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A hazardous materials alert at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) was triggered on Thursday evening after a woman reported carrying toxic substances in her handbag. Terminal 1 was evacuated, flight operations paused, and emergency teams are currently analysing the unknown substance amid safety concerns.
Five African migrants died while attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands, as confirmed by Spanish rescuers. The maritime rescue service saved 44 others from a drifting boat southwest of Gran Canaria, with reports indicating dozens more may have perished during the perilous journey.
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, shifting focus to international affairs, including defence and trade. His departure will necessitate a by-election, following his leadership of the Labour party and a landslide victory in 2024.
Maurizio Gasparri has resigned as Forza Italia’s Senate group leader, marking the fourth resignation within the ruling majority in three days. This follows the defeat of the Yes camp in the justice referendum, triggering significant instability and prompting calls for a revised centre-left agenda.
NATO Secretary General asserts US President Donald Trump’s actions have strengthened the alliance’s resilience, with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte endorsing Trump’s advocacy for increased defence spending among allies. Rutte also acknowledged Trump’s role in facilitating dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Prosecutors allege that the accused men are complicit in war crimes due to Lundin Oil’s agreements with Sudan’s government, which placed military forces in charge of security. This development raises significant legal implications regarding corporate responsibility in conflict zones.
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Four men were sentenced in Berlin yesterday for storing weapons intended for attacks in Europe, linked to Hamas. They received prison terms ranging from four to six years for membership in a foreign terrorist organisation.
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Far-right parties in Denmark have seen significant gains in recent elections this morning, with the Danish People’s Party tripling its vote share. Outgoing Prime Minister Frederiksen’s administration may face challenges in forming a new coalition.
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Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has condemned a covert intelligence operation against his party this morning. Investigations into two IT specialists linked to the party have raised serious concerns ahead of upcoming elections in the European Union.
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