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Swiss officials open criminal case against managers of bar after deadly fire killed 40

What began as a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration at an upscale Alpine ski resort descended into one of the deadliest tragedies in modern Swiss history. A ferocious blaze at Le Constellation bar has claimed the lives of 40...

UK and Indonesia agree $5.2 billion maritime deal to boost Indo-Pacific security

UK and Indonesia have agreed to $5.24 billion (£4 billion) maritime deal, led by British defense firm Babcock.

Ukraine to buy up to 100 Rafale fighter jets from France

Ukraine will purchase up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets as well as anti-air defenses and drones from France to bolster its long-term defense capabilities.

Catherine Connolly elected as Ireland’s president in landslide win

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has been declared Ireland’s next president, securing a stunning landslide victory that delivered a potent rebuke to the ruling center-right establishment.

Louvre Heist: How thieves stole priceless French Jewels in 7 minutes

A team of highly coordinated thieves executed an audacious daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum on Sunday, stealing eight pieces of priceless royal jewelry from the famed Apollo Gallery

Europe rallies behind ‘Drone Wall’ to counter Russian incursions, defense industry welcome aerial shield

Europe’s leading defense manufacturers have welcomed the European Union initiative to construct a “drone wall” along the continent’s eastern flank to counter a growing threat from Russian unmanned aircraft.

Jellyfish invasion shuts down reactors at French nuclear power plant

Four reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France were taken offline this week following an unexpected and overwhelming influx of jellyfish

Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state, US and Israel condemn move

President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize the State of Palestine, making it the first G7 member to do so.

UK, India sign Free Trade Agreement as Starmer and Modi hail ‘historic day’

UK and India signed a landmark free trade agreement on July 24 during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Britain.

Friedrich Merz elected German Chancellor after initial setback 

In a day marked by political shock and constitutional precedent, Friedrich Merz has officially been elected Chancellor of Germany following a tense and unprecedented second vote in the Bundestag.

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Pakistan successfully tests indigenous Taimoor Cruise Missile System

Pakistan has successfully executed a flight test of the Taimoor Weapon System, an indigenously developed air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) designed to project precision power across both land and maritime domains.