Otavalo protest turns violent as Ecuador anti-diesel anger spreads
About 1,000 protesters attacked a police station, vehicles, and officers’ homes in Otavalo as unrest over Ecuador’s diesel price increase widened.
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Moldova Raids 250 Sites in Alleged Russia-Backed Unrest Plot
Police detained 74 people as authorities said they uncovered a plan to provoke riots ahead of a parliamentary election.
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Guinea referendum clears path for junta leader after overwhelming “yes” vote
Provisional results show Guinea's referendum passed by a wide margin, strengthening the military leadership's political position and raising fresh questions about the transition to civilian rule.
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Fourteen killed in Ecuador prison clash as gangs break through security
A gang fight inside a jail in Machala killed 14 people, injured 14 more and prompted a major police and military response.
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Copenhagen and Oslo airports close after large drones force diversions
Danish and Norwegian airports briefly shut down after large drones were spotted near Copenhagen and Oslo, disrupting flights across both capitals.
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Egypt Pardons Alaa Abd el-Fattah After Years of Detention
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi granted a presidential pardon to jailed activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, ending a prolonged detention that had drawn international pressure and family-led protest.
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ICC charges Rodrigo Duterte over alleged drug-war killings
The former Philippine president faces three crimes-against-humanity counts covering alleged murders and attempted murders in Davao and nationwide operations.
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Three transgender women killed in Karachi as Pakistan rights activists warn of deeper targeting
Police in Karachi say three transgender women were shot dead and buried in a local graveyard after their bodies were found on a roadside, prompting fresh calls for protection and arrests.
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Peru enters second day of violent anti-government protests over corruption and pension law
Hundreds of protesters in Lima rallied against President Dina Boluarte and a new law requiring young adults to join private pension funds, after clashes left at least 18 people injured.
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More than 33,000 people joined peaceful demonstrations in metropolitan Manila, while a separate group clashed with police near the presidential palace, leaving dozens of officers hurt and 49 people under arrest.
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Ransomware disruption hits airport check-in systems across Europe
A cyberattack on a third-party provider disrupted check-in and boarding systems at several major European airports, forcing delays and cancellations.
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Hundreds of thousands strike across France as unions press Macron and Lecornu
France saw mass anti-austerity strikes and demonstrations as unions said one million people joined nationwide protests and authorities put the figure at 500,000.
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Ecuador’s electoral council approves referendum on military bases and party funding
President Daniel Noboa is pressing for constitutional changes as the courts review part of his wider push for a rewrite.
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Palestinian authorities detain key suspect in 1982 Paris restaurant attack
French prosecutors say the arrest of Hicham Harb marks a major procedural breakthrough in the decades-long case over the deadly Jo Goldenberg attack.
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Berlin clears central bomb scare after wartime ordnance evacuation
Thousands of residents were ordered out of central Berlin on the event date after an unexploded World War II bomb was found in the Spree River, while a second wartime bomb in Spandau was slated for later defusal.
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Iraq takes custody of 47 French detainees from Syria for terrorism trial
Iraq has received 47 French nationals previously held in northeast Syria on suspicion of Islamic State membership and says they will face terrorism prosecution.
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Maldives Ratifies Controversial Media Law With Heavy Fines and Closure Powers
President Mohamed Muizzu signed a law that lets authorities fine journalists, suspend licenses and shut outlets they say violate the rules.
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Three police officers killed in York County shooting as suspect is shot dead
Police serving a warrant in North Codorus Township came under fire, leaving three officers dead, two wounded and the suspect dead as well.
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Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule in Rivers State and Restores Elected Officials
After six months of federal control, Nigeria restored the governor and lawmakers in Rivers State as the political crisis eased.
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Philippine House Elects Bojie Dy as Speaker After Romualdez Resigns
Faustino “Bojie” Dy III won the speakership 253-28 after Martin Romualdez stepped down, saying the move was needed to protect an ongoing inquiry.
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Taliban ban on Wi-Fi in Balkh province deepens isolation and business disruption
A provincial shutdown ordered by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada leaves homes, offices and public institutions in northern Balkh without fibre internet, while mobile data remains available.
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San Marino names Matteo Rossi and Lorenzo Bugli as next captains regent
San Marino’s parliament has chosen Matteo Rossi and Lorenzo Bugli to serve as captains regent for the coming six-month term, giving both men their first turn in the republic’s highest office.
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Colombia's war court orders former FARC leaders to reparations work over kidnappings
Seven former FARC commanders were ordered to spend eight years on restorative work after the court found them responsible for more than 21,000 kidnappings.
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UK court blocks Eritrean man's deportation to France under new returns deal
A London judge granted an interim injunction after an Eritrean asylum seeker challenged his planned removal under the UK-France scheme.
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