- Car crashes into crowd in Leipzig, killing two and injuring several others
- Sweden reports 23 bystander deaths in gangland shootings since 2023
- Small plane crashes into building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing two
- Russia declares ceasefire for 8-9 May amid escalating Ukraine conflict
- UAE reports drone attack on Fujairah oil port as oil prices surge again
- Austria expels three Russian diplomats over espionage claims in Vienna
- Unheard Diana Recordings to Expose Secrets of Charles’s Marriage and Camilla
- US announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid NATO tensions
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Gangland shootings in Sweden have claimed 23 innocent lives and injured 30 over the last three years, highlighting the nation’s struggle with violent crime. Authorities attribute the violence to young perpetrators targeting rivals, with rising recruitment of underage individuals by gangs using social media.
Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage, reportedly using antennas to intercept data from international organisations in Vienna. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated that diplomatic immunity must not shield espionage activities, underscoring Austria’s commitment to tightening its espionage laws.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has refuted claims circulating online that newly regularised migrants will receive €2,800 monthly for two years. The government’s recent regularisation plan allows 500,000 undocumented migrants to apply for legal residence, but no monetary support is stated in the official decree.
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EU lawmakers are set to suspend the EU-US trade agreement following a US Supreme Court ruling deeming 2025 tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump as illegal. EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič emphasized the importance of respecting the deal amid ongoing trade tensions.
Political jostling for the European Central Bank presidency has begun, following reports of Christine Lagarde’s potential early departure. This development is significant as it could influence monetary policy amidst ongoing economic challenges.
Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, expressed key insights during a recent interview, emphasizing the current significance of the Palestinian situation amid global political shifts and escalating tensions.
The president of Eurochambres, Vladimír Dlouhý, called for the removal of self-imposed barriers hindering EU competitiveness during a recent panel discussion, highlighting concerns over the Green Deal’s impact amid ongoing EU-US relations scrutiny.
Germany’s Defence Ministry has confirmed it will not purchase additional F-35 fighter jets, dismissing reports amid delays in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. This decision is significant as it underscores the ongoing challenges in European defence collaboration.
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