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Pope Leo XIV condemned “tyrants” exploiting religion during a visit to Cameroon, addressing the ongoing separatist insurgency in Bamenda. His remarks highlighted the devastation wrought by conflict and economic greed, urging leaders to consider the plight of those suffering in the region as he called for peace and justice.
Rescuers in Germany have postponed plans to save a sick humpback whale, nicknamed Timmy, stranded off the Baltic Sea coast. Following delays, experts aim to mobilise inflatable cushions and pontoons for transport on Friday, amid growing concerns for the whale’s survival, as it remains critically ill.
New combat drones will be deployed by the Lithuania Brigade, comprising approximately 5,000 soldiers, as part of efforts to bolster NATO’s eastern flank defence until the end of 2027. This initiative aims to enhance security capabilities in response to evolving threats.
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DHL cargo plane crashes in Lithuania A cargo plane flying on behalf of German logistics…
Citing “concern” for his country’s farmers and food security, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said…
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Russia’s record bombing of Ukraine leads much of the bloc’s major news sites this morning as Ukraine’s air force says it has shot down 76 Russian drones in 17 regions, whilst another 95 were lost from their radars or downed by electronic jamming defensive systems in overnights attacks.
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel also dominates much of the European news. A formidable feature of European politics, Merkel served Germany for 16 years. Today, her memoir Freedom is released. The highly anticipated memoir confronts criticisms of her policies on Russia and migration, which some say left Germany overly dependent on Russian gas and has fueled the rise of the far right in the Deutschland.
The conclusion of the mass rape trial in France finds plenty of space as prosecutors demand the maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and women around the world protesting for an end to violence against women. Much of the European media – including the UK – are running various campaigns and stories around violence towards women, sexual assault and calls for governments to do better.
Prosecutors on Monday sought the maximum 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, accused of drugging…
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