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The lower house voted against a proposal to curb the deficit, with opposition parties PP, Vox and Junts blocking the measure. The decision clears the path for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s administration to advance its 2025 budget and debt‑reduction agenda.
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Wildfires in southwestern France have prompted the evacuation of thousands of people, with over 3,700 hectares of land burned. The fires are part of an unprecedented fire season in Europe, exacerbated by extreme temperatures and dry conditions.
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The government has halted a policy to release certain prisoners ahead of schedule after a surge of public outcry and concerns from victims' families. Burnham ordered an urgent review ahead of the September launch.
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Bulgaria’s Radev cabinet is grappling with funding and logistical setbacks on a joint ammunition‑factory project with Germany’s Rheinmetall while simultaneously seeking to divert Polish MiG‑29 fighters earmarked for Ukraine. The dual challenges test the coalition’s defence ambitions and NATO commitments.
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Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Zapatero has given a live interview addressing the Plus Ultra scandal, a major domestic story in Spain. Zapatero discussed the seizure of jewels worth $1.5 million, which he claimed were a courtesy gift, and maintained the legality of the Plus Ultra rescue.
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A Czech military helicopter carrying five soldiers went down near the town of Náměšť nad Oslavou, killing one crew member and injuring three others. Rescue teams and investigators are on the scene as the incident raises questions about the armed forces' ongoing modernization program.
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Right‑wing Chega announced it will press for a parliamentary inquiry into the mandates of Public Ministry minister Luís Neves, citing alleged irregularities. The move comes amid growing political tension over summer‑time controversies and accusations of double standards.
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A privately‑owned body camera used by a Bologna police officer and a Livorno vice‑mayor’s experience of online harassment have reignited Italy’s discussion on police transparency, privacy rights and gender‑based insults. Both incidents are prompting calls for clearer regulations and stronger accountability mechanisms.
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The United States has concluded a significant civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, granting American companies substantial access to the Kingdom's emerging nuclear energy sector. The deal, approved by the Trump administration, has ignited concerns across the Middle East, particularly in Israel, regarding potential nuclear proliferation.
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President William Ruto's government is set to replace the needs‑based loan system with a merged higher‑education fund, a move critics say risks fiscal strain and student fraud. The reform follows an audit that exposed financial irregularities and a broader push to fulfil the president’s pledge of free university education.
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More than 35,000 suspected cholera cases have been recorded in Borno, with close to 200 deaths, overwhelming the state's already fragile health infrastructure. International aid groups and lawmakers are urging an urgent response as the crisis deepens amid broader climate‑related health risks.
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A 54‑year‑old man was taken into custody after allegedly striking his neighbor with a metal baseball bat 12 to 13 times, resulting in death. Police say the suspect admitted to the assault, which has sparked shock in the small community of Minami‑Awaji.