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A stele at Berlin's Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe was found covered in green graffiti, an act condemned by the memorial's foundation and taken over by state security. Separately, the Deportation Monument on the Putlitz Bridge was also defaced, continuing a pattern of vandalism at Holocaust memorials in the German capital.
As artificial intelligence and cloud services drive exponential demand for data processing, data centers have become critical infrastructure—but their expansion brings security risks, environmental concerns, and local opposition. In Germany, where the government plans to double capacity by 2030, communities and experts are weighing the benefits against the vulnerabilities.
Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella have met with the German, Israeli, and US ambassadors in recent months, signaling diplomatic engagement with France's far-right National Rally party ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The meetings reflect growing international interest in the party, which is polling strongly but faces legal uncertainty over Le Pen's candidacy.
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reiterated confidence in the country's economic recovery despite regional tensions, citing growth in manufacturing, exports, and remittances. The government also assured uninterrupted fuel supply amid concerns over rising oil prices. Meanwhile, EU officials praised Pakistan's role in de-escalation efforts and discussed enhancing trade ties.
The small German town of Vilseck, home to a US military community for 80 years, faces economic uncertainty amid reports that thousands of American soldiers may be withdrawn. Mayor Thorsten Grädler describes the shock and fear among residents as they await official confirmation of the plans.
NATO faces growing scrutiny over its reliance on U.S. military capabilities as President Trump demands higher defense spending and orders troop withdrawals from Germany. Former officials, including Keith Kellogg, call for a 'tiered' alliance, while European allies boost investments in key capabilities. The debate underscores a widening gap between political commitments and operational readiness.
North Korean soldiers joined Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow for the first time, according to footage by Tass, while Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Putin reaffirming their strategic partnership.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to prove his doubters wrong and press on with his reform agenda after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections across England, Wales, and Scotland. The results saw Reform UK make significant gains, while the Greens also advanced, intensifying pressure on Starmer's leadership.
Norway has approved plans to reopen three North Sea gas fields and open 70 new exploration areas, citing the need to secure Europe's energy supply amid geopolitical tensions. The decision has drawn criticism from environmental groups and opposition parties, who accuse the government of greenwashing.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly questioned why allies are not backing Washington's efforts against Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, following meetings in Rome. He singled out Spain for denying base access and raised doubts about NATO's purpose, while Italy's Prime Minister described talks as 'frank' amid differing views.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez awarded UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese the Order of Civil Merit, recognizing her work on human rights in Gaza. The ceremony drew praise from supporters and criticism from detractors, highlighting divisions over Israel's military operations and international law.
A hostage situation at a bank in the western German town of Sinzig ended peacefully on Friday, with two hostages freed unharmed and no injuries reported. The suspected perpetrator fled the scene before special forces entered the building, and remains at large, according to police.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Moscow for Victory Day celebrations and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing bilateral relations and the conflict in Ukraine. Fico expressed support for dialogue and a ceasefire, while Putin criticized EU and NATO policies and welcomed the restoration of Russia-Slovakia ties.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is en route to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, with German aviation authorities coordinating his flight through their airspace. The route reportedly avoids Baltic states, which refused overflight permission, instead passing through Czech, German, Swedish, and Finnish airspace.
Zimbabwe's government has clarified that returning 67 foreign-owned farms under bilateral investment agreements is a legal and constitutional process, not a reversal of its land reform program. The move coincides with efforts to issue land tenure documents to nearly 450,000 black farmers and restore 840 farms to black owners.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 Russian officials and seven entities over the alleged systematic deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children. The move brings the total number of people and entities under EU restrictions for the abductions to over 130, while Russia continues to reject the allegations.
Russian Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev said the Trump administration has significantly changed the American government's approach to Victory Day, highlighted the role of allies in defeating Nazi Germany, and expressed cautious optimism about normalizing Russia-US relations.
The US and Iran traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz, testing a month-long ceasefire. President Trump maintains the truce is still in effect, while Tehran accuses Washington of breaching it. The incident raises concerns about the fragility of the agreement.
Two Australian women face charges of crimes against humanity, including slavery, after returning from Syria, with a third charged with terrorism-related offenses. The cases highlight international efforts to prosecute those allegedly involved in IS's enslavement of Yazidis.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of insincerity regarding the ceasefire, warning of a large-scale retaliatory strike on central Kiev if Moscow is attacked on Victory Day. Zakharova also reaffirmed Russia's openness to genuine negotiations while cautioning against using them as a cover.