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- Italy and Ukraine strengthen defence cooperation on drone production
- US President Donald Trump shares AI-generated image portraying himself as Jesus
- Sweden thwarts pro-Russian cyberattack on thermal power plant
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle begin private tour of Australia after four years
- MEPs debate implications of Hungarian election outcome for Europe
- Turkey reports school shooting as 14-year-old kills eight classmates and a teacher
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Sweden’s government has successfully thwarted a pro-Russian cyberattack aimed at a thermal power plant, linked to Russian intelligence. Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin confirmed there were no serious consequences, highlighting increased cyber threats against Swedish infrastructure since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Global Sumud Flotilla organisers announced over 70 boats and 1,000 participants from various countries will take part in the initiative, highlighting a significant international effort aimed at raising awareness for Palestinian rights.
The UK government has approved German media group Axel Springer’s acquisition of The Telegraph for £575 million, concluding a lengthy bid process. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated she would not intervene, alleviating previous competition concerns surrounding the newspaper’s ownership changes.
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European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urged Poland to approve the EU’s SAFE defence loan scheme this morning, amid domestic political tensions. The programme aims to enhance defence readiness and secure vital funding for Polish industry.
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Hungary detained seven Ukrainians overnight amid a money laundering investigation following a raid on security vans.
Ukraine has accused Hungary of kidnapping, escalating tensions between Viktor Orbán and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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This morning, El Salvador’s Vice-President Félix Ulloa defended his country’s gang crackdown in an interview, highlighting the popularity of President Bukele. His comments were made prior to addressing a European Parliament conference.
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Today, women’s rights groups commend the European Commission’s decision to facilitate accessible abortion across the European Union, marking a significant shift in healthcare policy. Member states can now leverage EU social funds for this purpose.
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Spain has reiterated its critical stance on US foreign policy, Israel’s actions in Gaza, and Iran’s suppression of protests.
This follows overnight discussions within the European Union on these pressing issues.
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Overnight, the European Commission and EU Council issued a joint statement regarding developments in Iran, labelling them “greatly concerning.” They reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability.
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