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De Beers Takeover Tussle: Botswana’s Bold Gambit or Fiscal Posturing?
Assessing Whether Botswana’s Populist Government Truly Aims to Control the Diamond Giant or Merely Seeks Revenue Relief Botswana, the world’s leading producer of gem-quality diamonds, has signaled its intent to assume greater control over De Beers, the historic mining firm…
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West Nile Virus Emergency in Italy: Mayors’ Anti-Disinfestation Bans Under Fire
Examining Public Health Risks and Potential Criminal Liability for Officials Amid Rising Fatalities This summer, Italy has witnessed an alarming spike in West Nile virus (WNV) infections, with over 120 confirmed cases and 15 deaths reported in July 2025 alone.…
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ECB Staff Slam ‘Anti-Democratic’ Proposal to Curb Employee Representation
Elected staff representatives denounce new limits as an ‘unaccountable legal fortress’ undermining workplace democracy In a rare outbreak of public dissent within the European Central Bank (ECB), senior staff have accused the institution of adopting “anti-democratic” measures and constructing an…
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Southeast Europe Deluged by Unrelenting Storms: Romania, Turkey, and Albania Grapple with Nature’s Fury
Widespread Floods, Landslides, and Infrastructure Damage Highlight Urgent Need for Enhanced Resilience Since early July 2025, southeastern Europe has been battered by a series of severe weather events that have left Romania, Turkey, and Albania reeling. Torrential downpours, driven by…
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Antisemitic Assault on Father and Son Wearing Kippah at Linate
A French Jewish family targeted by mob shouting ‘Free Palestine’ at Linate motorway stop On July 27, 2025, a disturbing antisemitic attack occurred at the Autogrill rest stop in Linate, near Milan, Italy, when a French father and his six-year-old…
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How Minister Bondi Revealed to Trump He Was Named in Epstein’s Files
Florida Attorney General Bondi privately informed Trump in May, declaring no intent to release further details. White House dismisses the claim as ‘fake news’. Maxwell summoned by House on August 11; Justice Department meeting today. In a startling revelation, Florida…
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Emerging Markets Gain Momentum as Borrowing Costs Narrow
Investors drive emerging market yields to lowest spreads versus developed nations since 2007 In a remarkable shift not seen since before the global financial crisis, investors have driven borrowing costs in emerging markets down to near their lowest levels relative…
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AI Boom Sends U.S. Power Market Costs to Record Highs
Surging data center demand drives electricity prices to historic levels in America’s largest power grid WASHINGTON, D.C. – The cost of supplying electricity in America’s largest power market is set to reach record highs, driven by skyrocketing energy demand from…
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NatWest Taps Accenture and AWS to Transform Data Infrastructure
In a landmark move for UK banking, NatWest partners with tech giants to future-proof its digital operations and enhance customer experience. NatWest, one of the UK’s largest retail and commercial banks, has taken a significant leap in its digital transformation…
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Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum: Japan in the Crosshairs as EU Considers Trade Retaliation
New U.S. tariffs on Japan raise alarms across global markets, as Europe weighs deploying its unprecedented anti-coercion trade weapon. In a bold escalation of trade policy, former President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed increased tariffs on Japan, marking a striking…
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