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Man Named Hitler Mussolini Elected Mayor in Peru

A man named Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores has won a narrow victory in local elections in a remote district of the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show. Running for the centre-left Ahora Nación party, he secured the mayorship of Queropalca by defeating his opponent by just 25 votes. Despite representing a tiny constituency of fewer than 1,000 residents, his unusual forenames have drawn international attention due to their association with 20th-century fascist dictators.

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Samoa leader apologises for Nazi salute after video from 2007 emerges

Samoa's Prime Minister, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, has issued a public apology after an archived video from July 2007 surfaced showing him performing a Nazi salute and shouting "Heil Hitler" at a family gathering. Schmidt, who took office in September 2025 and possesses both Samoan and German heritage, acknowledged that his actions and words were completely inappropriate, noting they were capable of causing serious offence and hurt.

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France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests

France is preparing for a major national day of student-led protests following weeks of growing unrest over education funding and conditions. Hundreds of schools have been blockaded, resulting in thousands of arrests and numerous injuries among both students and law enforcement. The demonstrations, which initially began in September with high school students demanding better resources, have now expanded to include university students and major national labor unions. Tensions have heightened significantly following severe injuries sustained by students during recent clashes with police.

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