Germany’s far-right AfD party won a key state election, while trade tensions between the United States and Canada escalated with new tariffs set to take effect.
The AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt highlights growing political divisions in Germany and concerns across Europe. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, prompting warnings of further escalation from President Donald Trump. Tropical Storm Marie caused dangerous surf along the California coast. In sports, American athletes advanced in major tennis and basketball tournaments. Investigations continue into a fatal Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami.
Key Developments
- The Scottish government plans to cap prices on essential food items, raising concerns among farmers about financial impacts.
- President Donald Trump shared updates on Washington, D.C. beautification projects, including a proposed arch dedicated to him.
- Iran tested a new ballistic missile with improved range and accuracy, signaling a shift toward preemptive defense.
- Amazon Prime Video canceled five scripted shows amid strategic changes under new leadership.
- The National Transportation Safety Board recovered flight recorders from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami, killing five people.
- Three American men reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, with Elena Rybakina closing in on the world number one ranking.
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