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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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The Eiffel Tower experienced a temporary closure on Monday due to a staff strike. The protest was sparked by allegations that female employees were moved or 'made invisible' during a private visit by a Hindu religious group, leading to accusations of humiliation.
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Canada has implemented retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of American products, intensifying a burgeoning trade conflict with the United States. This move comes as US President Donald Trump threatened to block sales of Canadian Bombardier jets in the US market.
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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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Canada has implemented retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of American products, escalating a trade dispute that has drawn threats of further action from US President Donald Trump. The move follows earlier US tariffs on Canadian goods and has intensified concerns about the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
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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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Escalating military exchanges between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed crude prices to their highest level in six weeks and reduced vessel traffic to the lowest since May. The confrontations have sparked diplomatic warnings, threats of an exclusion zone, and broader regional security concerns.
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Washington’s 50 % tariffs on Canadian imports trigger a mirror response from Ottawa, covering roughly $20 bn of U.S. goods. President Trump has also warned Bombardier that its jets will be barred from the U.S. market unless the firm relocates production.
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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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The far‑right Alternative for Germany secured a landslide in Saxony‑Anhalt, falling just short of a majority and forcing the CDU’s Friedrich Merz to vow to stay on as chancellor. Analysts warn the result threatens Germany’s post‑war consensus and could reverberate across Europe.
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Belgium's federal government must identify €10 billion in savings to close a looming budget gap, prompting warnings from officials and opposition parties. Ministries are being urged to cut expenditures, including ending subsidies for company cars.
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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.