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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Germany

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attributed his low approval rating to tough decisions he believes have been poorly received by a section of the populace. Additionally, the UK has launched its largest prison expansion since the 1800s. Former US President Donald Trump announced that the US now has majority control of Venezuela's oil reserves.

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