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Rome’s criminal court convicted three Egyptian security officers of kidnapping the Italian doctoral researcher Giulio Regeni, handing each a ten‑year prison term while acquitting them of murder. A fourth defendant was cleared of all charges.
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The forced disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in 2014 continues to dominate Mexico's headlines. New reporting underscores the lack of closure and the ongoing demand for truth from families and civil society.
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Robert Fico has withdrawn his proposal to remove Minister Ivan Taraba, deepening tensions within his coalition government. The move has sparked speculation that Slovakia could face a snap election as early as January.
Business
The United States and China announced reciprocal tariff reductions covering roughly $30 billion of imports each, totaling $60 billion in trade. The agreement, unveiled after a high‑profile summit in Washington, includes lists of products ranging from toys and sports equipment to farm goods, while key disputes such as soybeans remain untouched.
World
UK counter‑terror police detained five London‑based men in their twenties on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack on RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces. Investigators are probing possible links to Iran while assessing multiple lines of enquiry.
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The University of Patras reported that roughly 400 candidates did not complete enrollment for the 2024‑25 academic year. The rector issued a warning, citing potential long‑term impacts on the institution and the region.
World
Spanish authorities in Ceuta requested additional government support one week prior to the significant increase in migrant arrivals. This internal request highlights escalating concerns over migration pressure.
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A powerful nor'easter slammed the U.S. Northeast, causing flooding, power outages and one confirmed death from New York to New Jersey. The storm also uncovered fragments of a 19th‑century shipwreck on Nantucket’s south shore.
Technology
SpaceX is preparing for the inaugural orbital test flight of its Starship rocket, a pivotal moment for the powerful new vehicle. The mission, expected to last ten hours, aims to deploy 26 Starlink satellites.
World
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, a British air base extensively utilized by the United States. Counter-terrorism police are actively investigating a potential connection to Iran.
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Austrian media reports that former RTL executive Gerhard Zeiler is poised to take over the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ). The development comes as the party searches for a new direction ahead of upcoming national elections.
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Sweden's Election Authority has summoned state-owned postal operator PostNord to a meeting to coordinate the distribution of voting material for the upcoming national election. The talks aim to ensure that mail‑in ballots reach all eligible voters on time, a key element of Sweden's electoral process.