[POLA] Latvia: NATO jet shoots down stray drone
For the first time, a NATO jet shot down a drone over eastern Latvia. According to the military, the drone entered Latvian airspace due to “Russian electromagnetic warfare.”
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[POLA] Germany news: Arson suspected in large-scale power outage
Around 10,000 households in the southwestern city of Reutlingen have been affected by the outage, which is reminiscent of far-left arson attacks in Berlin last year. DW has more.
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[POLA] So much is wrong with the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup has been heavily criticized even before it begins. The politics of US President Donald Trump, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams and the environmental impact have all raised questions.
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[POLA] Jafar Panahi’s prison sentence confirmed by Iranian court
Following a retrial for a verdict that had been reached while the prominent Iranian director was abroad, the Revolutionary Court in Tehran has upheld a one-year jail sentence.
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[POLA] Indian stock markets dive amid Middle East escalation
India’s Sensex and Nifty have fallen over 13% and 10% in 2026, hurting retail investors. Monday’s stock losses only add to that pain. Meanwhile, Kerala is in danger of landslides amid monsoon showers. Follow live.
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[POLA] Philippines lifts tsunami alert after deadly 7.8 earthquake
The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao. At least 32 people were killed and more than 200 injured.
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[POLA] Middle East updates: Israel and Iran trade fresh strikes
Iran and Israel have exchanged missile fire in the most serious confrontation since a ceasefire agreed in April. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have threatened to target ships in the Red Sea. Follow DW for the latest.
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[POLA] SIPRI: With peace elusive, nuclear weapons make a comeback
Governments are increasingly turning to nuclear deterrence. As the global arms buildup intensifies, so do the risks, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute warns.
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[POLA] Has Zelenskyy forfeited an honor — and Poland’s sympathy?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage with the renaming of an army unit. Polish President Karol Nawrocki wants to strip him of his country’s highest order. Can PM Donald Tusk smooth things over?
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[POLA] Reports: Iran uses war as cover for increased executions
Iran already had one of the highest rates of capital punishment in the world. Now, rights groups say, the country is using the current conflict to carry out even more executions, in an attempt to repress dissent.