A top Romanian court upheld a ban on far-right politician Calin Georgescu's candidacy in the upcoming presidential rerun. The Constitutional Court rejected his appeal following electoral violations and a coordinated online campaign by Russia. Georgescu's supporters protested the decision, which could further escalate political tensions in Romania. The rerun's first round is scheduled for May 4.
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Pakistan's education minister revealed that the Afghan Taliban government did not attend a global summit on girls' education held in Islamabad. Despite the absence of official Afghan representatives, various organisations dedicated to Afghan girls' education participated. The Taliban, since their takeover in 2021, have barred girls above sixth grade from school, impacting 1.4 million girls according to Unesco.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson mocked President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. Johnson humorously suggested using Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate for resettlement. Trump insisted his Gaza redevelopment plan would involve neither the US military nor taxpayer dollars and emphasized relocating Palestinians to neighboring countries. Trump said he won't have to buy Gaza as there's nothing to buy.
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An Oregon cancer patient caught fire during a tracheostomy procedure due to improperly dried isopropyl alcohol, leading to permanent disfigurement. A lawsuit has been filed against the hospital and medical staff for malpractice. The incident caused the patient significant trauma before his death, while underscoring the importance of vigilance to prevent surgical fires.
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Australia's prime minister condemned heckling and booing Friday at two solemn Anzac Day commemorations as "low cowardice", warning that those responsible would "face the full force of the law". The disruption of Anzac Day is beyond contempt, and the people responsible must face the full force of the law," he told reporters in Canberra.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will consult European allies on France’s nuclear deterrent against Russian threats. In his address, he called Russia a threat to Europe and emphasized that authority over France’s nuclear arsenal remains with him. Macron will discuss nuclear strategy and EU military support for Ukraine in the upcoming summit, while seeking to avert US tariffs.
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