Germany Stalls on Eight-Hour Workday Reform as Economists Suggest Targeted Extensions Germany’s coalition is deadlocked over changes to the eight-hour workday, with economists proposing that any extension be applied first …
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Millions gather on Mount Arafat for Day of Arafah as Hajj reaches spiritual peak Day of Arafah: millions of pilgrims converged on Mount Arafat on May 26, 2026, for prayers …
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World
Africa Day 2026 Reframes Liberation as Economic and Digital Struggle
by anna walterby anna walterAfrica Day 2026: Liberation Debate Shifts to Economic and Digital Sovereignty Africa Day 2026 sparks debate over liberation as leaders and young Africans weigh political independence against economic control, debt …
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World
US, Iran, Pakistan Report Progress Toward 30–60 Day Ceasefire Framework
by anna walterby anna walterIran-US ceasefire deal said to be near completion as Pakistan mediates Diplomats say an Iran-US ceasefire deal could be finalised within days, with a 30–60 day framework, Strait of Hormuz …
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Relegation Drama: Greuther Fürth and VfL Wolfsburg Head into 2026 Playoffs After Final-Day Twists Relegation drama in German football: Greuther Fürth and VfL Wolfsburg enter the 2026 relegation playoffs after …
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Heidenheim relegation bid survives after Cologne win; final-day showdown with Mainz will decide Heidenheim relegation hopes were revived after a crucial victory in Cologne, leaving the club with a last-day …
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Politics
Russia’s Victory Day marred as Moscow reports drone hit a residential building
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoDrone Hits Moscow Residential Building as Victory Day Parade Runs Without Tanks A drone struck a residential building in Moscow during Victory Day events as officials scaled back the parade …
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Politics
Russia omits heavy military hardware from Moscow Victory Day parade over drones
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMoscow Victory Day parade without military hardware as Kremlin cites threat from Ukrainian drones Russia will stage the May 9, 2026 Moscow Victory Day parade without military hardware, citing the …
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Politics
Italy’s Liberation Day marred by Rome shooting and nationwide clashes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoItaly Liberation Day marred by shooting, flag disputes and far-right salutes Violence struck Italy Liberation Day: a shooting in Rome, flag-related clashes in Milan and Bologna and far-right salutes in …
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Business
IG Metall and unions reject proposal to abolish May Day holiday
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAbolish May Day holiday proposal draws sharp rebuke from IG Metall and unions IG Metall leader Christiane Benner has strongly rejected plans to abolish May Day, saying proposals to abolish …