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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.
Three MEPs are set to propose stricter foreign direct investment requirements in the EU, particularly targeting Chinese investors. Their report, tied to the Industrial Accelerator Act, aims to safeguard strategic sectors by mandating new thresholds and conditions for investments exceeding €50 million.
The Strait of Hormuz is blockaded by the United States and Ursula von der Leyen…
Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new political leader, signalled a continuation of his predecessor Viktor Orbán’s strategy to attract Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. At a recent press conference, Magyar emphasised collaboration with China while committing to align investments with EU regulations, amid rising scrutiny of Chinese market practices.
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False claims on social media assert the European Council has launched a UK Office of Strategic Alignment in Brussels, purportedly aimed at reintegrating the UK into the EU. A spokesperson clarified this is misinformation, affirming that no such office exists as the UK seeks deeper ties post-Brexit.
Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin has accused Israel of failing to protect Palestinians from escalating settler violence, suggesting occupation forces often support such actions. Aghabekian highlighted the urgent need for policy change to halt these violent practices in the West Bank.
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