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A griffon vulture attacked a stork nest in Klein Lobke near Hanover, driving away the parent birds and devouring the chicks. According to the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU), this is an extremely rare event.
Brazil's Supreme Court has sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, to four years and two months in prison for lobbying the US government to interfere in legal proceedings against his father.
A Russian frigate fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel. The retired couple on board described the incident to the BBC as 'surreal'.
Pope Leo XIV has condemned demands for mass deportations of migrants as unchristian. Meanwhile, the G7 nations announced new sanctions against Russia at their summit in Évian.
The United States is withdrawing military equipment from Europe and demanding that NATO partners fill the gaps with their own hardware, Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing British Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton.
The French domestic intelligence service DGSI has stopped using software from US company Palantir. According to Spiegel, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu also announced investments of 655 million euros in domestic AI infrastructure.
A Russian frigate fired warning shots at a British-flagged sailing yacht in the English Channel. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
A Russian warship fired warning shots at a yacht sailing under the British flag in the English Channel, according to British defense sources. The incident occurred about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight.
Javier Moreno Sánchez, a socialist MEP from Spain, criticizes the Iran war and its impact on European citizens. The interview was conducted by Euronews.
Alaska's election commission has barred a man from running for the US Senate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. According to Spiegel, the incumbent suspected a deliberate attempt to deceive voters.
A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British-flagged yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday morning, according to the BBC. The disabled sailboat had drifted close to the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in thick fog.
Voters in Oklahoma and Georgia head to the polls on Tuesday for primaries seen as a test of Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party. Meanwhile, Democrats in Washington DC are holding an internal primary for the mayoral election in November, according to the Guardian.
US Donald Trump announced a framework agreement with Iran at the G7 summit in Evian. According to Deutschlandfunk, the deal includes Tehran's renunciation of nuclear weapons.
A B52 bomber of the US Army crashed on the grounds of Edwards Air Force Base in California. According to Spiegel, the aircraft broke apart shortly after takeoff.
The Russian artist and Putin critic Robert Kuzovkov, known under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been shot dead in Poland. According to the BBC, the 44-year-old was killed on Monday morning in Biała Podlaska near the Belarusian border.
Former US National Security John Bolton says Iran exploited Donald Trump's desperation in negotiations to secure better terms, weakening US strategic interests.
US Donald Trump has reiterated at the G7 summit that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. According to the Guardian, Trump said the agreement with Tehran is now entering its second phase.
US Donald Trump announced that the United States will turn its attention back to ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine now that the Iran crisis has been resolved. According to the Kyiv Post, Trump expressed optimism that both Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are ready for negotiations.
Lebanon's Joseph Aoun has welcomed the declaration of intent between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in the Middle East. According to Deutschlandfunk, Aoun expressed his support in a phone call with the Iranian foreign minister.
Since the agreement between the US and Iran, violence in Lebanon has decreased, according to the UN. The UN mission reported a noticeable drop in shelling.
US Vice President JD Vance has described the declaration of intent with Iran on ending the war as vague. According to Deutschlandfunk, Vance said the document is 'one and a half pages long and very vague.'
US Vice President JD Vance has acknowledged that many questions about the planned agreement with Iran remain open. Senate Republicans are expressing skepticism and demanding more information from the White House.
The G7 states are meeting in Évian to discuss new peace efforts for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is taking part in the talks, as reported by Tagesschau.
The Hungarian parliament has passed a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to a maximum of eight years in office. The law is seen as an anti-Orbán measure, according to Deutschlandfunk.
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has set clear conditions for German participation in mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz. He told ZDF's heute-journal that both Iran and the US must agree to the operation.
US Donald Trump has confirmed a framework agreement with Iran. The official signing is scheduled for June 19 in Geneva, as Ukrainska Pravda reports.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that many member states support an import ban on products from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The German government, however, rejects sanctions.
Two men were convicted on Monday at London's Old Bailey criminal court for arson attacks on a house and a car belonging to Keir Starmer. Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych (22) and Stanislav Carpiuc (27) were found guilty of conspiracy to commit arson.
A former IT consultant for the Swedish army has been on trial since Monday on charges of attempted espionage for Russia, according to Euronews.
Germany, France, Britain and Italy have welcomed the announcement of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran. German Friedrich Merz (CDU) sees it as a path to global economic recovery and regional stabilization.
The Court of Appeal in London has confirmed the ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, ruling that its classification as a terrorist organization is lawful, according to Der Spiegel.
Authorities in southern Lebanon are warning the population against returning to their homes prematurely. According to FAZ, Israel does not intend to withdraw its troops from the south of the neighboring country.
An unusually strong El Niño is threatening livelihoods in Southeast Asia, as reported by Deutsche Welle. The weather anomaly is hampering rice and palm oil production and driving up costs for fuel, food, and transport.
At a UFC event at the White House, heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit repeated the false claim that former first lady Michelle Obama is a man. The incident overshadowed celebrations for Trump's 80th birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
The British government has decided to ban social networks for children under 16. According to the BBC, the regulation will take effect in spring 2027 and will affect platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and X.
Nigel Farage has sharply criticized British migration policy in an interview with WELT, complaining about discrimination against white people and describing the mood in the country as explosive.
Iran is making its renunciation of retaliation conditional. According to US Donald Trump, the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen for shipping on Friday, as reported by Handelsblatt.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a nationwide social media ban for under-16s, set to take effect next spring, according to The Guardian.
A 16-year-old private schoolboy from Brisbane allegedly plotted terrorist attacks in 2024 targeting the Liberal Party and the Labour Day march, drawing inspiration from the Unabomber, according to the Guardian.
US Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire with Iran. According to the BBC, however, the agreement remains marked by great uncertainty.