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A tour coach belonging to Dutch company Oad overturned on a mountain road in eastern Switzerland’s Graubünden canton, resulting in several fatalities and numerous injuries. The coach was transporting 48 passengers from the Netherlands on a day trip. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

Footage from Carcassonne’s municipal police, captured inadvertently, reveals officers making deeply offensive and racist remarks during a patrol on 6 November 2025. Following its publication by local media, authorities confirmed an investigation is underway, leading to the suspension of the involved officers.

US President Donald Trump has revived annexationist rhetoric regarding Greenland, prompting renewed scrutiny. In Brussels, ambassadors express disagreement over strategies for Serbia, while a controversial letter concerning FIFA gains traction in the European Parliament, highlighting ongoing tensions within EU governance.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed an agreement to enhance collaboration on drones, military technology, and the defence industry. The accord, established during the NATO summit in Ankara, aims to leverage Ukraine’s battlefield experience for mutual defence capabilities.

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial claim that Greenland should be controlled by the United States, undermining diplomatic efforts made earlier this year. His remarks came shortly after arriving in Ankara for a NATO summit, as he criticised European allies for their military support.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria on Monday, marking the first trip by a Western European leader since the country’s new government formed. Accompanied by a business delegation, Macron aims to discuss regional security and investment while emphasising France’s commitment to a peaceful, sovereign Syria.

The latest EU Bathing Water Report from the European Environmental Agency reveals that only 1.5 per cent of Europe’s bathing water sites were classified as poor in 2025. Coastal waters scored excellently at 88 per cent, with Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Greece leading in quality.

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