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The Italian government has raised alarms after 80 vials of fentanyl were stolen from Rome’s Israelitic Hospital, enough for 20,000 doses for illicit use. Prosecutors in Rome have launched an investigation into the theft, while health authorities prepare to enhance checks on fentanyl management in medical facilities.
Burnham reaffirms his support for reforming Britain’s first-past-the-post electoral system, which has traditionally favoured the Conservative and Labour parties. This development signals ongoing debates surrounding electoral reform in the UK, as calls for a more representative voting system continue to gain traction.
Monaco’s prosecutor’s office has identified a suspect in a parcel bombing that injured sanctioned Ukraine-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev and two others. An arrest warrant and Interpol Red Notice will be issued for the suspect. Investigation into this attempted assassination continues.
Around 250 firefighters on Wednesday battled a wildfire raging “out of control” on Spain’s holiday island of Tenerife that forced road closures and the evacuation of five villages, officials said.
Billed as one of Europe’s top music events, the Sziget Festival wrapped up in Hungary on Tuesday after six days of partying.
A prominent Bulgarian businessman was shot dead in broad daylight in Sofia.
A ‘powerful’ inferno with ‘huge potential’ to spread is raging on the Spanish holiday island.
‘I wish we had this in England.’
The German government approved a draft law Wednesday legalising the purchase and possession of cannabis for recreational use, with the health minister pushing back against criticism of the controversial plans.
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