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The Commercial Real Estate Crisis Didn’t End — It MovedEconomy

The US office-market bust has entered a new phase as high interest rates and billions of dollars in maturing loans force cities and building owners to confront the crisis. New York and San Francisco are recovering, while Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia may never be the same.

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Myanmar military reportedly expands conscription driveWorld

Myanmar authorities are reportedly broadening their conscription campaign by compiling lists of high-school students before they become eligible for military service. The opposition National Unity Government says more than 20,000 soldiers have been killed since July 2024, most of them conscripts.

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Former mistress testifies at Caleb Flynn murder trialOther

Alleigha Botner, Caleb Flynn’s former mistress, testified this week at his murder trial and read aloud some of the thousands of text messages exchanged between the couple.

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Israelis, Palestinians must ‘reboot relations’: No diplomatic route means ‘perpetual war’World

Mark Owen welcomes Yossi Mekelberg, a senior consulting fellow with Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme, to discuss whether Israel can keep defining its future chiefly through security and territorial control. Mekelberg questions whether military operations, incursions and settlement expansion offer a sustainable political goal, while viewing a possible post-Netanyahu transition as a chance to rethink Israel’s relationship with Palestinians.

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Democrats are playing PARTY POLITICS: Podcast hostPolitics

Podcast host Amy Robbins and Republican strategist Barak Lurie appear on The Will Cain Show to discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments about AI and social media algorithms, along with AI’s role in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Germany’s New Era of Polarization: What Now?Politics

Recent German state elections pointed to a more polarized political landscape. The far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party emerged as winners in Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony-Anhalt, while the mainstream centrist parties suffered chastening results. What do the votes reveal about Germany’s condition and its direction?

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Indonesia fires send haze toward Singapore ahead of F1 Grand PrixSports

Smoke and haze from forest fires in Indonesia are moving toward Singapore as the city prepares to host its Formula One Grand Prix. Organisers are drawing up contingency plans amid concerns that the regional haze could threaten the major sporting event.

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Firefighters battle flames after deadly Russian attack in KyivWorld

A Russian daytime attack on Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district on Friday caused deaths and injuries, according to the Kyiv city military administration. Firefighters worked to contain the resulting flames.

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Gaza amputees: Israel blocking entry of 900 wheelchairsWorld

A donation of more than 900 wheelchairs from two Australian charities has reportedly been unable to enter Gaza for over a year. The United Nations says child amputees are more concentrated there than anywhere else in the world.

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Why is China stopping its own talent from leaving?Politics

China has introduced new travel restrictions that it says target people who might threaten national security. DW correspondent Rik Glauert and China law expert Thomas Kellogg say the measures instead focus on technology talent, with Beijing seeking to prevent a brain drain as it competes with the West for leadership in AI and other technology sectors.

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Hannity: Take a look at this...Politics

Fox News host Sean Hannity examines recent actions by prominent Democrats, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on “Hannity.”

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Syria after Assad: The fight for justice and freedomWorld

Syria’s post-Assad transition is confronting difficult questions over justice, accountability and political freedom. Some prominent figures tied to the former regime are being prosecuted, while others have reconciled with the new authorities and stayed active in public life. For Syrians who opposed Assad, their fate is a test of what the new era will become.

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Gutfeld: Barack has a fix…Politics7:37

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel react to resurfaced comments from former President Barack Obama, who claimed the world would be better if it were run entirely by women.

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Chan Chun Sing: China’s next generation of leaders will see the world differentlyPolitics

At the 2026 Eye on China Global Forum, Singapore Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said the experiences of China’s next generation of leaders, who may gradually replace the current leadership over the next decade, could shape how they understand the world and international relations. He added that countries and cultures may view negotiation differently, making deep mutual trust important for Singapore.

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