[POLA] First Islamic‑theological faculty at a public university
The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish a faculty of Islamic theology, which is attracting international attention.
Germany
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[POLA] Police identify 156 in drug-facilitated sexual assault cases
An international operation led by German and British police has uncovered 156 suspects and victims in cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault. Operation Medusa has led to 57 arrests and 158 safeguarded victims so far.
World
[POLA] Iran turns Khamenei funeral into show of power
Iran’s leadership is planning a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting July 4, in what officials say will be the largest gathering in Tehran’s history — and a demonstration of strength at home and abroad.
World
[POLA] EU targets Chinese imports amid trade talks
Brussels has ended a customs exemption for low-value imports from China while agreeing with Beijing to monitor trade flows and improve access to rare earth materials.
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[POLA] Syria: Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills several
At least five people were killed when an explosive device detonated near a key government building in the Syrian capital.
Sports
[POLA] Mexico: The 2026 World Cup’s best host?
Mexico has fully embraced its role as a World Cup host. Many visitors rave about the atmosphere and wish there were more knockout-stage matches in Mexico as opposed to the United States.
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[POLA] KNDS: German-French tank manufacturer postpones IPO
The German government had been set to purchase a 40% stake in KNDS, but the prerequisite stock market flotation has been postponed. Meanwhile, a German drone start-up has raised $1 billion in fresh funding.
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[POLA] Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport
Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was detained on his return to Turkey, days after a video he posted online gained traction. The clip included references to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religion.
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[POLA] Vatican excommunicates rebel SSPX bishops
The Vatican’s watchdog authority has imposed severe disciplinary measures on an ultratraditionalist Catholic group. The move comes after the group, the Society of Saint Pius X, consecrated bishops without papal consent.
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[POLA] Nord Stream blast ordered by Ukraine, say German prosecutors
German prosecutors believe the Ukrainian national suspected of sabotaging Baltic Sea gas pipelines in 2022 acted “on the orders of state authorities in Ukraine.” The suspect was officially charged on Wednesday.