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A sudden electricity failure at a signalling centre in Manchester has halted or delayed services across the north‑west, the Midlands and parts of London. Network Rail warned commuters of major disruption during the evening rush hour.
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Authorities say a gay man’s fatal beating in Plovdiv began as a mob‑led search for pedophiles, prompting a homophobia probe. The case emerges as Bulgaria grapples with drug busts, cyber threats and economic volatility.
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On Aug. 5, Russia launched a coordinated attack involving rockets and hundreds of drones, sparking fires, civilian casualties and a strained Ukrainian air defence. Kyiv responded with long‑range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure amid growing international involvement.
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Former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2013 rape case involving a junior colleague. The high-profile case has drawn significant national attention since its inception.
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Belgium's recent cut‑off of unemployment benefits has led to a sharp decline in eligible claimants and a larger‑than‑expected influx of applications to local welfare centres. In Brussels, the pool of jobseekers qualifying for benefits fell by 40% in July, prompting many to turn to CPAS for support.
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The National Autonomous University of Mexico has terminated its deal with Territorium Life following an AI‑driven review that identified possible widespread cheating on its virtual entrance exam. Around 58,000 to 75,000 applicants are now required to sit for a new test.
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A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto’s Amakusa and Ashikita area, causing widespread damage, at least 38 deaths and significant economic loss. Relief efforts are underway as authorities confront misinformation, a looming typhoon and the impact on local industry.
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Aleksandar Vučić’s leadership is under intensified scrutiny as opposition figures accuse him of authoritarian tactics and nationalist exploitation. Tensions are spilling over into neighbouring Montenegro, Kosovo and Croatia, prompting fears of broader Balkan instability.
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Hungary's sole nuclear power station is on the verge of a forced shutdown as the Danube River hits historic lows, prompting emergency power cuts and a political scramble. The crisis coincides with a heat wave, rising public energy savings, and an upcoming presidential election.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a suite of emergency measures to aid households and businesses hit by recent blazes in Western Attica. The package follows an industrial fire in Koropi that officials say was sparked by a power‑line short circuit amid a prolonged drought across southern Europe.
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Dutch police are probing allegations that a temporary staff member at an Amsterdam preschool sexually abused fourteen children. The case gained further attention after a former Almere alderman was linked to the investigation, either as a newly identified victim or as an additional suspect, according to different media reports.
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Turkey's government plans to submit a 12‑article framework law aimed at establishing a "Terror‑Free Turkey" to parliament, sparking support from allies and opposition from others. The proposal has been signed by key parliamentary figures but faces resistance from the New Welfare Party and sections of the opposition.