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Sweden's post‑election coalition talks remain at an impasse, with Green Party leader Thand Ringqvist refusing to discuss the process. Meanwhile, the caretaker government has launched its first Patriot air‑defence mission to Poland.
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The Dutch government announced that every household must cease using natural gas, regardless of technical feasibility for heat‑pump installation. The decision, seen as a major logistical challenge, underscores the Netherlands’ push to meet climate targets.
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The Argentine Supreme Court issued a precautionary ruling that reinstates the Ley de Tierras, which caps foreign acquisition of agricultural land. The decision revives a measure that had been suspended last year, reigniting debate over sovereignty and investment climate.
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The Department of Home Affairs withdrew a directive that would have paused asylum applications from undocumented migrants following a wave of xenophobic riots that torched vehicles and looted foreign-owned shops. Officials cited overwhelming asylum office backlogs and disinformation-fueled unrest as reasons for the policy reversal.
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An ICE officer wounded a driver during an arrest attempt in New York City's Marble Hill neighborhood while a five‑year‑old child sat in the back seat. The shooting has ignited protests and prompted the mayor to demand the removal of ICE from the city.
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A group of Irish lawyers who kept working on legal‑aid matters during a nationwide strike have reportedly earned €100,000 in just three months. The strike, linked to contentious reforms, is threatening further court disruption as the government pushes ahead with a delayed judicial review.
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A study cited by French media estimates that artificial intelligence has wiped out roughly 75,000 CDI contracts annually for workers aged 21‑29 since 2022. The findings raise concerns about youth unemployment in a country where permanent contracts are a key marker of job security.
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A government plan to increase the statutory retirement age to 70 has ignited a political showdown in Finland. Prime Minister Petri Orpo calls the measure unrealistic, while parliamentarians examine its impact on pensioners and families in poverty.
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The Pentagon announced that the Dec. 3 execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted of the 2022 Fort Hood massacre, will be broadcast live. The move has sparked fresh national debate over the death penalty.
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A state court decision has ended the second‑round gubernatorial contest in Rio de Janeiro, effectively positioning Douglas Ruas for victory. The ruling is being challenged before Brazil’s Supreme Court, raising questions about the state’s political future and the country’s runoff system.
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Spain's ruling Socialist Party is grappling with speculation about Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's tenure as internal voices call for a clear electoral result to curb succession talks. Veteran journalist Vicente Vallés warned that without a strong showing, the party could be forced into a leadership contest.
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Germany's former intelligence chief, former BND president Peter Friedrich, was taken into custody on allegations of passing classified information to Chinese officials. The case has sparked a security shockwave across European intelligence services and raised questions about Berlin's handling of sensitive data.