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- France suspends stun grenades at high school protests after serious injury
- Quebec’s anglophone community reacts with optimism and scepticism to PQ win
- Collins indicates she is not Trump’s preferred senator in Maine debate
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- Russia reports no new plague cases in Siberia following lab worker’s death
- Belgian virologist highlights ongoing plague cases in Africa
- US lawmakers advance bipartisan legislation to address gun violence prevention
- Libya’s parliament elects new speaker Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, replacing Saleh after 12 years
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In a contentious debate for the Maine Senate race, Republican incumbent Susan Collins defended her legislative experience while challenging Trump policies, as Democrat Troy Jackson accused her of inadequate opposition to the administration. The close contest could influence Senate control in November’s elections, with polls indicating a tight race.
EUROPEAN BRIEFING
This morning, European Union leaders discuss economic stability and geopolitical challenges.
Key issues include inflation, trade relations, and security cooperation.
An execution date for former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, has been scheduled for 3 December 2026. Hasan, approved to die by firing squad, will face the same post where the attack occurred, marking the first military execution since 1961.
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company are among the first-time nominees being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside other influential artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.
Global military spending surpassed $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking a 9.4% increase from the previous year, with over 100 countries raising their military budgets.
Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Russia over recent bombings in Ukraine and reiterated the need for a peace deal, urging Vladimir Putin to halt military actions.
Sam Ruddock, 35, who competes in cycling and shotput events, arrived in the US on 13 April and was planning to attend Vegas’s WrestleMania, his friend Lucy Earl said.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to biological sex, affecting the use of gender-specific facilities.
Iran and US in advanced talks in Oman in the third round of nuclear negotiations in Muscat aims to build trust
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