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Ottawa has activated a new round of duties on roughly $20 billion of American imports, with rates as high as 50%, marking a sharp escalation in the bilateral trade dispute. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the move as a defence of Canadian sovereignty and a step toward economic diversification away from the United States.
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Britain, France and Canada announced coordinated sanctions on products originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing settlers of "ethnic cleansing." Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem and barring several British officials.
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Switzerland’s Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS) is under fire for allegedly entering a fixed‑price procurement trap that may have cost the state millions. The controversy has sparked a parliamentary inquiry and heightened public scrutiny of defence spending.
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France will prohibit the import of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, joining the United Kingdom and Canada in a coordinated trade restriction. The decision, announced by Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, is presented as a diplomatic tool to pressure Israel over settlement expansion and to protect the two‑state solution.
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The latest PISA assessment has exposed a previously overlooked weakness in Finnish schools, igniting a national discussion on how to adjust curricula and teacher training. Education officials and experts are weighing a range of reforms to restore Finland's standing in global education rankings.
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Lonnie G. Bunch, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, said he will step down after a tumultuous relationship with President Donald Trump’s administration. The departure comes as the White House has repeatedly challenged the museum complex’s programming and funding.
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The Supreme Court (STF) ordered the suspension of Federal Police director‑general Andrei Rodrigues, intensifying a constitutional crisis surrounding Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Retired judges and bar leaders have demanded an immediate investigation, warning the dispute could jeopardise the high‑profile Master case.
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The Supreme Court of Spain has temporarily suspended the inclusion of naturalised citizens under the 2022 ‘grandchildren’s law’ in the electoral census, pending proof of exile. The ruling does not affect the law itself or the acquisition of Spanish nationality, but it has sparked disagreement from the government and praise from the opposition.
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Five officers of the Italian police force were arrested in the province of Latina on allegations of drug trafficking, embezzlement and falsification, according to regional media. The case has sparked renewed scrutiny of corruption risks within Italy’s law‑enforcement agencies.
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The Eiffel Tower was shut following a strike by employees who objected to women being taken aside during a Hindu religious delegation’s visit. The tower reopened after the group apologized and authorities launched a probe.
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The newest Programme for International Student Assessment reveals that German pupils performed worse than ever in reading, mathematics and science. The education minister called the results alarming and urged urgent reforms.
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Iran‑aligned Houthi militants launched coordinated attacks on civilian and energy facilities in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring dozens of people and sparking fires at oil installations. The assaults lifted global oil prices toward the $100‑a‑barrel mark and heightened worries over Red Sea shipping security.