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Around 50,000 community elders gathered to back Deputy Speaker Kithure Kindiki as the spokesperson for the Mt. Kenya region, signalling a consolidation of President William Ruto’s influence. Kindiki pledged to cease public insults against political opponents, saying he has forgiven them.
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Federal and state governments have reached a basic agreement to limit gasoline prices to €1.80 per litre and grant a €400 rebate to drivers, funded by a cut in the energy tax. The package is aimed at shielding motorists from record‑high fuel costs ahead of national elections.
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Hungarian authorities have launched a nationwide manhunt for two unidentified men suspected in connection with the recent Akácfa Street murder, a high-profile case dominating national headlines. Police have reportedly identified the suspects and issued warrants for their arrest.
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Denmark's newly appointed transport minister kicked off a country‑wide roadshow, pledging to visit every region. The tour coincides with a reported delay in the construction of a prison in Kosovo and the first landing of Danish F‑35 fighters in Greenland for NATO Arctic drills.
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The Philippines condemned a China Coast Guard ship for deliberately ramming a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel near Palawan, causing extensive damage. The incident has heightened tensions over the contested waters and prompted diplomatic protests in Manila.
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The Argentine government has introduced a bill that would criminalise large‑scale false narratives about the Falkland Islands, prompting alarm among lawmakers. The proposal reflects the issue’s deep domestic resonance and raises concerns over freedom of expression.
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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has raided Summarecon’s office, seized building‑use right documents and named eight suspects in a bribery investigation involving land‑office positions. The probe has expanded to the home of the land ministry’s director‑general and the residence of senior Summarecon official Nusron Wahid.
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President Klaus Iohannis formally nominated Siegfried Mureșan, a member of the European Parliament for the National Liberal Party, after civic leader Nicușor Dan proposed him as a solution to Romania’s parliamentary deadlock. The move is seen as a strategic attempt to rebuild a governing coalition ahead of a crucial confidence vote.
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At least 48 people have died after consuming locally produced alcohol suspected of containing methanol, while 37 illegal miners perished while in police custody. Both incidents have prompted investigations and governmental action.
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Former media pundit Éric Zemmour announced on French television that he will run in the 2027 presidential race. The declaration adds a prominent far‑right figure to an already crowded field and could reshape the dynamics of the upcoming contest.
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The Yellow Vest movement has re‑emerged with dispersed demonstrations across France, while maritime workers have begun blocking ports over soaring fuel prices. Authorities face mounting pressure as the unrest unfolds amid high inflation and political uncertainty.
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The family of a pregnant woman who died in San Antonio has filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit claiming Texas’s strict abortion ban prevented life‑saving care. The suit targets Attorney General Ken Paxton, state officials and the doctors who denied an abortion.