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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to make an imminent announcement at Downing Street, with multiple reports suggesting he may outline a timeline for stepping down from office.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency following weeks of anti-government protests and road blockades that have crippled the nation's economy and caused widespread shortages of essential goods.
A Malaysian court has upheld an order freezing RM195 million in accounts belonging to Bersatu, the political party founded by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, in a decision that deepens the party's financial troubles.