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An explosion in a residential building near the France border at 9:00 pm local time has left a couple and a teenager injured. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has raised safety concerns in the area.
A civilian aircraft crashed near Tomblaine, eastern France, on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of 11 people onboard, including skydivers on a training flight. Emergency services are on-site, with France’s Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez, travelling to oversee operations.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced he will resign in the coming weeks, calling for early presidential and parliamentary elections. His decision follows a year and a half of protests demanding early elections, triggered by a tragic railway accident. Vučić did not specify a timeline for his resignation.
Rescue efforts for a humpback whale stranded on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast encountered setbacks when the animal swam away but then became stuck again. As volunteers prepare to retry, the whale has gained public attention, dubbed “Timmy,” sparking hopes for its survival.
Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party has dominated the recent parliamentary elections, securing 44.7 per cent of the vote and likely winning approximately 130 seats in a 240-member parliament. This victory raises hopes for a more stable government in a nation that has seen eight elections in five years.
United Nations experts have expressed deep concern over alleged incommunicado detention and conditions in Belarus, describing practices at Novopolotsk correctional colony that may amount to torture. They highlighted the mistreatment of detainees, including prolonged solitary confinement and inadequate medical care, raising significant human rights violations.
A night-time drone strike in northern Ukraine resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy and injuries to four others, according to Chernihiv’s military administration. Ukrainian air defences neutralised 203 of 236 Russian drones during the assault, with significant damage reported to homes and infrastructure.
Rumen Radev commented on Europe’s ambition to be a moral leader, stating it has rendered the region a victim of unclear global rules, following his parliamentary vote victory. This highlights the challenges Europe faces in navigating its role on the international stage.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Angola underscores the nation’s struggle with historical exploitation and contemporary corruption. Addressing President João Lourenço, he highlighted the need to combat corruption while advocating for a culture of justice, during his first address to Angola’s governing authorities amid the Pope’s African tour.
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