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England’s flood defences struggle as winter storms arrive
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England’s flood defences struggle as winter storms arrive

Among the defences, 6,498 were considered "high consequence," meaning that their failure could have a severe impact on communities. Overall, around 8,500 structures were not functioning as intended at the start of winter. While the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs says investments since 2024 have strengthened the network, the condition of defences varies greatly across regions.

Brazil Congress in turmoil over Bolsonaro sentence cut
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Brazil Congress in turmoil over Bolsonaro sentence cut

The former president, a right-wing populist narrowly defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three years ago, remains a polarizing figure in Brazil. Conservative lawmakers have explored multiple paths to reduce his sentence, the latest being a bill that overhauls penalties for elected officials and drastically reduces sentences for crimes tied to the 2022 coup attempt.

Nyaribari Masaba hopeful vows tech-driven solutions and community-focused leadership
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Nyaribari Masaba hopeful vows tech-driven solutions and community-focused leadership

The Kisii County constituency, currently represented by Daniel Ogwoka Manduku of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), faces persistent security threats, according to Mobeck. Cattle rustling along the Maasai-Kalenjin border has long troubled residents, particularly in areas where his grandfather’s land sits at the junction of Kisii, Nyamira, Homabay, and Narok counties.

Burkina Faso detains Nigerian officers over emergency landing, cites airspace breach
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Burkina Faso detains Nigerian officers over emergency landing, cites airspace breach

The aircraft touched down in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, which the Nigerian Air Force said was the closest airfield to ensure the plane’s safety. However, the account from the three Sahel countries, formally known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), disagreed, insisting the plane had entered Burkina Faso without permission and had been forced to land.

AU says silence on Gaza ‘cannot be our legacy’ at UN solidarity event
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AU says silence on Gaza ‘cannot be our legacy’ at UN solidarity event

Speaking in Addis Ababa during the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said the Union “stands firm in its principled support for the inalienable rights, dignity and quest for freedom of the Palestinian people.”

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