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A key piece of evidence in a complaint against the vice of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro presents contradictory accounts, prompting a fresh political scandal. The allegations have drawn criticism from the senator's family and sparked calls for a thorough investigation.
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A 34‑year‑old bouncer was fatally beaten outside the Il Castello discotheque in Sangineto, a district of Cosenza, southern Italy. Police have detained two Luxembourgish brothers and ordered a 15‑day closure of the venue while the investigation continues.
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Fifty senior police leaders have written to Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham urging him to intervene and stop the scheduled early release of the two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper. Burnham says he is confident he can prevent the release and is preparing measures to keep the offenders in custody.
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New legislation tightening rules on foreign contributions to NGOs faces fierce opposition from religious groups, opposition parties and several states. The centre is now aiming to move the bill to a joint parliamentary committee for broader scrutiny.
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Centre Party leader Antti Lindtman has called on Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to comment on statements by a lawmaker described as openly racist. The demand has sparked debate over political accountability and Finland's handling of racism.
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Multiple U.S. and international outlets reported that former President Donald Trump left Turkey on a concealed military aircraft, using a catering truck to board the plane after an Iranian missile warning. The operation, carried out shortly after a summit in Istanbul, contradicted the public narrative that he departed on Air Force One.
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President Droupadi Murmu has signed the Vande Mataram Bill, extending criminal penalties for insulting the song to the level of the national anthem. The move, championed by the ruling BJP, has sparked sharp criticism from opposition figures such as Shashi Tharoor.
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German politician Mario Voigt has initiated legal action following the permanent revocation of his doctoral title. This development marks a significant turn in a high-profile academic integrity case that has garnered considerable national attention.
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A series of heat warnings and a nationwide drought are putting London's green spaces at risk, officials warn. Experts say the extreme weather also threatens public health, the food chain and urban infrastructure.
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A nighttime ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on Aug. 11 damaged a children’s hospital and a nearby warehouse, injuring at least one person. The strike came amid a broader Russian barrage that also targeted Zaporizhzhia, raising concerns over civilian safety in Ukraine’s capital.
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The mayor of the Saxon town of Freiberg, Philipp Preißler, has been prohibited from performing his duties following a violent disturbance at a hotel in Leipzig. Authorities say the decision aims to preserve public order and maintain confidence in local governance.
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The Ministry of Justice said it received 75% more complaints from citizens about the quality of expert testimony than in the previous year. The spike has turned the issue into the Czech Republic's leading domestic story, prompting scrutiny of the role of experts in courts.