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Thousands rally to protest Bulgaria's 2026 budget
Thousands took to the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, on Wednesday to denounce steep tax hikes in next year's draft budget before its final vote in parliament.
Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday new supports for the steel and lumber industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs.
Former Peruvian President Vizcarra gets 14 years in prison in corruption case
A court in Peru has sentenced former President Martín Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
Czech president ready to swear in Babiš as prime minister if conflict of interest is resolved
The Czech president has announced readiness to swear in billionaire Andrej Babiš as prime minister
Brazil’s Lula sanctions an increase in tax exemptions for low-income people
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned a bill that exempts people earning up to 5,000 reais a month from income taxes
Tunisia summons European Union envoy over alleged protocol breach
Tunisia’s presidency says President Kais Saied has summoned the European Union’s ambassador to protest a perceived breach of diplomatic protocol
Families in Thailand perch on rooftops to escape flooding that has killed at least 33
Severe flooding in the south of Thailand has caused at least 33 deaths
Lebanon and Cyprus finalize sea border agreement after an almost 20-year impasse
Lebanon and Cyprus have signed a long-delayed sea border agreement, ending an almost 20-year impasse
Turkish journalist jailed for four years for threatening Erdogan on social media
A Turkish court has handed a four-year prison sentence to journalist Fatih Altayli after he was convicted of threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Altayli, known for his popular YouTube programs, denies the charges and plans to appeal
Turkish-German family of 4 likely poisoned by pesticide gas in Istanbul hotel, report says
A Turkish-German family of four who died while on holiday in Istanbul were likely poisoned by gas from a pesticide used in their hotel
As Russia pummels Ukraine’s energy systems, Kyiv hopes US gas will fill the gap
Ukraine's gas facilities have suffered severe damage from Russian drone and missile attacks, forcing the country to import more gas
Taiwan announces special budget of $40 billion for arms purchases to bolster defense
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build a Taiwan Dome, an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities, as the U.S. pressures the island to increase...
