EUROPE

THOUSANDS STRIKE IN GREECE AGAINST COST OF LIVING

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Thousands of people demonstrated in Athens and other cities Wednesday as a 24-hour general strike against the rising cost of living shut down public services and part of the transport network.

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FRENCH FARMERS PROTEST EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

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French farmers launched a new wave of action on Monday to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.

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IMF, UKRAINE AGREE ON $1.1 BN LOAN

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The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday that it has reached agreement with Ukraine on a loan program review that paves the way for an additional $1.1 billion in much-needed funds.

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ITALIAN PRESIDENT CRITICIZES ELON MUSK FOR MEDDLING IN NATIONAL AFFAIRS

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Italian President Sergio Mattarella issued a stern message to Elon Musk on Wednesday after Musk openly criticized Italian judges on X (formerly Twitter). Musk had attacked Italy's judiciary for opposing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's $850 million plan to transfer migrants from Italy to new detention centers in Albania, calling for the judges to be removed. His comments, echoing sentiments of Italian right-wing politicians, added tension to an already heated debate.

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UKRAINE STRIKES RUSSIA WITH US-MADE ATACMS MISSILES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ESCALATED WAR

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The current escalation of the conflict Ukraine's strategic missile strike deep into Russian Territory. On the 1,000th day of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has dramatically elevated the war's intensity by launching US-made Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) into Russia's Bryansk region, marking a significant tactical shift in the prolonged confrontation.

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SHARES RISE FOR INDIAN DELIVERY COMPANY SWIGGY

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Indian food delivery firm Swiggy rose nearly 17 percent on its market debut Wednesday after raising $1.34 billion in the country's second-biggest IPO this year, as investor optimism offset profit concerns.

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NORWEGIAN ROYAL'S SON ARRESTED ON RAPE SUSPICION AFTER PRIOR LEGAL TROUBLES

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A shocking development has sent ripples through Norway's royal circles, as Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested on severe criminal allegations that challenge the family's public image.

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FLOODING DEVASTATES SPAIN'S COSTA DEL SOL, THOUSANDS EVACUATED AS HEAVY RAIN CONTINUES

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Severe rainfall has led to widespread flooding in Spain's Costa del Sol region, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. The Spanish meteorological agency Aemet placed both the Málaga area and parts of Catalonia on red alert due to a weather phenomenon known as a "Dana," which brings prolonged heavy rain and low temperatures.

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