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Dolly Parton dies at 80

Canada hits back as Hormuz talks and measles deaths test stretched governments

The past half-day brought a hard reminder that economic borders, maritime chokepoints and public-health walls all fail noisily when politics leans on them. The big stories were not scattered. They shared a theme: governments tried to look firm while managing systems that do not respond well to shouting.

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Himalaya flash floods in Nepal
Surpasses 380 the number of missing tourists in Nepal as authorities confirm they have no contact with 384 individuals following the devastating flash floods.
Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dies on Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer, prompting tributes across the United States and the illumination of the Empire State Building in pink.
Frankfurt airport malaria outbreak
Strengthens safety protocols at Frankfurt airport following the death of an employee and five additional malaria infections linked to a mosquito arriving on a plane.

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European Union · Updated 7m ago

European democracies and populism

Mélenchon's debt cancellation proposal adds a radical fiscal challenge to the 2027 race but does not alter institutional arrangements or electoral outcomes.

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Himalaya flash floods in Nepal

Disasters·High·Reported 3h 32m ago·Updated 51m ago

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Himalaya flash floods in Nepal
Surpasses 380 the number of missing tourists in Nepal as authorities confirm they have no contact with 384 individuals following the devastating flash floods.

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