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German and Dutch police arrest terrorists plotting attacks in Europe

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COPENHAGEN, DK – A series of arrests linked to alleged terror plots have been made across Denmark and Germany, with suspects believed to be members of Hamas. The suspects were thought to be planning attacks on Jewish individuals and institutions in Europe, amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Danish police detained three individuals within the country, and a fourth person was apprehended in the Netherlands. While specifics were not disclosed, officials indicated the …

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Record High Heat Cause Fires Across Europe. Exacerbated By Drought

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The hottest day on record in the UK was recorded in the Gironde department of southwest France, with 42.4 degrees Celsius (108.3 degrees Fahrenheit) recorded in Cazaux. Fires have destroyed more than 70,000 hectares of land in Spain this year forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. The country’s Carlos III Health Institute estimated Monday that more than 510 people had died due to the heatwave, and that 659 people had died in the previous seven …

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Kerry Concerned Climate Change Overshadowed by Possible War in Europe

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(InformingNews.com) – As the special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry should focus on the environment and threats to it. Still, he seems to struggle with realizing not every situation is about this topic. Remarks he made about the potential impact of the situation in Ukraine sounded tone-deaf at best. During a BBC Arabic interview on February 23, Kerry said that while he is concerned for the Ukrainian people and about Russia’s forceful actions, he …

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Energy Deal Reversal as Europe Unites

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(InformingNews.com) – After Russia moved into parts of Ukraine, leaders worldwide began introducing sanctions and other punishments levied at the country. The attack is monetary, seeking to strike the Kremlin’s economy. Germany’s approach was to hit the country where it really hurts: in the pipeline. On February 22, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the country would hold off on certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. He didn’t go as far as to cancel the …

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Canada’s Protests Spread Worldwide

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(InformingNews.com) – The Freedom Convoy in Canada is spreading quickly. The protests of vaccine mandates captured the world’s attention, and other countries are seeing similar events. The Canadian protests became an issue for the United States when the convoy blocked Ambassador Bridge, a major transportation route in Detroit, MI, going into Canada. Protestors closed it down for days, forcing truckers to find an alternative path and leading to production issues for major automakers. Now, the …

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Germany Calls Mark Zuckerberg’s Bluff

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(InformingNews.com) – Meta Platform, Inc., the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, threatened to remove access to its products in Europe after a fight over privacy rules. While the move may upset many Europeans, at least two leaders say it’s no big deal. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he wouldn’t care if Meta pulled Facebook from the country. During a February 7 press conference, Habeck explained he’s been off the platform for four years, …

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