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Swiss authorities are examining written confessions that allege involvement in attacks on power substations in Germany's North Rhine‑Westphalia and Brandenburg regions. The inquiry has become the leading domestic news story in Switzerland, highlighting cross‑border security concerns.
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo described the latest budget deficit as ‘relatively neutral, slightly negative’, sparking a sharp rebuttal from opposition parties. The incident highlights heightened political tension over Finland’s fiscal trajectory ahead of critical budget deliberations.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration has been given a five‑day deadline to provide the Supreme Court with information on the ongoing institutional clash. The deadline follows a series of confrontations between the judiciary, the Federal Police and the executive branch.
Technology
The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully placed the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite into geosynchronous orbit aboard the GSLV‑F17 launch vehicle. The mission marks India's entry into high‑orbit imaging, a capability seen as a strategic boost for both civilian and defence applications.
World
Israeli soldiers and settler militants entered the West Bank village of al‑Mughayyir near Hebron on Wednesday, killing two Palestinian teenagers. The incident has sparked competing narratives from Palestinian officials and the Israeli military amid a surge in settler violence.
Culture
Gloria Steinem, co‑founder of Ms. Magazine and a leading figure of the U.S. women’s liberation movement, died peacefully at her New York home on Wednesday. She was 92.
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Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked the Finance Ministry to cancel or freeze certain public expenditures in order to free up funds for urgent measures aimed at supporting French farmers. The request comes amid mounting pressure on the agricultural sector and a constrained state budget.
Business
Volkswagen's supervisory board has signed off on a sweeping plan that will slash 50,000 jobs and retire half of its model range by 2030, while earmarking €135 billion for future investment. The move triggers fierce union opposition and raises questions about the fate of the Seat brand.
Business
The Department for Business and Trade has released a list of 658 firms that failed to pay the National Minimum Wage, including major retailers and food‑service chains. Officials say the move is part of a broader push to tighten compliance ahead of new holiday‑pay rules in 2027.
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Bulgaria’s air force reports that the latest batch of F-16 fighter aircraft arrived without onboard self‑protection and warning systems. The shortfall has sparked a demand for additional jet purchases to ensure operational readiness.
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The Ukrainian navy launched a powerful strike on the Russian supply vessel NEFRIT docked in Sochi, marking a high‑profile naval action in the ongoing conflict. The attack has become Ukraine's top domestic news story, underscoring the war's maritime dimension.
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The water level at the Orlík reservoir has fallen to its lowest recorded point, sparking concerns over drinking‑water availability and hydroelectric generation in the Czech Republic. Authorities are evaluating emergency measures as the drought persists.