France’s highest administrative authority, the Council of State, has rejected far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s challenge to the country’s electoral rules, dealing a significant setback to her efforts to overturn a legal sentence that could prevent her from running in the 2027 French presidential election. Le Pen, president of the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National…

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Wednesday that he will release key witness statements provided to prosecutors in the recent high-profile China spy case. The move comes as Starmer seeks to clarify his government’s role following weeks of criticism after the unexpected collapse of the trial. The case, which initially involved charges against two…

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A tragic fire at a garment factory and an adjoining chemical warehouse in Dhaka’s Mirpur district has claimed the lives of at least 16 people, with officials warning that the death toll could rise further. Several others were injured as rescue teams rushed to the scene. The blaze erupted around midday on the third floor…

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A devastating fire erupted on Tuesday at a combined garment factory and chemical warehouse in Mirpur, one of the busiest industrial areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh, claiming the lives of at least 16 people, according to the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense. Authorities confirmed that several others sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment at…

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – A devastating fire that erupted at a chemical warehouse adjacent to a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has claimed 16 lives and critically injured several others, officials reported. Authorities say the high death toll was caused primarily by inhalation of toxic gas and a locked door that blocked access to the roof,…

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The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a pivotal case involving the composition of Louisiana’s congressional districts, a case that could significantly impact the Voting Rights Act, the landmark federal law enacted in 1965 to prevent racial discrimination in voting. The outcome of this case has the potential to reshape the political landscape…

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Tunisia’s southern city of Gabes is facing a serious public health emergency as over 120 residents have been hospitalized amid rising cases of respiratory problems linked to industrial pollution. Local authorities and residents have blamed emissions from a nearby Tunisian Chemical Group (CGT) phosphate plant for causing severe health issues, including breathing difficulties, numbness, and…

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The Trump administration has carried out another lethal air strike off the coast of Venezuela, killing six individuals aboard a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking. This marks the fifth known US strike in the Caribbean targeting suspected narcotics operations, bringing the total death toll to 27 in less than two months. Details of the…

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Israel has imposed stringent new restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip, keeping the Rafah border crossing with Egypt closed and drastically reducing the number of aid trucks allowed daily. The announcement comes as tensions rise and Israeli forces reportedly killed at least nine Palestinians, undermining the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Aid…

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United States President Donald Trump has made it clear that a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina hinges on the electoral success of Argentinian President Javier Milei and his right-wing coalition, La Libertad Avanza (Freedom Advances), in the country’s upcoming midterm elections. The announcement comes during Milei’s latest visit to the White House, highlighting the…

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