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- Forcible military recruitment in Ukraine leads to violence and abuse concerns
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- Boy, 13, saves newborn brother from choking at family home in London
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- Taktisch wählen initiative urges voters in Saxony-Anhalt to back SPD, Greens
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Parliament is yet to approve additional funding and must also vote on a proposed VAT increase through 2040 to support the army’s defence spending priorities. These decisions are crucial for addressing current military budget challenges.
The election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt intensifies as the “Taktisch Wählen” initiative urges voters to support the SPD and Greens to prevent an AfD-led government. Current polls show the AfD leading with 43%, raising concerns about the distribution of seats if smaller parties fail to clear the 5% threshold.
French film producer Nicolas Altmayer, 61, and Dior public relations director Mathilde Favier, 57, died in a car crash in Deux-Sèvres, France, while overtaking a truck. Their deaths have prompted tributes from across the film and fashion industries, highlighting their significant cultural impact.
The incident occurred on Saturday, targeting a building that housed both the bakery and a restaurant named Adriatic. Russian officials reported that among the casualties were servicemen, servicewomen, and a child.
Starting Thursday, residents will face restrictions, including a ban on washing cars and filling empty swimming pools.
Police in Gebza intervened when the suspect, who was apparently protesting against the war in Gaza, took a break to go to the toilet.
The object, identified as a “live” device, prompted the intervention of the national bomb squad, who destroyed it.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban vetoed a €50bn aid package for Kyiv. Speculations suggest his move was influenced by the EU’s retention of €20bn funds for Hungary.
UK demands clarity after jailed British-Russian activist vanishes from prison UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron…
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