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USA

Three children and one teacher killed in Oregon school shooting

Between 400 and 450 children attend Silver Rail Elementary, where more than 40 staff work, a police spokesperson had said earlier.

Europe News

At least 19 injured as minibus collides with train near Channel Tunnel

The prefecture of Pas-de-Calais confirmed that "no deaths are to be reported at this stage and no lives are in danger".

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV's doctors say chest X-ray shows 'good recovery' of lung

After the procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday, the Vatican revealed that the growth was cancerous and that surgeons had removed part of his right lung.

Europe News

Musk suggests US behind slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system

Elon Musk said any restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite system are controlled by the US government, not SpaceX. Ukraine’s former defence minister called for the removal of speed limits to strengthen the country’s defence.

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Europe News

Ukraine received no intel about incoming missiles, Zelenskyy says

Overnight from Monday to Tuesday, Kyiv residents heard explosions from Russian strikes before air raid sirens sounded, something that has occurred only rarely in the past.

Europe News

Trump insists Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire' is in place

Trump insisted an energy ceasefire was in place between Russia and Ukraine despite reported Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy sites. A Russian drone hit a Kyiv apartment block, killing one woman and injuring at least five.

Economy

IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, with eurozone at 1.1%

The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, citing resilient economies and AI investment. However, high energy prices linked to conflicts will weigh on growth, with eurozone expansion forecast at 1.1%.

Europe News

'Energy ceasefire': Confusion in Kyiv, support from allies

Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Moscow has not confirmed it. Zelenskyy expressed surprise and reported fresh Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants, causing outages.

Europe News

Puigdemont welcomes Spain's amnesty but warns it is not the solution for Catalonia

The Catalan pro-independence leader, who has lived in self-imposed exile in Waterloo for nine years, hailed the Supreme Court's move to lift his arrest warrant over alleged embezzlement linked to the 'procés'.

Europe News

France and Canada vow closer ties amid strained US relations

Macron welcomed Canadian PM Mark Carney to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for talks aimed at deepening economic and security ties, as Canada seeks closer relations with France and Europe amid tensions with the US.

Europe News

Merz’s party suffering heavy losses in 2 German state, exit polls

Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union is projected to fall to 5.5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. That would be its worst result there since World War II. The CDU is projected to come in second with 20%, behind the Left party at 24.5%, according to the exit poll by public broadcaster ARD

Europe News

Far-right anti-immigration rally in The Hague leads to clashes

Dutch riot police clashed with around 500 far-right protesters in The Hague during an anti-immigration rally. Police used water cannons and dogs after demonstrators threw fireworks and performed Nazi salutes.

Europe News

NATO elects German General Carsten Breuer as top military advisor

Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer was elected as the next chair of NATO’s Military Committee. He will take office in July 2027 for a three-year term, serving as the alliance’s top military adviser.

Saudi Arabia

Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh's King Khalid airport

Yemen’s Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu after Saudi Arabia issued alerts over a “hostile aerial threat”. Black smoke was seen at Riyadh airport, but authorities reported no casualties or damage.

China

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists sentenced to five to seven years in jail

Three Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists were jailed for five to seven years under the national security law.

Algeria

Algeria closes its airspace to UAE after ending diplomatic ties

Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE and banned Emirati civilian and military aircraft from its airspace, citing 'provocative and hostile acts'. Commercial flights to Algiers are exempt until the end of 2026.

Gaza

Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least four, including children

An Israeli strike killed a family of four in northern Gaza, including two children, hospital officials said on Thursday. The Israeli military said the attack killed a militant.

Iran

US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan

US CENTCOM said crews were warned to abandon ship before its strikes after the IRGC fired missiles at a US Navy warship twice in two days. Tehran launched missile strikes on US targets in Jordan and warned tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate.

Europe News

Russian strikes resume, killing two in Kyiv despite US mediation

Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered the pause in attacks as US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the Russian and Ukrainian capitals at the weekend.

Indonesia

Indonesia keeps several airports shut but volcanic eruption is easing

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes and frequently experiences eruptions due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”

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