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President Petr Pavel's decision to spend a private holiday abroad just before Czech local elections has drawn criticism from political opponents and commentators. The move echoes a similar controversy involving former prime minister Andrej Babiš, raising questions about political propriety.
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Lisbon's government unveiled a 2027 budget that raises the elderly solidarity supplement and reflects a negotiated agreement with the Socialist Party. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa praised the compromise as a breakthrough for fiscal stability.
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A coordinated strike on Friday, 9 October 2026, will halt public transport, cancel dozens of flights and spark protests across Belgium. The action, led by unions and backed by a ground‑handler walk‑out, threatens to cripple mobility in the country’s capital and beyond.
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Three people were killed and dozens injured in recent Houthi strikes on two Saudi Arabian international airports, including in Riyadh, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Saudi authorities have since launched retaliatory strikes and vowed further action.
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Student-led demonstrations continue to sweep across France, fueled by discontent over deteriorating school infrastructure, teacher shortages, and the methods used by police to manage the unrest. The French government has accused far-left political figures of exploiting the student movement for political leverage.
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The United Kingdom has announced a significant diplomatic change in East Jerusalem, with its consulate transitioning into a 'UK Mission' serving Palestinians. This move follows an Israeli deadline and a diplomatic spat over UK sanctions on West Bank settlements.
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María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old pensioner whose forced eviction ignited nationwide protests, has died in hospital. Her death has revived public anger over Spain's chronic housing shortage and rent hikes.
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Lawmakers in the Storting are locked in a heated debate over how to distribute the nation's oil earnings. The outcome will shape Norway's welfare spending, climate policy and the future of its sovereign wealth fund.
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Ida Odinga, the matriarch of Kenya’s opposition dynasty, has signaled support for President William Ruto’s 2027 presidential bid. The move may reshape alliances ahead of the next national election.
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Pakistan’s military says its forces have been stationed in Saudi Arabia for decades, covering several operational domains, as the kingdom faces a surge of Houthi missile attacks. The deployment is part of a broader Mecca defence pact that also involves Turkey and comes under intense domestic scrutiny in Pakistan.
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Italy's benchmark Treasury yield surged to 5.72%, prompting sharp increases in BTP and French OAT yields and unsettling European debt markets. The spike raises concerns over Italy's borrowing costs and fiscal stability.
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Gunmen linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province attacked a military installation in northern Nigeria, killing a number of soldiers. The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by the insurgent group in the Lake Chad region.