Simple English News Daily Tuesday 6th May 2025. Romania election. EU science. UK Iranians arrested. Spain copper theft. Brazil Gaga arrests. US Alcatraz...
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May 6, 2025 A whirlwind of global updates starts with Romania's political shift as its Prime Minister resigns before elections. Meanwhile, the EU is incentivizing scientific talent. Crime waves hit the UK and Spain, while Brazil faces security issues. Controversies rise in the US with discussions about reopening Alcatraz. On the other side, the DRC and Rwanda grapple with conflict, tragedies unfold in China, and a humanitarian crisis looms in Gaza. Innovation emerges with the Pope's mobile health clinic making waves.
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Romania's Political Shift
- Romania's Prime Minister resigned after his party's candidate failed to reach the presidential election runoff.
- The expected close race signals a political shift with far-right leader George Simeon in the final round.
EU Science Funding Boost
- The EU launches a €500 million program to attract international scientists to its universities.
- This aims to compete with US universities facing political and funding issues under President Trump.
Security Threats Stopped in UK and Spain
- UK police arrested Iranian men foiling terror attacks just hours before execution.
- Spain suffered train disruptions after copper thefts between Madrid and Andalusia.