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Centre Party leader Antti Lindtman has called on Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to comment on statements by a lawmaker described as openly racist. The demand has sparked debate over political accountability and Finland's handling of racism.
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Multiple U.S. and international outlets reported that former President Donald Trump left Turkey on a concealed military aircraft, using a catering truck to board the plane after an Iranian missile warning. The operation, carried out shortly after a summit in Istanbul, contradicted the public narrative that he departed on Air Force One.
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President Droupadi Murmu has signed the Vande Mataram Bill, extending criminal penalties for insulting the song to the level of the national anthem. The move, championed by the ruling BJP, has sparked sharp criticism from opposition figures such as Shashi Tharoor.
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German politician Mario Voigt has initiated legal action following the permanent revocation of his doctoral title. This development marks a significant turn in a high-profile academic integrity case that has garnered considerable national attention.
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A series of heat warnings and a nationwide drought are putting London's green spaces at risk, officials warn. Experts say the extreme weather also threatens public health, the food chain and urban infrastructure.
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A nighttime ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on Aug. 11 damaged a children’s hospital and a nearby warehouse, injuring at least one person. The strike came amid a broader Russian barrage that also targeted Zaporizhzhia, raising concerns over civilian safety in Ukraine’s capital.
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The mayor of the Saxon town of Freiberg, Philipp Preißler, has been prohibited from performing his duties following a violent disturbance at a hotel in Leipzig. Authorities say the decision aims to preserve public order and maintain confidence in local governance.
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The Ministry of Justice said it received 75% more complaints from citizens about the quality of expert testimony than in the previous year. The spike has turned the issue into the Czech Republic's leading domestic story, prompting scrutiny of the role of experts in courts.
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Member of parliament Nuno Melo said he will pursue legal recourse over disputes with the right‑wing Chega party. The move comes as the Defence Minister also signals intent to sue a newspaper and Chega MPs, intensifying political tensions in Portugal.
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Belgium is bracing for an unprecedented heat spell, with authorities set to enforce stricter water-use rules to protect dwindling groundwater. The move comes as Europe confronts widespread temperature spikes that threaten health systems, prisons and the region’s economic recovery.
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The Støre government is reportedly preparing to remove Education Minister Tonje Brenna and consider a new appointment. The move comes as the coalition pushes broader reforms, including faster approval of wind‑power projects.
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The European Commission cleared a €7.9 billion grant and loan package for Poland under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, marking the country's largest single inflow of EU funds this year. The allocation comes as Poland cements its position as the EU’s sixth‑largest economy and ties new aid to support for Ukraine.