
Electoral authorities grant one-day voting extension after thousands unable to cast ballots
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Peru's general election results are delayed after technical issues prevented thousands from voting. A one-day extension has been granted, with a presidential run-off expected on June 7 as no candidate reached the 50% threshold.

President Donald Trump shared a meme on Truth Social depicting himself trading stocks from the Oval Office, asserting his wealth benefits the U.S. The post follows scrutiny over his $2.2 billion 2025 income and specific Intel share purchases.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz expressed strong concern about the AfD's success in Saxony-Anhalt, calling it a shock for the party and admitting the CDU's inability to connect emotionally with citizens.

The first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense, Alexey Zhuravlev, proposed destroying factories producing components for Ukrainian UAVs, including in Europe, to protect Russian regions from drone attacks.

Kenya's government has initiated a crackdown on foreign nationals operating unlicensed small businesses, citing visa misuse. President William Ruto emphasized that foreign investment should focus on job creation rather than retail competition, sparking regional diplomatic tension.

Between 1 January and 5 September 2026, 16,513 people crossed the English Channel in small boats, a 43% decrease from the previous year. These arrivals account for 40% of asylum applications, with average boat occupancy doubling since 2021 to 68 people.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of the need to defend the constitutional order after the AfD's historic result in Saxony-Anhalt, where it won around 44% of the vote, leaving the CDU with a significant setback in the region.