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A Tanzanian court found an opposition leader guilty of incitement, according to MyJoyOnline, Al Jazeera and Capital FM. Al Jazeera and Capital FM report that the treason charge was dropped or that he was acquitted of that offence.

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The government is assessing how effective the family allowance is at fighting child poverty, according to RTP. Observador reports that the government says it is studying changes to the family allowance.

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The Belgian king rejected the prime minister's request to resign, according to Diário de Notícias and Observador. RTP adds that the king asked the prime minister to resume budget negotiations.

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Santiago Peña resigned as president of Paraguay after the Ueno Bank collapse left customers fearing they had lost their savings. Paraguay's prosecutor general has filed charges against Peña over the bank's collapse, according to Clarín. Premium Times reports that Congress rejected the resignation, while Gazeta do Povo reports impeachment proceedings against the president. TASS links the resignation to the Ueno Bank crash; Il Fatto Quotidiano says Peña had ties to the bank.

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Brazil's government approved a list of 27 critical and strategic minerals, according to Metrópoles and Poder360. Poder360 highlights that nine of these minerals have high priority. Gazeta do Povo reports that gold and niobium were placed among the low-priority minerals. According to Folha de S.Paulo, Lula says he wants partnerships rather than a state as 'supreme master' in mineral exploration.

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Old videos of Abdul El-Sayed resurfaced after his US Senate win, according to The Indian Express. The Guardian says El-Sayed never shied away from Islamophobic provocations, citing a «shawarma law» remark. ABC News highlights the reaction of El-Sayed's grandparents to his historic win in Michigan, in a video.

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Trump says Israel and the Middle East "would not exist" if Iran had a nuclear weapon, while Observador presents the same idea as Trump claiming to have saved Israel and the region. Other headlines address the wider context: El Comercio attributes inflation to causes other than the Middle East, TASS reports Egypt cutting government spending amid the regional crisis, and The National asks whether the era of US primacy in the region is ending.

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Israel's president will announce on Sunday whom he will task with forming a government. La Jornada reports that an opponent of Netanyahu has received support to form a government.

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A Karnataka government laboratory says petrol contained ethanol up to 31% above the 20% E20 limit, according to The Hindu. The Wire reports the blend as E31.2 and calls it 'petrol chori', while The Indian Express reports that oil companies dispute the state government's claims.

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According to The Kyiv Independent, Finland's defence minister calls for shared responsibility on defence and support for Ukraine, in the name of European unity.

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The government is continuing meetings with parliamentary parties on housing. Observador says the meetings are only «for show», without indicating what this is based on.

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Trump signed an order designating the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room as a national monument, according to The Hindu and MyJoyOnline. Frankfurter Allgemeine reports the same measure, with a headline saying Trump is making the Oval Office a «National Monument».

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According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, Marco Rubio may leave the Trump administration to prepare for a 2028 White House bid. Rubio denies plans to leave his post to run for the White House, according to The Japan Times and Metrópoles. BBC News reports that the White House denies Hegseth and Rubio will leave their jobs after Republican election losses.

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According to La Jornada, an opponent of Netanyahu received support to form a government in Israel. Diário de Notícias says Eisenkot asked the president to let him form a government to end the “threat” posed by Netanyahu. Poder360 reports that Herzog announced who will try to form Israel's next government, without naming them in the headline cited. Gazeta do Povo claims Netanyahu lost the support of an ally and that a rival reached a majority to try to form a new government.

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India's Supreme Court has issued notices to all office bearers of the Kerala unit of the Congress party over a post targeting Chief Justice Surya Kant. According to The Indian Express, the post has since been deleted, and the court sent notices to Kerala Congress leaders. The Wire describes the notices as contempt notices sent to Kerala leaders over a post asking the chief justice to resign.

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A former Macau lawmaker was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison, according to Daily Maverick, in the city's first national security trial. The Japan Times and NPR report the same sentence in Macau's first national security case. Focus Taiwan reports that lawmaker Kao Chin was indicted on national security and corruption charges, without mentioning a sentence.

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Haaretz reports that Lieberman signals flexibility on Haredi conscription in order to form a government.

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Nigeria's former Air Force spokesperson identifies a 'flaw' affecting the country's defence budget of several trillion naira, according to Premium Times. CBC News reports a surge in defence spending in Canada's federal budget, but says questions remain over the NATO target.

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Paraguay's Senate resumed a session on the impeachment of President Peña, according to Metrópoles. Peña asked for an extra 72 hours to prepare his defence, per Folha de S.Paulo and Poder360; The Hindu reports three extra days. Gazeta do Povo says the Senate refused to extend the deadline and opened the session on the impeachment. ANSA reports that Paraguay's Senate approved the impeachment of President Pena.

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India's Supreme Court has issued notices to all office bearers of the Kerala unit of the Congress party over a post targeting Chief Justice Surya Kant. According to The Indian Express, the post has since been deleted, and the court sent notices to Kerala Congress leaders. The Wire describes the notices as contempt notices sent to Kerala leaders over a post asking the chief justice to resign.

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The Argentine newspaper Clarín reports that Argentina is preparing measures to protect the Pope against drones and cyberattacks, and that specialists are analysing the government's measures.

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The Portuguese government says it favours greater pressure on wild boar, according to Observador and Jornal de Notícias. Jornal de Notícias describes the wild boar situation as "complete loss of control".

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A former Macau lawmaker was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison, according to Daily Maverick, in the city's first national security trial. The Japan Times and NPR report the same sentence in Macau's first national security case. Focus Taiwan reports that lawmaker Kao Chin was indicted on national security and corruption charges, without mentioning a sentence.

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A passenger bus collided with a truck near Pakpattan, Pakistan, in an accident that killed 11 people. The Express Tribune adds that 33 people were injured.

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Police divers and helicopters are searching for a missing fisherman, according to ABC News. The Tamil Nadu Government says the search for five missing fishermen has been intensified, amid Cyclone Murasu.

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The Portuguese government says it favours greater pressure on wild boar, according to Observador and Jornal de Notícias. Jornal de Notícias describes the wild boar situation as "complete loss of control".

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The Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government. Yashar recommends its leader, Gadi Eisenkot, to form the next government. The Indian Express sees Eisenkot as the favourite, but says Netanyahu should not be ruled out.

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Metrópoles describes a government under pressure from interest rates and the market, trying to build a fiscal adjustment. Folha de S.Paulo attributes the drop in interest rates to the centrão government. The two headlines present the government differently: one as pressured by rates and the market, the other as responsible for their fall.

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Israeli President Herzog says he will name a candidate to form a government on Sunday. Al Jazeera and Geo News describe the move as a pledge, while CGTN uses "vows", with the same meaning.

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The South Korean news agency Yonhap reports that Lee has nominated the head of the defense procurement agency as justice minister.

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Yonhap, from South Korea, reports that Lee has nominated the head of the defense procurement agency as justice minister.

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Turkey's parliament ratified the Mecca defence pact, which clears the way for military support to Saudi Arabia, according to The Jerusalem Post and Al Jazeera. Geo News and Dawn describe the pact as a joint defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia; Geo News links it to Houthi attacks. The Express Tribune reported only the approval of the first article of the bill.

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South Korea's Yonhap reports that Lee has nominated Lee Yong-cheol, until now head of defense procurement, as justice minister.

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The government calls for "greater pressure" on wild boars, which it describes as being in "complete loss of control". Observador reports the same government position, without the phrase "complete loss of control".

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The minister announced that support for Douro winegrowers received 380 applications.

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Santiago Peña was removed from the Paraguayan presidency by the Senate, and Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president, according to El Universal and Poder360. According to Paraguayan justice, Peña was ordered detained after his removal, per Semana, El Comercio and La Tercera. TASS reports Alliana's swearing-in without mentioning Peña's arrest, while RTP quotes Alliana promising to compensate victims of the «financial chaos».

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Lula says fiscal responsibility is needed, amid a debate over adjusting public accounts. According to Gazeta do Povo, the remarks come amid market distrust. Metrópoles attributes to a minister in Lula's government the view that the market shows speculation and nervousness over the fiscal adjustment.

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Lula's minister criticised the Central Bank's decision on the Selic rate, saying he does not accept it. Gazeta do Povo says the so-called «Lula risk» led the Copom to halt the fall in the Selic rate.

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According to the headlines, Elon Musk spent around 445 million dollars to help Republicans in the midterms, and the bet did not pay off, says PBS NewsHour. The Indian Express describes the 445 million dollar bet as falling short as Democrats take Congress.

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Paraguay's Senate has begun impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Peña after his resignation was not accepted, according to El Comercio, Clarín and La Tercera. The crisis is linked to a banking scandal, per Clarín; RPP reports that a presidential spokesperson says Peña remains in the country to face the process. Peña asked for 72 hours to prepare his defence, according to El Universal, while El País says he is defying Congress and will defend himself in the proceedings.

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A former Macau lawmaker was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in the city's first national security trial, according to Daily Maverick and NPR. The Hindu and The Japan Times report only that the ex-lawmaker was jailed in Macau's first national security case. Focus Taiwan reports charges against lawmaker Kao Chin for national security and corruption, in a headline that does not mention a sentence.

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El País, from Spain, reports that the German government has agreed to buy 50% of the defence group KNDS.

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Turkey's parliament ratified the Mecca defence pact, which clears the way for military support to Saudi Arabia, according to The Jerusalem Post and Al Jazeera. Geo News and Dawn describe the pact as a joint defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia; Geo News links it to Houthi attacks. The Express Tribune reported only the approval of the first article of the bill.

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According to Agência Brasil and La Silla Vacía, Paraguay's president resigned amid a banking crisis, and the vice president takes over. Poder360 explains the banking crisis led to Peña's resignation, while Metrópoles reports that prosecutors opened an investigation into the president. El Comercio reports that Paraguay's interior minister also resigned, amid the banking crisis. Gazeta do Povo covers how the banking crisis affects Brazilians' investments in Paraguay.

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The government confirms a minimum wage of 970 euros in the 2027 State Budget, according to RTP. Diário de Notícias reviews the State Budget, highlighting its strengths and shortcomings without specifying them.

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Au Kam-san, a former Macau lawmaker, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in the city's first national security trial, according to the South China Morning Post and Hong Kong Free Press. The Hindu, Daily Maverick, The Japan Times and NPR report the same sentence, with the same term or similar wording.

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Canada's new budget proposes C$5 billion for culture, according to CBC News. Le Devoir reports that the 2026 budget forecasts a «supercycle d'investissements» for Canada. The South China Morning Post presents the budget as a move toward «economic independence» from the United States.

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Au Kam-san, a former Macau lawmaker, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in the city's first national security trial, according to the South China Morning Post and Hong Kong Free Press. The Hindu, Daily Maverick, The Japan Times and NPR report the same sentence, with the same term or similar wording.

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Israel's main Arab parties announced support for Gadi Eisenkot to form a government, according to Folha de S.Paulo and Expresso. Clarín says Netanyahu's rival is preparing to receive the mandate to form a government after that backing. RTP describes Netanyahu as increasingly weakened as his rival gains support from the Arab parties. Metrópoles says the Arab parties are signalling support for the opposition to defeat Netanyahu.

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Israel's president will announce on Sunday whom he will task with forming a government. La Jornada reports that an opponent of Netanyahu has received support to form a government.

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Brazil's Ministry of Health will buy up to 20,000 mpox vaccine doses, according to Poder360. Metrópoles reports that the ministry has sent 100 doses to the Federal District.

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Several newspapers from different countries say Gadi Eisenkot is likely to seek to form a government in Israel. Two headlines say a religious party is dropping Netanyahu, while the other two mention backing from Arab lists.

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Two US outlets, The New York Times and NPR, report on the Senate race in Mississippi, which is very tight. According to NPR, it is not known how many ballots are still outstanding. The New York Times highlights that the votes are being carefully scrutinized.

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Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary, which Dhaka Tribune describes as a historic victory against powerful opponents. The Hindu and The Indian Express link the win to the wider US and to old videos of El-Sayed that resurfaced after the election. The Guardian focuses on El-Sayed's remarks about Islam, described as Islamophobic provocations, while ABC News shows his grandparents reacting to the win.

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CET workers in São Paulo reached an agreement with the city government after threatening a strike. According to Folha de S.Paulo, the planned strike was called off following the deal.

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The New York Times says Colom turned a long-shot bid in Mississippi into a race too close to call. CBS News reports that the Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain too close to call.

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Lula announces a provisional measure to create a Ministry of Public Security, according to Agência Brasil and Poder360. Metrópoles says the matter will be discussed with ministers this Friday. Folha de S.Paulo argues that the Ministry of Security should not become a Ministry of the Bullet.

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Paraguay's Senate summoned President Santiago Peña to defend himself against impeachment proceedings, according to Metrópoles. Peña asked for 72 more hours to prepare his defence, a request reported by Poder360 and The Hindu. Gazeta do Povo reports that the Senate refused to extend the deadline and opened a session on the impeachment. ANSA writes that Paraguay's Senate approved the impeachment of President Peña.

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The Federal District government asks the Supreme Federal Court to transfer R$ 2.2 billion linked to Vorcaro's father to BRB. Both outlets present the request in the same way, saying the amount would compensate BRB.

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CET workers in São Paulo reached an agreement with the city government after threatening a strike. According to Folha de S.Paulo, the planned strike was called off following the deal.

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Paraguay's Senate has begun impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Peña after his resignation was not accepted, according to El Comercio, Clarín and La Tercera. The crisis is linked to a banking scandal, per Clarín; RPP reports that a presidential spokesperson says Peña remains in the country to face the process. Peña asked for 72 hours to prepare his defence, according to El Universal, while El País says he is defying Congress and will defend himself in the proceedings.

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Lula announces a provisional measure to create a Ministry of Public Security, according to Agência Brasil and Poder360. Metrópoles says the matter will be discussed with ministers this Friday. Folha de S.Paulo argues that the Ministry of Security should not become a Ministry of the Bullet.

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Turkey's parliament ratified the Mecca defence pact, which clears the way for military support to Saudi Arabia, according to The Jerusalem Post and Al Jazeera. Geo News and Dawn describe the pact as a joint defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia; Geo News links it to Houthi attacks. The Express Tribune reported only the approval of the first article of the bill.

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Several newspapers from different countries say Gadi Eisenkot is likely to seek to form a government in Israel. Two headlines say a religious party is dropping Netanyahu, while the other two mention backing from Arab lists.

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Lula announces a provisional measure to create a Ministry of Public Security, according to Agência Brasil and Poder360. Metrópoles says the matter will be discussed with ministers this Friday. Folha de S.Paulo argues that the Ministry of Security should not become a Ministry of the Bullet.

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After taking control of Congress, Democrats say they will launch major investigations into what PBS NewsHour calls Trump's «tentacles of corruption». CBS News links the Democratic win in Congress to a stock market plunge, which it attributes to fears over AI restrictions. The headlines highlight different aspects: one focuses on the announced investigations, the other on the effects on financial markets.

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NPR and CBS News both published headlines with similar wording listing House and Senate races in the United States that have not yet been called.

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Lula announces a provisional measure to create a Ministry of Public Security, according to Agência Brasil and Poder360. Metrópoles says the matter will be discussed with ministers this Friday. Folha de S.Paulo argues that the Ministry of Security should not become a Ministry of the Bullet.

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Expresso reports, citing a poll, that a majority wants a government reshuffle, with Luís Neves at the top of the criticisms. Observador says 52% of respondents want a reshuffle and that Neves is the least popular member of the government. Both headlines agree that a majority wants a reshuffle, though Expresso says majority and Observador gives the exact percentage.

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Lula says he will send a provisional measure (MP) to Congress to create the Ministry of Public Security, according to Folha de S.Paulo. Poder360 and Agência Brasil also report that the Ministry of Public Security will be created through a provisional measure.

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Paraguay's Congress suspended the session that was examining the resignation of President Peña. Poder360 adds that Peña remains as president.

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Expresso reports, citing a poll, that a majority wants a government reshuffle, with Luís Neves at the top of the criticisms. Observador says 52% of respondents want a reshuffle and that Neves is the least popular member of the government. Both headlines agree that a majority wants a reshuffle, though Expresso says majority and Observador gives the exact percentage.

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An Expresso/SIC poll indicates that supporters of the PS and the PSD approve of a Bloco Central government.

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Agência Brasil reports that the government has defined the priority critical minerals for investment. Poder360 says Brazil wants to attract foreign capital into critical minerals, but under rules. Folha de S.Paulo reports that Lula says he wants partnerships rather than a state acting as 'supreme master' in exploiting these minerals.

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After taking control of Congress, Democrats say they will launch major investigations into what PBS NewsHour calls Trump's «tentacles of corruption». CBS News links the Democratic win in Congress to a stock market plunge, which it attributes to fears over AI restrictions. The headlines highlight different aspects: one focuses on the announced investigations, the other on the effects on financial markets.

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Paraguay's Congress suspended the session that was examining the resignation of President Peña. Poder360 adds that Peña remains as president.

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The Portuguese government wants to acquire a new submarine and will include it in the Military Programming Law, according to RTP and Expresso.

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The Peruvian newspaper La República reports that a trusted associate of Santiváñez has been hired by the Ministry of Defense.

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Santiago Peña says he will defend himself in the impeachment process underway in Paraguay's Senate, according to Gazeta do Povo and Folha de S.Paulo. Metrópoles reports that Peña was summoned to the Senate to defend himself, while Poder360 says he asked for 72 more hours to do so.

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The Brazilian Ministry of Health will buy up to 20,000 doses of the mpox vaccine, according to Agência Brasil and Poder360. Metrópoles reports that the Ministry of Health has sent 100 doses of the vaccine to the Federal District.

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Observador reports that the Government has approved a support package of 40 million euros for farmers. Jornal de Notícias says the Government wants to make State-owned land available for use by young farmers.

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