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A government‑commissioned study reveals that the Dutch monarchy earned more than half a billion euros from assets linked to its colonial past. The findings have ignited a heated debate over reparations, transparency and the future role of the royal house.
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Argentina's sovereign risk spread surged to 650 points, the highest level recorded this year, according to La Nación. The jump signals heightened investor caution amid ongoing economic challenges.
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Facing record diesel prices and a threatened U.S. export ban, the Group of Seven will tap emergency reserves, dispensing up to 100 million barrels over four months. The move aims to stabilise markets and avert supply shocks in Europe and beyond.
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Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, opened the cockpit door after being stabbed by his co‑pilot on a Dubai‑Tel Aviv flight, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker and avert a crash. The incident has sparked diplomatic tension and a multi‑nation investigation.
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President Prabowo Subianto named former police chief Budi Gunawan as head of the State Intelligence Agency and inaugurated a 26‑person Presidential Advisory Council that includes scholars, former ministers and judges. The moves were welcomed by the ruling coalition but sparked criticism from opposition figures.
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President Yoon Suk-yeol has moved forward with a request for a parliamentary hearing to confirm Judge Kim Ji-yong as head of the new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, despite criticism that the nominee is closely aligned with the president. The nomination comes as Yoon’s administration seeks to overhaul the country’s prosecution service.
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A roof collapse at the Soma coal mine in western Turkey has killed five workers and left two injured survivors, while rescue teams continue to search for additional victims. Nine people have been detained as authorities investigate the incident.
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Romanian former minister Ilie Bolojan was taken to the Iași National Anticorruption Directorate for interrogation in the ongoing investigation of businessman Fănel Bogos. The hearing follows the appearance of the interim prime minister as a witness in the same case, underscoring its political sensitivity.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut all diplomatic relations as fighting erupts across Ethiopia's northern regions, especially Tigray. The diplomatic break follows the closure of Ethiopia’s embassy in Asmara and the expulsion of diplomats, raising fears of a broader Horn of Africa destabilisation.
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Brazil is poised for a high-stakes presidential election this Sunday, featuring incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The race remains extremely tight, with both candidates engaging in intense campaigning amidst various controversies.
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The United States is pressuring European nations to release diesel reserves and is considering an export ban to alleviate rising domestic prices. This move has prompted emergency talks across Europe, with some nations agreeing to a coordinated response.
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The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation and the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland have warned that a strike is imminent, saying there is no basis for further negotiations with the education minister. The dispute threatens to close schools across the Republic, prompting concerns over disruption to students and families.