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Culture & Society

Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died at age 56 in a motorcycle accident in Dublin. Hansard was widely known for his role in the 2007 film 'Once.' His management confirmed his death.

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Boxing News

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Sports

Idi Amin's grandson, Aziz Abdul, was disqualified from the Commonwealth Games boxing tournament for a headbutt, dashing Uganda's hopes for a medal. In other boxing news, Ukrainian soldiers find therapeutic relief in the sport, while Canelo Álvarez contemplates retirement.

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Crime & Justice

Turkey's opposition faces a significant reshuffle as CHP leader Özgür Özel announces the formation of a new party, aiming to become the main opposition. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, recently appointed CHP leader, states his party will not oppose the opposition. Several CHP officials, including İzmir Deputy Murat Bakan and Samsun Provincial Chairman Mehmet Özdağ, have joined Özel's new party.

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BTS Skips Grammys

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Culture & Society

K-pop group BTS will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The decision follows the Recording Academy's introduction of a new category for best Asian pop music performance. The group cited new regulations and a desire for music to be judged on its own merits.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Seven people, including high-ranking provincial officials, died when a Bell 412 helicopter crashed in Argentina's San Juan province. The helicopter was participating in a wildfire training exercise. A journalist broke down on air reporting the death of his friend, a police official, in the crash.

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Elections & Politics

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is in Chile to modernize the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and sign a mineral resources MOU. He emphasized Chile's role as South Korea's first FTA partner, fostering a deep friendship and calling for the agreement's evolution to meet current economic realities.

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Elections & Politics

Senator Cleitinho Azevedo insists on running for governor of Minas Gerais, vowing to fight party opposition. His allies are pushing Republicanos leadership to allow his candidacy. Party president Marcos Pereira previously vetoed Azevedo's campaign, fearing a mid-campaign withdrawal.

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Conflict & Security

Russia reportedly used a North Korean missile in a recent attack near Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing several family members. This marks a potential escalation in the conflict. Meanwhile, Russia launched massive drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, targeting military and infrastructure sites, resulting in multiple deaths, including children.

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Crime & Justice

Taitung County officials in Taiwan are facing detention requests and investigations for alleged corruption. The agriculture department director and others are accused of profiting from widening a road for a resort development project. Prosecutors are probing the officials for alleged profiteering and bribery.

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Conflict & Security

The Nigerian Army has been recognized as Africa's Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch. This award highlights the army's efforts in combating terrorism on the continent.

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UK Interest Rates Hold

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Economy & Trade

The Bank of England maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, citing concerns over inflation and the impact of the Middle East crisis. This decision marks the fifth consecutive meeting where rates have been held steady, with elevated interest rates also dampening consumer credit in Nigeria.

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Crime & Justice

Australia is suing Telegram, seeking a large fine for allegedly failing to remove terrorist content. Meanwhile, Russia has accused Telegram's founder of aiding terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Uncontrolled wildfires in Rethymno, Crete, have forced the evacuation of 31 people by sea. Firefighters are battling the blazes amidst hurricane-force winds, with some areas seeing better containment while others remain critical.

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Conflict & Security

Iraq is accelerating efforts to resolve the issue of armed factions and complete government formation ahead of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's US visit. The country has also canceled a major airport expansion project due to corruption concerns and is reportedly investigating a plot to assassinate a security official.

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Crime & Justice

Taitung County's Agriculture Department Director Hsu Chia-hao and other officials are under investigation for alleged corruption. They are accused of profiting from widening a road for a resort development project. Detention requests have been made for some officials involved.

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Culture & Society

Newly hired local government workers in Nigeria's Cross River State are protesting 11 months of unpaid salaries. The workers, employed in 2025, marched to the Governor's Office in Calabar to demand their wages.

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Peru Election Tally

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Elections & Politics

Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead in Peru's presidential election recount against Roberto Sánchez, with overseas votes bolstering her position. A mobilization called 'La Toma de Lima' is planned to support Sánchez and demand transparency. Peru's election jury briefly listed Fujimori as president-elect before retracting the information.

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Peru Back in Fujimori Hands

Keiko Fujimori has been elected president of Peru, but her inauguration was met with immediate opposition. Left-wing deputies walked out of parliament in protest, holding photos of victims from her fa…

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Elections & Politics

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a U.S. Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins. Senator Rand Paul, who led the hearing, suggested Fauci could face prosecution. Fauci accused Paul of an "unhinged obsession" with him.

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Disasters & Emergencies

A Dutch tourist died after a tour boat capsized near the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. The accident has reignited safety debates surrounding excursions at the popular tourist site, leading authorities to suspend boat traffic.

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Crime & Justice

Russia's Federal Security Service has accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant. Durov has responded defiantly to the accusations.

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Technology

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Advertising Options on iDNES.cz

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Elections & Politics

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner is pursuing legal and international avenues to overturn her conviction and lifetime ban from public office. She has filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee, alleging political persecution and 'structural machismo'.

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Environment & Climate

Kenya's Health Minister has been found in contempt of court for defying orders to halt construction of a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility. Meanwhile, Kenya marks two years since anti-Finance Bill protests, with a review showing a shift in prosecutions. Separately, a former Kenyan minister was declared persona non grata by Uganda.

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Son Heung-min captained and starred for the MLS All-Stars in their match against Liga MX All-Stars, scoring two goals and earning MVP honors. He also expressed disappointment over a teammate's exclusion from the All-Star team.

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