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Global Semiconductor Consortium Announces Major New Fabs
Global semiconductor consortium announces 18 new fabs in 2025, driven by $1 trillion investments, geopolitical tensions, and job creation. Expansion spans multiple regions with advanced nodes growing 16% annually.
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Venezuela Seeks UN Emergency Session Over US Military Actions
Venezuela requests UN Security Council emergency meeting over US military escalation in Caribbean, warning of potential armed attack. US deploys F-35s and warships for anti-drug operations amid regime change accusations.
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Peruvian Band Members Shot on Stage in Extortion Attack
Four members of Peru's famous cumbia band Agua Marina were shot during a concert in Lima, with lead singer critically injured. The attack is linked to extortion by criminal gangs targeting musicians.
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Heat Exposure Linked to Higher Mortality in New Study
New 2025 study shows heat exposure increases mortality by 7-15%, with vulnerable populations most affected. Policy actions and protective measures are urgently needed as heat-related deaths double since 1999.
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French Court Increases Sentence in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
French appeals court increases prison sentence from 9 to 10 years for man convicted in Gisèle Pelicot rape case, rejecting his appeal and imposing additional therapy requirements.
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German Auto Crisis Summit Seeks EU Combustion Engine Ban Reversal
Germany's auto industry faces massive job losses and profit declines, prompting Chancellor Merz to challenge the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban. The sector has lost 51,500 jobs in one year with 90,000 more at risk.