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German Economy Grows 0.3% in Q2 2026: Revised | Update
German GDP grew 0.3% in Q2 2026, revised up from 0.2%, driven by strong exports. Explore key drivers, domestic demand, and Rhine drought risks.
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Salmonella Eggs Belgium Outbreak: 306 Sick | Update
Belgium's largest salmonella egg outbreak: 306 sick from Laerco BV eggs. Check codes 2-BE-1073-01 to 04 and return affected cartons.
Belgian Ardennes Wildfire: Farm Machine Cause Probe 2026
Belgian Ardennes wildfire likely caused by an agricultural machine, Liège prosecutors say. 3,000 hectares burned in Belgium's largest wildfire; probe continues.
CIA Director Ratcliffe Secret Moscow Visit: US-Russia Talks
CIA Director Ratcliffe secretly visited Moscow Aug 25, 2026, for undisclosed talks with Russian officials. First CIA Moscow trip since 2021. Details inside.
Missing Father Found Dead: Belgian Toddler Case Update
Belgian toddler case update: missing father Bryan Brigou, 29, likely found dead near Onhaye after 5-year-old Tyméo's body was found. Autopsy pending.
Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Gets 3 Years for Mao Art: Explained
Chinese artist Gao Zhen received a maximum three-year prison sentence on Aug 25, 2026, for satirical Mao Zedong sculptures. Learn about the 2018 law and global reaction.
ECHR Orders Osman Kavala Release: Turkey Repression
ECHR orders Osman Kavala's immediate release, calling his detention a 'systematic problem.' The 68-year-old has been held since 2017, sentenced to life in 2022.
Haiti Gang Attack Kills 30+ in Kenscoff: 2026 Update
At least 30 people were killed in a Haiti gang attack in Kenscoff on August 24-25, 2026, with the death toll possibly reaching 47 amid ongoing violence.
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Colombia Earthquake €8B Damage: 294 Dead, Shakira Aid Pledge
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