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Poland joins opposition to EU trade deal-Mercosur

Poland joins opposition to EU trade deal-Mercosur

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has announced his refusal to accept the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement in its current form. The agreement was supposed to create one of the largest free trade zones with a population of more than 700 million.

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Polish farmers threaten to block the entire border with Ukraine in December

Polish farmers threaten to block the entire border with Ukraine in December

Polish farmers threaten to block all border crossings with Ukraine if the government does not fulfill their demands. Farmers are demanding the preservation of the tax and opposition to the free trade agreement with South America.

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Uruguay changes course: presidential election results

Uruguay changes course: presidential election results

Yamandu Orsi won the presidential election in Uruguay with almost 50% of the vote. This means the country's return to center-left leadership after five years of right-wing conservative rule.

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French farmers launch large-scale protests against trade agreement with Mercosur

French farmers launch large-scale protests against trade agreement with Mercosur

Farmers in 80 departments of France are protesting against the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur. The farmers are demanding to change the agreement due to non-compliance with the climate agreement and unequal production conditions.

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A fishing boat with russians on board sinks in the Atlantic: 6 dead, 7 missing

A fishing boat with russians on board sinks in the Atlantic: 6 dead, 7 missing

The Argos Georgia sinks due to flooding near the Falkland Islands. 6 people died, 14 were rescued, and 7 went missing. Among the crew were citizens of different countries, including russia.

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June 28: International Rosé Wine Day, Milk Chocolate Day

June 28: International Rosé Wine Day, Milk Chocolate Day

Today, the fourth Friday of June, is the International Rosé Day. The French region of Provence is considered to be the birthplace of rosé wine, where it was first produced in the fourteenth century.

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Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.

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Colombia passes bill banning bullfighting from 2027

Colombia passes bill banning bullfighting from 2027

Colombia's Congress has passed a bill banning bullfighting across the country from 2027, with a three-year transition period to help those whose livelihoods depend on the practice.

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India to join Global Peace Summit, PM Modi confirms participation in global order summits

India to join Global Peace Summit, PM Modi confirms participation in global order summits

India will participate in all important global summits to advance the agenda of global peace, security and development, voicing the concerns of the Global South and promoting a vision of people-centered development and a prosperous and peaceful world.

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Ombudsperson's Office invites Latin American countries to join coalition for return of deported Ukrainian children

Ombudsperson's Office invites Latin American countries to join coalition for return of deported Ukrainian children

The Ombudsperson's Office calls on Latin American countries, in particular Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, to join the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children deported by russia and support the Ukrainian peace formula during high-level meetings.

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Deadly floods in Brazil: 100 people killed, almost one hundred and fifty more missing

Deadly floods in Brazil: 100 people killed, almost one hundred and fifty more missing

More than 100 people have been killed and 128 are missing due to heavy rains and widespread flooding that destroyed bridges and buildings in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, forcing more than 163,000 residents to evacuate their homes, with further rains expected to further worsen the situation.

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Death toll from rains in southern Brazil rises to 78, many missing

Death toll from rains in southern Brazil rises to 78, many missing

At least 78 people have died and more than 115,000 have been displaced by severe flooding caused by heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

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Rains in Brazil kill 31 people, 70 more are missing

Rains in Brazil kill 31 people, 70 more are missing

More than 70 people are reported missing after heavy rains forced 17,000 people to flee their homes and damaged nearly half of the 497 towns in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, which borders Uruguay and Argentina.

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