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Tuesday June 02, 2026

Germany's poverty rate rises to record high: Welfare group

Germany's poverty rate rose to a record high of 16.1% in 2025, leaving around 13.3 million people classified as poor, according to a report by the Paritätische, an umbrella group for charitable organizations, reported dpa. The figure was up from 15.5% a year earlier and marked the highest level

Published: 21:05 pm,Tuesday 2 June 2026

Brussels calls on Germany to phase out EU internal border checks

The European Commission recommended that Germany and other EU countries phase out border checks within the Schengen area, reported dpa. Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden have introduced temporary border checks in recent years despite being members of the visa-free Schengen area. The temporary checks

Published: 03:24 am,Tuesday 2 June 2026

Denmark's caretaker PM forms new 4-party govt

Denmark's caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday that she has succeeded in forming a new four-party government following a 69-day coalition-building process, the longest in the country's history, reported Xinhua. Speaking after meeting King Frederik X, Frederiksen said the new cabinet will include the Social Democrats, the

Published: 03:34 am,Tuesday 2 June 2026

6 stabbings reported, 24 held after Arsenal champions parade in London

A total of 24 people were arrested and six stabbings were reported following Arsenal's champions parade in north London, the Metropolitan Police said on Monday, reported Xinhua. More than 500 officers, alongside specialist search and drone teams, were deployed for Sunday's event, which drew hundreds of thousands of

Published: 03:10 am,Tuesday 2 June 2026

MV Hondius to resume operation following deep cleaning, disinfection

Luxury cruise vessel MV Hondius is preparing to resume service after undergoing a deep cleaning and disinfection in Rotterdam, the Netherllands, following a hantavirus-related incident, operator Oceanwide Expeditions said on Monday, reported Xinhua. The vessel is scheduled to begin its first Arctic voyage of the season from Longyearbyen,

Published: 03:19 am,Tuesday 2 June 2026

Robert Abela sworn in as Malta's PM

Robert Abela, leader of Malta's Labour Party, took his oath of office as prime minister on Monday, reported Xinhua. The ceremony was held at the Grand Master's Palace. The re-elected prime minister took the oath of office and oath of allegiance. Maltese President Myriam Spiteri Debono took part

Published: 21:52 pm,Monday 1 June 2026

Iran war drives eurozone inflation fears

Consumers in the eurozone expect inflation to remain persistently high as a result of the oil price shock triggered by the Iran war, the European Central Bank (ECB) said on Monday, citing a survey it commissioned. On average in April, people expected an inflation rate of 4% over the

Published: 03:24 am,Monday 1 June 2026

8 killed, 33 injured in tourist bus crash in Turkey

Eight people were killed and 33 others injured after a tourist bus crashed into a guardrail in western Türkiye early Sunday, reported Xinhua, quoting local media. The bus, carrying 38 passengers and three crew members, was traveling from the city of Izmir to the Mediterranean resort city of

Published: 22:50 pm,Sunday 31 May 2026

German execs, far-right politicians to attend Russian economic event

After four years of absence due to Moscow's war in Ukraine, members of the German business community and far-right politicians are set to attend an upcoming economic forum in the northern Russian city of St Petersburg. Taking place from June 3-6, the economic forum will be hosted by President

Published: 03:08 am,Monday 1 June 2026

Romania releases details on crashed drone

A specialized team from Romania's Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday the drone that crashed and injured two Romanians was made in Russia, according to a press release by the ministry, reported Xinhua. It said that following the incident in Galati County on Friday, a technical investigation

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