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On June 6, 1944, D-Day marked a pivotal moment in World War II as nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, initiating Operation Overlord. This year, the 82nd anniversary was commemorated by veterans and officials, honouring those who fought to liberate Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasised that Europe “must be the first to provide for its own conventional defence” during D-Day commemorations in Normandy. He urged allies, particularly France, to demonstrate commitment to strengthening their defences amid a backdrop of reducing US troop presence in Europe.
A court in Mali has sentenced a French embassy official to 20 years in prison on charges of espionage and undermining state security. The official, detained since August 2025, faces a €5,400 fine and a ban on entering Mali, escalating tensions between the military-led government and France.
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If you’re more familiar with the House of Parliament over the Bundestag, and you’re not quite sure who’s who in German politics, then look no further, this article is for you.
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) will likely decide the German Federal Election 2025. If the CDU secures NRW, Friedrich Merz’s chances of becoming Chancellor will massively increase.
There’s a lot to learn about how people in Germany vote, and how age, gender, occupation, education and where you live can influence your political leanings.
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