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Germany’s political crossroads: Merz’s fragile coalition amid rising AfD strength
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Germany’s political crossroads: Merz’s fragile coalition amid rising AfD strength

Police in Mississippi now say the body of 29‑year‑old Tasia Fortune was dead before it was hung in a tree, a claim that has drawn scrutiny of the state's handling of alleged hate crimes. Law enforcement officials attribute the death to a dispute linked to drug activity and have already arrested three black suspects in connection with the case. The incident unfolded in Jackson, a city with a fraught history of racial violence, escalating concerns over the safety of black residents. The case adds to a growing body of similar incidents that lawmakers are urging the Justice Department and FBI to investigate.

Police in Mississippi now say the body of 29‑year‑old Tasia Fortune was dead before it was hung in a tree, a claim that has drawn scrutiny of the state's handling of alleged hate crimes. Law enforcement officials attribute the death to a dispute linked to drug activity and have already arrested three black suspects in connection with the case. The incident unfolded in Jackson, a city with a fraught history of racial violence, escalating concerns over the safety of black residents. The case adds to a growing body of similar incidents that lawmakers are urging the Justice Department and FBI to investigate.

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South Africa’s newly appointed ambassador to Washington, Roelf Meyer, publicly counters former US President Donald Trump’s claim of a white genocide in South Africa. The ambassador, a born Afrikaner who helped end apartheid, argues there is no evidence of widespread persecution of white South Africans. Trump’s administration, meanwhile, has opened a refugee pathway for members of the Afrikaner community, citing alleged violence and loss of property on farms. Experts explain that while farm attacks exist, they represent a small proportion of crimes, and statistical data points to higher crime rates among black townships. The article juxtaposes both sides, summarizing the political debate in Washington and the on‑ground reality in South Africa.

South Africa’s newly appointed ambassador to Washington, Roelf Meyer, publicly counters former US President Donald Trump’s claim of a white genocide in South Africa. The ambassador, a born Afrikaner who helped end apartheid, argues there is no evidence of widespread persecution of white South Africans. Trump’s administration, meanwhile, has opened a refugee pathway for members of the Afrikaner community, citing alleged violence and loss of property on farms. Experts explain that while farm attacks exist, they represent a small proportion of crimes, and statistical data points to higher crime rates among black townships. The article juxtaposes both sides, summarizing the political debate in Washington and the on‑ground reality in South Africa.

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An explosion in the Plaka area of Athens collapsed a three‑storey building used as a holiday rental, killing two people and leaving several others missing. The blast may have been caused by a gas leak, according to emergency workers. Local authorities, the Greek fire service, and international consulates are coordinating rescue efforts. The incident prompted the mayor of Athens to describe it as an “incredible disaster.”

An explosion in the Plaka area of Athens collapsed a three‑storey building used as a holiday rental, killing two people and leaving several others missing. The blast may have been caused by a gas leak, according to emergency workers. Local authorities, the Greek fire service, and international consulates are coordinating rescue efforts. The incident prompted the mayor of Athens to describe it as an “incredible disaster.”

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