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Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD sets sights on power

People hold a sign that reads: \"Glitter for everyone, except for Nazis\" during a protest against a two-day party convention of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, in Erfurt, Germany, July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Christian Mang
People hold a sign that reads: \"Glitter for everyone, except for Nazis\" during a protest against a two-day party convention of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, in Erfurt, Germany, July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Christian Mang

A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

The poll of 2,022 voters showed Republicans and President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again base were sceptical of foreign aid before getting more details.
The poll of 2,022 voters showed Republicans and President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again base were sceptical of foreign aid before getting more details.

Australia’s ruling Labor Party retakes poll lead from right-wing One Nation

A third of the 1,235 voters surveyed last week said they support the government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
A third of the 1,235 voters surveyed last week said they support the government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

More than 170 candidates vying for 56 seats in Johor polls

The campaign period has officially started and would end at 11.59pm on July 10.
The campaign period has officially started and would end at 11.59pm on July 10.

New Zealand’s National Party hits lowest poll level since 2021

The result heaps further pressure on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who is seeking a second term but has been hampered by a sluggish economy.
The result heaps further pressure on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who is seeking a second term but has been hampered by a sluggish economy.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 24, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian waving as he is welcomed to Pakistan on June 23 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian waving as he is welcomed to Pakistan on June 23 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.

Few in US say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

US President Donald Trump speaking to  reporters in Reading, Pennsylvania, on June 23.
US President Donald Trump speaking to  reporters in Reading, Pennsylvania, on June 23.

South Korea’s Lee orders election watchdog probe to expand beyond ballot shortages

Lee also called for a crackdown on workplace abuses after the death of a firefighter in her 20s, and raised concerns over the exclusion of young people from the benefits of South Korea's economic gains.
Lee also called for a crackdown on workplace abuses after the death of a firefighter in her 20s, and raised concerns over the exclusion of young people from the benefits of South Korea's economic gains.

S. Korean President Lee’s approval rating turns negative for first time

The survey by local pollster Realmeter found that 46.7 per cent of respondents approved of the job Lee was doing, down 4.8 percentage points from the previous week.
The survey by local pollster Realmeter found that 46.7 per cent of respondents approved of the job Lee was doing, down 4.8 percentage points from the previous week.

Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mid-East war

An Iranian woman walks past a mural depicting late Iranian supreme leaders Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (L) and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (R) in Tehran on June 18. The survey found that even among voters who support the right-wing bloc, the electoral base of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 93.1 per cent believed Iran had won.
An Iranian woman walks past a mural depicting late Iranian supreme leaders Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (L) and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (R) in Tehran on June 18. The survey found that even among voters who support the right-wing bloc, the electoral base of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 93.1 per cent believed Iran had won.

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