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Monday July 20, 2026

Large companies in EU can no longer destroy unsold fashion

Large companies in the European Union will no longer be allowed to destroy unsold clothing and shoes, under rules that took effect on Sunday, reported dpa. The EU regulation requires the affected companies to resell or donate their goods rather than dispose of them. Destruction is sometimes considered cheaper

Published: 03:21 am,Monday 20 July 2026

8 injured in knife attack at German village festival

Eight people were injured in a knife attack at a village festival in Egling in the southern German state of Bavaria on late Saturday night, German Press Agency (dpa) reported Sunday, reported Xinhua. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 11:45 p.m. local time. According to initial

Published: 03:44 am,Monday 20 July 2026

Viking ship featured in ´The Odyssey´ opens for public tours in Oslo

A Norwegian Viking ship featured in Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" opened for public tours in Oslo on Sunday, giving visitors an opportunity to board the vessel and learn about its construction, voyages and life at sea, reported Xinhua. The 35-meter-long Draken Harald Harfagre is docked at Langkaia

Published: 03:02 am,Sunday 19 July 2026

Hungarian president signs constitutional amendment ending own mandate

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok on Saturday signed the country's 17th constitutional amendment, triggering the end of his mandate as head of state, reported Xinhua. Once the law is published in the official gazette, the termination of his mandate will take effect the following day. In a video statement, Sulyok

Published: 22:50 pm,Saturday 18 July 2026

Senior German conservative resigns following backlash over surrogacy

Jens Spahn, the leader of the conservative bloc in the German parliament and a key ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is stepping down amid a controversy surrounding his decision to have a child via a surrogate mother in the United States, according to a letter by Spahn seen

Published: 22:59 pm,Saturday 18 July 2026

German interior minister warns of increased attack threat

Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned of possible attacks on German soil, saying the country was in a "high-threat situation," reported dpa. "The increased reporting and intelligence picture prompted me to upgrade the previously formulated abstract threat situation to a high-threat situation," the conservative politician told the Sunday

Published: 02:35 am,Saturday 18 July 2026

Andy Burnham set to become new British PM

Britain's Labour Party announced Friday that Andy Burnham has been confirmed as its leader, reported Xinhua. Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be appointed prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer formally steps down, in accordance with established procedure. Speaking at the Trades Union Congress

Published: 00:22 am,Saturday 18 July 2026

1 killed, 2 injured in shooting in northern Denmark

A civilian was killed and two others, including a police officer and the suspected gunman, were wounded in a shooting in northern Denmark on Friday afternoon, reported Xinhua, quoting police. The suspected gunman, identified only as a man, was seriously injured and taken to hospital, while the wounded

Published: 22:29 pm,Friday 17 July 2026

Germany, France deepen nuclear deterrence cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are pushing ahead with cooperation on nuclear deterrence, with Germany agreeing to take part in a French nuclear exercise for the first time, reported dpa. The German-French Defence and Security Council (DFVSR/CFADS) convened under their leadership on Friday morning in

Published: 00:01 am,Saturday 18 July 2026

EU criticizes Israel's latest West Bank settlement measures

The European Union (EU) on Friday voiced concern over Israel's recent decisions to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning that the moves would further undermine the viability of a two-state solution, reported Xinhua. In a statement, the European External Action Service (EEAS) said Israel's approval of

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