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Death Toll from Powerful Philippines Earthquake Rises to 37, Nearly 500 Injured

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines has risen to 37, while nearly 500 people have been injured as rescue teams continue searching through damaged buildings and

June 9, 2026

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Italy opens investigation into Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of activists who took part in last month’s Gaza flotilla. According to a judicial source cited

June 9, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Germany suffers diplomatic setback after failing to win UN Security Council seat

Germany suffered a significant diplomatic defeat in New York after failing to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In the vote at the UN General Assembly, Germany received

June 5, 2026

Politics·Whats New

‘Freedom Ship’ Floating City Concept Revived: 1.6 Kilometer Vessel Would House 80,000 and Never Dock

A decades old vision of a permanent floating city is being revived by a new team, with plans for a 1.6 kilometer (1 mile) vessel that would house 50,000 permanent residents, 10,000

June 4, 2026

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European Parliament Slams Serbia’s ‘Serbian World’ and Bosnia’s ‘Captured State’ in Scathing Western Balkans Reports

The European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs has adopted sharply critical reports on Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with rapporteur Tonino Picula declaring that Serbia’s EU accession path “will remain blocked” until

June 4, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Serbia·Whats New

Monterey Park Becomes First U.S. City to Ban Data Centers by Ballot as Voters Approve Measure NDC by 86%

Voters in Monterey Park, California, resoundingly approved Measure NDC on 2 June, making the Los Angeles suburb the first city in the United States to permanently prohibit data centers through a ballot

June 4, 2026

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Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as Permanent Attorney General After Two Months as Acting Chief

President Donald Trump announced at a private White House dinner on Wednesday night that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general on a permanent basis, ending Blanche’s two month

June 4, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Croatia’s National Team Makes Surprise Visit to Sunday Mass Ahead of Friendly Match

Croatia’s national soccer team made an unexpected appearance at Sunday Mass in Ičići, near Opatija, surprising local worshippers just one day before their friendly match against Belgium. The team arrived without prior

June 3, 2026

Croatia·Whats New

Montenegro Deploys More Than 1,500 Police Officers Ahead of EU-Western Balkans Summit

Montenegro is preparing heightened security measures ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit, which is set to take place in Tivat on June 4 and 5. Authorities will deploy more than 1,500 police

June 3, 2026

Montenegro·Whats New

Hackers Target Websites Across Croatia as Officials Downplay Data Breach Claims

A new wave of cyberattacks has hit several websites in Croatia, including government-related pages, local institutions and private companies, raising concerns over the country’s digital security response. The incidents are being linked

June 3, 2026

Croatia·Whats New

Belgrade Introduces New Standards for Bicycle Parking Across the City

Belgrade has introduced mandatory standards for bicycle parking spaces and garages, a move aimed at making cycling more practical, organized and accessible across the Serbian capital. The announcement was made by the

June 3, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Fifth Fleet as Gulf Tensions Rise

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out missile and drone attacks targeting the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, an airbase and military helicopters in the region. The group said

June 3, 2026

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