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Ukraine has announced the destruction of a key railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, delivering a significant blow to Russia’s control in the occupied Crimean peninsula. This strike marks the first major demolition in a series of operations by Kyiv’s forces.
Poland’s president has rescinded the country’s highest state honour from Ukraine’s president, prompting current and former Ukrainian officials to renounce their own awards. This development reflects escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
A Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial for corruption, embezzlement, and similar charges. She is banned from leaving Spain and must surrender her passport, appearing before the court bi-monthly until the case concludes.
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.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has unequivocally rejected President Trump’s calls for the US to take control of Greenland, emphasising that the matter impacts the global order established over generations.
Stock markets in London, Paris, and Berlin fell on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs. The UK has been hit with a baseline 10% while the EU has been hit with 20%.
Volkswagen and BMW have reported booming sales in the United States as Donald Trump is set to announce a new wave of US tariffs on non-American goods.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, was recently convicted by a French court of embezzling European Union funds, resulting in a five-year ban from holding public office. This ruling marks a significant setback for her political career and her ambitions for the presidency.
Marine Le Pen has received an immediate five-year ban from public office after being found guilty of misappropriating €3 million in EU funds by a French court.
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