Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), specifically gonorrhea and syphilis, have reached their highest levels in over a decade across Europe, according to the latest data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). In 2024, confirmed cases of gonorrhea spiked to 106,331—marking a staggering 303% increase since 2015—while syphilis cases more than
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Germany’s private sector activity has contracted for the second consecutive month in May, as the broader economic recovery faces severe headwinds from the ongoing war involving Iran. The HCOB flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Germany, compiled by S&P Global, ticked up marginally to 48.6 from April’s 48.4, slightly beating analyst
In the wake of Russia’s largest sustained aerial assault, which tragically claimed the lives of 24 civilians in a single weekend, Ukraine has significantly advanced its air defense capabilities. Driven by a necessity to protect its airspace from massive swarms of Russian Shahed drones and missiles, Kyiv has successfully raised its interception rate for long-range
Russia and China have jointly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump over plans for the proposed “Golden Dome” missile-defense system, warning that it threatens global strategic stability. The statement came during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. The project aims to expand missile interception capabilities
Germany’s far-right party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), is gaining strong support in eastern Germany as Chancellor Friedrich Merz struggles with falling approval ratings and economic concerns. In Saxony-Anhalt, AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund believes the party could secure its first state premiership in the September elections. The AfD has been attracting voters through
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has strongly denied multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that have emerged against him in recent weeks. The 67-year-old star said in an Instagram statement that he had “never forced” himself on any woman or used his fame to obtain non-consensual relationships. Several accusations are now reportedly under […]
Estonia said a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered its airspace on Tuesday, with officials suspecting it was a Ukrainian drone diverted by Russian electronic jamming. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur stated that a Romanian F-16 participating in NATO’s Baltic air policing mission intercepted the drone before debris landed in a marshy […]
Electric vehicle demand across Europe has jumped sharply as soaring fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict push consumers toward electric mobility. According to data shared with Reuters, registrations of new EVs across major European markets rose 34% year-on-year in April, while demand for both new and used electric cars surged significantly. Industry players said […]
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
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









