School principals have voiced concerns regarding the examination correction procedure. Concurrently, trade unions have criticized the Minister of Education due to flaws identified in this assessment process.
Other highlights
In Almada, residents have been facing a lack of tap water for several days. In Carnaxide, a fire near a gas station is in the aftermath phase.
Regarding health, more than half of Portuguese citizens consider using Artificial Intelligence instead of a medical consultation. In terms of tragedies, the number of deaths in Venezuela has risen to 96, with 60 people missing. However, the heat is decreasing on the northern and central coasts, although there are areas where temperatures exceed 40 degrees.
Risk situations and conflicts
More than one hundred municipalities are on maximum alert. The Vouzela fire consumed an area of 15 thousand hectares of forest. The Judicial Police (PJ) is investigating the death of two elderly women that occurred in a greenhouse in Póvoa de Varzim.
Internationally, France, Spain, and Greece are involved in fighting fires. In the context of the World Cup, there was an Iberian clash. UEFA accused FIFA of violating a red line by suspending Balogun's sanction.
Politics and world events
Neymar made his last appearance for Brazil. Marine Le Pen awaits a decision on her eligibility for the 2027 presidential elections. Zelensky asked allies to make firm decisions during the NATO summit.
In Tehran, thousands of Iranians gathered in the streets to attend the funeral procession of Khamenei. On the other hand, Hamas proceeded with the dissolution of its governmental bodies in Gaza.
Global health and technology issues
Secretary-General Guterres warned about the urgency of establishing global standards for Artificial Intelligence. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the number of Ebola deaths has exceeded 500 fatalities. UNICEF issued an alert that over 300 children have died in Sudan in six months.
Concerning Venezuela, a dog assisted the GNR in searching for survivors. Earthquakes in Venezuela resulted in an increase in the number of dead to 3,342 and injured to 16,740. Another piece of news about the country is that 10,702 people are housed in temporary camps. Furthermore, the rescue of a man after eight days in the rubble was reported, who shared his survival story.
Health and social services
Users without updated data will have to pay for assistance in the National Health Service (SNS). A new radiotherapy methodology, focused directly on the tumor, promises to preserve healthy tissue.
Political and cultural debates
The Left Bloc plans to present a parliamentary inquiry committee to investigate what they call 'chaos' in exams. Carneiro called for 'patience' for the construction of a 'credible alternative', referring to 'a bill of exchange'. Finally, Maldoror challenged the audience of Avinhão, in the field of theater and cinema, to face evil without falling into moralism.