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Two Spanish F-18 fighter jets intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone in Romanian airspace early on Sunday, 24 kilometres north of Galati. Defence Minister Miruta confirmed the incident, highlighting Romania’s role in the European Union’s defence and the importance of vigilance amid ongoing tensions with Russia and Ukraine.
EFFECTS ON ECONOMY
This morning, Europe faces economic challenges due to rising temperatures impacting productivity.
Economic forecasts anticipate significant GDP shifts across the European Union.
Europe faces escalating wildfires, with thousands evacuating as temperatures soar and droughts worsen. In France, 100 people fled near Luglon, while Germany’s Eifel region saw 1,800 evacuated amidst the largest fire in North Rhine-Westphalia’s history. Firefighting efforts intensify across the continent.
The Nobel Foundation said on Saturday that it was reversing its decision to invite ambassadors from Russia and Belarus to this year’s Nobel award ceremony in Stockholm, after the move sparked anger. The news comes after Russia said its forces had destroyed Ukrainian naval drones that were attempting to target the Crimea bridge. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
Few things were beyond the reach of billionaire Egyptian tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed who has died at the age of 94.
The coach of the Spanish men’s football team had initially supported the president of the country’s football federation.
New history textbooks for high school students have come under fire for alleged bias and distortion of events.
French students won’t get past the door if they show up for school wearing long robes, President Emmanuel Macron made clear Friday, saying authorities would be “intractable” in enforcing a new rule when classes resume next week.
French investigating magistrates have dropped their case against three gendarmes over the 2016 death of a young black man in custody that sparked violent protests, lawyers said Friday.
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