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The influence of former US President Donald Trump over Republican senators is being questioned as they navigate the lame-duck session. Trump's leverage is being tested as senators consider various nominations and legislation, including the stalled nomination of Blanche.
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Vienna released an independent assessment of the so‑called "Inseratenaffäre," confirming procedural breaches in public advertising contracts. The report has sparked renewed calls for accountability from opposition parties and civil society.
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BP's decision to exit the North Sea oil sector has sparked concerns over energy security and jobs in the UK. The company's move comes after 60 years of production in the region and has been met with criticism from politicians and industry experts.
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Police in the Netherlands detained three teenagers, aged 16, 17 and 19, on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. The investigation, which has not disclosed a target, marks the country's most high‑profile domestic security case in recent months.
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Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson alleges that identical photographs were used to document multiple slope‑stabilization projects in Taguig City, suggesting possible irregularities. He has dismissed a government‑offered cease‑fire on the investigation and urged an audit of the Department of Public Works and Highways’ contracts.
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A senior investigator at the Independent Directorate of Anti‑Corruption (IDAC) has alleged that director Andrea Johnson deliberately misled Parliament’s ad‑hoc committee. The claim adds to mounting political pressure for a sweeping overhaul of the agency.
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Turkey’s anti‑corruption office has referred Üsküdar district mayor Sinem Dedetaş and five municipal staff to court on accusations of bribery and forming a criminal organization. The move is part of a widening series of investigations targeting opposition‑run local governments.
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Indian police have booked the Meta India head over social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to multiple reports. The case was filed in Hyderabad, where the police have issued a notice to the Meta India head.
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The Bucharest Court of Appeal has nullified six executive orders issued by the caretaker Bolojan government, acting on a petition by the Social Democratic Party (PSD). The ruling underscores the escalating legal‑political clash ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.
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Hungary’s government will decide within days when to halt operations at the Paks nuclear power station as the Danube River reaches record‑low levels. The move threatens to cut roughly half of the country’s electricity supply and could spark an energy crisis during a heat wave.
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Nirmal Purja, a celebrated mountaineer, is among ten climbers feared missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan. Search efforts are underway, with four bodies reportedly recovered.
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Hamas has reportedly agreed to a disarmament plan negotiated by the Trump administration's 'Board of Peace,' a move hailed by President Trump as a historic step toward ending the conflict in Gaza. Israel has yet to comment on the proposed agreement, and significant skepticism surrounds its implementation.