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Brazil's national postal service, Correios, reported a significant decrease in financial losses for the second quarter of 2026. This development suggests a potential turnaround in the state-owned company's financial stability.
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Iceland's referendum on whether to resume talks for European Union membership is currently too close to call as vote counting continues across the nation. Initial results show a razor-thin margin, with conflicting reports on which side holds an early lead.
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Devastating floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region have left over 750 people dead and more than 3,000 missing, with rescue operations severely hampered by adverse weather and difficult terrain. International assistance is being sought as the scale of destruction becomes clearer, including the disappearance of hundreds of foreign nationals.
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A shooting incident at a rave in Switzerland has resulted in one fatality and five injuries, some serious. Authorities have launched a major police operation and a manhunt for the perpetrator.
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A BFMTV poll shows three‑quarters of the electorate are following the campaign as France heads toward a tightly contested presidential vote. The high engagement comes as candidates clash over debt, budget approval and the country’s economic outlook, while rating agencies keep France’s sovereign rating at A+ despite worsening public finances.
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India has announced a suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, prompting Pakistan to appeal to the international community for intervention. Islamabad warns that the move could turn trans‑boundary rivers into a weapon and threaten water security for millions.
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The probability of a major earthquake in Japan's Kinki region has significantly increased, with eight active fault zones now designated at the highest alert level. This development has prompted concerns among local municipalities regarding disaster preparedness.
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Icelanders are participating in a closely contested referendum to determine whether to restart accession talks with the European Union. The vote comes amidst prevailing economic and security concerns, though domestic issues like the fishing industry have dominated the campaign.
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President Donald Trump announced an agreement for the United States to gain majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves. The deal, described by Trump as 'historic' and potentially the 'biggest oil deal in world history,' was also acknowledged by Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez.
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Norway’s long‑reigning monarch King Harald V passed away at 89, triggering tributes from European leaders and a period of national mourning. Sweden postponed sporting events and its king issued a heartfelt tribute.
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A majority in the Netherlands’ lower house has called for the removal of the far‑right broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland, but constitutional safeguards on free expression prevent an immediate shutdown. Legal experts say any action must navigate strict media‑licensing rules and potential court challenges.
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Concerns are escalating over a newly formed lake on the Nepal-Tibet border, threatening a second catastrophic flood. This peril complicates ongoing rescue operations for hundreds dead and over a thousand missing from Wednesday's initial deluges.