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A fatal attack during Berlin’s Pride parade has prompted renewed scrutiny of EU intelligence-sharing on suspected extremists. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, previously known to authorities, travelled outside the Schengen Area and returned undetected, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current cross-border security measures.

AI companies will face new obligations under the EU’s AI Act starting Sunday, mandating that deepfakes and AI-generated content be clearly identified as artificial. While the regulations aim to enhance transparency, technical challenges may undermine their effectiveness, raising concerns about the accuracy of content detection.

Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok has confirmed he will not resign, insisting on constitutional processes regarding his role. This follows Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s ultimatum for Sulyok’s departure to facilitate access to EU funds, amid ongoing tensions within the government.

A Russian drone crash in Galați has drawn widespread condemnation, including from NATO, amid fears of escalating attacks as the Ukraine conflict intensifies. Residents express anxiety over safety and emergency preparedness, highlighting the need for broader training in response to potential drone incidents.

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in Budapest, winning 4-2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the spot, cancelling out Kai Havertz’s early goal. This marks PSG’s second consecutive triumph in Europe’s premier club competition.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to name a Special Operations Forces unit, Heroes of the UPA, has prompted significant backlash from Polish officials. President Karol Nawrocki expressed profound disappointment, labelling the move as detrimental to Polish-Ukrainian relations, and suggested revocation of Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle.

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