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Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Madrid, protesting Spain's deepening housing crisis. The demonstrations were sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her long-term residence.
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A powerful nor'easter has brought severe coastal flooding, widespread power outages, and travel disruptions to the US Northeast, affecting tens of millions from Maine to Virginia. The storm has prompted emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey, and has been linked to at least one fatality.
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Germany's governing Social Democratic Party (SPD) has opened formal exploratory talks with the Left (Die Linke) and the Greens to form a new governing coalition. The move follows a fragmented election outcome and comes amid policy steps such as a Bundestag‑approved fuel tax cut aimed at lowering gas prices.
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Brazil's finance ministry is evaluating an upward revision of the 2027 federal budget by as much as 42.3 billion reais. The potential increase is linked to new social and tax measures being debated ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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Thousands gathered in Spain's capital to call for early elections and a stronger response to the surge of migrants in the enclave of Ceuta. Police blocked a segment of demonstrators from reaching the prime minister’s residence as the government pledges faster returns.
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A fast‑moving nor'easter is battering the U.S. East Coast from Maine to Virginia, prompting emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey. The storm has caused coastal flooding, wind damage and left over 100,000 customers without electricity.
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Around 700,000 people gathered on the Champs‑Élysées and Place de la Concorde for Pope Leo XIV’s open‑air Mass, the highlight of his first papal visit to France in 18 years. The pontiff used the occasion to praise youth, call for protection of migrants and warn of an AI‑driven “paradise of machines.”
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The coalition led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala is advancing a so‑called crisis budget despite indicators that the Czech economy is not in a downturn. Opposition parties and analysts question the necessity and transparency of the plan.
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The Norges Bank has moved from a period of interest‑rate cuts to implementing hikes within a single year, a shift described as painful for the economy. The rapid turnaround signals new challenges for borrowers and businesses across Norway.
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Collins Otieno, a prominent human‑rights activist who vanished earlier this week, was discovered alive but seriously injured along Nairobi's Thika Road. His rescue has intensified demands for an investigation into a pattern of abductions targeting activists in Kenya.
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Italy’s largest oil company, Eni, introduced a one‑month price freeze on gasoline and diesel, setting pump prices at €1.99 and €2.19 per litre respectively. The move comes as the government struggles with rising energy inflation and raises questions about the scheme’s financial viability.
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Continuous downpours over two days have inundated Bangkok, prompting authorities to declare a disaster across the capital. Floodwaters have swamped canals and roads, triggering evacuations and severe traffic disruptions.