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Austrian Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift Concert

A 21-year-old Austrian man was sentenced to 15 years for plotting a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna during her 2024 Eras tour. He admitted other terrorism offences and was arrested after a CIA tip-off, leading to the cancellation of three shows.

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Portugal Sets New May Heat Record as Europe Faces Intense Heatwave

Portugal set a new May heat record at 40.3°C amid a Europe-wide heatwave. France and Italy respond with alerts and measures, while the UN warns of ongoing global temperature rises linked to climate change.

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Getty Images A woman shades her head with a fan in front of Jeronimos Monastery in Belem, Portugal

Man Arrested After Stabbing Injures Three at Swiss Train Station

A 31-year-old Swiss man was arrested after stabbing three people at Winterthur train station. Victims were hospitalized; motive is under investigation. Eyewitnesses reported the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar" before the incident.

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Getty Images A wide shot of of Winterthur train station taken on a spring day in 2019. Two buses are waiting outside the station.

Cross-Border Arrests Made in International Money Laundering Probe

An international money laundering probe led to six arrests across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with £176,000 seized. Authorities emphasize the importance of cross-border cooperation to disrupt organised crime funding.

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An Garda Síochána Stacks of money wrapped held together by elastic bands, some placed inside sandwich bags, sit on a wooden table. There is about twenty of them.

Kaja Kallas Warns EU Against Russian 'Trap' as Ministers Meet in Cyprus

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns against focusing on personalities in Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Zelenskyy confirms major defence deal with Sweden. NATO strengthens eastern flank command amid tensions with Russia.

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Meta Rarely Responds to EU Appeals on Facebook and Instagram Account Bans

Appeals Centre Europe reports Meta rarely responds to EU appeals over Facebook and Instagram bans, with limited evidence provided in fewer than 100 of 4,600 cases. The report also highlights platforms' failure to remove significant hate speech content.

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Getty Images Close up of a woman's hands holding a black smartphone. She is wearing a bright red jacket and a silver ring.

Capybara newydd yn Sŵ Mynydd Cymru angen enw gan y cyhoedd

Mae capybara saith mis oed newydd symud i Sw Mynydd Cymru ym Mae Colwyn ac mae cyfle i'r cyhoedd gynnig enw iddo fel rhan o ymgyrch codi arian.

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Legal Challenge Threatens UK-Funded French Migrant Detention Centre

A French migrant detention centre funded by the UK faces a legal challenge that may delay its opening and affect a £660m deal to curb illegal Channel crossings. The lawsuit questions planning compliance and health risks, while UK funding depends on proven results.

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PA Media Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood with French Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez, on the site of a new detention centre that is being built in Dunkirk, France. Behind them there are partially constructed buildings and cranes.

Irish-Medium Schools Face A-Level Subject Limits Amid Teacher Shortages

Irish-medium schools face A-level subject limitations due to a shortage of Irish-speaking teachers, impacting curriculum access and SEN support amid rising pupil numbers.

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BBC Mícheál Mac Giolla Ghunna stands in front of a white, marble pillar in Stormont's Great Hall. He is an older man, with short, grey hair. He is smiling at the camera and is wearing a black suit jacket and a white collared shirt.

Menai Suspension Bridge Closes Three Times in Two Days Due to Overweight Vehicles

The Menai Suspension Bridge in north Wales closed three times in 24 hours due to overweight vehicles, causing traffic disruption during the Urdd Eisteddfod. Repairs continue until 2027 amid calls for improved infrastructure and enforcement.

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BBC The bridge closed off by orange traffic cones and road closure signs on a sunny day.

Starmer Highlights Russian Threat as UK and Poland Sign New Defence Treaty

Sir Keir Starmer and Polish PM Donald Tusk signed a new defence treaty addressing Russian threats, migration, and security cooperation, though experts question its impact.

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PA Media Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk are stood up and shaking hands. They are both wearing dark coloured suits, white shirts and ties. They are stood in front of a Polish flag and a Union flag.

Pont y Borth Closed for Second Day for Safety Inspection Over Overweight Vehicle Concern

Pont y Borth is closed for a second day for safety inspections after concerns about an overweight vehicle crossing. Councils apologise and remind drivers of weight limits during ongoing repairs.

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