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US-Israeli strikes have killed eight people and destroyed Iran’s tallest bridge, the B1 bridge. Iranian reports state that the bridge was targeted during a gathering for ‘Nature Day’, leaving 95 injured. For further updates, continue following the ongoing developments.
One person has died following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the Molucca Sea, Indonesia. The quake caused buildings to collapse in Manado, where a 70-year-old woman was killed. Indonesia’s disaster agency advises vigilance due to potential aftershocks.
Germany’s experimental ‘Bird of Prey’ drone interceptor aims to counter threats from Iran and Russia. Developed by Airbus, it effectively engages kamikaze drones using Frankenburg Technologies’ Mark I missiles. Upcoming tests include live warhead trials throughout 2026.
An Air India Express Boeing 737 Max made a hard landing at Phuket airport, damaging its nose wheel. Passengers experienced a terrifying arrival as the aircraft left a trail of smoke on the tarmac. Emergency services attended to the situation, and flights resumed later that day.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, Iranian forces escalated missile and drone attacks on regional targets, impacting NATO airspace. European nations remain vigilant as NATO enhances its defensive posture amid rising tensions and potential threats.
Saudi Arabia warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for global oil markets as Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Aramco’s CEO, Amin Nasser, cites the ongoing crisis as unprecedented. The situation could drastically impact the global economy; observe developments closely.
Six people have been killed in a bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, believed to have been started by a passenger who set himself alight. Three others sustained severe injuries. An investigation is underway by local authorities. Swiss President Guy Parmelin has expressed condolences.
Lost Nazi cipher manuals for the SG-41 machine, more advanced than Enigma, have been discovered in Prague after over 80 years. Researchers Eugen Antal, Carola Dahlke, and Robert Jahn found these documents in Czech archives and are analysing them to clarify the cipher’s operation.
The US has destroyed ten Iranian boats laying mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane. This action follows rising oil prices affected by sea mining activities. President Donald Trump emphasised the need for Iran to remove any placed mines immediately.
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