Lisbon funicular railway derailment

Three dead after historic funicular railway derails in Lisbon

A tragic accident struck the Portuguese capital on Wednesday when a historic funicular railway in Lisbon derailed, leaving three people dead and several others injured. The incident occurred on one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, shaking both locals and visitors who often rely on these iconic cable-driven carriages to navigate Lisbon’s steep hills….

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Afghanistan earthquake

A devastating Afghanistan earthquake has left the nation in mourning, with more than 800 people reported dead and thousands injured after a powerful tremor struck late on Saturday night. The quake, measured at a magnitude of 6.8, shook large parts of the western and central provinces, reducing villages to rubble and forcing survivors to search…

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India-China trade relations

Reeling from Trump’s tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot

The ripple effects of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are still being felt across global trade corridors. India and China, two of the world’s largest emerging economies, have been particularly impacted. Both nations faced higher costs of exports, reduced market access, and increasing uncertainty during the years when Trump’s administration placed steep tariffs…

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Russian strikes on EU headquarters

European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 19 and damage EU’s HQ

The European Union was thrown into shock and anger after Russian missile strikes killed 19 civilians and caused serious damage to the EU’s headquarters in Brussels. The incident, one of the most direct assaults on European soil since the start of the Ukraine war, has provoked widespread condemnation and escalated tensions between Moscow and the…

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Australian police shooting

Manhunt under way after two police officers shot dead in rural Australian town

Australia has been shaken by a tragic and violent incident in a rural community, where two police officers were shot dead during what began as a routine call-out. The incident occurred late Monday evening in a small Queensland town, sparking a massive manhunt as authorities search for the gunmen responsible. According to police reports, four…

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Germany trade partner

Germany should look for new trade partners, Chancellor Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a strategic shift in the country’s economic policies, urging Berlin to diversify its global trade relationships. Speaking at a business forum in Berlin on Saturday, Merz stressed that Germany’s heavy dependence on a few major markets—particularly China—has exposed vulnerabilities that must be addressed to secure long-term stability. According…

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Famine in Gaza City

Famine confirmed in Gaza City is ‘failure of humanity’, UN chief says

The United Nations has confirmed that famine is now taking hold in Gaza City, with Secretary-General António Guterres calling it a “failure of humanity” and an urgent wake-up call for the international community. The declaration follows weeks of mounting evidence of widespread hunger, collapsing food systems, and mass displacement in the war-torn territory. According to…

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Milan Malpensa airport fire

Man sets fire to check-in area at Milan’s Malpensa airport

A major security scare unfolded at Milan’s Malpensa Airport after a man deliberately set fire to the check-in area, causing chaos and disruption for hundreds of passengers. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning in Terminal 1, Italy’s second-busiest airport, which serves as a key international hub for both business and leisure travelers. According to local…

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Zelensky White House visit

Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House on Tuesday having secured another reprieve for his war-torn nation. His visit to Washington was marked by intense diplomatic maneuvering, as Kyiv continues to fight for sustained Western support against Russia’s ongoing military offensive. During his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelensky’s key objective was to…

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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Washington LIVE: Zelenskyy in U.S. stresses need for security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, D.C., on Monday for high-level talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is seeking to play a renewed role in shaping the path forward for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting comes at a pivotal moment, as Kyiv continues to push for stronger…

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