[POLA] Trump unveils interim Air Force One, gifted from Qatar
A former Qatari-owned jumbo jet, converted into the new presidential aircraft, is nearly ready for service. Trump said it had been transformed into “a flying White House.”
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[POLA] Meloni ‘stunned’ by Trump’s comment she ‘begged’ for photo
Donald Trump’s comments that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “begged for a picture” have elicited a furious response from Rome. Meloni said she was “stunned.”
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[POLA] Poland’s president strips Zelenskyy of top honor
Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland’s highest honor is likely to spark a severe diplomatic crisis between Poland and Ukraine.
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[POLA] UK: Two trains collide north of London, injuries reported
According to media reports, the train collision occurred about 90 kilometers north of London, resulting in multiple injuries.
Science
[POLA] EU ban on BPA chemical in food packaging takes effect
From July 2026 onwards, BPA will no longer be permitted in EU food packaging. The industrial chemical is known to interfere with the human hormonal system.
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[POLA] German journalist detained in Syria back home, lawyer says
Eva Maria Michelmann vanished in Syria in January as government forces advanced on Kurdish fighters in the northeast. The German government last week said it was working to get her home.
World
[POLA] Lebanon: Is US-Iran peace deal a ‘victory’ for Hezbollah?
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has claimed that the US-Iran peace deal is a “great victory.” The group, which is opposed to Israel, has certainly been bolstered by the deal. But what have they really won?
Environment
[POLA] What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century
Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?
Environment
[POLA] How cities are adapting to a warming world
As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life.
Business
[POLA] Can Europe build its own AI heavyweights to rival the US?
With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost the continent’s digital sovereignty, but challenges around funding and regulation remain.