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1. As Germany's far right gains ground, coded symbols are hiding in plain sight

   

   As Germany’s far right gains political ground, researchers say some of its supporters are becoming more comfortable signalling their views in public — sometimes without displaying an explicitly political symbol at all.

2. Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after U.S. bombs targets in Strait of Hormuz

   

   The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in a statement carried by Iran's state broadcaster noted "the martyrdom and injury of several of our fighters and compatriots" after the U.S. bombed targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

3. At least 8 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers, crew capsizes off northern Cyprus

   

   Some 237 people have been rescued, Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel told Turkish state-run TRT news channel.

4. NASA launches $4B Roman astronomical observatory to explore depths of space

   

   NASA began a new mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology with the launch on Sunday of the U.S. space agency's new flagship astronomical observatory, a repurposed spy satellite that will capture panoramic ‌views of the cosmos.

5. How China could benefit from a divided Canada-U.S. trade relationship

   

   As the United States reshapes its global ambitions and trade alliances, this could have broad implications — and potentially even benefits — for China. Centre for Strategic Statecraft co-founder and CEO Vina Nadjibulla breaks it down.