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- Explosion at fireworks plant in central China kills 26 and injures 61
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- US military sinks Iranian boats amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions
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Germany
US President Trump has intensified his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict rather than the Iran war. Trump’s remarks follow Merz’s assertion that the US is being “humiliated” by Iran, and highlight ongoing tensions over NATO troop presence in Europe.
The European Commission is shifting towards a firmer stance on China, spurred by China’s threat of retaliation against the EU’s Made in Europe legislation. On 29 May, EU Commissioners will debate a new strategy amid rising pressures from industry and economic threats perceived from Beijing, signalling potential changes in trade policy.
The alleged perpetrator, whose identity remains confidential under German privacy laws, has been detained by police following a reported incident. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the case and further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
The United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom have all called for de-escalation in Syria, where rebels have marched on government-controlled areas in the past few days, reigniting violence in the 13-year-long conflict.
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