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Ahead of the 2026 election, Brazil's presidential candidates filed asset declarations showing a stark disparity in wealth, from modest holdings of R$33,000 to claims of over R$7 billion. The disclosures have sparked debate over transparency and the socioeconomic gap among the nation’s political elite.
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Madrid has moved forward with a plan to raise the water level at the Almaraz dam despite criticism that the project undermines Spain’s climate goals. Environmentalists, including Pablo Elorduy, warn the move is a mistake in the fight against global warming.
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Prague has launched a new high‑speed bus service that, according to local reports, travels faster than the city’s metro. The initiative is being billed as a unique addition to the capital’s public‑transport network.
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The Portuguese government has approved the sale of its remaining share in electricity transmission firm REN to state investment arm Parpública, triggering criticism from opposition parties and concerns over the role of the sovereign wealth fund. The deal, valued at roughly €1 billion, is seen as a test of Portugal’s fiscal strategy and energy policy ahead of upcoming elections.
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A rapidly spreading forest fire in the Fagnes region has prompted the evacuation of villages and the deployment of Dutch helicopters and other EU aircraft. The blaze, now covering more than 1,600 hectares, is the largest recorded in Belgium this year and has raised cross‑border concerns in neighboring Germany.
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The United States revoked the travel visa of Andy López Beltrán, a senior Morena official and son of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The move has ignited accusations of interference in Mexico’s internal affairs and heightened tensions ahead of the new administration.
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Five years after seizing power, the Taliban government in Afghanistan is facing mounting international criticism over human rights, particularly regarding women's rights, even as it pursues increased diplomatic engagement to end its isolation. Campaigners fear that growing global ties could undermine calls for improvements in the human rights situation.
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A potent 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia's Flores island early Saturday, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and widespread damage. The shallow temblor prompted mass evacuations and a now-lifted tsunami warning.
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Five years after seizing power, the Taliban in Afghanistan face persistent international isolation and growing concerns over human rights, particularly for women and girls. While some reports note improved street safety, the regime is grappling with internal challenges and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
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A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday, resulting in at least five fatalities and significant damage. The shallow temblor prompted widespread evacuations and search and rescue operations.
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Eleven demonstrators were arrested in Valjevo as students marked the one‑year anniversary of a disputed police crackdown. Authorities say the detainees were held for weapons and personal identification documents.
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Facing record‑low Danube water levels, Hungary will sink two barges to boost river depth and safeguard cooling at the Paks nuclear power station. The emergency move coincides with a government review of its Russian‑backed expansion plan.