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Kenya's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrolment has doubled, driven by the government's education initiatives. The surge in enrolment reflects the government's efforts to promote vocational training and address the country's skills gap.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told SADC leaders the country is "deeply ashamed" of recent attacks on foreign nationals and urged regional cooperation. He also demanded reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia and others for evacuation costs, a claim that Ghana has denied.
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President Lee Jae Myung has signaled support for constitutional reform that would cut the presidential term to four years and allow one re‑election. He says the change should be debated by the National Assembly and is open to a stronger parliamentary role.
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The United States has formally accused over 40 countries, including key trading partners, of facilitating China's evasion of Trump-era tariffs. This alleged 'shadow transshipment network' is reportedly costing the US billions annually in lost revenue.
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Record-breaking rainfall has caused widespread flooding in eastern Japan, leading to multiple fatalities, power outages for tens of thousands, and the stranding of thousands of travelers. Authorities have issued evacuation orders as the region grapples with the aftermath.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has won the Clacton by-election, securing his return to the UK Parliament. The victory comes amid an ongoing ethics investigation and a contest largely dismissed as a stunt by major parties.
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The Bar Council of India withdrew its order to bar enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 law graduates and halted the investigation into a student protest over the Chief Justice's convocation invitation. The reversal follows sharp criticism from legal scholars, students and the university’s leadership.
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A family in Switzerland is scheduled to leave their home in November after more than 100 rental applications were rejected. The case highlights the nation’s acute housing shortage amid broader financial reforms following the Credit Suisse crisis.
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American officials moved President Donald Trump out of Turkey on a covert flight after intelligence flagged a possible Iranian assassination plot. The operation involved a catering truck, a decoy aircraft and a secret 747-8 gifted by Qatar.
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Official data show formal jobs in Brazil rose by 19.1% in the three‑year span since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office. The surge comes as the country grapples with political polarization, fiscal tightening and volatile capital flows.
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A large blast and fire erupted at the former Simmel Difesa ammunition factory, now operated by KNDS, in the town of Colleferro south of Rome. Emergency services contained the incident without any reported casualties, and local officials say damage appears limited.
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A passenger service on the Southern Railway line near Lewes, East Sussex, left three carriages overturned after a derailment on Thursday. British Transport Police declared a major incident, but no serious injuries have been reported.