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US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
The U.S. Consulate in Nogales announced restricted government travel to essential daylight movement only over an unspecified threat in Sonora, Mexico.
Republican Ledger staff · 12:34 AM ET
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Germany’s far-right party AfD surges to historic victory in state election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party faces a disastrous blow as AfD aims for Germany's first far-right state government since World War II.
Republican Ledger staff · 9:36 PM ET
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Rome ramps up security around Colosseum with new ‘red zone’ targeting criminals
Rome's new red zone around the Colosseum targets predatory crime and disorder after a violent July 1 confrontation involving roughly 50 people.
Republican Ledger staff · 8:19 PM ET
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US-backed effort to disarm Iraq’s Iran-linked militias hits setback, experts say
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi vowed to restrict weapons to state control, but militias like Asaib Ahl al-Haq show no credible disarmament evidence.
Republican Ledger staff · 2:10 PM ET
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Anti-migrant AfD seeks to break Germany’s political ‘firewall’ in historic state election
Young voters are fueling Germany's AfD surge in Saxony-Anhalt, where lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund has amassed over 700,000 TikTok followers.
Republican Ledger staff · 6:00 AM ET
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Fighter jet crashes at air show, killing 2 pilots with thousands of spectators watching
Video captured a Phantom F-4 jet crashing into the ground during a low-altitude maneuver at Tanagra Air Force Base as thousands witnessed it.
Republican Ledger staff · 4:16 PM ET
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United Nations votes 164-1 for Equal Earth map after US brands it 'radical ideological project'
The United Nations adopted the Equal Earth map showing Africa's true size, but the United States was the sole nation to vote against the resolution.
Republican Ledger staff · 1:48 PM ET
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Trump negotiators Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin in Moscow as US pushes for end to Russia-Ukraine war
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow for peace talks before heading to Kyiv, and President Donald Trump says there may be a good chance for a deal.
Republican Ledger staff · 10:52 AM ET
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