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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged all political forces to unite on a sweeping climate pact as Spain battles one of its largest wildfires and a heat wave that could push temperatures above 44 °C. The government also announced financing measures to help businesses adapt to the emergency.
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The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has agreed on Thorsten Frei, a close ally of party leader Friedrich Merz, to replace Jens Spahn as head of the CDU/CSU Bundestag faction. The decision follows a weekend surrogacy controversy that forced Spahn’s resignation and ends a weeks‑long leadership dispute between the CDU and its Bavarian sister party, the CSU.
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Prosecutors in Sweden have filed assault charges against a mother and father accused of having their 12‑year‑old daughter’s 15 teeth extracted. The case highlights tensions between child‑welfare services and parental authority in the country.
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A blaze erupted at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) complex in Eskişehir on Tuesday, prompting a swift response from local fire crews. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.
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A methane‑gas explosion in a tunnel of the Teesta‑VI hydroelectric project in Sikkim killed at least ten workers and left dozens missing. Rescue teams continue to search amid hazardous conditions and conflicting casualty reports.
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The French government has passed legislation banning social media for children under 15, marking a first in the European Union. The move aims to protect minors from the potential harms of social media and is seen as a significant step in regulating online activities.
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A single‑seat electric aircraft crashed in the outskirts of Hyvinkää, Finland, killing its 71‑year‑old occupant. Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the accident.
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Dutch infrastructure authorities have begun using automated surveillance to penalize heavy goods vehicles violating weight restrictions on the aging Merwede bridge. Drivers found bypassing the ban face significant financial penalties as part of efforts to preserve the structure's integrity.
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High-ranking opposition leaders, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, were detained by Delhi Police following a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. The demonstration coincides with persistent parliamentary disruptions and nationwide student agitation regarding examination irregularities.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has convened his first cabinet meeting, prioritizing a reduction in electricity taxes to address the UK's cost-of-living crisis. The government signaled a departure from previous economic models as it navigates significant fiscal challenges.
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At least 10 people have been confirmed dead following a collapse at an under-construction hydropower tunnel in India. Rescue operations for the remaining missing workers are currently hampered by hazardous conditions.
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Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the abandonment of the existing means-tested student financial aid system in favor of a universal state-funded model. The policy aims to provide full scholarships for all students qualifying for public universities and colleges.