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Flávio Bolsonaro announced his 2026 presidential candidacy after reading a handwritten endorsement letter from his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who underwent surgery while serving a prison sentence.Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized the medical procedure for the former president but denied a request for house arrest following his recovery from the double hernia operation.
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Australia

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The Kremlin is currently rejecting peace proposals involving NATO membership for Ukraine after National Security Archive transcripts revealed long-standing opposition from Vladimir Putin. These documents from 2001 and...

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Morocco

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Nigeria

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Brazil

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Venezuela

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Italy

Giorgia Meloni warned her staff that 2026 will be much worse as she prepares for major structural reforms and a referendum on judicial changes. The prime minister emphasized traditional identity through her Nativity...

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Syria

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Italy

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Nigeria

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UK

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USA

Donald Trump deployed federal troops to five cities as his approval rating fell to 36 percent amid rising economic concerns. Public scrutiny intensified following reports of Trump falling asleep during official meetings...

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USA

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Portugal

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Italy

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Israel

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USA

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USA

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USA

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USA

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USA

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Italy

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Italy

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UK

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Morocco

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USA

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