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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.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a quartet of interventions aimed at bolstering health supplies and easing energy costs. The package includes 120 additional COVID‑19 vaccine doses, higher motor‑fuel subsidies and a ceiling on heating‑oil prices.
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The Spanish government approved a sweeping housing decree that bans evictions of vulnerable tenants, caps rent hikes and offers €1.85 billion in tax relief. The measure follows weeks of street protests sparked by the eviction of an 87‑year‑old woman and a looming call for a general strike.
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Russia bombarded power facilities, data centres and civilian infrastructure in 11 Ukrainian regions overnight, marking the most extensive assault on the energy grid since the spring. The attacks, which killed at least four civilians and left dozens injured, come as Kyiv braces for winter and NATO warns of heightened Russian aggression.
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All United States military personnel have left Iraq, ending a 12‑year anti‑ISIS mission and a 23‑year presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Iraq marked the exit with “Sovereignty Day” celebrations amid mixed domestic reactions and growing regional concerns.
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Germany's coalition government has reached a deal to introduce a contribution from childless adults to finance a long‑awaited overhaul of the long‑term care system. The measure aims to broaden the financing base and secure additional resources for expanding care services.
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Sweden’s newly convened parliament opened under King Carl XVI Gustaf, but parties remain unable to form a governing coalition. New attempts are planned, yet no party has stepped forward to assume the prime‑ministerial mandate.