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Information In the first quarter of 2024, the UK economy grew by 0.6%, surpassing the anticipated 0.4% growth, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This stronger-than-expected expansion signaled the UK’s exit from a recession that persisted in the last two quarters of 2023, where GDP shrank by 0.3% in Q4 and contracted by 0.1% in

Information Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to hold talks with Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, on Thursday in Budapest. Xi arrived in Hungary on Wednesday evening, after meeting leaders in France and Serbia on his first state visit to Europe since 2019. In the Hungarian pro-government daily Magyar Nemzet, Xi wrote that he “developed

Information Hong Kong’s appeal court has officially banned the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong,” which gained prominence during the 2019 pro-democracy demonstrations. The song’s lyrics, including the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong; Revolution of our times,” upset authorities as it became an anthem for dissenters, even replacing China’s official anthem, “March of the Volunteers,” at

Information Polish security officials discovered and dismantled eavesdropping devices in a government meeting room just before it was to be used for a Cabinet session in Katowice. According to Jacek Dobrzynski, a spokesperson for the State Protection Service, the equipment was capable of capturing both audio and video. Although it’s unclear how long the devices had been in place

Information During his visit to Lithuania, Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized Germany’s commitment to defending NATO-allied territory against new threats. Germany’s decision to permanently deploy a brigade of 4,800 soldiers to support Lithuania’s security reflects its dedication to safeguarding the Baltic states, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, particularly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russia adds Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy to wanted list The Kremlin did not specify why the Ukrainian president had been added, only that a criminal case had been opened against him. Tens of thousands are already on the list, including high-ranking politicians. Milei blasts Madrid after ‘substances’ comment Spain has rejected claims that Madrid is bringing

Information Germany has accused Russia’s GRU military intelligence service of orchestrating a cyberattack against the Social Democrats (SPD), a major political party. This allegation was made amid broader accusations of increased espionage and cyber aggression linked to Russia as Germany, a NATO member, continues to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion. Additional reports indicated that cybercriminals targeted

Information European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Lebanon to unveil a significant economic aid package totalling €1 billion, aimed at supporting the country through 2027. This financial assistance is set to enhance Lebanon’s socio-economic stability by improving fundamental services like education and healthcare. Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of Lebanon implementing reforms