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British counter‑terrorism police detained five men in the early hours of Sunday after a 999 call led to the discovery of suspicious vehicles and explosive material near RAF Fairford, a U.S.‑used air base. Investigators are probing a possible Iranian link, though officials say no definitive connection has been established.
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Aleksandar Vučić stepped down as Serbia’s head of state to become the Serbian Progressive Party’s prime‑ministerial candidate in snap parliamentary elections slated for October. His resignation comes amid months of anti‑corruption protests and constitutional limits that bar him from seeking a third presidential term.
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President Javier Milei said the country's economic indicators are misleading and denied that Argentina is in a recession. He is preparing for a diplomatic visit to Paris following a recent trip to the United States.
Business
Turkey's capital markets regulator removed precautionary measures in a high‑profile fund investigation, triggering sharp volatility on Borsa Istanbul. The move coincided with the detention of two Tera Holding executives and the resignation of an AK Party deputy chair over alleged stock‑trade misconduct.
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State‑level polling suggests incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leads nationally but faces tighter margins in the South. A record overseas voter roll and waning enthusiasm add uncertainty to Brazil's pivotal 2026 election.
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Two mass shootings, one near Johannesburg and another near Cape Town, left at least 27 people dead in a single night. Police have launched a manhunt as the country grap es with soaring gang‑related violence and one of the world’s highest murder rates.
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The Irish state has earmarked an additional €2 billion in this year’s budget to fund public‑sector wage increases. The move aims to head off industrial action that could disrupt essential services.
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Voters in Switzerland's largest city backed a proposal to broaden assisted‑dying provisions, marking the first such approval at cantonal level. The result is expected to shape national debate on end‑of‑life legislation.
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Separate gun attacks in Wedela near Johannesburg and Lwandle near Cape Town left at least 27 people dead. The incidents, occurring hours apart, have prompted a nationwide police hunt amid rising gang‑related violence.
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A wave of misinformation centered on Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and a viral 'padroeira' meme has become the third most discussed political subject on Brazil’s social networks. Analysts say the surge reflects both the polarised media environment and the challenges of policing online falsehoods ahead of upcoming elections.