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The front page of CT24 highlights domestic Czech news, including parliamentary debates on construction laws and VAT registration, and a significant fire in Kladno. International news covers the US trade war with Canada, Syria's new national army, and US court rulings on electoral districts…
The Czech Parliament will again consider the construction bill and the reintroduction of VAT registration, aiming to override the Senate's veto. The coalition pushed for the debate to extend into the night.
A fire at a supermarket in Kladno, likely caused by an electrical short circuit, has concluded with no injuries but an estimated damage of 120 million Czech crowns.
Syrian leader Ahmad Shar'a is building a new national army to replace previous forces, but faces challenges including a shortage of officers and reliance on Turkish support.
The US will ban imports of certain dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles from Canada starting September 29th, escalating a trade dispute.
Increasing heatwaves and wildfires are hindering efforts to improve air quality in Europe, with smoke from extreme fires having significant health impacts, according to a WMO report.
A US court has blocked the use of new electoral districts in Missouri that were favored by Republicans, and then a different judge prohibited the use of the older districts.
