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Spain plans 100% house tax on foreigners: Will it fix the housing crisis?

Socialist PM Sanchez announces several measures, including 100 percent tax on foreigners, to tackle the housing crisis.

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US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand

US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine.

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Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’

Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making 'aggressive manoeuvres' towards Philippine fisheries boats.

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Four Israeli soldiers, 200 Palestinians released in Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel is expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.

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