Germany’s World Cup exit spills into politics, Merz and the “humiliated” Iran spat
A disallowed goal, weak approval ratings, and a threatened 5,000 troop pull show how governance cracks leak everywhere.

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A disallowed goal, weak approval ratings, and a threatened 5,000 troop pull show how governance cracks leak everywhere.
The Court’s final-day ruling locks in birthright citizenship and reshapes election energy in Colorado’s Denver House primary.
The Grammy-nominated singer ties her New Orleans roots to an “honest” sound that builds human connection.
At a Kenya mental health referral hospital, grooming sessions are part of recovery support to rebuild self-esteem.
Polling suggests a “just enough” national environment for Democrats, yet retaking the Senate remains a heavy lift.
The real question for leaders: what U.S.-India alignment looks like when politics turns emotional.
The minister urges the US to add “more tools,” warning current pressure is “not enough” to unlock implementation.
A new Times/Siena snapshot shows Democrats competitive across six states, but not leading enough to seize control.
What the trans-Atlantic split means for boards funding, regulating, and buying the next wave of infrastructure.
As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, Americans say they’re proud but concerned what comes next.
ProPublica found the court decided more cases in the “shadow docket” than in open court, with fewer signed explanations.
The message is clear: tighter political command plus renewed anti-corruption will reshape how China’s military leadership operates.