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A Russian drone struck the Security Service of Ukraine’s headquarters in central Kyiv on Friday, targeting the agency’s head office, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack occurred during a period of heightened drone activity over the city, with emergency services dispatched to the scene.

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.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso has called for the suspension of the EU’s carbon market this morning, highlighting concerns for European businesses amid rising energy costs. His remarks come as the bloc prepares a forthcoming review.

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