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Shooter in custody dispute kills six at German family shelter
A gunman killed four women and two men Monday at a German shelter for mothers and their children, police said, reporting that the …
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Protein coffee? Brands cash in on functional beverage boom
"We're selling [almost] as much protein cold foam as we do flat whites," Starbuck's EMEA Manager of Beverage Development Sam Hende…
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What you should expect when the EU's small parcel fee kicks in on July 1st
The European Union will slap a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value pack…
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What to expect with the EU's small parcel fee from July 1st
From July 1st the European Union has slapped a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge i…
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Amid war in Ukraine, the fleeting moments of despair and salvation I witness are what truly tell the story | Charlotte Higgins
There are images that flicker in the mind before sleep: the loss, the resilience and then the strange mundanity of it all What was…
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Monaco explosion wounds Ukrainian oligarch
A blast from an explosive device wounded Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev and two others in Monaco on Monday, authorities said,…
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Macron reappears wearing viral aviator sunglasses
French President Emmanuel Macron reappeared on Monday wearing now-iconic aviator sunglasses that caused a stir at the Davos forum …
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Why a surge in sexually transmitted infections in Europe should worry everybody | Peter Beyer
Drug-resistant bacteria are no longer confined to hospital settings but are spreading into communities in every country Why should…
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The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on bos…
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What do we know about the shooting in Stade, Germany?
The BBC's Jessica Parker reports from the scene of the shooting that killed six people in northern Germany.
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Monaco explosion wounds Ukrainian oligarch as authorities probe 'deliberate' attack
Three people were wounded in an explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday in what authorities said was a deliberate …
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'Architecture, city design a front line of defence' against heatwaves, expert says
FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney discusses cooling solutions in urban environments with Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built E…
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Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany
The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.
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Alarm over alleged abuse in French schools and nurseries
Hundreds of alleged cases of physical and sexual assault against children in French nurseries and elementary schools have revealed…
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Pride Month has great significance for those who feel invisible. In Slovenia, many LGBTQ+ people understand just what that means
One of the first steps taken by Slovenia's new right-wing government in June was to remove the rainbow flag outside the Culture Mi…
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Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".
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Poland orders Swedish submarines to bulk up navy
Poland has placed an order for three Swedish submarines in an effort to step up defense capabilities. The NATO member is modernizi…
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Putin’s fuel shortage admission signals growing strain on Russia’s energy infrastructure
Putin's comments mark the first time he has detailed the extent to which Ukraine's deep-strike successes have hampered Russia's fu…
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French parliament adopts bill to regulate fast fashion
The French parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at curbing the rise of fast fashion, targeting major Asian e-commerce platform…
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Paris funeral homes overwhelmed after record heatwave
France on Monday counted its heat-related deaths, as a funeral business representative said Paris morgues have been overwhelmed by…
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Partita IVA: When are Italy’s tax deadlines if you’re self-employed?
It can feel like most information about tax in Italy is aimed at employees, so how do things compare if you're self employed, incl…
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LISTED: Norway's new laws that come into force in July 2026
On July 1st 2026, a number of changes to laws and regulations will come into effect in Norway. Here is a breakdown of the main upd…
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French hospitals 'better prepared': 'Important lessons learned from deadly 2003 heatwave'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité - Hosp…
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Oil prices near pre-war levels — but persistent supply risks could spark a rebound, analysts warn
Commodity strategists warn that Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz will continue to weigh on oil markets and shipping costs.