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Swedish organic dairy producers in the southern county of Blekinge have been prohibited from marketing their milk, prompting a sudden shift to alternative production. The decision, affecting a niche but growing sector, has drawn criticism from farmers’ groups and prompted a governmental review.
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A blaze in a residential building in the Dutch port city of Terneuzen killed multiple residents and left the neighbourhood reeling. Local officials have launched an investigation while mourning the loss.
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U.S. President Donald Trump halted a set of sanctions against Russia, saying the move was needed to preserve ongoing negotiations with Moscow. The decision provoked sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who warned it could strengthen Putin’s war effort.
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President Emmanuel Macron appealed for order after riots linked to cost‑of‑living protests left at least 2,400 people in custody and extensive property damage. The government pledged accountability and increased security while stopping short of a state of emergency.
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U.N. chief António Guterres spent the night at Hambalang after a meeting with Indonesia’s defence minister Prabowo Subianto. The talks focused on global strategic issues and signal close cooperation between Jakarta and the United Nations.
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A sharp drop in South Korea's main stock index triggered forced selling worth about 300 billion won over seven days, hitting investors who borrowed heavily to fund equity purchases. The episode highlights the risks of the country's recent surge in leveraged investing.
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The Irish government is negotiating a public‑sector pay settlement that would cost about €1.6 billion and deliver a 4 % wage increase. The deal is seen as a test of the administration’s fiscal credibility ahead of upcoming budgetary pressures.
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A cyber‑attack on Switzerland's federal IT systems compromised personal data of more than 100,000 insured citizens and affected several security agencies. Authorities have launched an investigation and warned of potential misuse of the leaked information.
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A sudden downpour and crowd surge at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Chorbagan area triggered a stampede that killed at least 19 people and injured dozens. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders, arrested seven organisers and senior officials, including Home Minister Amit Shah, visited the victims.
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A serious incident culminating in a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Hospitals in the region are reportedly overwhelmed, though official numbers remain unconfirmed.
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European diplomats, a French mayor, and Palestinians were reportedly attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank during the annual olive harvest. The incident drew condemnation from the Israeli military, though the prime minister's office dismissed it as a 'smear' campaign.
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A serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta sparked a large fire that has killed multiple people and injured many others. Officials have not disclosed the cause or exact death toll as emergency crews work to contain the blaze and hospitals in Edmonton receive patients.