Lufthansa Strike Grounds Nearly 800 Flights, Disrupts 100,000 Passengers

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Nearly 800 Lufthansa flights were cancelled on Thursday after pilots and cabin crew staged a strike, disrupting travel plans for around 100,000 passengers. The walkout, organised by the pilots’ union VC and flight attendants’ union UFO, affected major hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, with departure boards showing widespread cancellations, including long-haul services.

Russia Orders WhatsApp Block Amid Messaging App Crackdown

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Russia has ordered a nationwide block on WhatsApp, escalating its tightening grip on foreign messaging platforms. The Kremlin said the decision was due to Meta’s alleged failure to comply with Russian laws, including data storage requirements. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Meta could resume operations if it enters into dialogue and follows local regulations,

Spain, Portugal on High Alert as Storms Lash Iberian Peninsula

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Spain and Portugal remained on high alert as heavy rain and powerful winds swept across the Iberian Peninsula, causing widespread disruption. Trees were uprooted, transport services were interrupted and schools were closed in several regions. In northeastern Spain’s Catalonia region, one person was left in serious condition after being struck by a falling tree, with […]

Russian Drone Strike Kills 3 Toddlers and Father in Kharkiv Region

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A Russian drone attack in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, killed three young children and their father, while injuring the pregnant mother, local officials reported. The victims were twin boys Ivan and Vladyslav, aged two, and their one-year-old sister Myroslava, along with their 34-year-old father, Hryhoriy. The mother, Olha, 35, sustained minor burns but survived. The family

Italy Approves Naval Blockades to Curb Migrant Arrivals

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Italy’s cabinet has approved a bill allowing naval blockades to stop migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at its borders. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in office since 2022, has already introduced measures to accelerate repatriation of failed asylum seekers and impose stricter penalties on human smugglers, aiming to reduce sea crossings. Under the draft

Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Tackle Labour Shortage

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Russia is increasingly recruiting workers from India to address a severe labour shortage worsened by the war in Ukraine. Officials estimate the country needs at least 2.3 million additional workers, particularly in manufacturing, construction and services. With fewer migrants arriving from Central Asia — traditionally Russia’s main source of foreign labour — Moscow has

Roberto De Zerbi Departs Marseille by Mutual Consent

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Roberto De Zerbi has left his position as Marseille manager by mutual agreement, the French club confirmed on Wednesday. The decision comes after a heavy 5-0 defeat to Paris St-Germain and Marseille’s recent Champions League exit following a 3-0 loss to Club Brugge. Club officials said the move followed discussions between the owner, president, sporting […]

China Signals Possible Tariffs on French Wine Amid EU Trade Tensions

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China could investigate French wine imports or impose reciprocal tariffs on European Union products if France pushes for tougher trade measures against Chinese goods, a social media account linked to state broadcaster CCTV said on Wednesday. The warning followed a French strategy report urging the EU to consider a 30% blanket tariff on Chinese imports […]

Violent Protests Erupt in Tirana Over Corruption Allegations

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Thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with police in Albania’s capital Tirana on Tuesday evening, demanding the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over alleged corruption. Demonstrators threw petrol bombs at a government building, while police responded with water cannon and riot units to disperse the crowds gathered near the prime minister’s

Tesla Files Complaint Over Secret Recording at Berlin Plant

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Tesla has filed a criminal complaint against a member of Germany’s IG Metall union for allegedly recording a non-public works council meeting at its Gruenheide plant near Berlin. According to an internal memo confirmed by the company, the external union representative attended the meeting as a guest but began recording proceedings on a computer, prompting […]