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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.
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The country's highest judicial body ruled that there are no longer any limits on the sale of agricultural land to non‑Argentine investors. The decision ends a long‑standing cap that had been a focal point of debate over foreign influence in the nation's agrarian sector.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's strategy to combat gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) is facing significant public skepticism regarding its potential for tangible change. The plan, a top domestic priority, is under pressure to deliver concrete results amidst widespread calls for action.
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President Donald Trump and leaders of major AI firms agreed at a White House summit to a voluntary, "morally binding" framework for self‑regulation of artificial intelligence. The accord, framed as a “constitution” for AI safety, arrives amid growing calls for formal government oversight.
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Five crew members of an oil tanker were killed by Somali pirates before a rescue operation, marking the first such fatalities in over a decade. This incident signals a significant and troubling escalation in piracy off the Somali coast.
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Malaysia has commenced the repatriation of Myanmar nationals, despite strong warnings from the United Nations and various human rights organizations. The move has sparked significant concern over the safety and well-being of those being returned to the conflict-affected nation.
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The rupiah slipped to a new low of over 18,000 per U.S. dollar, its weakest level since August, as higher US Treasury yields and volatile oil prices hit emerging‑market currencies. Bank Indonesia stepped in with interventions but warned of deeper structural challenges.