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Wildfires have erupted across southern Greece, prompting a red‑code alert and the evacuation of more than 500 tourists from popular beach resorts. Greek authorities, bolstered by international crews, are battling the blazes as they spread toward densely populated holiday zones.
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Authorities have ordered the closure of Dampsaga Bad, a major municipal swimming centre, pending a comprehensive safety review. The decision has sparked debate over maintenance standards and the impact on local recreation.
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Mass demonstrations by Dutch farmers against the government's nitrogen‑reduction policy have spread nationwide, causing major traffic disruptions and a deadly collision on the A59. The unrest has spurred a parliamentary motion of no confidence and prompted calls from ministers for protesters to clear the motorways.
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Kenya's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrolment has doubled, driven by the government's education initiatives. The surge in enrolment reflects the government's efforts to promote vocational training and address the country's skills gap.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told SADC leaders the country is "deeply ashamed" of recent attacks on foreign nationals and urged regional cooperation. He also demanded reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia and others for evacuation costs, a claim that Ghana has denied.
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President Lee Jae Myung has signaled support for constitutional reform that would cut the presidential term to four years and allow one re‑election. He says the change should be debated by the National Assembly and is open to a stronger parliamentary role.
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The United States has formally accused over 40 countries, including key trading partners, of facilitating China's evasion of Trump-era tariffs. This alleged 'shadow transshipment network' is reportedly costing the US billions annually in lost revenue.
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Record-breaking rainfall has caused widespread flooding in eastern Japan, leading to multiple fatalities, power outages for tens of thousands, and the stranding of thousands of travelers. Authorities have issued evacuation orders as the region grapples with the aftermath.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has won the Clacton by-election, securing his return to the UK Parliament. The victory comes amid an ongoing ethics investigation and a contest largely dismissed as a stunt by major parties.
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The Bar Council of India withdrew its order to bar enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 law graduates and halted the investigation into a student protest over the Chief Justice's convocation invitation. The reversal follows sharp criticism from legal scholars, students and the university’s leadership.
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A family in Switzerland is scheduled to leave their home in November after more than 100 rental applications were rejected. The case highlights the nation’s acute housing shortage amid broader financial reforms following the Credit Suisse crisis.
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American officials moved President Donald Trump out of Turkey on a covert flight after intelligence flagged a possible Iranian assassination plot. The operation involved a catering truck, a decoy aircraft and a secret 747-8 gifted by Qatar.