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Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has agreed to initiate national talks with the political opposition. The decision comes as his administration faces intensifying political pressure.
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Iran has launched repeated attacks on Kuwait's power and desalination facilities, causing fires and damage as regional tensions escalate. The strikes come amid a broader exchange of military action involving U.S. forces, with mediators reportedly proposing a 10-day ceasefire.
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French parliamentary committee has approved legislation that would prohibit social media access for children under 15, potentially making France the first EU nation to implement such restrictions. The measure faces hurdles including EU law concerns and parliamentary passage before the September school year.
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General Motors reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by resilient vehicle pricing and declining costs. The Detroit automaker raised its full-year guidance following the stronger-than-anticipated performance.
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Two U.S. tourists were injured in a knife attack near Athens' ancient Acropolis, with the suspect subsequently arrested by Greek authorities. The incident occurred amid Greece's summer tourism season and hours after a U.S. warning for Americans abroad to remain vigilant.
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One person has died following a major fire at a student residential building in the Kronoparken district of Karlstad, Sweden. Emergency services responded to the blaze, which required extensive firefighting efforts at the multi-unit complex.
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Polish authorities conducted a nationwide warning siren test, with officials urging citizens to remain calm during the exercise. The drill comes as Poland, a NATO member bordering Ukraine, maintains heightened vigilance amid ongoing regional security concerns.
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Creditors of Britain's largest water utility have proposed granting the UK government special veto powers in a last-ditch effort to avoid state takeover. The move comes as Thames Water faces a severe financial crisis threatening its ability to service debt and maintain critical infrastructure.
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Violent protests have erupted in Bologna, Italy, following the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan man who died while being restrained by police. The unrest has left dozens of officers injured and prompted Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to call for truth and condemn the violence.
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Turkish authorities have arrested nine individuals, including popular comedian Oğuzhan Uğur, as part of an expanding investigation into the Ahbap charity organization. The probe involves allegations of financial irregularities and alleged organized crime activities linked to the prominent earthquake relief charity.
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A rapidly spreading cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected 34 US states, with federal investigators focusing on produce supplier Taylor Farms despite a false positive test result. The intestinal parasite outbreak has prompted lettuce recalls, lawsuits, and declining restaurant traffic as health officials continue their investigation.
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Two brothers in Venezuela spent nearly a month excavating a mass grave to recover the remains of their mother, brother, and grandmother. The search by Winder and Deivi Delfín highlights the ongoing crisis of missing persons and mass burials in the country.