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A system disturbance knocked out power across Kenya, darkening Nairobi, the Coast and the Central Rift. Kenya Power confirmed restoration of supply later the same day, citing ongoing work to stabilise the grid.
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A scandal has erupted over the results of the admission test for Mexico's top university, UNAM, with allegations of irregularities and favoritism. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about the fairness of the country's education system.
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Slovak officials say talks are under way with a Chinese car maker to locate production in the country, a move that follows a series of high‑level visits and agreements on batteries, trade and EU‑China relations. The talks come as Bratislava seeks to bolster its auto sector while balancing concerns over overcapacity.
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The National Assembly voted to reject a no‑confidence motion, sustaining the ruling cabinet led by Prime Minister Ana Brnabić. Opposition figures criticized the outcome, while the vote took place amid a severe heatwave and ongoing economic disputes.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer senators’ questions at a Republican‑run Senate hearing on the pandemic’s origins, repeatedly invoking his Fifth Amendment right. The move prompted threats of a contempt vote and heightened the partisan clash over U.S. pandemic response.
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A Danish court has cleared a man charged with murder in the 2022 Jæren case after forensic material was found to have degraded. The ruling highlights concerns over evidence handling in the country’s criminal justice system.
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A counter-terrorism operation in the Netherlands has resulted in the arrest of three teenagers, with authorities conducting dawn raids in multiple locations. The investigation is ongoing, with details about the suspects and the alleged terrorist plot still emerging.
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A R6 million trip by the Gauteng provincial legislature to Venezuela, led by Speaker Ntombi Mekgwe, has drawn significant criticism. The visit, deemed 'botched' and ill-timed, occurred shortly after US military action in the region.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia have conducted coordinated strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, following a series of Iranian attacks on US military bases and Saudi oil infrastructure. This escalation has prompted condemnation from Iraqi armed groups and led to a sharp increase in oil prices.
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Japanese authorities have launched a massive search and rescue operation on Kyushu island following a powerful earthquake that has claimed at least 13 lives. Emergency teams are working against time to locate survivors trapped under rubble.
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Romania's health sector is in the grip of a nationwide strike over a draft pay reform tied to EU funding. Prime Ministerial adviser Ilie Bolojan assured that no wages will be reduced, calling the protest based on misinformation.
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Gardaí have arrested a young man in connection with the weeks‑long disappearance of a 65‑year‑old pensioner from a Dublin flat. Investigators believe the missing man was murdered and his body concealed, though it has not yet been recovered.