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A hazardous materials alert at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) was triggered on Thursday evening after a woman reported carrying toxic substances in her handbag. Terminal 1 was evacuated, flight operations paused, and emergency teams are currently analysing the unknown substance amid safety concerns.
Five African migrants died while attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands, as confirmed by Spanish rescuers. The maritime rescue service saved 44 others from a drifting boat southwest of Gran Canaria, with reports indicating dozens more may have perished during the perilous journey.
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, shifting focus to international affairs, including defence and trade. His departure will necessitate a by-election, following his leadership of the Labour party and a landslide victory in 2024.
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.
A girl, identified only as Lyhanna, has been missing since 29 May after being last seen entering a man’s car near Fleurance. Authorities are actively investigating her disappearance, seeking information from the public to aid in the search efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended an invitation for a direct meeting with Vladimir Putin, proposing a “full ceasefire” in an open letter. This marks a rare direct appeal since Russia’s invasion in 2022, aiming to resolve the conflict through personal engagement.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine’s intelligence suggests Russia may initiate a significant aerial attack tonight, amid reports of Moscow taking advantage of a severe air defence interceptor missile shortage. This development highlights escalating tensions in the region.
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