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President William Ruto, acting on health minister Aden Duale's recommendation, has classified Ebola as a highly contagious disease under the Public Health Act. The move triggers mandatory isolation, heightened surveillance and penalties for non‑compliance across the country.
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The Egyptian pound slipped close to 53 per dollar, extending a weeks-long weakening trend that threatens inflation and import costs. The move comes as the government tightens border security laws, imposing harsh penalties for violations.
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The unwind of carry‑trade positions is driving up the interest‑rate differential between Mexico and the United States, prompting a sharp decline in the Mexican peso. The shift has become Mexico’s top domestic story as policymakers assess risks to inflation and capital flows.
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A woman was killed after being struck by a train on the Yamanote line at JR Shibuya Station, prompting an immediate suspension of inner‑loop services. Authorities are investigating the accident while commuters face significant delays on one of Tokyo's busiest rail corridors.
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The coalition government’s 2027 budget plan, which includes higher pensions, wages and benefits, clashes with tightening public finances. Analysts warn a provisional budget could become inevitable, putting Finance Minister Kamenický’s tenure at risk.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the opposition INDIA bloc have lodged a writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking the removal of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an inquiry into alleged voter deletions. The filing triggered a halted march to the court, police interventions and sharp rebukes from the ruling party.
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Spain observed its National Day on October 12, 2026, with traditional military parades across the country, most notably in Madrid. The celebrations were underscored by a historic royal visit to Ceuta, marking a significant moment for the autonomous city.
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Opposition parties and a growing Gen‑Z movement have taken to the streets of Delhi demanding the removal of the chief election commissioner over alleged voter‑list tampering. Police responded by closing metro stations and restricting traffic, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced a march to the Supreme Court.
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An inquiry in New South Wales has heard that students at a private religious school in Sydney were made to share beds with teachers. A former student testified that while she experienced no untoward incidents, the school's culture presented significant challenges for her as an adult.
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An investigation by the BBC and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has uncovered allegations that documents were falsified to help Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich evade taxes on his substantial wealth. The reports claim that backdated paperwork was used to obscure ownership of high-value assets, including yachts and mansions.
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Police and prosecutors in Sweden have launched a criminal investigation into a suspected money‑laundering operation involving billions of kronor. The case, now the country’s top domestic story, raises concerns about the effectiveness of anti‑money‑laundering controls.
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An airstrike hit an artisanal gold mining camp on the Sudan‑Egypt frontier on Saturday, killing a disputed number of prospectors. Rights groups blame Egypt, while both governments have remained silent.