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Spain Releases 1981 Coup Files to Address Conspiracy Theories

Spain has declassified 1981 coup attempt files to counter conspiracy theories. The release coincided with the death of coup leader Antonio Tejero Molina, revealing intelligence involvement and foreign reactions.

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Getty Images Coup leader Antonio Tejero Molina in police uniform stands at the top of stairs beside a lectern in the Spanish parliament brandishing a handgun in his right hand and with his left hand raised. Other armed men stand around him and in the distance MPs can be seen cowering down.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin Apologises to Survivors of Institutional Abuse in Ireland

Taoiseach Micheál Martin apologised to 4,000 survivors of institutional abuse in Ireland, pledging certificates to clear criminal records and announcing support packages after a 51-day hunger strike by survivors.

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BBC Woman wearing a pink scarf smiles at camera

Man Charged in Murder Investigation of Kerry Farmer Michael Gaine

A man in his 50s has been charged in the murder investigation of 56-year-old Kerry farmer Michael Gaine, whose remains were found on his farm near Kenmare in May 2025 after over eight weeks missing.

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PA Media A man with a beard smiling at the camera. He is wearing a red t-shirt and has a grey cap on.

Two Teenagers Die in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Irish Border

Two teenagers died in a two-vehicle crash involving a car and lorry in St Johnston, County Donegal, near the Irish border.

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Getty Images Shows a man in a Garda uniform with yellow fluorescent sleeves and the words GARDA printed on the back.

EU Seeks Solutions Amid Hungary’s Block on Russia Sanctions and Ukraine Loan

The EU seeks ways to bypass Hungary's veto on Russia sanctions and a €90bn loan to Ukraine, while Ukrainian negotiators plan talks with the US amid ongoing conflict.

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy participates in a joint news conference in Kyiv yesterday.

Louvre Director Resigns Months After France's Crown Jewels Theft

Laurence des Carrs resigns as Louvre director months after the theft of France's crown jewels, citing security weaknesses and budget challenges at the museum.

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Macron Doubts Short-Term Russia-Ukraine Peace as Europe Marks 4 Years of War

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Macron expresses skepticism about peace prospects, while European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict and rising casualties.

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A local resident visits a makeshift memorial for Ukrainian and foreign soldiers in Independence Square in Kyiv on February 24, 2026.

Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Over Terrorism Claims

Russia has launched a criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov for allegedly abetting terrorist activities amid Kremlin efforts to control online platforms.

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Angry looking young man in hoodie holds up painting of Pavel Durov in icon style with other people holding yellow banner behind him

Moscow Train Station Explosion Confirmed as Suicide Bombing by Officials

A suicide bombing outside Moscow's Savyolovsky Station killed a traffic police officer and injured two others. The attacker also died at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and the suspect's identity and motives.

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Bloomberg via Getty Images A yellow and white building with red lettering in Russian stands above construction works.

Tracking the Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine: Territorial Changes and Key Developments

The war in Ukraine enters its fifth year with ongoing territorial shifts, key battles in the east, deep strikes inside Russia, and complex ceasefire talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US.

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BBC Stylised image showing a map of Ukraine overlaid with images of tanks and a soldier holding a shoulder launcher

Russian Soldiers Reveal Executions of Troops Refusing Orders on Ukraine Front

Russian soldiers reveal commanders executing troops who refuse orders on Ukraine front lines, describing brutal Zeroing punishments. Witnesses detail shootings; Russian government denies verification. Related news covers politics, crime, and cultural events.

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Libyan soldiers holding rifles and red flares in a dynamic military scene.

Four Years Into Ukraine War, Russia’s Gains Are Limited as Kyiv Shows Resilience

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Russian territorial gains remain minimal while Ukraine strengthens its strategy and resilience despite severe hardships.

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A makeshift memorial to fallen Ukrainian soldiers in Odesa.

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