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Death row inmate Christa Pike survived two attempts to administer a lethal dose of pentobarbital, prompting Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to halt the state's execution schedule. Pike was transported to a hospital where lawyers say she is receiving life‑saving treatment.
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Road fatalities in Norway rose to a ten‑year high, prompting calls for stricter rules on electric scooters and concerns over rising diesel prices. Authorities are considering an age‑limit increase as they grapple with the surge.
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Aliko Dangote's consortium has begun construction on a Sh2.2 trillion refinery at Lamu, a project that could transform Kenya’s energy landscape and regional trade. The launch, attended by President William Ruto and several African leaders, faces land disputes and legal challenges.
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The federal government is reportedly considering a state of emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the opposition PTI retains power. The move is linked to security concerns over a planned PTI long‑march and has sparked sharp political and legal debate.
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The Egyptian government announced that the remote‑work arrangement applied on Sundays will be halted with immediate effect. No official explanation was provided, and the decision marks a reversal of a pandemic‑era practice.
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The Pentagon confirmed the final exit of American forces from Iraq, ending a 12‑year anti‑ISIS campaign and a 23‑year military presence. The move sparked celebrations in Baghdad but also concerns about a looming security vacuum and Iran’s expanding influence.
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A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit stabbing that caused a 17,000‑foot plunge. Passengers subdued the attacker, and the co‑pilot regained control, averting a disaster.
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Robert Fico toured the Ministry of Environment on Thursday as his coalition grapples with the parliamentary dismissal of a minister and mounting internal disputes. The visit underscores tensions over environmental policy and the government's stability.
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Aleksandar Vučić urged calm and political debate while a newly formed student opposition list warned of barricades and possible street violence. The tension comes amid disputes over sanctions on Russia and a recent electoral commission ruling that annulled another protest list.
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President Emmanuel Macron called the comments attributed to National Rally figure Jordan Bardella "gravissimes et inacceptables" and demanded clarification. Bardella rejected the accusation, saying the remarks were not his, sparking a fresh partisan clash ahead of the presidential campaign.
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The European Public Prosecutor’s Office may establish a branch in Hungary next year, a development that coincides with the detention of two former ministers and advancing accession talks. The move is seen as a test of Hungary’s rule‑of‑law commitments under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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Senate Democrats halted a House‑approved bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks, citing a voter‑identification provision attached to the measure. The defeat delays a high‑profile ethics reform before the 2026 midterm elections.