China court sentences 11 to death in Myanmar syndicate case
A Chinese court sentenced 11 people to death over a $1.4 billion scam syndicate tied to Myanmar’s Kokang region.
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Madagascar fires prime minister after deadly protests over water and power cuts
President Andry Rajoelina dismissed his government after days of Gen Z-led protests over chronic electricity and water failures, while the UN said 22 people were killed.
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Swiss voters narrowly back electronic ID plan after 2021 defeat
Swiss voters approved an optional, state-run electronic identity card by a wafer-thin margin, reviving a proposal that was rejected four years ago.
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Sandu's PAS wins Moldova vote amid Russian interference claims
With almost all ballots counted, the pro-EU party took just over 50%, securing a fresh majority in parliament and easing pressure over the country's EU path.
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Moldova’s pro-EU party takes a narrow lead in parliamentary vote amid Russian interference claims
With most ballots counted, Moldova’s ruling party was ahead in a tense election that could keep the country on its European path.
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Denmark bans civilian drones after sightings near military sites
The nationwide restriction follows airport disruptions and new overnight drone activity at sensitive facilities.
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Ecuador clash over diesel subsidy leaves one protester dead and 12 soldiers injured
Violence during anti-subsidy protests in northern Ecuador killed one civilian and wounded 12 soldiers as authorities opened an investigation into possible unlawful force.
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Shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino leaves at least one dead and six injured
Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber said the gunfire broke out around 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the Eagle Pass casino.
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Four killed in Michigan Mormon church attack and arson, BNO reports
BNO News reported an attack and arson at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, leaving four people dead and eight injured.
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Gabon votes in first legislative and local elections since the 2023 coup
Voters chose National Assembly members and local officials as the country completed another step in its return to constitutional rule.
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Boat gunman kills three and injures eight at North Carolina waterfront restaurant
Police in Southport, North Carolina, are investigating a shooting from a boat that left three people dead and eight injured at a restaurant in the Southport Yacht Basin.
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Seychelles Heads to Runoff After No Presidential Majority
Official results gave neither main contender more than half the vote, sending the island nation to a second round in October.
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Dead Serial Killer Identified as Prime Suspect in 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders
Investigators say DNA testing and ballistic evidence now point to deceased serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers in one of Texas’ most infamous unsolved mass murders, years after four young men were wrongly accused.
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Slovakia entrenches two-gender rule and tighter family provisions in constitution
Slovakia’s parliament has amended the constitution to define two genders, restrict adoption and ban surrogacy, setting up a clash with EU legal norms.
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Comey indicted on false-statement and obstruction charges after pressure campaign from Trump
James Comey has been indicted in Virginia on two federal charges, marking an extraordinary step in a long-running clash with Donald Trump and his allies.
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Vietnam adds 11 years to dissident Trinh Ba Phuong's prison sentence
The activist was already serving 10 years when a court said he wrote anti-party messages inside prison; rights groups say the case shows zero tolerance for dissent.
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Lithuania installs Ruginienė government with defence and Ukraine pledges
Lithuania’s parliament approved a new Social Democratic-led government and swore in Inga Ruginienė as prime minister, with defence and Ukraine support central to its program.
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Madagascar curfew follows violent protests over water and power cuts
Madagascar imposed a nighttime curfew in Antananarivo after protests over prolonged water and electricity outages turned violent.
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Sarkozy gets five-year prison sentence in Libya campaign finance case
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Two Teenagers Killed in Shooting at School in Northeastern Brazil
Gunmen fired from outside a school in Sobral, Ceará, killing two teenagers and wounding three others before fleeing, authorities said.
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Ladakh protests turn deadly as statehood demand escalates in India
At least four people were killed and more than 60 injured when protests in Ladakh turned violent amid demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards.
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Mutharika returns to power in Malawi with landslide win over Chakwera
Final results gave the former president 57% to Chakwera's 33%, reflecting voter anger over inflation, fuel shortages and blackouts.
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Dallas ICE facility shooting leaves detainee dead, two critical
CNN reported that one detainee died and two more were critically injured after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas.
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Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown to October 1 after cyberattack
JLR says it is preparing a phased restart while its factories remain closed after a cyberattack that has paralyzed production and strained suppliers.
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