- Mark Carney to address European Parliament amid US-Canada trade tensions
- Alexandre Boulerice resigns as MP to seek election candidacy in Quebec
- 24 states and D.C. file lawsuit to block new Postal Service mail voting rules
- Trish Clemit from Hebden Bridge wins 2026 Seagull Festival Championship
- Flash floods in Nepal leave at least 95 dead and hundreds missing
- Canada seeks stronger economic partnership with EU amid US trade tensions
- EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs
- Nepal struggles to cope with devastating flash floods; hundreds missing
Europe
At least 306 people in Belgium have contracted salmonella linked to contaminated eggs from Laerco, a Geel-based producer. The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain identified ongoing contamination in two henhouses, prompting multiple recalls across major supermarkets and alerts to several European countries.
Ukraine celebrated its 35th Independence Day with an unprecedented military display in Kyiv, featuring robots on the streets, naval drones on the Dnipro river, and UAVs in the skies. The event highlighted advanced technologies that have significantly impacted the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
A French couple’s hike ended tragically as they ignored warnings about harsh weather conditions. Their decision to proceed in the face of such threats led to their fatalities, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities in adverse weather.
German security services have issued a warning regarding phishing attacks on lawmakers and senior officials via the Signal messaging app, attributed to a “state-controlled cyber actor.” The government suspects Russian involvement, with estimates suggesting at least 300 political accounts may have been compromised.
Two British fighter jets were scrambled on Saturday following a drone crash in Romania, prompting the evacuation of 200 people. This incident occurred amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine, heightening security concerns in the region.
Four men have been charged with an arson attack on London ambulances belonging to the Jewish charity Hatzola, with a trial set for 27 January 2027. The attack on 23 March at Golders Green caused extensive damage but resulted in no injuries.
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has announced he will not defend his French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz also withdrew from the Italian Open, following setbacks from an injury sustained at the Barcelona Open earlier this month.
MPs in the House of Commons have supported legalising euthanasia for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live, who can clearly express a wish to die. This historic vote took place last June, marking a significant step in the ongoing debate surrounding assisted dying.
A senior Swedish diplomat, charged with unauthorised possession of classified documents, allegedly jeopardised national security by taking sensitive information to his residence. Prosecutors stated that while the diplomat accessed the data through his official duties, he acted without intent to harm Sweden’s interests.
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