Constitution news — August 18, 2026

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1. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

   Aug 18, 2026, 19:07 UTC

   France to Expel Two Iranian Diplomats

   The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, has announced that France will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days. This decision is a response to the 'outrageous' attack on two French diplomats that occurred on July 19. The French Foreign Minister stated that this action was taken because France stands with the people of Iran and supports its artists, scientists, and researchers.

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2. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsConstitutionMiddle East

   Aug 18, 2026, 15:35 UTC

   Sydney Library Removes Book Criticizing US Media Coverage of Gaza

   A library in Sydney has removed 'How to Sell a Genocide', a book by Adam Johnson that examines US media complicity in Israel's actions in Gaza, following a complaint. The author and Palestine advocates have criticized the removal, arguing that libraries should provide access to such books despite their controversial nature.

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3. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

   Aug 18, 2026, 10:39 UTC

   Wagenknecht Challenges Höcke to Debate on New Thuringia Government

   Sahra Wagenknecht, founder of the BSW party, has called on Björn Höcke, leader of the AfD in Thuringia, to engage in a public debate about her proposal for a non-partisan prime minister to replace the current Thuringia government. This comes after Höcke offered his support for Wagenknecht to become the state's prime minister. The BSW party is currently in a coalition with the CDU and SPD, but without an absolute majority, they rely on the support of the Left party in the state parliament. The AfD, led by Höcke, is the strongest faction in the parliament and is classified as securely right-wing extremist by the state constitutional protection office.

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4. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

   Aug 18, 2026, 08:37 UTC

   Yemeni Armed Forces Target Houthi Militia

   The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched attacks on gatherings and positions of the Houthi militia in various fronts across the country, including Al-Jouf, al-Jawf province, southwestern Taiz province, and the southern Marib fronts. The attacks involved artillery shelling and targeted Houthi military vehicles, tanks, and patrols.

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5. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle EastDefense

   Aug 18, 2026, 08:15 UTC

   Settlers Besiege Homes in Qusra for Tenth Day

   Settlers have continued to besiege homes in the town of Qusra south of Nablus for the tenth day in a row, under the protection of the Israeli occupation army. This is an attempt to seize the homes and impose control over the area.

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