Tens of thousands gathered in Belgrade for a rally against President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, sparked by the railway station canopy collapse that killed 15 people; protests also took place in other cities. Vucic inaugurated a new highway section amid accusations of corruption and curbing democratic freedoms, while students camped in universities and high school students joined the movement. The government extended school holidays to address the widening protests, as opposition parties advocate for a transitional government to address political tensions.
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Two dead, homes burn in massive wildfire in Cyprus
A massive wildfire in southern Cyprus has claimed two lives and injured at least ten others, as hundreds of residents were evacuated amidst an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 44C. The fire, which has destroyed around 100 square kilometers in a wine-producing region near Limassol, has prompted Cyprus to request assistance from the EU, with Spain and Jordan offering support. Want More Context? 🔎
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