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Parliament is yet to approve additional funding and must also vote on a proposed VAT increase through 2040 to support the army’s defence spending priorities. These decisions are crucial for addressing current military budget challenges.
The election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt intensifies as the “Taktisch Wählen” initiative urges voters to support the SPD and Greens to prevent an AfD-led government. Current polls show the AfD leading with 43%, raising concerns about the distribution of seats if smaller parties fail to clear the 5% threshold.
French film producer Nicolas Altmayer, 61, and Dior public relations director Mathilde Favier, 57, died in a car crash in Deux-Sèvres, France, while overtaking a truck. Their deaths have prompted tributes from across the film and fashion industries, highlighting their significant cultural impact.
Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and over 40 artists have signed an open letter supporting the politically-charged Belfast rap group Kneecap amid controversy over their recent performances.
A 16-year-old has been detained in connection with a shooting that killed three people in Uppsala, Sweden, prompting a murder investigation.
Three individuals were killed in a shooting in Uppsala, Sweden, on the eve of a major spring festival expected to attract 100,000 attendees.
Three fatalities have been reported following a shooting in Uppsala, leading to a murder investigation by local authorities.
Two parents and their adult son died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a generator during a widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal, increasing the death toll to four.
The conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will commence on 7 May, with 135 cardinal electors participating in the voting process.
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