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Polish authorities thwarted an illegal border crossing attempt near Belarus on 21 March, capturing footage of a group attempting to cut through a metal gate.
The Polish Border Guard released footage showing an…
Category: 3. Europe
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US war plans for Yemen leaked to journalist in Signal group chat
The leak happened as the US launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthis and despite a crackdown on sensitive information leaks.
Top national security officials in the Trump administration, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have reportedly sent war plans for…
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Eurobarometer survey: Europeans still prioritise security and defence investment
Citizens are also demanding greater competitiveness from the EU, as well as the strengthening of the economy and industry to meet global challenges.
In the face of geopolitical challenges, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and incoming US tariffs on European products, a…
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Danish PM condemns Trump team over imminent Greenland visit – POLITICO
Frederiksen’s condemnation marks her most trenchant criticism of the White House since Trump turned his attention to seizing the self-ruling Danish territory, with its vast reserves of critical minerals and vital geostrategic location in the Arctic.
Frederiksen also noted that…
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Johnny Hallyday car lost at poker game sells at auction
A classic car owned by the late French rock star Johnny Hallyday before he lost it at poker has sold for €132,000 ($143,000; £110,000) at auction.
The Panther De Ville was given to him in 1975 by his then-wife, fellow singer Sylvie Vartan. Its custom-made fittings include mink seats, a gold disc…
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UNAIDS chief urges Donald Trump to make an ‘amazing deal’ to end HIV
The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV.
UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima said the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most…
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German business morale surges to 7-month highs on recovery hopes
Confidence among German businesses improved in March, supported by a rebound in manufacturing and optimism over major government spending plans.
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Trump hints at automobile levies and exemptions on reciprocal tariffs
US President Donald Trump indicated that he would impose auto tariffs in the coming days, alongside a possibility of granting exemptions for some countries based on reciprocal tariffs. The comments triggered a sharp rebound in the US stock markets as investors expected a softened tariff…
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Oscar winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal allegedly attacked by Israeli settlers
Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, one of the co-directors of ‘No Other Land’, was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank before being detained by the Israeli military, witnesses have said.
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Romania’s measles crisis: What’s driving Europe’s biggest outbreak?
A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune.
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