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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is championing a bill that would reduce the age of criminal liability from 18 to 16 for heinous offenses. The proposal comes as the presidential runoff between Lula and former president Jair Bolsonaro tightens, stirring sharp political and human‑rights debate.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Canada on Dec. 11‑12 to meet Canadian leaders and discuss trade, energy and security cooperation, including finalising a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The trip, a top domestic story in India, seeks to deepen bilateral ties amid expanding economic and strategic interests.
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Ilie Bolojan, serving as interim prime minister, outlined a rapid schedule for forming a coalition and presented the proposed Niculescu cabinet, while warning against re‑including the Social Democratic Party. The president’s reaction and internal disputes over ministerial candidates have heightened uncertainty ahead of a parliamentary vote.
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An ITV News undercover sting captured a Reform UK candidate using racist language about Labour MP David Lammy, and Nigel Farage is criticised for not taking disciplinary action. The Prime Minister and Labour leaders have called for swift sanctions, while Farage has dismissed the investigation as a partisan spy operation.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered a restart of attacks on Russian oil facilities after a brief pause, citing Russian attacks on Ukrainian power sites. U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the move as a “disgrace” and warned that Zelensky is harder to manage than Vladimir Putin.
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A Houthi missile attack on Yemen's al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden resulted in five deaths, though top government officials including the Prime Minister were unharmed. The incident marks the first strike on the palace in the ongoing conflict and raises significant concerns about Western security in the region.
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Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. The 16-year-old suspect was subsequently shot dead by an armed bystander.
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Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers says a framework for public‑sector pay talks will be outlined shortly, as unions warn a strike is imminent next week. The dispute centers on pay rises that outpace inflation and the risk of further disruption to essential services.
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Police entered the Paul‑Eluard lycée in Saint‑Denis to detain a student, prompting an immediate shutdown of the school by pupils. The incident has amplified nationwide student demonstrations that have already led to over 1,200 arrests in the Paris region.
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has rejected the Finns Party's call for a gasoline subsidy, warning that the demand threatens the stability of the governing coalition. The dispute highlights a growing rift between fiscal prudence and populist pressure in Helsinki.
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Latest surveys show former senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by a slim margin, tightening Brazil's presidential runoff race. The lead has narrowed in recent weeks amid a flurry of political endorsements and campaign maneuvers.
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Students across France are preparing for a coordinated demonstration on October 17, with authorities warning of heightened police presence after a violent clash at a Paris suburb school. The protests intersect with broader social grievances, drawing support from former Yellow Vest activists and cultural figures.