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- Police incident at Manchester Airport closes Terminal 2 and causes traffic delays
- China carries out execution of man convicted of poisoning gaming tycoon Lin Qi
- EU lawmakers oppose new Commission rule limiting data centre environmental ratings
- EU to prevent new member states from acquiring veto rights amid enlargement push
- US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and naval forces
- Taiwan’s economy grows significantly due to AI, but benefits are unevenly shared
- Biden files lawsuit against Justice Department to halt release of audio files
- Knife robberies decline in hotspot areas as policing efforts intensify
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Xu Yao has been sentenced to death for the murder of Lin Qi, the founder of Yoozoo Games, after poisoning him in December 2020.
Taiwan’s economy is experiencing rapid growth, with GDP rising 8.63% in 2025 and 13.69% in early 2026, driven largely by semiconductor exports. However, concerns are growing about wealth inequality, as many outside the tech sector feel overlooked amid the AI boom’s benefits.
Dozens of drones crashed during a Vivid Sydney light show, prompting the cancellation of upcoming drone displays due to safety concerns following a communication glitch.
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Israel heavily attacked the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including many women and children. These strikes mark the end of a two-month ceasefire that began in January.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the operation, saying it was justified Hamas refused to release hostages or extend the ceasefire.
The Israeli Defense Forces claim it has targeted Hamas leadership and infrastructure across multiple locations in Gaza, including Rafah, Khan Younis, and Gaza City.
Germany’s Bundestag is poised to vote on a significant fiscal package that proposes amendments to longstanding debt policies, aiming to facilitate increased defence spending and establish a €500 billion infrastructure and climate fund.
The vote is seen as a response to Russia’s advances in Ukraine as the United States makes clear Europe can no longer rely on US protection from Russia.
Supporters of lifting the debt restrictions to boost defence spending say it’s essential for European security but there is also opposition. The decision could influence broader European defence initiatives, like the EU’s proposed €800 billion ReArm Europe fund.
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