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Russian Orthodox ex-diplomat Metropolitan Hilarion detained in Czech Republic

The former head of the Moscow Patriarchate's external affairs department was stopped by police in Karlovy Vary on May 24, with white-substance containers found in his car.

  • Metropolitan Hilarion, former Moscow Patriarchate diplomat, detained in Karlovy Vary on May 24.
  • Czech police found containers with a white substance in his vehicle.
  • The nature of the substance and any formal charges have not been publicly disclosed.

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Iran demands Chinese guarantees before handing enriched uranium to the US

Tehran says it is ready to export its highly enriched uranium as Washington requests — but only if China agrees to receive and store it.

  • Iran will only export enriched uranium if China is the destination.
  • Tehran demands formal guarantees from Beijing before any deal is signed.
  • Iran-US nuclear talks hinge on this unresolved trilateral arrangement.

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WHO warns Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is worsening

101 confirmed cases, 10 deaths and nearly 900 suspected cases — the World Health Organization is calling for stronger containment measures.

  • 101 confirmed cases and 10 deaths reported across Congo and Uganda.
  • Nearly 900 suspected cases suggest uncontrolled transmission chains.
  • WHO calls for faster contact tracing and accelerated vaccination rollout.

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Waymo halts robotaxis in five cities after vehicles drove into flooded streets

A software flaw sent Waymo's autonomous vehicles into flooded roads. The company suspended service and recalled thousands of vehicles as a precaution.

  • Waymo stopped robotaxis in five cities after vehicles drove into flooded roads.
  • A software error caused the incident; the company had previously recalled thousands of vehicles.
  • The case renews scrutiny of autonomous vehicle safety in extreme weather conditions.

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A Polish village of 120 people is building Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary

Construction began in March 2025, with the official inauguration set for August 15, 2026 — the Feast of the Assumption.

  • The statue will exceed 50 metres in height, making it the tallest depiction of the Virgin Mary in Europe.
  • Construction began in March 2025 in a Polish village of just 120 residents.
  • The official inauguration is planned for August 15, 2026, the Feast of the Assumption.

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Dubai International Airport to close after 85 years

The world's busiest international airport will be replaced by a mega-hub designed to handle 260 million passengers a year.

  • Dubai International Airport will close after more than 85 years of uninterrupted operation.
  • A new mega-hub with capacity for 260 million passengers will take its place.
  • Al Maktoum International Airport is designed to become the largest airport in the world.

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Spanish evacuee from MV Hondius cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus

Spain's Health Ministry confirmed a hantavirus case in a passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius earlier this month, with the patient now in quarantine at a military hospital in Madrid.

  • A Spanish evacuee from the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus in Madrid.
  • The patient is in quarantine at a military hospital in the Spanish capital.
  • Hantavirus does not spread person-to-person but can cause serious complications.

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EU prepares hundreds-of-millions fine against Google

The European Commission is close to finalising an antitrust decision against Alphabet, expected to be announced before the summer recess.

  • The European Commission is preparing a fine of hundreds of millions of euros against Google.
  • The antitrust decision is nearly complete and could be announced before summer 2026.
  • The report comes from internal sources cited by Handelsblatt; the Commission has not officially confirmed.

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Trump's Iran deal talks alarm Israel after three months of war

Washington is pursuing a deal with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel, its partner in the military campaign, sees the negotiations as a premature concession to a regime that never fell.

  • The Iranian regime has survived three months of a joint Israeli-American military campaign.
  • Trump is negotiating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz; deal terms are alarming Israel.
  • Israeli officials accuse the US of prioritising economic interests over regional security.

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Romania joins 14 EU states calling for a bigger 2028-2034 budget

A joint declaration demands higher allocations for traditional EU policies and greater strategic autonomy in the next multiannual financial framework.

  • 15 EU states, including Romania, are pushing for higher allocations in the 2028-2034 budget.
  • The declaration targets cohesion, agriculture, and EU strategic autonomy.
  • Simpler, more realistic implementation rules are also a central demand.

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