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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his European tour with a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in The Hague. His six-day itinerary includes discussions on trade and innovation with Dutch leaders and will feature upcoming meetings with Swedish and Italian officials, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations.

Authorities in Denmark have confirmed the death of a humpback whale, known as “Timmy,” which stranded off Anholt island. Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency verified that a GPS transmitter found on the carcass identifies it as the same whale previously observed in the Baltic Sea and recently in Germany.

A car ploughed into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight, four critically. The driver, a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan descent, is being detained for questioning regarding possible intentional actions or substance influence. The government is monitoring the situation closely, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in contact with security officials.

The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers, along with horses, dogs, drones, and helicopters, to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march and a pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day. The extensive security measures underscore concerns over public order during these events.

Russian forces conducted hundreds of strikes across Ukraine overnight, impacting 15 locations with drone attacks, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Additionally, the bodies of 528 Ukrainian soldiers were returned following a recent prisoner of war exchange between Russia and Ukraine.

The Spanish government is addressing allegations regarding the use of EU pandemic funds, firmly denying misuse of European Recovery and Resilience Facility money for pensions. Amidst ongoing political pressure, officials assert that Madrid has followed proper procedures, insisting that not a single euro has been misappropriated.

Norway’s foreign ministry has revoked export licences for naval missile systems intended for Malaysia, blocking the delivery of the Naval Strike Missile. This decision, part of increased oversight on sensitive technology, has raised concerns from Malaysian officials about its impact on confidence in European defence suppliers.

Hundreds of road surfaces in western Hungary, including the Oladi plateau in Szombathely, may be contaminated with asbestos due to stones sourced from Austrian mines. Environment Minister László Gajdos will present the issue to the government on Monday as officials assess contamination risks across three counties.

European governments are keen to collaborate with ICEYE, a Finnish space company specialising in mini satellites. These high-resolution radar satellites provide critical Earth observation and military reconnaissance capabilities, reinforcing national sovereignty for allied nations.

Germany emerged as the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, exporting 810,000 tonnes. The UK followed with 675,000 tonnes, marking an eight-year high. The European Union exported 1.5 billion kg annually, primarily to non-OECD countries, with Turkey as the largest recipient.