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EU Conference on Ukrainian children kidnapped to Russia
After the Ukrainian government's allegations that Russia smuggled hundreds of minors into the country, the European Union (EU) took action. At the EU Leaders' Summit, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will…
Italy rescued 745 migrants in Mediterranean
Italian Coast Guard teams rescued 745 migrants in two different operations in the Mediterranean. In the first operation, carried out in coordination with the coast guard of the Reggio Calabria city, 295 migrants trying to enter Italy on a…
Ancient mosaic unearthed in Israel
An ancient mosaic floor from the Byzantine era has been discovered in Israel. The mosaic floor was once part of an ancient church that stood near a path connecting the coastal region to the Judean Shephelah lowlands. The remains of…
North Korea conducts nuclear-capable underwater drone testing
North Korea successfully tested a "nuclear-capable underwater drone" that is capable of generating large-scale radioactive tsunamis and attacking enemy targets stealthily. Two weapons technologies were tested during the drill, which took…
Pension Reform Protests in France: Bordeaux Town Hall Set on Fire
Protests against France's pension reform saw the front door of Bordeaux Town Hall set ablaze. Nationwide demonstrations attracted around 3.5 million people according to French unions, and over 1 million according to police estimates. 457…
Giant Tent in Taiwan flies away in Strong Wind, Injuring One
One day before the opening ceremony of the 2023 Taiwanese National Indigenous Games in Taipei, the giant tent set up in the event area was lifted by a sudden strong wind. The collapsed tent fell on the guests who were trying to escape. A…
Protesters clash with police in France
Protests in France continued on the ninth day after the controversial pension reform was passed, primarily in the capital, Paris. Demonstrators set garbage on fire and smashed the windows of shops and bus stops. Police used tear gas to…
Forest Fire Ravages Spain, Prompts Evacuation of thousands
A forest fire in the eastern region of Valencia, Spain has resulted in the evacuation of over a thousand people. The fire began at noon near the town of Villanueva de Viver and quickly grew out of control, threatening nearby towns and…
Anger over controversial justice system reform plan continues in Israel
After the approval of several laws by Israel's parliament to reform the justice system as well as limit the power of the Supreme Court, countrywide anti-government demonstrations have intensified. Hundreds of people demonstrated across the…
Public sector warning strike demonstrated in Berlin
A few days before the next negotiations, Germany's United Services union, ver.di, called for a full-day warning strike in Berlin by public sector employees and trainees. Employees at Berlin Waste Management, BSR (Berliner Stadtreinigung),…