainted by exploitative mineral supply chains are discrediting non-fossil cars as electrified road transport booms.

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Peru: Fujimori declared winner of presidential election

After weeks of reviewing the ballots, Peru’s electoral commission declared Keiko Fujimori the winner of the presidential election.

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Algeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change

Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Could the vote spark new political momentum or will it cement the status quo?

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Free electricity in Australia, and the week's other eco wins

Germans save an ancient woodland from coal mining, Australia gives away surplus solar power, and how one city became the world's best place for cyclists?

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Germany news: AfD elects leaders amid massive protests

Party delegates of the far-right AfD are meeting in Erfurt as tens of thousands of people are protesting the event. Meanwhile, Jürgen Klopp said he was "ready" to jump in as Germany's head coach. DW has more.

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Why heat waves heighten the risk of blackouts

When extreme heat hits, people turn to AC, but what if the grid fails? From France to the US, heat waves are pushing power systems to the limit, raising blackout risks and energy prices when electricity is needed most.

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French court reduces graft sentence for Marine Le Pen

Under the appeals verdict, the far-right leader may be able to run for president in 2027, though she would have to wear an ankle monitor. She has previously said she would not stand for election under these conditions.

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Abbas sets Palestinian legislative elections for November

The Palestinian Authority has announced it will soon hold its first elections in twenty years. However, questions remain about whether it has the means and legitimacy to do so.

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