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Left‑wing presidential hopeful Jean‑Luc Mélenchon has proposed erasing the portion of France’s public debt held by the European Central Bank. The plan, unveiled as the 2027 campaign heats up, has sparked sharp criticism from rivals and raised questions about its feasibility.
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A major cyberattack on the Lichtenberg district of Berlin has raised serious concerns about IT security and the role of a US‑based contractor commissioned by the state Senate. The contractor’s refusal to grant access to its systems has sparked political and public debate.
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Two senior Reform UK officials resigned after a sting revealed discussions about foreign donations, while a senior ally claimed Farage would use the military to crush Argentina in a Falklands dispute. The dual crises intensify pressure on the party leader ahead of the next general election.
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Egypt's Cairo Criminal Court sentenced television host Sarah Khalifa and eleven co‑accused to death by hanging for organizing a large‑scale drug manufacturing and trafficking operation. Seven other defendants were acquitted, and some reports note a possible discrepancy in the total number sentenced.
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A Russian-launched drone struck a private residence in the city of Chuhuiv, killing three civilians, among them an 11‑year‑old boy. The attack occurred as President Vladimir Putin met U.S. envoys in Moscow to discuss a possible end to the war.
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A poll shows most Czechs consider the projected 389‑billion‑koruna budget shortfall unacceptable. Opposition leader Tomio Okamura and Prague mayor Petr Hřib have both criticised the government's fiscal plan.
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Volkswagen announced that its inaugural electric vehicle will become available for purchase in Brazil in October 2024, with a price list released for the new model. The move marks a milestone for Brazil’s nascent EV market amid growing governmental incentives.
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The United States said it struck three Iranian crude carriers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island in retaliation for missile attacks on a U.S. aircraft carrier and a destroyer. The action marks the most serious naval exchange between the two sides in weeks.
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Finance Minister David Clarinval warned that any attempt to raise Belgium's value‑added tax would be unacceptable, underscoring rising tensions within the coalition over the federal budget. The liberal MR party insists on protecting the current VAT rate as debates over revenue shortfalls continue.
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Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India's Tata Motors, announced a redundancy programme that could affect up to 4,000 workers in Britain over the next two years. The cuts are driven by falling sales, especially in the United States, and the impact of new import tariffs.
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The United States said it destroyed three Iranian crude carriers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island in retaliation for ballistic missile strikes on two U.S. Navy vessels. The strikes were presented as a response to Iran’s attacks and as a blow against a network the U.S. says finances regional proxy groups.
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Special envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner landed in Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin, ahead of a planned visit to Kyiv. Russia simultaneously announced a limited 72‑hour pause on strikes against Kyiv, raising hopes for a new round of Ukraine peace talks.