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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a significant government reshuffle, indicating a new prime minister and cabinet will soon be appointed. This decision follows ongoing Russian strikes that resulted in multiple fatalities, amid Zelenskyy’s efforts to renew political strategy and maintain support from lawmakers.
German police ended an 11-hour hostage situation at a Berlin supermarket on Saturday morning, employing a Taser to subdue the suspect. The man allegedly threatened a cashier with a knife after entering the store on Friday night. All staff present during the incident were unharmed.
Belgium’s three regions have announced the introduction of a road tax starting 1 May 2027, affecting both domestic and foreign drivers. The tax requires vehicle registration, with annual fees ranging from €90 for zero-emission cars to €125 for higher polluting vehicles.
Two people were killed and four injured in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast. Concurrently, Ukrainian strikes targeted strategic Russian industrial facilities, located 700km from the border, highlighting the ongoing intensification of the conflict.
Pope Leo XIV departed the Canary Islands for Rome on Friday aboard a Falcon plane provided by King Felipe VI, following a technical fault with his original aircraft. The flight, delayed by half an hour, took off shortly after 6:00 pm and is expected to arrive by 11:00 pm.
Christian Brueckner, prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is no longer under 24/7 police surveillance but remains monitored with an electronic tag.
Hervé Lecoq, UNIFIL’s deputy head of mission, asserts that a peace process between Israel and Hezbollah remains “very complicated.” He emphasises that UNIFIL cannot “force an agreement,” highlighting that any breakthrough relies on the political will of both parties involved.
Leaders from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, following discussions in London. They emphasised the necessity of a dialogue involving US and European participation to establish a ceasefire and facilitate negotiations.
An American couple visiting Rome faced a shocking bill of 44 euros for two ice cream cups on 3 June. The high cost stemmed from unexpected add-ons, leading to online debates about price transparency in tourist-heavy areas. The couple described the experience as a “tourist trap” yet accepted their oversight.
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