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Two dead, five hurt as car hits crowd in German city: police

Two dead, five hurt as car hits crowd in German city: police

A man drove a car into a crowd in Germany on Monday, killing two people and seriously injuring five, police said, adding that a 40-year-old German suspect was arrested at the scene.

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Trump in fresh Zelensky attack over 'worst statement'

Trump in fresh Zelensky attack over 'worst statement'

Donald Trump said Monday that Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelensky's rhetoric much longer, as the US president prepared to meet his top team after a disastrous Oval Office row with the Ukrainian leader.

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Lights out for landmark Hong Kong theatre

Lights out for landmark Hong Kong theatre

A landmark Hong Kong venue that became synonymous with Cantonese opera for more than half a century closed its doors in the early hours of Tuesday, with hundreds gathering to watch its neon signs going dark.

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Israel PM issues threat to Hamas over hostages as Gaza talks at an impasse

Israel PM issues threat to Hamas over hostages as Gaza talks at an impasse

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hamas on Monday with unimaginable consequences if it did not return hostages held in Gaza, while the Palestinian group accused his government of sabotaging the truce.

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EU proposes emission rule delay to spare carmakers from fines

EU proposes emission rule delay to spare carmakers from fines

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered Monday to give struggling European carmakers "breathing space" by allowing them extra time to meet 2025 emission reduction targets without facing fines.

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Trump says will 'not put up with' Zelensky war stance

Trump says will 'not put up with' Zelensky war stance

Donald Trump said Monday that Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelensky's rhetoric much longer, as the US president prepared to meet his top team after a disastrous Oval Office row with the Ukrainian.

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Dozen Teslas torched outside French dealership: authorities

Dozen Teslas torched outside French dealership: authorities

A dozen Teslas were torched in France in what authorities are treating as an arson attack, the prosecutor's office said Monday.

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Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launch postponed due to 'anomaly'

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launch postponed due to 'anomaly'

Minutes before it was scheduled to launch, the first commercial mission of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 was called off on Monday due to an "anomaly" on the ground.

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European defence stocks soar as govts ramp up military spend

European defence stocks soar as govts ramp up military spend

Share prices of European defence companies soared Monday as London and the European Union look to ramp up military spending in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Ukraine and NATO.

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UK's Royal Society of top scientists mulls call to oust Elon Musk

UK's Royal Society of top scientists mulls call to oust Elon Musk

Britain's Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel technology billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, from the prestigious institute of scientists.

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