Sweden Secures $4 Billion French Frigate Deal to Boost Baltic Defence

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Sweden has announced a $4.25 billion deal to purchase four Defence and Intervention (FDI) navy frigates from France’s Naval Group, marking the country’s largest military investment since the 1980s. The acquisition is a direct response to heightened security threats in the Baltic Sea following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Sweden’s subsequent entry into

Global Central Banks Wary as New Fed Nominee Suggests Policy Shifts

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Incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has unsettled global central bankers by suggesting that the Fed’s independence may not fully extend to its international crisis-fighting duties. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh proposed that outside of setting interest rates, the Fed should coordinate closely with the White House and Congress. This has sparked

Mango Tycoon’s Son Detained in Spain Over Father’s Death Investigation

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Police in Spain have detained Jonathan Andic, the son of the late Mango fashion group founder Isak Andic, in connection with an ongoing investigation into his father’s death. Isak Andic died in December 2024 after falling more than 100 meters from a cliff during a family hiking trip near Barcelona. While initially treated as an […]

Two Killed, Four Injured in Spain Mass Shooting

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Spanish police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting in the southern town of El Ejido near Almería. Authorities said the attack happened late Monday night and left two people dead, believed to be the suspect’s parents, while four others were seriously injured. Among the injured were two young children, […]

Shakira Wins €55m Tax Refund in Spain Case

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A Spanish high court has ruled in favor of Colombian pop star Shakira, ordering the country’s tax authority to refund €55 million (£48 million) after determining the money was wrongly collected. The court said authorities failed to prove that the singer spent the required 183 days in Spain during 2011, meaning she could not legally […]

Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Reaches Rotterdam for Quarantine

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The Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at the port of Rotterdam on Monday after being at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak that killed three people. Dutch authorities prepared quarantine arrangements for the remaining 23 crew members and two medical staff still on board, while the vessel was set to undergo full disinfection procedures. […]

Escaped Tiger Shot Dead After Attack in Germany

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A tiger that escaped from a private enclosure near Leipzig was shot dead by police after seriously injuring a 72-year-old keeper on Sunday. Authorities said the man was attacked while inside the enclosure at a privately owned facility near the town of Schkeuditz. After escaping, the male tiger was quickly located by armed officers, who […]

Shakira Cleared of Tax Fraud Charges in Spain

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Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud in Spain after the country’s High Court overturned a 55 million euro fine imposed in 2021. The ruling found that Spanish authorities failed to prove the singer spent more than 183 days in Spain during 2011, the threshold required to classify her as a tax resident under Spanish […]

Car Ploughs Into Pedestrians in Italy, Eight Injured

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A man drove a car at high speed into pedestrians in Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, including four seriously, according to Italian authorities. One woman suffered devastating injuries and had both legs amputated. The vehicle crashed into a shop window near the city’s cathedral before the driver emerged carrying a knife and attacked a […]

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Amid Gaza Boycott Controversy

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Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest for the first time with singer Dara and her upbeat dance track “Bangaranga.” The final, held in Vienna, was overshadowed by controversy surrounding Israel’s participation during the Gaza conflict. Five countries — Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia — boycotted the competition in protest, reducing the contest