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Iceland EU referendum sees slim, early lead for 'yes' camp
30.08.2026 04:48The 'yes' camp won 51.2% of the vote in early counting, but election officials stressed that a more reliable result might not be ready until later on Sunday.
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Germany news: Merkel tells voters to 'stand up' for democracy
30.08.2026 01:09Former German Chancellor Merkel has weighed in on elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right AfD leads the polls. Meanwhile, German firms paid out a record sum to employees on sick leave last year. DW has more.
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Norway’s new King Haakon remembers ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech as sovereign
30.08.2026 00:22New monarch Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, in his first address to the nation. Vowing to follow his own path, Haakon pledged to uphold Norway’s democracy, unity and inclusive values.
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Turkish, Somali forces free vessel seized by pirates in Somalia
29.08.2026 22:54Turkish and Somali forces have freed the MV LUTUF after pirates hijacked the vessel off the coast of Somalia. The 10-day operation killed 14 alleged pirates and destroyed four boats used by the attackers.
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes in West Bank
29.08.2026 21:56Masked Israeli settlers launched their first major attack since initiating a siege in the village of Qusra earlier this month. Saturday's attacks were met with rare criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
