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Demonstrations held across Spain supporting women's rights and opposing Middle East conflict

Large demonstrations took place across multiple Spanish cities on International Women's Day, with protesters rallying both in support of women's rights and against the ongoing war in the Middle East. The protests were held in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Granada, Bilbao, and Donostia-San Sebastián, reflecting the dual focus of the demonstrations on gender equality issues and opposition to military conflict in the region.

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Mass demonstrations held across Spain in support of women and against Middle East war

Large-scale demonstrations took place across major Spanish cities on Saturday in support of women's rights and in opposition to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The protests were held simultaneously in six major cities including the capital Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Granada, and Bilbao. The demonstrations combined two causes, linking advocacy for women's rights with calls for an end to military conflicts in the Middle East region.

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German Industrial Sector Loses 270,000 Jobs Since 2018

Germany's metal processing and electrical engineering industries have eliminated 270,000 jobs since 2018, according to data from the Gesamtmetall industry association. The substantial job losses in these key manufacturing sectors highlight ongoing challenges facing German industry, which has traditionally been a cornerstone of Europe's largest economy. The decline spans multiple years and affects two critical industrial segments that employ hundreds of thousands of workers across Germany.

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Tugboat Sinks in Strait of Hormuz After Rocket Strike, Four Dead

A tugboat flying under the flag of the United Arab Emirates sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after being struck by two rockets. The vessel Mussafah 2 was attempting to assist another ship when it came under attack. Indonesian officials report three crew members missing and one severely injured with burns, while the International Maritime Organization has confirmed four fatalities from the incident.

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Three Missing After Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz

A ship has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three people missing, according to reports. The International Maritime Organization confirmed the incident on its website, stating that four people were killed and three others were seriously injured in the maritime accident. The strategic waterway, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world's most important shipping routes for oil and gas transport.

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Iran Launches Rocket Attacks on Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv in Regional Retaliation

Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv came under rocket attack on Sunday as part of Iran's broader retaliation campaign against U.S. allies in the Middle East. Witnesses reported a series of explosions in both cities, while Israel's military confirmed the activation of its defense systems to counter the incoming projectiles. The Israeli army stated that Iran's strike capability in the region appears to be weakening, though Tehran continues its retaliatory operations against countries aligned with the United States.

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China Warns Against New Disputes Over Nexperia Company

China has issued a warning against potential new disputes concerning Nexperia, the Dutch semiconductor company. Chinese officials expressed concern that renewed conflicts over the company could once again disrupt global supply chains in the semiconductor industry. Nexperia, which was acquired by Chinese-owned Wingtech Technology in 2017, has previously been at the center of international tensions over semiconductor technology and supply chain security. The semiconductor industry has become a focal point of geopolitical competition, with various countries implementing restrictions on technology transfers and acquisitions to protect national security interests. China's warning suggests growing sensitivity about potential further restrictions or disputes that could affect the global flow of semiconductor components, which are critical for electronics manufacturing worldwide.

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Police in Northern Australia Warn of Crocodile Danger Following Heavy Weekend Rains

Police in Australia's Northern Territory have issued warnings about crocodiles following heavy rainfall that struck the region over the weekend. The torrential rains have created conditions that increase the risk of crocodile encounters, prompting authorities to alert residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution near waterways and flooded areas.

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Lebanon Reports 394 Dead After Week of Intense Israeli Strikes, Nearly Third Are Women and Children

Lebanon reported 394 people killed during a week of Israeli military strikes on its territory, according to figures released Sunday by the country's health ministry. Health Minister Rakan Nasiruddin said nearly one-third of the casualties were women and children. The death toll reflects the intensity of Israeli bombardment across Lebanese territory over the past week, marking a significant escalation in cross-border violence between Israel and Lebanon.

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Italian Government Considers Reducing Fuel Taxes

The Italian government is considering measures to reduce taxes on fuel. The government plans to finance these tax cuts using revenues from value-added tax (VAT). The proposal comes as European governments grapple with energy costs and their impact on consumers and businesses.

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Flemish Belgians Increasingly Cycle to Work Despite Cars Remaining Most Popular Transport

More Flemish-speaking Belgians are choosing bicycles as their mode of transportation to work, marking a growing trend toward cycling in the northern region of Belgium. Despite this increase in bicycle usage, cars continue to be the most popular means of commuting among Flemish workers. The shift reflects broader European trends toward sustainable transportation, though traditional vehicle use maintains its dominance in daily commuting patterns across Flanders.

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New Search for Missing Flight MH370 Ends Without Finding Any Traces After 12 Years

A new search operation for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has concluded without discovering any traces of the missing aircraft, which disappeared 12 years ago with 239 people aboard. The Boeing 777 vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, sparking one of aviation's greatest mysteries. Despite multiple international search efforts over the past decade covering vast areas of the Indian Ocean, the main wreckage of the aircraft has never been located, leaving families of the victims without closure and investigators without definitive answers about what caused the disappearance.

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Iran's Assembly of Experts Decides on New Supreme Leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts has made a decision regarding the country's new supreme leader, according to reports from the Middle East. The Assembly of Experts consists of 88 members and serves as one of the most important institutions of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The assembly holds the constitutional authority to select and supervise the supreme leader, who serves as the highest-ranking political and religious authority in Iran's theocratic system of government.

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Split Mayor Calls Strategic Bridge Project Across Kaštela Bay Unstoppable

Split Mayor Tomislav Žuta has declared a major bridge construction project across Kaštela Bay an unstoppable strategic infrastructure initiative that will transform the Croatian coastal city's appearance. The proposed St. Duje Bridge, named after Split's patron saint, represents a significant development for the Adriatic port city of approximately 180,000 residents. Žuta expressed confidence that all necessary construction permits will be secured within three years, positioning the project as a key piece of infrastructure that will reshape Split's urban landscape and connectivity across the bay that separates the city center from surrounding areas.

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Iran Selects New Supreme Leader Following Khamenei's Death in Airstrikes

Iran has chosen a new supreme leader following an extraordinary session of the Assembly of Experts on Sunday, though Tehran has not yet disclosed the identity of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's successor. The decision came exactly one week after Khamenei was killed in American-Israeli airstrikes. The Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body, is constitutionally responsible for selecting Iran's supreme leader, who serves as the country's highest authority and ultimate decision-maker in the Islamic Republic's political system.

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes northwestern Greece

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck northwestern Greece on Sunday morning, waking residents with strong tremors felt across the region. The earthquake's epicenter was located near the city of Ioannina on the Greek mainland, with the shaking also felt on the holiday island of Corfu and in neighboring Albania. The tremors affected a wide area of northwestern Greece, though no immediate reports of damage or casualties were available.

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Strong Earthquake Strikes Greece, Tremors Felt in Albania

A strong earthquake struck Greece, with tremors felt across the border in neighboring Albania. The seismic activity affected multiple areas in the region, though specific details about the magnitude, exact location, and potential damage remain unclear from initial reports.

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Venezuela Releases 17 Political Prisoners Under New Amnesty Law

Venezuelan authorities in Caracas released 17 political prisoners under a new amnesty law. The amnesty applies to past criminal charges that were previously used to prosecute government opponents. The releases represent part of a broader amnesty program targeting cases where the Venezuelan government had used criminal prosecutions to target political opposition figures.

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Baden-Württemberg Election Results Expected to Signal Support for Chancellor Candidate Merz

Elections in Baden-Württemberg are expected to provide insights into support levels for Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Union's candidate for German chancellor. Both the center-right Christian Democrats and the ruling Green Party are anticipating successful results in the southwestern German state. The election outcomes will serve as an important indicator of political momentum ahead of Germany's federal elections, particularly for Merz's prospects as the CDU seeks to return to power after years in opposition.

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