UK

Conflicts & Security

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized NATO allies for 'free-riding,' according to the BBC, and announced a six-month review of the U.S. military presence in Europe.

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Europe

British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain

A 63-year-old British man has died in a paragliding accident in Spain's north-eastern Catalonia region, according to local authorities.

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Football

Thomas Frank Exits Tottenham, No Rush to Return to Management

Former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has ruled out a swift return to management, stating it is not the right time to resume his career. He was dismissed by the club in April 2025.

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Afrika

Ex-Nigeria-Ministerin freigesprochen: 13-jähriger Bribery-Prozess endet

Die ehemalige nigerianische Ölministerin Diezani Alison-Madueke ist in Großbritannien freigesprochen worden.

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Discovery

Cannabis Commercialisation, Not Decriminalisation, Drives Usage: Study

Cannabis commercialisation increases usage and mental health issues, but decriminalisation does not, according to a new study.

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Corporate

Titan Sub Design Flaws and Groupthink Central to Disaster

Canadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the catastrophic final voyage of the Titan submersible, finding that the US company behind the expedition was overcome by “groupthink” and “confirmation bias,” according to the report.

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Africa

Ex-Nigeria Oil Minister Cleared in UK Bribery Trial

A former Nigerian oil minister was cleared of taking bribes in the UK, according to BBC.

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Europe

Norway’s Crown Princess Undergoes Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant, the Norwegian royal palace announced. The operation followed months of declining health due to cystic fibrosis.

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Internet & Apps

UK under-16s social media ban: Five key questions

The UK government is considering a ban on social media for children under 16, raising questions about enforcement, scope, and exceptions. According to government statements and regulatory reports.

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Middle East

Jerusalem’s Holiest Site Faces Status Quo Threat

The status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site is under threat as Israeli nationalists defy long-standing agreements, according to BBC.

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Leaders

Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns After Missing 10% of Targets

Equatorial Guinea's government has resigned after barely meeting 10% of its targets, according to Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Sierra-Leone-First-Lady lehnt Kritik an Genitalverstümmelung ohne Daten ab

Die First Lady von Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio, lehnt eine öffentliche Verurteilung der Genitalverstümmelung (FGM) ab, solange sie nicht „zuverlässige Daten“ über die Schäden sieht.

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Conflicts & Security

England Faces Croatia in 2026 World Cup Opener

England faces Croatia in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 opener at Dallas Stadium on June 17, with up to 15,000 England fans expected to attend, according to the UK Football Policing Unit.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Gewalt gegen Schulen steigt um 40 Prozent

Angriffe auf Schulen, Schüler und Lehrkräfte weltweit stiegen 2024 und 2025 um 40 Prozent, wie eine neue Studie zeigt.

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분쟁·안보

학교 폭력 40% 증가… 전 세계 8,556건 기록

2024~2025년 전 세계 학교 폭력이 40% 증가해 8,556건 발생하고 1만600명 이상이 다친 것으로 나타났다.

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