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• France braces for demonstrations as trade unions strike

  A nationwide walkout uniting public sector staff, transit workers, and student groups is expected to draw hundreds of thousands into the streets over soaring living costs. The government is preparing for widespread civil disruption by dispatching tens of thousands of security personnel across major transit and gathering hubs. This massive labor mobilization follows weeks of youth demonstrations that have previously spiraled into severe clashes with riot police.

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• New humanitarian network brings together aid groups, Govt to strengthen aid efforts in Gaza

  Singapore's latest initiative combines state diplomatic resources with non-profit expertise to navigate delivery bottlenecks and broaden regional support for displaced Palestinians. Two ministries will liaise directly with overseas counterparts, clearing pathways for local volunteers and medical teams to deploy directly to the field. This collaboration deepens Singapore's long-term assistance footprint following months of sustained crisis funding.

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• Ministers to target ‘wild west’ of e-bikes blocking pavements

  The Department for Transport is launching a consultation to replace fragmented local agreements with unified national standards for rental e-bikes. This effort addresses mounting public frustration over obstructed walkways and reckless cycling, directly balancing urban travel needs with pedestrian safety. Regulators and providers aim to resolve widespread accessibility issues that have disproportionately impacted vulnerable pavement users.

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