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Authorities said the break is meant to help voters travel, join queues, and cast their ballots without work-related interruptions. The holidays will apply to both public offices and private companies, underlining the importance of citizen participation in the elections.
Moscow said the attack was in retaliation for a supposed drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences last month, a claim Ukraine denies and which the United States has said did not occur. Kyiv rejected the allegation, calling it “an absurd lie” designed to disrupt peace talks.
The president warned that the US would pursue control of Greenland “the easy way” or “the hard way,” highlighting Washington’s ongoing interest in the territory, which is part of NATO-member Denmark. The White House has confirmed it is studying the possibility of buying Greenland, though it has not dismissed the use of military options.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the nation on television, insisting the government would not yield. He accused the demonstrators of acting on behalf of émigré opposition groups and the United States. Tehran’s public prosecutor also warned that those committing sabotage or attacking security forces face the death penalty.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Commission had addressed farmers’ concerns by including "robust safeguards" to protect their livelihoods within the agreement. She added that the deal would benefit both companies and consumers while strengthening economic and political relations between the two regions.
Trump says the move follows Venezuela’s release of large numbers of political prisoners and joint efforts to rebuild the country’s oil and gas infrastructure, while U.S. ships remain deployed for security.
The storm has already left more than 65,000 homes in south-west England without power, while around 11,000 properties in the West Midlands and 2,600 in Wales also lost electricity. Commuters were urged to finish journeys early as roads, rail services, and airports faced disruption.
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has captured attention by silently supporting DR Congo while dressed as Patrice Lumumba, the nation’s first prime minister.
Forecasts predict record-breaking heat for Friday and Saturday, putting Victoria and South Australia on high alert. Authorities warn that the combination of high temperatures and gusty winds makes fires highly unpredictable and fast-moving.
Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately targeting energy networks to cause widespread disruption during the cold season.
The announcement from Washington follows a sweeping move by the Trump administration to leave 66 international organisations, including 31 UN agencies. Some of these institutions were originally set up with strong US support.
Spain confirmed that five of its citizens, including one dual national, were among those released. Rights activist Rocio San Miguel is thought to be included in this group. Her release marks the first publicly confirmed case from the new wave of detainee releases.