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An Air France Airbus A318 operating flight AF1448 from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona El Prat made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a cabin pressurization issue. The incident occurred approximately 17 minutes into the flight, prompting

Eleven people were killed in a mass shooting on Tuesday at Campus Risbergska, an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden, approximately 200 kilometers west of Stockholm. Among the deceased is the suspected gunman, a 35-year-old male whose identity has not

European Union leaders have pledged to increase defense spending and strengthen the continent’s defense industry in an effort to enhance security and reduce reliance on external powers. The commitment was made during an informal retreat at the Palais d’Egmont in

The European Union’s General Court has dismissed Poland’s legal complaints regarding €320 million ($333 million) in fines imposed by the EU in 2022 and 2023 over a dispute concerning judicial reforms. The ruling, announced on Wednesday, confirms the enforcement of

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) officially came into force on Sunday, introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern AI applications across its member states. The legislation, considered the world’s first major AI law, aims to balance technological

The Kremlin has dismissed a renewed warning from U.S. President Donald Trump about imposing tariffs on BRICS nations if they move to establish a common currency. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, clarified that BRICS has no such plan and

The European Commission has announced a €60 million humanitarian aid package for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025. This initiative aims to address the urgent needs of communities displaced or affected by ongoing conflict and recent epidemics, particularly

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the recent freeze on foreign aid announced by the United States, urging for exemptions to ensure essential humanitarian and development activities are not disrupted. A statement issued by Guterres’ spokesperson on

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a 25% tariff will be imposed on all goods imported from Colombia, marking a sharp escalation in trade tensions. The move comes in response to Colombia’s refusal to accept the return of

US Mortgage rates have climbed back above the 7% threshold, stalling the U.S. housing market at the start of 2025. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 7.04% last week, marking the highest level since May 2024, according