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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.
New combat drones will be deployed by the Lithuania Brigade, comprising approximately 5,000 soldiers, as part of efforts to bolster NATO’s eastern flank defence until the end of 2027. This initiative aims to enhance security capabilities in response to evolving threats.
Sweden’s government has successfully thwarted a pro-Russian cyberattack aimed at a thermal power plant, linked to Russian intelligence. Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin confirmed there were no serious consequences, highlighting increased cyber threats against Swedish infrastructure since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Global Sumud Flotilla organisers announced over 70 boats and 1,000 participants from various countries will take part in the initiative, highlighting a significant international effort aimed at raising awareness for Palestinian rights.
The UK government has approved German media group Axel Springer’s acquisition of The Telegraph for £575 million, concluding a lengthy bid process. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated she would not intervene, alleviating previous competition concerns surrounding the newspaper’s ownership changes.
Eurocontrol’s latest report highlights rising late flights across European airports as summer approaches, with total air traffic now at 100.2% of pre-pandemic levels. Notably, Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport recorded a 49% on-time departure rate, the lowest in Europe, prompting urgent calls for improved traffic management.
An Italian arms dealer has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting over $540,000 worth of US ammunition to Russia via Kyrgyzstan, using Italian companies to bypass export controls. Manfred Gruber admitted to conspiracy charges, with sentencing pending in a New York court.
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