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Massive Paris protests erupt as France prepares for general strike
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated across France against the cost of living, leading to clashes with police in Paris and mass arrests.
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Oleshky evacuees reunite with families following Kherson ceasefire
Families evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky reunited with loved ones in northern Ukraine on Saturday following a ceasefire in the Kherson region.
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Cook Islands transit visa impasse: A Sri Lankan woman stuck
A Sri Lankan woman has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years after flawed immigration advice led to a series of transit visa rejections by New Zealand and Australia.
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Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and S-400 systems
Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, marking a major upgrade in its military capability amid intensifying conflict in the Tigray region.
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Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin satellite talks: Orbit safety
Vladimir Putin has confirmed close contact with Elon Musk to coordinate satellite technology, aiming to prevent interference between SpaceX's Starlink and Russia's new Rassvet project.
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Spain train crash near Urda kills 69: Victims and accident details
A high-speed train collision near Urda, Spain, has killed 69 people, including former minister Fátima Báñez and athlete Julieta Gallego. The accident involved Renfe and Iryo trains and marks Spain's worst rail disaster since 2013.
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El Salvador troops in Haiti deployed to find missing crew
El Salvador has deployed 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to find four missing air force technicians and assist in fighting gang violence.
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Indian jailbreak: 17 prisoners recaptured after Tamil Nadu escape
A massive jailbreak in Tamil Nadu's Theni district ended with 17 prisoners recaptured after a 36-hour manhunt. The incident exposed critical security flaws and extreme prison overcrowding.
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Israel election approaches as voters weigh security and democracy
Israeli voters head to the polls this Tuesday in a general election that could end Benjamin Netanyahu's long-standing right-wing rule.
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María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after months in exile
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after ten months in exile, posing a significant challenge to the interim government and signaling a new phase in the country's democratic transition.
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King Charles Caribbean tour: Reparations and Republic risks
King Charles III's nine-day Caribbean tour faces intense scrutiny as he navigates debates over slavery reparations, republicanism, and the moral integrity of the monarchy.
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Ukraine Starlink reliance: Why Europe is racing to build Iris²
Ukraine's dependence on Starlink for drone warfare and battlefield communications has exposed a critical vulnerability, prompting the EU to accelerate its sovereign Iris² satellite project.
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New York horse-drawn carriage ban: Safety and economic impacts
New York City Council has passed Romanch's Law, a ban on Central Park's horse-drawn carriages set for June 2028, following fatal accidents and animal welfare concerns.
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Ukraine hit by missile strikes after Russia agrees to peace talks
Kyiv faced three waves of missile strikes on Wednesday, occurring just hours after Russia expressed a readiness in principle to resume peace talks.
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Shamonda virus: First human case detected in France
French authorities have confirmed the first human case of Shamonda virus in a patient in Lyon, marking a significant shift in the known transmission patterns of the midge-borne disease.
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El Salvador military operation in Haiti to rescue hostages
President Nayib Bukele has launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran air force personnel kidnapped by gangs in Haiti's Croix-des-Bouquets region.
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Bukangi the shark: Why the Busan resident refuses to leave the canal
A dusky shark nicknamed Bukangi continues to return to a Busan canal despite an eight-hour rescue operation. The incident has sparked a debate over tourism, animal welfare, and the impact of warming seas.
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Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie convicted of 191 murders
Paul Mackenzie has been convicted of murdering 191 people in Kenya's Shakahola forest. The trial revealed a harrowing cult doctrine of forced starvation and physical abuse.
