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Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone
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Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone

Venezuela reports that the USA stopped and seized a fishing boat for eight hours on water that falls within Venezuela's economic zone.
Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt
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Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for coup attempt. Bolsonaro's defenders state that the verdict will be appealed
Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation
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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation

UK Ambassador Mandelson Fired Over Leaked Epstein Emails
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UK Ambassador Mandelson Fired Over Leaked Epstein Emails

The UK's US ambassador Peter Mandelson is being fired after leaked emails revealed his deep friendship with the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal is believed to become a headache for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ruling Labour, where Mandelson has been a key figure for several decades
Sweden Redirects Myanmar Aid to Support Ukraine
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Sweden Redirects Myanmar Aid to Support Ukraine

Sweden will phase out its aid to Myanmar and in the long term terminate the development cooperation with the country, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs writes in a press release.
UK Government Reshuffle: Angela Rayner Resigns, David Lammy Becomes Justice Minister
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UK Government Reshuffle: Angela Rayner Resigns, David Lammy Becomes Justice Minister

United Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is leaving her post after a tax blunder. The resignation has led to a reshuffle in Keir Starmer's government – where three of the heaviest ministers switch jobs with each other
EU Official Teresa Ribera Labels Gaza Events as Genocide
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EU Official Teresa Ribera Labels Gaza Events as Genocide

The European Commission's Vice-President Teresa Ribera openly calls the events in Gaza a genocide.
Xi and Kim Highlight Unshakeable Friendship in Beijing Meeting
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Xi and Kim Highlight Unshakeable Friendship in Beijing Meeting

North Korea's dictator Kim Jong-Un does not often leave his homeland. Now he is in Beijing, where he has attended this week's massive military parade and met China's president Xi Jinping
15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash; National Mourning Declared
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15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash; National Mourning Declared

At least 15 people have been killed since a well-known cable car derailed in Portugal's capital Lisbon. National mourning has been declared
US Plan for Gaza: Cash Incentives for Voluntary Relocation
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US Plan for Gaza: Cash Incentives for Voluntary Relocation

Golf courses, beach resorts, luxury hotels with sea views and AI-driven "smart" cities. These are some of the parts of a leaked plan for Gaza after the war
US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting
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US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting

USA announces that it denies entry visas for several Palestinian representatives ahead of the upcoming meeting in the UN General Assembly. Among those affected is the Palestinians' president Mahmud Abbas, according to source information
France and Germany Boost Ukraine Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks
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France and Germany Boost Ukraine Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks

France and Germany will provide Ukraine with more air defense after the massive Russian air attacks in recent days. The countries announce this in a joint statement
Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine
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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian Ambassador to Sweden to mark its opposition to the "continuous attacks on Ukrainian cities and the civilian population".
USA Approves $7.8 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine
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USA Approves $7.8 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine

The White House has given the green light to a weapons package to Ukraine worth approximately 7. 8 billion kronor, announces the US Department of State
Israeli Raids Target Sites Near Damascus Amid Demilitarization Talks
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Israeli Raids Target Sites Near Damascus Amid Demilitarization Talks

Israel has carried out raids against targets near Syria's capital Damascus, according to Syrian state media. Israel says that talks about demilitarization of southern Syria are underway
Israel Urges Withdrawal of Gaza Famine Report by UN-Backed Group
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Israel Urges Withdrawal of Gaza Famine Report by UN-Backed Group

Israel demands that a UN-backed body withdraw the report that establishes that famine prevails in parts of Gaza.
Woody Allen Faces Backlash for Praising Russian Film at Moscow Festival
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Woody Allen Faces Backlash for Praising Russian Film at Moscow Festival

The film director Woody Allen participated in the weekend in a digital conversation at Moscow's film festival and took the opportunity to praise Russian film.
France to Summon US Ambassador Over Antisemitism Allegations
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France to Summon US Ambassador Over Antisemitism Allegations

France will summon the US ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote a letter to President Emmanuel Macron in which he accuses the French government of not doing enough to counter antisemitism.
Sweden Raises Ukrainian Flag on Independence Day
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Sweden Raises Ukrainian Flag on Independence Day

Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting
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Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

After the summer's Swedish customs meeting between the USA and China, the Government Offices are forced to pay over half a million in cancellation fees for a course room that was never used, reports SR Ekot which has requested invoices.
Uganda Agrees to Accept Migrants from USA
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Uganda Agrees to Accept Migrants from USA

Uganda has reached an agreement to receive migrants from the USA who do not meet the requirements to stay in the country, the Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday.
No Contact from Swedish Death Row Inmate Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
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No Contact from Swedish Death Row Inmate Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran

The death-sentenced KI-researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has been missing in Iran for almost two months. Despite repeated demands for signs of life, there is silence from Iran
Kristersson Stresses No Rewards for Aggressors in Ukraine Support Talks
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Kristersson Stresses No Rewards for Aggressors in Ukraine Support Talks

The coalition of Western countries that have committed to supporting Ukraine has had a meeting to "strengthen the plans" for security guarantees. "An aggressor must never be rewarded
Swedes Increase Travel to Thailand Despite Border Conflict
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Swedes Increase Travel to Thailand Despite Border Conflict

More Swedes are booking trips to Thailand, despite the flared-up conflict at the country's border with Cambodia, show new figures from the travel agency Ticket. I think that many still feel that it is a safe environment, because they are not going exactly where the unrest is, says Tiyoneh Jah, communications manager at the travel agency
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