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Spain’s transport minister steps down less than a week after major fatal high-speed rail crash
The deadly crash last Wednesday marked the second major fatal incident in Spain this year, after a January train collision killed 46 people. The cause of that crash is still under investigation.
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Greenland lawmakers approve security agreement with Denmark, US
The new deal was agreed to in a 16-0 vote with seven abstentions. Danish lawmakers must still debate and approve the security agreement later this month before it can go into effect.
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Poland launches security operation at its border over concerns of 'serious provocation' from Russia
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that suspicious movements were observed overnight near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, which includes individuals carrying flashlights close to the border area.
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Tie vote? Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu's bloc pulls even with main rival Eisenkot's bloc
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a tough reelection bid amid criticism about security lapses ahead of the attacks and his handling of ensuing wars including those in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
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Ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump goes into effect, appears to be holding in first hours
Hours after it began at 3 a.m. local time, the ceasefire appeared to be holding. Attacks continued elsewhere, but there are no reports of combat activity by either side in Oleshky.
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U.K. charges two men arrested over alleged Iran-linked terror plot against air base used by U.S.
Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24, both British nationals who are residents of London, were charged under the 2023 National Security Act.
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Venezuela's electoral infrastructure designed to rig elections, must be replaced, Sec. Rubio says
Rubio said that the U.S. is "making real progress" toward establishing a legitimate electoral infrastructure in Venezuela.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela
Machado has called for a date to be set for free and fair presidential elections, but no election date has been announced.
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Netanyahu in close race to remain prime minister, as Israel holds 1st national election since Oct 7
Netanyahu's critics argue that the security failures surrounding the Oct. 7 attack have undermined his leadership.
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Conservative Party wins in British Columbia for first time in almost 100 years
The conservatives won 64 of the 93 seats and the New Democrats won 27, according to Reuters.
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Protests over rising costs spread across Italy, clashes with police reported
Demonstrations in Turin, Rome and Bologna turned violent, leading to confrontations between protesters and police, while rallies in Milan were largely peaceful
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Gunmen attack church funeral in Jordan, killing 7, injuring dozens
Images recorded at the scene showed shattered glass and blood on the church floor.
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Fire destroys Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany as police arrest suspect
Approximately 200 firefighters and emergency personnel were deployed to tackle the fire.