Albania’s PM dismisses calls to resign as student protests spread
Prime Minister Edi Rama condemns ‘chaos’ as protests continue for third day in the capital and spread to other cities.

Prime Minister Edi Rama condemns ‘chaos’ as protests continue for third day in the capital and spread to other cities.


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Thousands marched in Tunisia’s capital to demand the resignation of President Kais Saied.
West Oakland residents push legislation to block a coal terminal that could lead to air pollution in their area.
While the ‘export engine is running very hot’, jobs are lagging, squeezing spending in China.
A slowing economy and rising prices are making it harder for young Chinese to thrive in the city.
More than 200 economists and AI researchers call on leaders to immediately prepare for sweeping economic disruption.
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New government statistics find four million people claimed disability benefits in April.
Labour force participation dropped to its lowest level since March 2021, reaching 61.5 percent in June.
Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.
Satirical party launches nationwide Gen Z protest to demand federal education minister’s removal over exam paper leaks.