[POLA] Comedy legend Mel Brooks turns 100
A parody of Adolf Hitler in the landmark 1968 movie “The Producers” was just the beginning for US actor Mel Brooks. The 100-year-old comedian is still on a roll today.
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[POLA] France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash
Police urged people to “strictly avoid” the area around the airport in Tomblaine. The plane was reportedly carrying skydivers.
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[POLA] Fact check: As Europe bakes, should you trust your sunscreen?
As a heat wave sweeps across Europe, claims are resurfacing online questioning whether sunscreen is safe or linked to skin cancer risk.
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[POLA] New Caledonia heads to polls in vote delayed since 2024
Security has been high at polling stations as the South Pacific archipelago holds its first provincial elections since 2019. The vote in the French territory was originally set for 2024 but was delayed by violent unrest.
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[POLA] Argentina: Milei’s top aide resigns over corruption scandal
Manuel Adorni is mired in a corruption scandal but has denied wrongdoing. Javier Milei has defended Adorni, saying, “Manuel is innocent.”
World
[POLA] With ‘Operation Purgatory,’ Magyar moves to demolish Orban system
The new Hungarian government is moving swiftly to dismantle the system of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The focus: fighting corruption, reforming the media and protecting democracy.
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[POLA] Europe heat wave: 1,000 excess deaths recorded in France
The French Health Ministry noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. Germany is meanwhile breaking for another potentially record-breaking day. Follow DW for the latest.
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[POLA] Hungary holds first post-Orban Budapest Pride march
Tens of thousands packed Budapest’s streets despite scorching heat. Former right-wing leader Viktor Orban tried to ban the march last year as part of a wider LGBTQ+ crackdown.
Germany
[POLA] Why is Germany taking a big stake in a major tankmaker?
The German government will buy a 40% stake in tankmaker KNDS. The deal is as much about control in the critical defense sector as it is about the Franco-German relationship.
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[POLA] Ukraine strikes Russian weapons plant, Moscow fuel hub
The two attacks, in Volgograd and Vladimir regions, are part of President Zelenskyy’s strategy to bring the war to the Russian people and force Putin into peace negotiations.