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The Eiffel Tower was shut following a strike by employees who objected to women being taken aside during a Hindu religious delegation’s visit. The tower reopened after the group apologized and authorities launched a probe.
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The newest Programme for International Student Assessment reveals that German pupils performed worse than ever in reading, mathematics and science. The education minister called the results alarming and urged urgent reforms.
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Three defendants face murder charges for the 2024 killing of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their U.S. companion Jack Rhoad in Baja California. The trial, marked by family testimonies and alleged witness intimidation, started this week in a Mexican court.
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Paris staff walked out after women working at the Eiffel Tower were reportedly asked to leave their posts during a Hindu group visit, prompting a shutdown and a police investigation. Union leaders say the women felt humiliated, while authorities launch an inquiry into alleged gender discrimination.
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Over 160 drones, Iskander ballistic missiles, Oniks anti‑ship missiles and X‑101 rockets struck Ukraine’s capital, causing widespread fires in five districts and ending a three‑day truce. The attack killed two civilians, injured at least seven and prompted regional air‑defence responses, including from Poland.
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Record fuel price hikes have sparked nationwide protests and criticism of the government’s handling of public‑sector challenges, while opinion polls show the ruling Socialist Party only narrowly ahead of Chega and the Alliance for Portugal. The administration defends its policies amid accusations of profiteering and pledges tax discounts and subsidies.
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King Harald V of Norway died, prompting a state funeral in Oslo with extensive ceremonial protocols. The event draws senior royals, while several prominent figures, including King Charles III and Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, will be absent.
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Doctors' unions have warned Kenya's government they will walk out if the nurses' dispute is not settled within a week. Thousands of nurses are set to protest in Nairobi on September 8, raising the risk of a broader health‑sector shutdown.
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The Alternative for Germany’s near‑majority in Saxony‑Anhalt revives memories of the Weimar Republic’s fragmentation and the post‑war safeguards built to keep extremists out of power. Understanding that lineage clarifies why today’s election feels like a historic test of Germany’s “firewall”.
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Proceedings in the high‑profile murder case of journalist Ján Kuciak have been delayed after audio evidence, including a press‑conference recording and a phone call with alleged mastermind Marek Kočner, went missing. The setback fuels concerns over the integrity of the trial that has gripped Slovakia since 2018.
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Thousands gathered in Belgrade as Ratko Mladić received a full‑military funeral, drawing senior government figures and sparking protests. The ceremony has ignited fierce debate within Serbia and condemnation abroad.
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A new Austrian law prohibits Muslim headscarves for female students under 14 and extends restrictions to teachers, igniting a heated debate over security and religious liberty. The measure, part of a broader integration push, faces criticism from civil‑rights groups and may be challenged in court.