- Italy reports five tourist deaths in scuba diving accident in Maldives
- Germany exports 810,000 tonnes of plastic waste, topping global rankings
- Trump concludes China visit and invites Xi for September meeting
- US economic growth slows as inflation persists amid rising interest rates
- Ship seized near Strait of Hormuz reportedly brought toward Iran
- Scientists identify hidden rock layer beneath Bermuda explaining its elevation
- Russia authorises troop deployment abroad to protect citizens’ rights
- South Korea investigates Antarctic researcher for threatening colleague with knife
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Germany emerged as the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, exporting 810,000 tonnes. The UK followed with 675,000 tonnes, marking an eight-year high. The European Union exported 1.5 billion kg annually, primarily to non-OECD countries, with Turkey as the largest recipient.
Warsaw has registered its first same-sex marriage, following a court ruling requiring recognition of marriages registered abroad. This follows a November decision by the EU’s highest court, prompting local authorities to comply. Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski confirmed further recognitions will be pursued proactively.
A senior NATO military official confirmed that the planned withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany will not affect NATO’s deterrence and defence strategies, following a dispute between President Trump and Chancellor Merz. The decision highlights ongoing tensions in transatlantic military commitments.
Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban from public office following her conviction for embezzlement, alongside other members of her National Rally party.
President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars, set to begin on 2 April, which he terms “liberation day.”
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The EU’s new defence strategy underscores the necessity for enhanced military capabilities, driven primarily by Russian aggression and the complex global security landscape, with an aim to bolster defence readiness by 2030.
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