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Since the beginning of the year, approximately 12,500 people have died in Germany due to extreme heat, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. People over the age of 75 were affected the most, while the authorities are discussing protective measures.
In Gravelines, France, three nuclear reactors were shut down due to an influx of jellyfish, while another is operating with restrictions. Operator EDF reported that the animals are interfering with operations, but there is no threat to safety.
MP Time Kadrijaj threw eggs at Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session. The incident occurred amid a political crisis in Kosovo, where the third election in 18 months failed to produce a government.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced a new level of threat and a hybrid attack scenario after a drone carrying explosives was discovered at Leipzig Airport. He stressed that the drone had been specially designed to bypass security systems, while the investigation is ongoing.
EU interior ministers expressed full solidarity with Spain following the influx of migrants into Ceuta. Of the approximately 72,000 people who crossed the border, 70,000 have already been returned to Morocco.
At the German airport in Leipzig, a drone carrying explosives was found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft. Police are treating it as possible sabotage against state security.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, during a visit to the KNDS plant, may have confirmed that RCH-155 howitzers are already in Ukraine. There had been no official confirmation of the transfer of these systems before.
In Berlin, during the Christopher Street Day LGBT parade, a car drove into a crowd, killing one person and injuring 14. The police are searching for suspects, and the event was ended early.
A two-seat aircraft crashed into the roof of a residential building in northwestern Germany. Two people died as a result of the impact, rescuers are searching for one more person.
Germany summoned the Russian ambassador over cyberattacks against Germany, the EU, and Ukraine. The EU imposed sanctions against nine individuals and four organizations involved in cyber operations.
In Geneva, 16,000 security forces will maintain order during a protest of 50,000 people. Shops and banks are boarding up windows due to the threat of riots.
Shots were fired at a market in Westerland, and one person was detained near the train station. Police are searching for others involved; a bullet hole was discovered in a hair salon window.
In Schkeuditz, police shot dead a tiger that had escaped its enclosure and seriously injured a 73-year-old keeper. The animal belonged to trainer Carmen Zander.
A court in Germany has ordered a police officer to visit Auschwitz for posting a Nazi slogan on social media. Instead of the trip, he may pay a fine of 4,200 euros.
A 13-year-old teenager discovered a bronze coin from ancient Troy, dating back to the 3rd century BC, in Spandau. This is the first find of its kind in the history of the city of Berlin.
AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla has called for an end to the US military presence. The politician aims for an independent foreign policy by 2029.
The actor plays the lead role in Edward Berger's new film "Apex". The plot of the film tells the story of the protagonist's search for his missing wife across Europe.
Experts consider the scenario of a full-scale Russian invasion of the Baltics unlikely due to a lack of resources. Only hybrid provocations and pressure are possible.
KadNap malware creates botnets for cyberattacks through vulnerabilities in router firmware. Hackers gain remote control over networks.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that the country cannot evacuate its citizens from the Middle East due to closed airspace. Thousands of Germans, including tourists and permanent residents, are in the region.
Iranian-German actress Elnaaz Norouzi stated that her family in Tehran was awaiting the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to her, the family was ready for a strike after Trump's statement about aid.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Germany has confirmed the death of a Ukrainian woman in Berlin, with murder suspected. Police arrested a 46-year-old man, also a Ukrainian citizen, near the crime scene.
WADA is investigating the possible injection of hyaluronic acid into the genitals of Olympic ski jumpers for aerodynamic advantage. Experts warn of the risks of infection, disfigurement, and gangrene from such injections.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has apologized to the King and the public for her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein. New documents indicate a longer period of communication than previously stated, which has caused outrage in Norway.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested on new charges, including bodily harm and knife threats. In total, he is accused of 38 counts, including four rapes.
By 2026, Russia's energy revenues are projected to account for only 22% of its budget. The German government points to Russia's increasing economic difficulties and the depletion of its reserve fund.
According to Bild, the late financier Jeffrey Epstein may have brought women from Russia to the US for "honey traps" for politicians. The new "Epstein files" contain thousands of references related to Russia, including Putin's name.
Iran has officially declared the armed forces of European Union countries "terrorist groups. " This was in response to the EU's recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
Ten Russian postal services, cooperating with operators from Germany and France, are part of a network through which sanctioned goods enter Russia. This was confirmed by Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the President of Ukraine's authorized representative for sanctions policy. Foreign components manufactured in 2024-2026 have been found in Russian Kh-101 missiles.
Germany is facing cold weather and polluted air from Eastern Europe. A meteorologist predicts further pollution due to winds from the east and southeast.