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A car ploughed into a crowd in Leipzig, killing two and injuring 20 others. The grey VW Taigo struck pedestrians in a busy area on Monday before the driver, a 33-year-old German national, was arrested. Authorities are now conducting an investigation into the incident.

A small plane crashed into a building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing the pilot and a passenger. The aircraft struck the structure between the third and fourth floors, avoiding occupied apartments. Investigators from the Centre for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA) will examine the incident.

A large fire erupted at Fujairah oil port in the United Arab Emirates following a drone attack from Iran. This significant strike is the first since the ceasefire, and it has led to Brent crude oil prices soaring to $115 a barrel. Further updates will follow.

The US is set to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a move announced by the Pentagon amid growing NATO tensions. Donald Trump cited European allies’ reluctance to engage in Middle Eastern conflicts as a factor. European leaders now face pressing security challenges ahead.

Dmitry Kuzmin, a millionaire businessman, has died from a suspected heart attack after learning he would face prison time for brutally assaulting his girlfriend, Anzhelika Tartanova, who suffers severe injuries including lasting cognitive problems.

Austrian police have arrested a 39-year-old man after rat poison was found in jars of HiPP baby food, triggering recalls in 1,500 supermarkets. Authorities are still searching for a sixth jar believed to be in Austria. Families are advised to inspect their products closely.

A four-year-old boy is in critical condition after drowning in a hotel pool in Gran Canaria. Rescued by helicopter from a British holiday hotspot, he was initially taken to a private medical centre before being transferred to a specialist unit in Las Palmas.

The MV Hondius cruise ship is at the centre of a Hantavirus outbreak, resulting in two fatalities. A confirmed case and five suspected cases are under investigation. South Africa’s authorities are coordinating a medical evacuation for affected passengers.

Denis Butsaev, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, has fled Russia amid a corruption investigation linked to Vladimir Putin’s regime. After being fired on April 22, he escaped to the US, marking a significant defection from Putin’s cabinet. For further developments, stay tuned.

A woman has died after a brutal stabbing in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, a popular spot for British tourists. The alleged attacker showed signs of nervousness before committing the crime. A manhunt is underway to locate him. Authorities treat the incident as gender-based violence.