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Friedrich Merz's CDU scored just over 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, its worst-ever state result, while the far-right AfD won there and the leftwing Die Linke leads in Berlin. Merz has vowed to remain chancellor and keep his coalition together despite the losses.
🐿️ Merz is doubling down on leadership after a historic rout, but his refusal to step aside could deepen the CDU's crisis and hand more ground to extremists.
Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Supreme Court orders following weeks of public protests over his deteriorating health. His party confirmed the move under heavy security.
🐿️ The Supreme Court intervened to hospitalize Imran Khan after public outcry over his health, signaling a potential shift in judicial handling of political detainees.
