AfD Gains Ground in Eastern Germany as Merz Faces Growing Pressure

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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

Patrick Bruel Denies Sexual Assault Allegations as French Prosecutors Review Complaints

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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 Says NATO Jet Downs Suspected Ukrainian Drone After Airspace Breach

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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 […]

Europe EV Sales Surge as Fuel Prices Spike Amid Iran Conflict

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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 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. […]