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Russian drone attacks targeted Ukrainian cities overnight, hitting civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Kharkiv, with injuries reported. In Kherson, a public transport bus was struck, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted many drones, but some breached defences.
An arson attack on a Skopje synagogue on 12 April has been linked to the Islamic State, North Macedonia’s intelligence service reported. Seven arrests followed, including charges against two men for terrorism-related offences. The local Jewish community noted only minor damages occurred.
A 33-year-old man will appear in court next week after being detained for allegedly plotting an attack on Dutch Princesses Amalia and Alexia. Prosecutors reported he possessed two axes inscribed with alarming phrases and a handwritten note mentioning both princesses, indicating serious intent.
The King’s state visit to Italy is a significant display of the UK’s soft power amidst heightened global tensions, symbolised by a grand arrival, including fighter jets.
The King and Queen have arrived in Rome for their state visit to Italy, coinciding with their twentieth wedding anniversary and amid concerns about the monarch’s health.
Trading has just restarted in Europe and all the main stock markets are showing a slight rebound from the previous falls.
Germany’s leadership in Europe has weakened following Angela Merkel’s retirement, leaving Olaf Scholz’s government operating as a caretaker amid crises, including economic pressures and geopolitical tensions.
Over 150,000 protesters rallied across 40 Spanish cities on Saturday, demanding housing be viewed as a right rather than a commodity.
Amid all the chaos in the world, it’s important to remind yourself there are plenty of great things happening, too. This week we’re looking at the great efforts in Germany in turning sewage into shipping fuel.
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