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The State Police (GDBOP) seized a fentanyl production site in Bulgaria’s capital, arresting several suspects and confiscating chemicals and equipment. The bust underscores Sofia’s growing role as a hub for synthetic opioid trafficking in the EU.
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Madrid's regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is facing intense scrutiny over her acquisition of a luxury penthouse apartment, prompting demands for an urgent assembly session. Critics allege the purchase constitutes improper conduct, making it a leading domestic news story in Spain.
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A coalition of 25 U.S. states has initiated legal action against the Trump administration over recently imposed tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners. The lawsuit alleges that the administration overstepped its legal authority and that the duties are a pretext to reinstate previously invalidated tariffs.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named former defence minister and chief negotiator Rustem Umerov to lead the Foreign Intelligence Service. Umerov says his first priorities will be to boost capabilities, launch a drone coalition and keep the agency aligned with ongoing peace talks.
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Data from the Czech interior ministry show a higher proportion of Ukrainian men than women arriving in the country, making it the nation’s leading domestic story. The trend emerges amid broader EU migration debates and diplomatic shifts linked to the war in Ukraine.
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A lobbyist linked to the National Institute of Social Security is alleged to have transferred money to an adviser of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, igniting a new corruption controversy. The claim adds pressure to an administration already grappling with multiple ethics investigations.
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Belgium's dependence on Russian liquefied gas has raised concerns about energy security amid rising utility costs, with the country relying entirely on Russia for its liquefied natural gas supply in July. This reliance is expected to contribute to a significant increase in utility bills for Belgian consumers.
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Norway's government is debating a temporary suspension of the Schengen travel agreement with Spain after a sharp increase in irregular migration from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. EU officials say expelling a member state from the visa‑free zone is legally impossible, raising questions about the feasibility of Oslo's proposal.
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President William Ruto is advancing his Vision 2060 development blueprint, pledging free higher education, food‑security measures and an upper‑middle‑income target. Opposition figures and rival parties question the plan’s feasibility and political motivations.
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President Javier Milei’s administration has agreed to modify the 2022 law that caps foreign ownership of agricultural land, a shift driven by Senate pressure and sectoral lobbying. The proposed changes could relax limits that have long divided agribusiness, investors and nationalist groups.
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A recent EF poll shows Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum maintained a consistent approval rating in July. The finding, reported by several Mexican outlets, underscores her continued political standing ahead of upcoming elections.
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Fast‑moving wildfires on the eastern edge of Washington have razed roughly 600 structures and forced about 60,000 residents to flee their homes. The disaster, described as the worst natural calamity in the region’s recent history, has left large swaths of Spokane County in a war‑zone‑like condition.