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EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen told Slovak officials the country must manage without Russian gas, while the Slovak Minister of Economy Veronika Saková is lobbying for exemptions for factories. East‑European governments are pressing the EU for greater flexibility in funding to shield industry from soaring energy costs.
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Armed militants shot dead several civilians in Manipur, prompting angry residents to leave the victims' bodies at Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s residence. The incident highlights a sharp rise in violence amid long‑standing ethnic tensions in the northeastern state.
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Serbia’s parliamentary vote, slated for next month, is expected to draw unprecedented voter participation, while officials and critics warn of street clashes. President Aleksandar Vučić has called for an absolute majority, and security agencies are mobilising for a tense night.
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On October 21, teachers and students marched in cities across Greece to protest perceived shortcomings in the education system. The coordinated action, the country's top domestic story, underscores growing pressure on the Ministry of Education for structural reforms.
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China's economic growth significantly outpaced forecasts in the third quarter, reaching 4.5 percent, primarily fueled by a robust surge in technology exports. This acceleration occurred despite persistent softness in domestic consumer spending.
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The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced significant reductions in its food assistance to the Gaza Strip, directly impacting 500,000 people due to critical funding shortages. This cut means a third of the UN agency's beneficiaries in the territory will no longer receive aid.
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A fast-moving grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta resulted in the deaths of four service members and left dozens injured. Prime Minister Mark Carney described the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for the Canadian armed forces on home soil.
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Over half a million people protested across France this weekend, sparking looting, arson and more than 2,400 arrests. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence, rejected the interior minister’s resignation and promised a hard‑line response ahead of a crucial budget vote.
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US drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings announced a cash offer of €39 per share for all outstanding shares of Austria's Steyr Motors AG. The proposal, made through subsidiary SMOT Acquisition GmbH, has sent Steyr’s stock sharply higher and raised questions about the strategic impact on Europe’s defense sector.
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Chancellor John Healey has outlined a series of budget proposals that would levy new taxes on family‑owned businesses and high‑street lenders to address a projected £35 billion Treasury shortfall. The plan has sparked debate among industry groups, opposition politicians and the public ahead of the autumn budget.
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Swedish organic dairy producers in the southern county of Blekinge have been prohibited from marketing their milk, prompting a sudden shift to alternative production. The decision, affecting a niche but growing sector, has drawn criticism from farmers’ groups and prompted a governmental review.
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A blaze in a residential building in the Dutch port city of Terneuzen killed multiple residents and left the neighbourhood reeling. Local officials have launched an investigation while mourning the loss.