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German government collapses, adding upheaval in uncertain moment

Washington Post Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister and announced a confidence vote that is widely expect to fail and pave the way to early elections in March. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/german-government-collapse-scholz-lindner-elections/

In Trump victory, Netanyahu sees himself as ‘the great winner’

Washington Post Across Israel, a country battered by its longest-ever war and roiled by internal crises, many breathed a sigh of relief after Trump’s sweeping triumph. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/netanyahu-israel-trump-president-gaza-lebanon-iran/

Ukrainian congratulations do little to mask fears about Trump presidency

Washington Post Trump has expressed misgivings about continuing to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. Ukrainian officials recognize they need to win him over. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/ukraine-trump-weapons-support/

U.S. Election Sends Alarming Message for Global Climate Efforts

New York Times The Trump victory sets back the world’s attempt to rein in dangerous levels of warming and potentially isolates the United States in the global energy transition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/climate/trump-climate-change-paris-cop29.html

China officially ‘doesn’t care’ about Trump win; unofficially, experts say Beijing is rattled

Fox News KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — The official response from Xi Jinping’s communist China to President-elect Trump’s victory was formulaic. “Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Wednesday afternoon. “We will continue to view and handle China-U.S. relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and…

Right-wing populists cheer the return of Trump, one of their own

Washington Post Populist leaders around the world said Donald Trump’s election victory was an endorsement of their stance on immigration, on climate and in the culture wars. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/trump-win-far-right-reaction/

Israeli PM Netanyahu calls President-elect Trump – here’s what they spoke about

Fox News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “was among the first” Wednesday to call President-elect Donald Trump, the world leader’s office says. “The conversation was warm and cordial. The Prime Minister congratulated Trump on his victory, and the two agreed to work together for Israel’s security,” read a statement from the Israel Prime Minister’s…

Climate activists spray US embassy in London with orange paint after Trump reelection victory

Fox News Climate activists in the United Kingdom wasted no time responding to President-elect Trump’s re-election win on Wednesday, spraying orange paint on a section of the U.S. embassy in London in protest. Two members of the environmental group Just Stop Oil covered the embassy’s compound wall with orange paint, according to a video the group…

Who is Israel Katz, Israel’s new defense minister?

Washington Post Analysts describe Katz as a yes-man who will give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more freedom on the battlefield and help ensure his own political survival. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/israel-katz-defense-minister-netanyahu/

Trump win leaves Russia jubilant and Europe putting on a brave face

Washington Post Israel and Ukraine’s leaders were among the first to congratulate Trump, even before most outlets had called his victory. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/06/us-elections-global-reaction-trump-win/