Business
Official data show formal jobs in Brazil rose by 19.1% in the three‑year span since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office. The surge comes as the country grapples with political polarization, fiscal tightening and volatile capital flows.
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A large blast and fire erupted at the former Simmel Difesa ammunition factory, now operated by KNDS, in the town of Colleferro south of Rome. Emergency services contained the incident without any reported casualties, and local officials say damage appears limited.
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A passenger service on the Southern Railway line near Lewes, East Sussex, left three carriages overturned after a derailment on Thursday. British Transport Police declared a major incident, but no serious injuries have been reported.
Culture
Bulgaria’s Black Sea resort of Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest, with the grand final slated for 15 May 2027. The decision follows the country’s first-ever Eurovision victory and is seen as a boost for Bulgaria’s cultural profile and tourism sector.
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Spain has deployed additional troops, health personnel and a maritime barrier to curb a fresh wave of migrants crossing into Ceuta, while Morocco has revived sovereignty claims and threatened to suspend an extradition treaty. EU experts and Frontex officials have arrived on the ground as political pressure mounts in Madrid and across the EU.
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Alternative for Germany (AfD) figure Björn Höcke has put forward former Left Party deputy Sahra Wagenknecht as his preferred candidate for Thuringia’s Minister‑President. The proposal comes amid fragile coalition talks in the eastern state and raises questions about far‑right influence in German regional politics.
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of President Jair Bolsonaro, disclosed his full set of diplomas after a report revealed a nonexistent postgraduate degree. Federal police have also executed a search warrant on his lawyer, intensifying the controversy ahead of national elections.
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A sudden eruption of Sicily's Mount Etna sent ash as far as Libya, prompting the shutdown of Catania's main airport until August 14. The disruption cancelled roughly 700 flights and caused more than €20 million ($22 million) in damages, making it Italy's top domestic story this week.
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A forest fire broke out Thursday near the village of Halma in Belgium's Ardennes, scorching a minimum of 40 hectares. Firefighters warned the blaze would not be contained that day and could burn for several days.
World
Multiple Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra have endured a multi-day siege by Israeli settlers, who have reportedly cut off essential services and blocked medical access. The incidents highlight escalating tensions and the challenges faced by Israeli forces in controlling settler activities.
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In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, arguing the war can only lead to destruction. The conflict has now entered its fifth year.
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Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian families in their homes in the occupied West Bank, cutting off essential services and prompting intervention from Israeli forces. The prolonged siege has drawn international concern and highlighted ongoing tensions in the region.