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Opposition figure Abdul Ghafoor Achakzai alleges that former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being coerced into a power‑sharing arrangement reminiscent of past Benazir‑Nawaz alliances. The claim, reported by Dawn and UA.NEWS, adds another twist to Pakistan’s volatile pre‑election politics.
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Three individuals have received sentences of 158 years in prison each for the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in Mexico. The victims were on a surfing trip in Baja California when they were killed in what authorities believe was a botched robbery.
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U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order temporarily exempting Russia from several Congress‑passed sanctions, citing national interests. The move has sparked sharp criticism from Kyiv, European leaders and U.S. allies, and has heightened tensions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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The interior ministry has not responded to inquiries about the deployment of suspended grenades and the processing of protest signs seized during recent demonstrations. Mediapart reports growing pressure on officials as the issue fuels public debate over police tactics.
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A report by Spain’s National Intelligence Centre (CNI) submitted to a judge says Morocco was fully aware of a massive influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and acted with passivity. The findings have ignited a political debate over bilateral cooperation on border security.
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A collective legal action has been lodged in Denmark demanding that Nordea return several million kroner to its customers. The case could set a precedent for how the country’s biggest banks handle consumer disputes.
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Speaker Andreas Norlén outlined a step‑by‑step plan for forming a new government while the Social Democrats, Greens and Left Party struggle to secure enough support. Centre Party’s refusal to join red‑green negotiations and the Green Party’s exclusion of the Liberals further complicate coalition building.
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The Netherlands' coalition government has removed €270 million from the Rotterdam metro expansion while allocating additional resources to the A20 highway. The decision also cancels planned extra metro lines and longer trams, reducing regional transit funding by several hundred million euros.
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The International Monetary Fund has called on Argentina to accelerate the reduction of subsidies, highlighting the fiscal adjustment the country has already undertaken. The recommendation comes as the government navigates a fragile economy and seeks to protect its most vulnerable citizens.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted the precautionary suspension of SAPS National Commissioner Fannie Masemola after criminal charges against her were withdrawn. The move ends a weeks‑long legal and political saga that had raised questions about police oversight and reform.
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The Jakarta Composite Index plunged more than 11% on Friday, its steepest drop in years, while the rupiah weakened past the 18,000‑per‑dollar threshold. Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo announced an investigation into possible market violations as investors react to a threatened MSCI index downgrade.
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Heavy rain, the worst in eight decades, triggered flash floods across Istanbul, leaving four dead and three missing. More than 2,700 residents were moved to shelters as authorities issued emergency warnings for several districts.