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A surge of migrants crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has overwhelmed local authorities and sparked a humanitarian strain. While Ceuta’s leader demanded a national emergency, the Spanish government said such a declaration is not permissible.
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Education Minister Mikuláš Bek said scrapping the ninth grade is not on the government's agenda, quelling speculation that followed a meeting with former prime minister Andrej Babiš. The comment comes as the coalition weighs broader reforms of the Czech school system.
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Portugal's education ministry has broadened its prohibition on mobile phone use in schools to include students up to the 9th grade. A parallel survey shows public support for such bans is at a record high across many nations.
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Major wildfires have erupted across the United Kingdom, prompting emergency declarations and mass evacuations, as a severe drought grips more than half of England. The unprecedented conditions are raising alarms about food security and signaling a potential 'new normal' for the nation.
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A system disturbance knocked out power across Kenya, darkening Nairobi, the Coast and the Central Rift. Kenya Power confirmed restoration of supply later the same day, citing ongoing work to stabilise the grid.
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Good morning. Escalating tensions in the Middle East dominate headlines today as the US and Saudi Arabia conduct joint strikes, while Japan grapples with the aftermath of a powerful earthquake. Wildfires continue to plague southern Europe, and artificial intelligence remains a key area of focus for global tech.
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A scandal has erupted over the results of the admission test for Mexico's top university, UNAM, with allegations of irregularities and favoritism. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about the fairness of the country's education system.
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The National Assembly voted to reject a no‑confidence motion, sustaining the ruling cabinet led by Prime Minister Ana Brnabić. Opposition figures criticized the outcome, while the vote took place amid a severe heatwave and ongoing economic disputes.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer senators’ questions at a Republican‑run Senate hearing on the pandemic’s origins, repeatedly invoking his Fifth Amendment right. The move prompted threats of a contempt vote and heightened the partisan clash over U.S. pandemic response.
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A Danish court has cleared a man charged with murder in the 2022 Jæren case after forensic material was found to have degraded. The ruling highlights concerns over evidence handling in the country’s criminal justice system.
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A counter-terrorism operation in the Netherlands has resulted in the arrest of three teenagers, with authorities conducting dawn raids in multiple locations. The investigation is ongoing, with details about the suspects and the alleged terrorist plot still emerging.
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A R6 million trip by the Gauteng provincial legislature to Venezuela, led by Speaker Ntombi Mekgwe, has drawn significant criticism. The visit, deemed 'botched' and ill-timed, occurred shortly after US military action in the region.