- Two tourists die within hours at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Rescuers release humpback whale from Baltic Sea near Poel island
- Spirit Airlines shuts down operations after failed government rescue attempt
- Trump withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany amid escalating NATO tensions
- Slovakia’s prime minister supports Viktor Orbán’s stance on Ukraine
- China Eastern Airlines flight collides with jet bridge at Shanghai airport
- Israeli authorities interrogate Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila after detention
- King Charles views shackles worn by slaves during Bermuda visit | News UK
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A rescued humpback whale has been released from a shallow Baltic Sea bay near Poel, according to a private rescue initiative. The current condition of the whale remains unclear following its rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
Israel has confirmed that Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila are in the country for imminent interrogation, amid accusations of ties to Hamas. Both men will receive consular visits, while Spain’s foreign minister labels the detention as illegal, demanding accountability for potential mistreatment.
Russian drone attacks targeted Ukrainian cities overnight, hitting civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Kharkiv, with injuries reported. In Kherson, a public transport bus was struck, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted many drones, but some breached defences.
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has announced he will not defend his French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz also withdrew from the Italian Open, following setbacks from an injury sustained at the Barcelona Open earlier this month.
MPs in the House of Commons have supported legalising euthanasia for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live, who can clearly express a wish to die. This historic vote took place last June, marking a significant step in the ongoing debate surrounding assisted dying.
A senior Swedish diplomat, charged with unauthorised possession of classified documents, allegedly jeopardised national security by taking sensitive information to his residence. Prosecutors stated that while the diplomat accessed the data through his official duties, he acted without intent to harm Sweden’s interests.
At least 17 people have been injured in a train crash near Copenhagen, with four in critical condition after a collision between two commuter trains. Emergency services are currently on site to assist those affected. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
Thousands of students marched in Prague on Wednesday in protest against the Czech government’s plan to overhaul public media funding, which would eliminate access fees and make state funding the sole source. Critics warn this could jeopardise media independence and lead to significant budget cuts and layoffs.
A second French soldier, Corporal Anicet Girardin, has died from wounds sustained during a Hezbollah ambush on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed. This follows the death of Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio in the same attack, marking a significant escalation for French forces in the region.
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