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WW2 Spy Jacques Vaillant de Guélis Dies in Mysterious Crash Days After War

Jacques Vaillant de Guélis, a decorated WW2 SOE agent, died mysteriously days after the war ended when hit by a car near Flossenburg camp. His death remains unclear despite suspicions, and he was posthumously honored by Britain and France.

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National Archive A head and shoulders shot of a clean-shaven man wearing military uniform, taken from his personnel file

Russia Scales Back Victory Day Parade Amid Ukraine War Challenges

Russia's Victory Day parade is scaled back with no tanks for the first time in decades, reflecting challenges in the ongoing Ukraine war and rising domestic concerns.

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Natalia Kolesnikova/Anadolu via Getty Images A Victory Day sign is seen in the middle of Red Square in Moscow

Irish PM Questioned on Troubles Interstate Case Amid Legacy Law Uncertainty

Sinn Féin urges the Irish government to keep its interstate legal case against the UK over the Troubles legacy law active amid ongoing legislative uncertainty and political pressures.

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Liam McBurney/PA Wir Michelle O'Neill,a woman with blonde hair tied back, and Mary Lou McDonald, a woman with short, dark hair, speak into microphones at Stormont

The Only Way Is Essex Star Jake Hall Dies at 35 in Spain

Jake Hall, former The Only Way Is Essex star, died at 35 in Majorca. He appeared on the show from seasons 14 to 17 and was also a model, artist, and fashion entrepreneur.

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Getty Images Jake Hall wearing a grey suit jacket and tinted glasses at the Entitled 1 launch at China Tang on March 12, 2026 in London

Latvia Probes Russian-Origin Drones Crashing Near Oil Facilities Amid Airspace Breach

Latvia investigates two drones entering from Russia that crashed near empty oil tanks, causing damage. The incident is linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with investigations ongoing. European Parliament trade talks with the US continue amid tariff threats.

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Oil tanks at the site where drones crashed at a storage facility in Rezekne, Latvia

€700m Cross-Border Train Contract to Be Signed by Irish and NI Leaders

A €700m contract for new cross-border trains between Belfast and Dublin is set to be signed by Irish and Northern Irish leaders during Taoiseach Micheál Martin's Belfast visit.

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Translink Silver enterprise train, with purple and red stripe branding. On the tracks in the countryside, on a clear sunny day.

Scotland Votes in 2026 Election as Former Council Leader Jordan Linden Sentenced

Scotland votes in the 2026 election amid major headlines including the jailing of former council leader Jordan Linden and other significant local and international news.

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Gyrrwr yn marw ar ôl gwrthdrawiad ar yr A44 yng Ngheredigion

Mae person wedi marw yn dilyn gwrthdrawiad ar yr A44 rhwng Capel Bangor a Goginan yng Ngheredigion ddydd Mawrth. Roedd y cerbyd yn teithio tua'r dwyrain pan adawodd y ffordd. Mae'r heddlu yn ceisio gwybodaeth ychwanegol gan y cyhoedd.

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Pope Leo Denies Supporting Nuclear Weapons Amid Trump Criticism

Pope Leo denies supporting nuclear weapons amid Trump's accusations that he endangers Catholics with his stance on Iran. The pope emphasizes the church’s longstanding opposition to nuclear arms and prepares to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ease tensions.

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Pope Leo talks to journalists as he leaves the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, on Tuesday night.

Engine Room Fire Causes Power Blackout on Kommandor Susan During Sea Trials

A catastrophic engine failure caused a fire and complete power blackout on the Kommandor Susan during sea trials in January 2025. The MAIB report highlighted the use of non-genuine engine parts in a 2019 overhaul and stressed the need for monitoring critical maintenance.

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F Vornholt/ShipSpotting The ship is a large blue and white vessel. It is cruising through an area of sea near a shoreline.

Body Found Near Orkney Island Linked to Missing Monk Case

A body was recovered near Stronsay, Orkney, close to where 24-year-old monk Justin Evans went missing on April 11. Police treat the death as unexplained and investigations are ongoing.

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Police Scotland Justin Evans, a man with a black beard.

Ukrainian Civilians Trapped in Oleshky Face Dire Choices Amid Conflict

Ukrainian civilians in the frontline city of Oleshky face severe isolation, scarce supplies, and deadly risks on escape routes dubbed the 'Road of Death' amid ongoing conflict and occupation.

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