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Beirut Explosion: Five Years of Unresolved Justice

A massive non-nuclear explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020, caused by improperly stored ammonium nitrate, killed over 220 and injured 6,500, prompting ongoing protests and a stalled investigation marred by political interference and the demand for justice.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump Fires BLS Head After Job Numbers Revision

President Trump fired the head of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after recent job numbers were revised down by 258,000, despite the BLS stating that such revisions are a normal part of data collection and analysis, done routinely under previous administrations. This is the largest such revi...

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UK to Return Asylum Seekers to France Under New Agreement

The UK will start returning some asylum seekers arriving via small boats to France within days under a new agreement with France, aiming to deter illegal crossings and disrupt criminal networks; the scheme will initially return about 50 people weekly.

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Milei Vetoes Pension Bills Amidst Argentine Protests

Argentine President Javier Milei vetoed three bills increasing pensions and disability benefits, citing fiscal concerns, prompting outrage and protests from pensioners facing hardship under his austerity measures, with the government stating there is "no money".

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No Poverty
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France Investigates Widespread Water Contamination and Fraud

France faces a major water crisis with contaminated tap water in 16 northern municipalities due to PFAS, and widespread fraud in bottled water, particularly Perrier, which used illegal filtration to sell contaminated water as natural mineral water, prompting investigations and legal action against N...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Russia's Push for Technological Independence: Regional Initiatives and National Goals

Russia aims for technological sovereignty by 2030, focusing on domestic IT, including digital platforms, software, and hardware; Saratov Oblast showcases regional initiatives like implementing domestically produced LTE base stations and unique laser technology, contributing to national goals outline...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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39% US Tariff Slams Swiss Economy; Market Plunges

The U.S. imposed a 39% import tariff on Swiss goods, causing a 1.8% drop in the Swiss SMI stock market index and prompting a government crisis response, particularly impacting luxury goods exporters, with negotiations ongoing before the tariffs take effect on Thursday.

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Trump Administration Seeks to Restrict Abortion Access for Veterans at VA Hospitals

The Trump administration proposed to block veterans from receiving abortions at VA hospitals except in cases of life endangerment, reversing a Biden-era policy that allowed abortions in limited circumstances, and potentially impacting healthcare for veterans in states with abortion bans.

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Good Health and Well-being
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US House Speaker Visits Israeli Settlements Amid Gaza Crisis

US House Speaker Mike Johnson's visit to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Monday, the highest-profile by a senior US official since 2020, drew criticism for supporting Israel's claim to the territory amid a Gaza starvation crisis and recent settler violence; he is expected to meet wi...

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Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Southern Europe, While UK Faces Summer Storm

A heatwave in Southern Europe, with temperatures exceeding 42°C in parts of Spain and Portugal, is expected to continue into the weekend, impacting 16% of Spain (1316 municipalities), prompting health warnings and wildfires in Portugal, while northern parts of the UK are bracing for a summer storm.

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Helsinki Achieves Zero Traffic Fatalities in 2025: A European First

Helsinki, Finland, reported zero traffic fatalities in 2025, a first for an EU capital, attributed to factors including widespread 30 km/h zones, improved infrastructure, increased traffic cameras, and strict traffic laws. This contrasts with Amsterdam's 44 traffic fatalities in 2024.

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Trump Threatens India with Higher Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases

Donald Trump threatened to substantially raise tariffs on India for buying Russian oil, a move India called "unjustified", despite the US also trading with Russia; this follows a recent 25% tariff on India, with India citing its actions as necessary to stabilize global energy markets.

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