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Ankara’s mayor Mansur Yavaş broke his silence to denounce the proposed ‘framework law’, warning that Turkey needs transparent governance, not secret deals. The bill, linked to a Kurdish peace process, is set for debate in parliament amid sharp splits within the opposition and broader regional security moves.
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President‑appointed caretaker leader Nicușor Dan has again declined to propose a prime‑minister, leaving Romania without a functional government. The stalemate fuels criticism from opposition figures and raises concerns over the country’s credit ratings and EU fund disbursements.
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Finland’s chief prosecutor has opened an investigation into police actions during a recent moped chase in the municipality of Tuusula, alleging officers forced the rider into a ditch. The probe highlights growing scrutiny of law‑enforcement tactics in the country.
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The National System Operator (ONS) said it will not implement a previously considered emergency curtailment of excess electricity generation on the national grid during the Father's Day holiday. The decision removes a short‑term measure aimed at stabilising the system amid unusually high renewable output.
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The fast‑moving Bald Range fire in British Columbia's Okanagan region has burned more than 25,000 acres, prompting a provincial state of emergency and the evacuation of up to 20,000 residents. Authorities say the blaze doubled in size within hours, threatening homes and vineyards across the area.
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British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as the rapidly expanding Bald Range wildfire has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The blaze has destroyed homes and continues to grow at an alarming rate, posing a significant threat to communities.
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A mix‑up of test tubes at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan led to the implantation of an embryo into the wrong patient. The incident has prompted a temporary halt to assisted‑reproduction procedures and sparked scrutiny of Italy’s fertility clinics.
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A scorching heatwave and deepening drought have placed 13 French departments on orange vigilance, prompting government assistance and a wave of arrests over suspected arson. The extreme weather also threatens crops, strains the power grid ahead of a solar eclipse, and fuels broader European heat concerns.
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham began a national tour to gather public input on tackling the UK’s cost‑of‑living crisis and signalled a possible move to block early release for those convicted of murdering emergency‑service personnel. The initiative comes as the Labour government faces mounting pressure over household inflation and public safety policy.
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The Spanish government is under pressure due to the worsening migrant crisis in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with thousands of migrants attempting to cross the border. The crisis has led to a row with Italy and Morocco, with Spain imposing border controls on Italy and deploying troops to the area.
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Russian forces stepped up attacks with Shahed drones and KAB cruise missiles, killing civilians including a child and injuring residents in Pavlograd. Kyiv's response includes deep‑strike raids into Russia, while dwindling U.S. weapon supplies and NATO concerns heighten the risk of broader escalation.
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Prague Pride drew a massive crowd, with organisers saying the turnout was especially significant following a recent anti‑LGBT attack in Berlin. The event has become the Czech Republic's leading domestic story this week.