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    Hamish McKenzie says Substack is partnering with FIRE to support "writers residing lawfully" in the US targeted by the government for their writing (Hamish McKenzie/@hamishmckenzie)

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    Belgium gets new government with Flemish separatist Bart De Wever as PM

    Shorouk Express Coalition talks between De Wever’s right-wing New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), the Francophone center-right Reformist Movement (MR), the Francophone centrist Les Engagés, the centrist Christian Democrat and Flemish Party and the center-left Flemish Vooruit party — dubbed the “Arizona” coalition after the colors of the American state’s flag — hit multiple bumps in the…

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    Dutch government ordered to cut nitrogen pollution — or face €10M fine

    Shorouk Express The court, however, insisted that without tangible financial and regulatory measures — especially targeting agriculture, transport and industry — the government risks further damage to nature and noncompliance with European Union environmental laws. Greenpeace Netherlands celebrated the verdict but emphasized the need for immediate action. “This ruling is a celebration for nature and…

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