Germany's Merz unveils plan to stop AfD-governed states from blocking NATO troop deployments, fearing pro-Kremlin local governments could delay response to a Russian attack

German higher court acquits Instagram user who compared Israel to the Nazi regime, ruling the comparison is protected free speech. The court found the post did not constitute criminal wrongdoing.

German higher court acquits Instagram user who compared Israel to the Nazi regime, ruling the comparison is protected free speech. The court found the post did not constitute criminal wrongdoing.

Brazil'sLula formally launches his reelection bid as officials raise concerns over foreign interference in the country's politics.

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

Taiwan civic groups issue joint statement opposing DPP push to dissolve pro-reunification party. More than 20 groups, including the Labor Party and Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum, accuse authorities of abusing state power against political opponents — Xinhua.

More than 20 civic groups in Taiwan issued a joint statement on August 2 opposing the Democratic Progressive Party authorities' move to seek the dissolution of the Chinese Unification Promotion Party, calling it a dangerous signal of state power being abused to suppress political opponents and demanding the dissolution application be withdrawn immediately.

Brazil's Lula and running mate Geraldo Alckmin officially register presidential candidacy with the Superior Electoral Court, Workers' Party president Edinho Silva confirms.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his running mate Geraldo Alckmin officially registered their presidential candidacy with the Superior Electoral Court on Sunday, Workers' Party president Edinho Silva said.