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Daniela Klette Jailed for 13 Years After 30 Years on the Run for Armed Robberies

Daniela Klette, former Red Army Faction member, was sentenced to 13 years for armed robberies from 1999-2016 after being caught in Berlin in 2024 following 30 years on the run.

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Pool/Getty Images A woman with greying hair sits in front of a microphone, wearing a blue zip-up sweatshirt and red undershirt

Sturgeon Defends Silence in Police Interview Amid SNP Funds Investigation

Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer defends her 'no comment' police interview amid SNP funds probe. Peter Murrell admitted embezzling over £400,000. Sturgeon maintains innocence and later provided detailed responses. Criticism from Scottish Conservatives follows.

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PA Media Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell stand outside the entrance to a building marked with a sign reading “Polling Place Way In,” with a smaller sign below saying “Push bar to open.” Sturgeon, wearing a light green coat and colourful scarf, raises a hand in a wave, while Murrell wears a dark coat and bright yellow scarf and looks ahead. The open doorway behind them reveals warm indoor lighting, indicating they are just outside or entering a polling station.

Spanish Police Raid Socialist Party HQ Amid Financing Probe

Spanish police have searched the Socialist Party's Madrid headquarters over alleged illegal financing, intensifying scrutiny on PM Pedro Sánchez amid related corruption claims.

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Pedro Sanchez in a navy suit and polka dot tie looks to the side in front of a blue backdrop

Teen Boy Critically Ill After Incident at Monaghan's Emy Lough

A 16-year-old boy from County Tyrone is critically ill after struggling in Emy Lough, Monaghan. Local swimmers rescued him and performed CPR before emergency services arrived.

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Google Maps A screengrab of a Google Maps image of a parking site in front of Emy Lough in County Monaghan on a sunny day. Trees and shrubs line the land which slopes towards a large dark blue lake. There are two public notices but the writing is to small to read from a distance. A wooden fence separates the gravel parking area from the road.

VAT Cut to Lower Prices on Children's Meals and Family Activities in Isle of Man

The Isle of Man reduces VAT on children's meals and family activities from 25 June to 1 September, alongside fuel duty cuts to support families and local industries amid rising costs.

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BBC A plate of chips, chopped up fish fingers and broccoli.

Firefighters Continue Operations at Arthur's Seat Wildfire a Day Later

Firefighters continue to manage the Arthur's Seat wildfire in Edinburgh a day after it started, with safety warnings issued and concerns raised over potential fire station closures.

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BBC A large area of gorse and grassland with plumes of white smoke

Island of Ireland Breaks May Temperature Record with Near 30C Heat

Tuesday set a new May temperature record on the island of Ireland with 29.2°C in Oakpark, County Carlow. Met Éireann issued heat warnings, while experts discuss impacts on sleep and pet safety during the heatwave.

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BBC Weather Watcher/ Carragh Little A beach on a sunny day. It is filled with people but their faces are not clear in the image.

Gorey Residents Voice Ferry Costs and Housing Affordability Concerns Ahead of Jersey Election

Ahead of Jersey's 2026 election, residents in Gorey and surrounding areas express concerns over rising ferry freight costs and housing affordability, highlighting impacts on local businesses and community sustainability.

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BBC A picture of shops in Gorey Harbour. The bottom of Mont Orgeil Castle is visible on the cliff face above.

Man Pleads Guilty in Death of Four Migrants Crossing English Channel

Alnour Mohamed Ali pleaded guilty after four migrants drowned trying to cross the English Channel near Boulogne-sur-Mer on 9 April. Over 40 others were rescued.

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PA Media An emergency vehicle which says Gendarmerie on the back, parked up at the beach

Fatal Collision Between Train and School Minibus in Buggenhout, Belgium

A train collided with a school minibus in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulting in several deaths. The accident occurred at a level crossing with barriers down. No train passengers were injured. Authorities are notifying families and investigations continue.

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Belga/AFP Emergency services pictured at the scene of an accident between a train and a minivan, at the railway crossing Vierhuizen, in Buggenhout, Tuesday 26 May 2026

Russia Warns of New Kyiv Strikes, Urges Foreigners to Evacuate

Russia threatens new strikes on Kyiv targeting command centers and drone factories, urges foreign nationals to evacuate amid escalating attacks and ongoing conflict.

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Reuters A cyclist rides past a damaged building, with a crew cleaning up in front of it

Pope Leo Calls for Ethical AI Limits, Apologizes for Church’s Slavery Delay

Pope Leo denounces the 'culture of power' behind AI's rise, calls for strict ethical controls, apologizes for Church's delayed condemnation of slavery, and urges collaboration with AI developers to ensure technology serves humanity responsibly.

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