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Third malaria death in Germany from outbreak tied to Frankfurt airport

French fishermen block ports over petrol prices

AtlasClear Holdings Reports Preliminary Fiscal 2026 Revenue of Approximately $20.1 Million, Up 85%; Revenue Plus Interest Income of Approximately $21.9 Million

AFP photo shows Trump examining image of Kennedy Center apparent demolition

Alonso says Chelsea ambition clear after end of Boehly era

Andersson vows to take Sweden in 'new direction' after election win

Micron's Taiwan workers say 68 months' bonus not enough

Turkey's Erdogan to run again in early 2028 vote, top adviser says

'Another arrow to the quiver': World Bank posts record private capital mobilization

Sweden's Andersson: a trusted, no-nonsense political operator

Macron hosts Lebanon security talks as UN mission nears end

Canada's Carney pushes 'new alliance' with EU despite Trump threats

From land to race laws: what's driving the US-South Africa rift?

Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Gaza

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Romanian court rejects far-right candidate's election appeal

Romania's constitutional court on Thursday validated the results of the presidential run-off vote at the weekend, won by pro-European Nicusor Dan, after rejecting an appeal by his defeated far-right rival.

Israel issues evacuation warning for parts of Gaza

The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning on Thursday for 14 neighbourhoods of northern Gaza, as it pressed a renewed offensive that has drawn international condemnation.

EU parliament backs Russian fertiliser tax opposed by farmers

EU lawmakers greenlighted tariffs on Russian fertiliser imports on Thursday, a move the Kremlin derided as Europeans shooting themselves in the foot.

UK court reviews Chagos Islands deal after last-minute legal block

A British court on Thursday was reviewing the government's deal to return the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius after imposing a last-minute block on the accord.

Stocks, oil prices retreat on US debt worries

Equities and oil prices slid Thursday on concerns over the US economy as President Donald Trump tries to push through fresh tax cuts that risks sending the country's deficit ballooning further.

Spain probes organised crime link in murder of ex-Ukraine MP

Spanish authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a pro-Russia former Ukrainian MP as a likely organised crime hit but have not ruled out political motives, a police source said Thursday.

Jewish museum shooting suspect mistaken for victim: witnesses

A gunman who killed two people outside a Jewish museum in Washington on Wednesday was initially mistaken for a victim of the shooting and allowed into the building, witnesses said.

Merz warns of Russia threat in visit to NATO's eastern flank

Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Thursday that Russia threatened security in Europe as he visited Lithuania to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank.

Garnacho unsure of Man Utd future after Europa League final snub

Alejandro Garnacho has cast doubt over his future at Manchester United after being dropped by Ruben Amorim for the Red Devils Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.