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First wounded on NATO territory by Russian drone crash

May 29, 2026 14:10

On Thursday night, a Russian drone crashed into a residential neighborhood in the Romanian city of Galați, near the border with Ukraine. In the process, two people suffered minor injuries and an apartment building was severely damaged. A fire started after the impact and dozens of residents had to be evacuated. The incident is notable because it's the first time a Russian drone has caused casualties on the territory of a NATO and EU Member State.

Belgium denies Russian allegations

May 29, 2026 13:40

The Russian security service FSB reported on Monday that it has foiled an attempted "terrorist attack" after agents said they discovered magnetic explosives attached to the hull of a tanker that had arrived from Belgium and was docked for loading at the northwestern port of Ust-Luga. Belgium strongly questions that story.

Icelanders decide on possible EU accession

May 29, 2026 12:04

On August 29, Iceland will hold a referendum on a pressing question: should Iceland join the European Union?

U.S. labels two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations'

May 29, 2026 10:59

The United States has labeled two Brazilian gangs as "foreign terrorist organizations". This was reported by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement on Thursday.

Returning veterans kill hundreds of Russians, manhunt for Russian serviceman who turned traitor

May 29, 2026 08:45

An escaped serial rapist and multiple murderer who fought in Ukraine and lashed out as he lay wounded in hospital is causing panic in Russia's Leningrad region. It turns out he's not the only recruit Russian society is worried about.

Eurocommissioners complain about long electric car ride to Strasbourg

May 28, 2026 11:45

To set an example, since 2022, several Eurocommissioners have been provided with electric cars for their monthly 440-kilometer drive from Brussels to Strasbourg, where the Commission meets every month. However, this journey, which has often been criticized, doesn't go as smoothly as it hoped: the electric cars have too short a range and have to stop in between to recharge. The more than five hour drive thus becomes 20 to 30 minutes longer, and commissioners have to wait in highway parking lots when they would rather go home.

Jill Biden: "I thought Joe had stroke during the debate with Trump"

May 28, 2026 11:30

On July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden surprisingly announced that he was withdrawing from the race for president. Through a public statement on X (formerly Twitter), the then 81-year-old president announced that he would not seek a second term. "This is in the interest of my party and the country I represent," he announced. A particularly weak performance in a direct debate with Donald Trump at the time seemed like the last nail in the coffin for Biden's candidacy.

Simpsons writer with famous Trump prediction steps into presidential race

May 28, 2026 10:58

Dan Greaney, the writer of The Simpsons who 25 years ago predicted that Donald Trump would become president of the United States, has surprised friend and foe alike. Indeed, the 61-year-old man has officially declared himself a candidate for the 2028 U.S. presidential election.

Province holds referendum on secession from Canada

May 28, 2026 10:00

Is secession looming in Canada? Indeed, on October 19, in the oil-rich province of Alberta, residents will vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney is monitoring the situation with suspicion and warns of "dangerous bluffing".

Moscow threatens to bomb diplomatic quarter in Kiev: Europe will not be intimidated

May 28, 2026 08:10

Russia has announced a major bombardment of Kiev. The Kremlin is exhorting diplomats and foreigners to leave the Ukrainian capital. In doing so, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be directly threatening foreign embassies in Kiev for the first time. However, an international escalation lurks around the corner should the Kremlin effectively bomb the diplomatic quarter in Kiev. Will it remain mere threats or will Putin keep to this word force other countries to respond with force?

First wounded on NATO territory by Russian drone crash

Belgium denies Russian allegations

Icelanders decide on possible EU accession

U.S. labels two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations'

Returning veterans kill hundreds of Russians, manhunt for Russian serviceman who turned traitor

Eurocommissioners complain about long electric car ride to Strasbourg

Jill Biden: "I thought Joe had stroke during the debate with Trump"

Simpsons writer with famous Trump prediction steps into presidential race

Province holds referendum on secession from Canada

Moscow threatens to bomb diplomatic quarter in Kiev: Europe will not be intimidated

Russian athletes welcome back to the Olympics

Hungary takes another step toward Europe

Outrage in Utrecht after acquittal in rape case involving a 17-year-old girl

Window breaks on Ryanair flight: passengers drag man back inside

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