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Greece came to a standstill on Friday as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to demand justice on the second anniversary of the tragic Tempi train crash that claimed 57 lives. Striking workers paralyzed the country's transportation network, grounding flights and halting sea and train services, adding to the day of national mourning and protest.

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Britain will increase its defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 2.6% by 2028, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday. The move, which accelerates previously planned increases, comes ahead of a key meeting between Starmer and US President Donald Trump amid growing transatlantic tensions over the war in Ukraine.

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Free trade talks between India and the UK resumed on Monday in Delhi, nearly a year after being paused due to elections. UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal are leading the two-day discussions. The goal, according to Goyal on X, is to "advance" negotiations and reach a "balanced, ambitious and mutually beneficial" agreement.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a state visit, confirmed via a post on X. The announcement follows a week in which Ukraine was excluded from US-Russia talks on the ongoing war. Both leaders "agreed on the urgent need for an inclusive peace process" during a phone conversation, with Zelensky emphasizing, "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine."

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Every year on February 20, the world observes World Day of Social Justice, a day dedicated to promoting equality, human rights, and the eradication of social injustices. Established by the United Nations, this day serves as a reminder that fairness, dignity, and equal opportunities should be fundamental rights for all, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or nationality.