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Political parties in Indonesia are debating a change to the election law that would set a parliamentary entry threshold between 4% and 5% of the national vote. The talks, led by President Prabowo Subianto’s coalition and excluding the opposition PDI‑P, could reshape the composition of the DPR ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Residents reported hearing a loud blast off Keşm Island in the Hürmüz Strait, prompting Turkish authorities to monitor the incident closely. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and underscores Turkey's strategic interest in the vital waterway.
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The Supreme Federal Court split 4‑3 and delayed ruling on whether to open a corruption investigation into Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The deadlock has sparked street protests, raised alarm in President Lula’s government and drawn intense international scrutiny ahead of October’s presidential election.
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A UK public inquiry into the deaths of newborns at the Countess of Chester Hospital concluded that systemic lapses allowed nurse Lucy Letby to kill at least seven infants and that many deaths were avoidable. The report urges sweeping NHS reforms, including enhanced monitoring and faster police involvement.
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The Pentagon publicly acknowledged for the first time that the United States has placed weapons in orbit, a revelation that has quickly drawn criticism from Beijing and Moscow. The admission, made by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, marks a new chapter in the militarisation of space and raises concerns about an emerging arms race.
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Switzerland's lower house approved an additional 400 million Swiss francs to fund its F‑35 program, widening a cost controversy that began with a promised fixed‑price deal. Critics say the country will now pay nearly 400 million francs more and receive fewer jets than originally voted for.
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Russian State Duma member Natalia Zaharova said Finland is involved in a "risky strategy" and compared the situation to a dog kennel. The comments have sparked a political outcry in Finland, where security concerns over Russia remain a top domestic issue.
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The U.S. Supreme Court denied the Trump administration’s request to tighten mail‑ballot procedures ahead of the 2024 midterm elections, prompting sharp criticism from former President Donald Trump and other Republicans. The ruling preserves existing mail‑in voting practices for the upcoming elections and raises questions about the Court’s stance on voting‑rights disputes.
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A wave of migrants entering the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has prompted emergency measures, relocation centers, and heightened political debate over border policy and relations with Morocco. The crisis has sparked criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, proposals from opposition parties, and a broader European discussion on asylum.
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YouTrend’s modelling shows that Italy’s pending electoral overhaul could reshape the balance of power in Parliament. Analysts note the reforms could also alter the centre‑right’s internal dynamics, especially the influence of party strategist Maurizio Vannacci.
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On Tuesday, police officers, electricity‑gas sector employees and academic researchers marched through Paris in a coordinated demonstration. The protest adds to nationwide unrest surrounding the French government's proposed pension changes.
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Recent nationwide surveys show the ruling centre‑right CDU/CSU falling to under 20% support, while the far‑right AfD climbs to roughly 30%. The slump has placed Chancellor Friedrich Merz under intense political pressure ahead of the next federal election.