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Spain

Spanish police bust 'maze-like' drug tunnel to Morocco in Ceuta

Spain's close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe.

Cuba

Russian tanker docks in Cuba bringing first oil in three months

Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the US attacked the South American country and arrested its leader Nicolás Maduro in early January.

Iran

Trump tells allies to ‘go get your own oil’ amid Iranian Gulf attacks

Trump's comments come on the same day that gas prices in the US jumped past an average of $4 for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to spike worldwide.

Germany

Wolf bites woman in Hamburg shopping area in first attack in decades

Wolves are now present in almost all EU countries, and their numbers have increased from 11,000 in 2012 to more than 20,000 in 2023. Italy, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain have populations of more than 2,000.

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Europe

Ukraine inks defence deal with major arms producer Bulgaria

The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.

Iran

Peace talks with Iran ongoing and progressing well, White House says

The comments come on the same day that President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island and other oil wells and power plants if it does not agree to a deal to end the war soon.

Europe

Slovenia to inaugurate new parliament after election mired in scandal

Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement scored a tight victory winning 29 seats in the 90-seat parliament ahead of US President Donald Trump admirer Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party.

Germany

Germany and Syria 'working jointly' on refugee returns, Merz says

On his first trip to Germany since ousting his country's longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's interim leader pledged to work with Germany to enable more Syrians to return.

Venezuela

US embassy in Venezuela resumes operations after seven-year closure

Since the contested presidential elections in 2019, the US had run diplomatic operations for Venezuela out of neighbouring Colombia.

Europe

Swedish man charged for forcing wife into sexual services to 120 men

In addition to being charged with aggravated pimping, the 62-year-old suspect was also charged with eight rapes.

Iran

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's Kharg Island if deal not made soon

About 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports leave the country via the small island in the Persian Gulf's north, much of it destined for China and other Asian markets.

Finland

Kyiv apologises to Helsinki after Ukrainian drones crash in Finland

The apology from Ukraine comes after two drones crashed near the southern Finnish city of Kouvola on Sunday in what the country’s defence ministry said was a "suspected territorial violation".

Iran

Iran to 'facilitate and expedite' aid through the Strait of Hormuz

The announcement came just hours after Iranian state media said two nuclear facilities had come under attack in strikes claimed by Israel.

Europe

Rubio slams Zelenskyy and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran

Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees.

USA

Pro-Iran group claims hack of FBI director’s personal email account

Handala is a pro-Iranian, pro-Palestinian hacking group that earlier this month claimed credit for disrupting systems at Stryker, a Michigan-based medical technology company.

Djibouti

Nine dead and 45 missing after migrant boat sinks off Djibouti

The boat had left from the Djibouti port town of Obock with more than 300 people on board and was trying to cross the Bab el-Mandeb Strait when it went down on Tuesday.

Iran

Iran says nuclear sites hit after Israel warns attacks 'will escalate'

Israel struck several nuclear sites in Iran on Friday, hitting uranium and heavy water facilities with no reported radiation leak, as both sides trade fresh threats amid reports of Washington-Tehran talks.

Nepal

Balendra Shah takes oath of office as Nepal's youngest prime minister

Balendra Shah will lead a government tasked with navigating deep public frustration with Nepal's established parties, who were widely blamed by voters for corruption and chronic political instability.

USA

England superfan hoping to sell house to fund his World Cup holiday

Fan groups accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final.

USA

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to 6 April

Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Thursday, Trump denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, insisting that Tehran was keen to come to the table.

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