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NATO stands up new command for Estonia and Latvia

The German-Dutch Corps takes charge of Baltic flank defence, breaking Szczecin's command monopoly held since 2017.

  • The German-Dutch Corps will command NATO defence of Estonia and Latvia.
  • Szczecin's Multinational Corps Northeast loses its monopoly over Baltic command.
  • The restructuring follows formal recognition of military vulnerabilities near Russia's border.

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EU fines Temu €230 million under Digital Services Act

The Chinese e-commerce giant faces one of the largest DSA penalties to date for failing to comply with EU transparency and user-protection rules.

  • The European Commission fined Temu €230 million under the Digital Services Act.
  • The platform was found to have violated EU transparency and user-protection obligations.
  • The sanction is part of Brussels' broader push against non-European platforms flouting EU rules.

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US forecasters predict quieter hurricane season, but urge readiness

The US National Weather Service expects 8 to 14 named storms in 2026, with up to three reaching major hurricane status.

  • The US expects 8-14 named storms in 2026, below the historical average.
  • Up to three hurricanes could reach major status, categories 3 through 5.
  • Forecasters warn a calm season still carries the risk of one devastating storm.

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US strikes Iranian base in Bandar Abbas. Tehran retaliates and accuses ceasefire breach

American forces attacked a ground base in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, triggering an immediate Iranian response and mutual accusations of ceasefire violations.

  • US forces struck a military base in Bandar Abbas; Iran retaliated immediately.
  • Tehran and Washington accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.
  • Netanyahu declared his intent to take full military control of Gaza.

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Worker pushed into hot asphalt by colleague on German construction site

A 20-year-old was left in serious condition after a workplace dispute over paving methods turned violent on a German road site.

  • A 20-year-old was shoved into hot asphalt by a coworker on a German road construction site.
  • The fight broke out over a disagreement about paving technique and turned physically violent.
  • The victim was rushed to hospital with severe burns and is in serious condition.

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"Mickey Mouse" tool gang targets elderly homes in Italy

A criminal gang used a lock-picking device to break into homes without any sign of forced entry, then waited for their elderly victims outside the building.

  • The gang used a device that opens modern locks without leaving any trace of forced entry.
  • Victims were predominantly elderly people targeted inside their own homes.
  • After looting the flats, the thieves waited for their victims at the building entrance.

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Deutsche Bank eyes European top spot — and higher pay for its supervisory board

At its annual general meeting, Deutsche Bank's Supervisory Board chairman pitched shareholders on becoming Europe's leading lender while asking them to approve a significant pay rise for board members.

  • Deutsche Bank's leadership declared ambitions to become Europe's top lender.
  • Shareholders were asked to approve a significant pay rise for the Supervisory Board.
  • The announcements were made at the bank's annual general meeting.

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Michelin to cut 1,500 jobs in France

The French tyre giant announces a major restructuring, with all departures set to be voluntary.

  • Michelin is cutting 1,500 jobs in France, entirely through voluntary departures.
  • The company has not specified which plants or divisions will be affected.
  • European tyre makers face mounting pressure from cheaper Asian competition.

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EU plans to redirect €160bn in cohesion funds to ease energy crisis

Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto has written to member states' ministers outlining a plan to tap cohesion money to cushion soaring energy prices triggered by the Iran war.

  • The EC plans to reallocate €160bn in cohesion funds to counter the energy price shock.
  • The crisis was triggered by the war in Iran and disruptions to Gulf shipping routes.
  • Romania, a major cohesion fund recipient, could face delays to key infrastructure projects.

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Man who plotted attack at Taylor Swift's Vienna concert gets 15 years

An Austrian court handed down the sentence on Thursday in the case of the 21-year-old who admitted planning the foiled Islamist attack in 2024.

  • The 21-year-old received a 15-year prison sentence for plotting the attack.
  • Austrian authorities foiled the Islamist plot in August 2024, before any harm was done.
  • The defendant's confession accelerated proceedings and contributed to the severity of the sentence.

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