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Jürgen Klopp wants his Germany team to reclaim national pride from ‘the wrong people’
Jürgen Klopp, Germany’s new football manager, has called for the national team to help reclaim German national pride amid concerns about far-right political movements. Making comments at his first squad announcement in Frankfurt, Klopp indirectly referenced the recent electoral success of the anti-immigration AfD party, which secured nearly 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt…
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Canada’s PM takes swipe at Trump as he tells EU ‘we are not fair-weather allies, we do not pursue zero-sum deals’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, reaffirming Canada’s commitment to strengthening ties with the EU despite US President Donald Trump’s opposition to the move. The European Commission has proposed making Canada its first “associate member”, a new status that would deepen integration across trade, defence, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, energy,…
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One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region
Torrential rain and flash floods across north-eastern Spain have left one person dead and caused widespread disruption in Catalonia and Valencia. The flooding has affected roads, public transport, airports and other infrastructure, prompting authorities to advise people to avoid unnecessary travel. The victim was found in Olivella, west of Barcelona, after his car was swept…
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EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children
The EU has proposed restricting social media access for under-15s to improve children’s wellbeing and online safety. Under the EU Kids Act, under-13s would be barred from platforms, while 13- to 15-year-olds would receive limited “mini accounts” managed through a parent or guardian. The rules would cover social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots and online…
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‘It is for every fan who has ever followed us’: Bournemouth’s European debut caps journey from the brink
Bournemouth will make their competitive European debut against Real Sociedad, marking a remarkable rise from the brink of non-league football to the Europa League. Club legend Steve Fletcher says the occasion represents generations of supporters and reflects the long-term progress achieved under manager Andoni Iraola and owner Bill Foley. The achievement follows Bournemouth’s escape from…
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Rosenberg: Russia’s elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
Russia’s parliamentary election is expected to produce few surprises, with United Russia and other Kremlin-aligned parties retaining control of the Duma. Although critics regard the vote as neither free nor fair, the Kremlin considers it important because it can present the result as evidence of public support for Vladimir Putin, the war in Ukraine and…
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Streets are submerged by floods in Spain following country’s hottest summer on record: Rescuers scramble to save woman washed away
Spain has been struck by severe flooding across its eastern regions following its hottest summer on record. Torrential rain has submerged streets in Barcelona and along the Mediterranean coast, with a woman swept away by floods whilst in her vehicle near Barcelona currently missing. The extreme weather has caused widespread disruption to transport infrastructure and…
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Five men who used migrants’ passports as ‘debt bondage’ after smuggling them into UK in £1.6m money laundering scheme are jailed
Five men from an organised crime group have been jailed for smuggling Vietnamese migrants into the UK and confiscating their passports as part of a debt-bondage scheme. Led by twin brothers Vinh and Quang Van Nguyen, the group allegedly used Facebook adverts to offer migrants an “end-to-end” journey to Britain, then collected money from them…
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Pictured – 6ft transgender paedophile anti-terror cop who raped girl, 15, in McDonald’s toilet in Germany: Image shows her riding toy police car at community event
A former German anti-terror police officer has confessed to the rape of a 15-year-old girl during an ongoing trial at Traunstein Regional Court. Maja S., aged 55, is expected to face approximately three and a half years in prison following the confession, which was made to spare the victim from testifying. The case raises serious…
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Trump expects Iran war to end soon, threatens European tariffs
President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he hopes the war in Iran is nearing its end, saying Tehran wants to make a deal, as the conflict continues to loom over the US midterm election campaign. In the same appearance, he dismissed as “laughable” a proposal for Canada to join the European Union as…