Ukrainian Drone Strikes Kill Seven in Russia, Ignite Fire at Moscow Region Oil Depot

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A series of Ukrainian drone attacks struck multiple locations in Russia, killing seven warehouse workers and injuring dozens more, according to Russian regional officials. One of the worst-hit sites was a warehouse owned by Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, in the Tambov region, where the victims were working the night shift when the drones struck. […]

Latvia Seeks Strategic Investor to Stabilise Financially Struggling airBaltic

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The Latvian government is in discussions with a strategic investor to support state-controlled airline airBaltic as it works to strengthen its finances and avoid the risk of default. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs confirmed that talks with a serious potential partner are underway, adding that the government aims to complete the process this summer. As part […]

Germany Arrests Moldovan Man Over Suspected Drone Surveillance of Defence Facility

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German authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Moldovan man on suspicion of flying a drone over the premises of a major defence manufacturer in what investigators believe may have been an act of surveillance. The suspect was detained on July 15 after members of the public alerted police about the drone activity. According to Munich prosecutors, […]

Oscar-Winning Irish Actress Brenda Fricker Dies at 81

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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, has died at the age of 81 following a period of ill health. Fricker won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 for her powerful portrayal of Bridget Fagan Brown, the mother of artist Christy Brown, in the acclaimed film My Left Foot. […]

Polish President Vetoes Same-Sex Rights Bills

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Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed two bills that would have introduced legal cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples, including same-sex partners. The proposed legislation would have granted rights related to shared property, access to medical information, and funeral arrangements, but the president argued it would undermine the constitutional status

Volvo Expects Recovery Despite China Slump

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Volvo Cars expects a stronger second half of 2026 despite reporting weak second-quarter results driven by a sharp slowdown in China and rising production costs. The Swedish automaker posted an operating profit of $82.8 million for the April–June period, but its shares fell around 8% after the results were announced. Sales in China, the world’s […]

Defence Takes Centre Stage at Farnborough Airshow

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The 2026 Farnborough Airshow is expected to focus more on defence technology than commercial aviation as global security concerns continue to rise. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have increased demand for advanced weapons, drones, and AI-powered military systems, making defence companies a major presence at this year’s event. Organisers say defence

32 Convicted Over Italy’s Genoa Bridge Collapse

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An Italian court has convicted 32 people, including former Autostrade per l’Italia chief Giovanni Castellucci, over the 2018 collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa that claimed 43 lives. Castellucci was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of complicity in multiple counts of manslaughter through negligence. Another 25 defendants were either […]

EU Court Upholds Spain’s Catalan Amnesty Law

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The European Union’s highest court has ruled that Spain’s controversial amnesty law for those involved in Catalonia’s independence movement does not violate EU law. The decision strengthens Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government, as the legislation was central to securing the support of Catalan separatist parties after the 2023 election. The

Italy Coalition Seeks Pardon for Jeweller

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Italy’s ruling coalition has called for a presidential pardon for 72-year-old jeweller Mario Roggero after the country’s Supreme Court upheld his prison sentence for killing two robbers during a 2021 jewellery store robbery. Roggero was sentenced to 14 years and nine months in prison after the court ruled that he exceeded the limits of legitimate […]