Germany May Blame Russia for Airport Drone Attack

By admin September 1, 2026 No comment

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Germany is expected to blame Russia for an attempted drone attack targeting a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, according to two sources. The government may also consider imposing new sanctions against Moscow in coordination with its allies. Airport workers reportedly discovered a drone carrying explosives and a detonator at the airport, which […]

Sweden Orders Four French Warships

By admin September 1, 2026 No comment

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Sweden has signed an order for four frigates from French defence company Naval Group, in a deal aimed at strengthening the country’s military capabilities. The agreement was signed in Stockholm in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Sweden has accelerated defence spending since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in […]

Meloni Nears Italy’s Stability Record, But 2027 Election Could Disrupt It

By admin August 31, 2026 No comment

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to lead Italy’s longest-lasting government since World War Two, surpassing a record previously held by Silvio Berlusconi. Her government has benefited from political stability and improved investor confidence, particularly through tighter control of Italy’s public finances. However, analysts warn that the stability may not last

German Union Warns of Major Resistance to Volkswagen Restructuring

By admin August 31, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s largest union, IG Metall, has warned of strong opposition if Volkswagen attempts to revise a restructuring agreement reached less than two years ago. Union leader Thorsten Groeger said workers across Volkswagen’s sites would resist any move to reopen the deal, as the automaker considers major changes including plant closures, business carve-outs and up to […]

Search Continues for 18 Passengers After Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus

By admin August 31, 2026 No comment

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Rescuers are continuing the search for 18 passengers more than 24 hours after a ferry capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. The vessel was carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members when it began taking on water shortly after leaving Kyrenia for Tasucu in Turkey. Authorities have confirmed eight deaths, while 19 people are […]

Germany Finalising Response to Suspected Leipzig Drone Attack

By admin August 31, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that Germany is finalising its response to the suspected drone attack near Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this month. He said the government was coordinating its actions with European Union and NATO partners, with an announcement expected in the coming days. The incident took place on August 4, when a […]

Dutch Health Institute Issues Red Alert Over Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills

By admin August 29, 2026 No comment

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A Dutch health institute has issued a red alert over ecstasy pills shaped like US President Donald Trump after several tablets were submitted to testing centres in August. The Trimbos Institute said the pills contained a very high amount of PMMA, a substance that can cause potentially fatal overheating, and warned people not to take […]

Iceland Votes on EU Membership Talks

By admin August 29, 2026 No comment

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Icelanders voted on Saturday in a closely contested referendum on whether to reopen negotiations to join the European Union. The vote has divided the country, with polls showing supporters and opponents of renewed talks almost evenly matched. Key issues include the cost of living, high interest rates, national sovereignty and control over fishing waters. Supporters […]

Forced Contraception in Greenland Violated Women’s Rights, Experts Say

By admin August 29, 2026 No comment

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A forced contraception programme carried out in Greenland mainly during the 1960s and 1970s violated women’s human rights but did not meet the legal definition of genocide, according to two expert reports released on Friday. More than 4,000 Greenlandic women and girls, some as young as 12, were given intrauterine devices or contraceptive injections between […]

Icelanders Narrowly Oppose Talks on EU Membership

By admin August 28, 2026 No comment

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A new poll shows Icelanders narrowly divided over whether the country should reopen negotiations with the European Union. The August 24-27 survey of 4,583 people found 51.6% opposed talks on EU membership, while 48.4% supported them. Iceland ended its previous EU accession talks in 2013 after a Eurosceptic government came to power. However, rising living […]