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Heavy rainfall in Uberlândia caused significant flooding, stranding motorists and necessitating the abandonment of vehicles.

A British startup has canceled its plans for a 10 billion euro supercomputer project in France, opting instead to focus its growth in the United States.

Lithuania's Defense Minister announced that Polish troops will now use the Kapčiamiestis training ground, which was not centrally focused on joint construction despite previous rumors.

Meta has announced the closure of its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds, citing extensive financial losses.

A regional council in New South Wales has abandoned its plan to ban the display of Aboriginal flags after receiving overwhelming community opposition.

A man stole an ambulance from the Regional Hospital in Ponta Porã, MS, abandoned it shortly after, and was apprehended by the ambulance driver after he returned to search for the key he had thrown away.

The Estonian Ministry has decided not to implement a proposed bus fare for students and the elderly, previously suggested as part of a public transport reform.

A pilot conducted an unauthorized landing at Ibitinga's flying club in São Paulo, abandoning the aircraft which later faced a fuel leak.

Footage shows a man dragging a dog along the pavement and abandoning it in a dumpster, raising concerns about animal cruelty in Sorocaba, Brazil.

Slovakia has withdrawn its objections to the renewal of EU sanctions against Russia, leading to a six-month extension of measures against 2,600 individuals and entities.

Elfyn Evans left the competition early during the Rally World Championship event in Kenya, while Oliver Solberg maintained his lead.

A driver in Santarém, Brazil flipped his car after hitting a parked vehicle and then abandoned the scene of the accident.

A school bus driver in Brazil fled from police, leaving 30 children behind on the bus, but they were safe once the situation was resolved.

Estonia's Prime Minister announced the decision to abandon a planned increase in energy excise taxes due to rising instability and prices.

The UK Parliament has decided to end the hereditary rights of aristocrats to hold seats in the House of Lords, marking a significant shift in British political tradition.

Kostas Arvanitis criticizes the European Commission President's statement on the EU's foreign policy, linking it to a disregard for international law.

Juan Ayuso, the young Spanish cyclist, was forced to abandon the Paris-Nice race after a fall while leading due to heavy rain conditions.

Mahou is shifting from beer to market a new non-alcoholic malt drink aimed at expanding into the Middle East and North Africa.

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided not to adopt a citizen jury system for selecting candidates for the mayor of Gwangju, leading to a complicated situation among the candidates.

The department of Finistère in France has prioritized the employment of RSA beneficiaries, achieving significant results that have drawn the attention of the CGT union.

The Australian Labor government has reversed its proposed changes to freedom of information laws, which would have implemented new fees and restricted access to government information.

Seoul City has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court's decision regarding the construction of a new incineration facility in Mapo, which may hinder its plans for public waste treatment.

BlackRock has sold its 11.4% stake in Naturgy, leading to significant changes in the company's Board structure.

Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi wins the Thailand GP while Marc Márquez faced an early exit, and Pedro Acosta takes the lead in the World Championship standings.

The Toyota WRC team is moving away from its successful Yaris model in favor of a new Rally27 model for the upcoming seasons.

The Votorantim City Hall has reversed its decision to close neonatal ICU beds after the state government promised to fund the service.

The Brazilian government has decided not to proceed with an increase in the import tax on 15 IT and telecommunications items following political backlash.

NASA has changed the Artemis 3 mission plan to a lunar flyby instead of a manned landing, delaying human lunar exploration until Artemis 4 in 2028.

Netflix has decided against acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, resulting in a stock price surge for the latter as Paramount Skydance gains an edge in a significant market move.

Netflix has decided not to increase its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively ending its competition with Paramount Skydance for the takeover.

Paramount has won the bidding war for Warner Bros. after Netflix withdrew its acquisition offer due to unappealing financial terms.

Netflix has decided not to pursue acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, as the deal is no longer financially appealing compared to a competing offer from Paramount Skydance.

A driver fled the scene through the trunk after overturning his car on Avenida Cezar Hilal in Vitória, Espírito Santo.

Germany's ruling conservatives and social democrats announced the cancellation of a controversial heating law aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings.

Germany is preparing to exit the joint project with France for a new fighter jet after nearly ten years of development.

A driver escaped moments before her car was struck and dragged by a train in Joinville, Brazil, with no injuries reported.

A woman was arrested for abandoning her dog at Las Vegas Airport after being informed it could not fly without the necessary documentation as a service animal.

A poll reveals that one-third of Republican voters may skip the midterm elections if they believe the GOP is neglecting the pro-life cause.

TotalEnergies H2 has withdrawn its court application regarding native title claims at the site of its proposed solar farm near Humpty Doo, allowing for a renewed consultation process with traditional owners.

Lars Vik, a cross-country skier born in Norway but now representing Australia, achieved a notable performance in the Olympic qualifying round despite expressing initial nervousness.

The Lula government has shifted focus away from proposed administrative reforms due to the electoral environment and lack of support.

The UK government has dropped plans to postpone council elections after receiving legal advice against the move.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has lifted his quarantine requirement for visitors, a practice he had maintained since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

President Putin has reportedly stepped back from direct command of Russia's National Guard, affecting the internal stability of the security apparatus.

The Supreme Court of Mexico ruled that the requirements imposed by ISSSTE for cohabiting partners to qualify for pensions are unconstitutional.

A 51-year-old man was arrested in Araranguá, Santa Catarina, for abandoning his three children at a water park and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Radom Airport is shifting its development strategy to a hybrid model that combines passenger services with non-passenger activities to ensure financial stability.

Barcelona has officially withdrawn from the European Super League project, leaving Real Madrid as its sole supporter.

The battery joint venture ACC has officially abandoned its plans to build gigafactories in Germany and Italy, as confirmed by the company and reported by the Italian metalworkers' union UILM.

Sweden has stopped the deportation of four-year-old Raif Terzić, allowing him to remain with his family after public pressure influenced the decision.