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German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants

Germany's Volkswagen, Europe's biggest automaker, said in April it is open to "partnering" with Chinese manufacturers at its plants.
Germany's Volkswagen, Europe's biggest automaker, said in April it is open to "partnering" with Chinese manufacturers at its plants.

Kosovo holds another snap election as political crisis drags on

Supporters of Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) party attend the closing electoral rally for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Pristina, Kosovo June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj
Supporters of Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) party attend the closing electoral rally for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Pristina, Kosovo June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj

Russian Defence Ministry: anti-aircraft units intercepted 339 Ukrainian drones over 13-hour period

France and allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, say diplomats

Palestinians trying to extinguish smouldering farms, following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Huwwara, near Nablus, in the West Bank, on June 6.
Palestinians trying to extinguish smouldering farms, following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Huwwara, near Nablus, in the West Bank, on June 6.

German hospital discharges US man cured of Ebola infection

The Charite public hospital in Berlin said the man and his five family members who had all been in quarantine were in “good health” and permitted to leave.
The Charite public hospital in Berlin said the man and his five family members who had all been in quarantine were in “good health” and permitted to leave.

Russian-run Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says power supply has been restored

FILE PHOTO: A view shows Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant from the bank of Kakhovka Reservoir near the town of Nikopol after the Nova Kakhovka dam breached, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine June 16, 2023. REUTERS/Alina Smutko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A view shows Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant from the bank of Kakhovka Reservoir near the town of Nikopol after the Nova Kakhovka dam breached, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine June 16, 2023. REUTERS/Alina Smutko/File Photo

British royals gather for wedding of Princess Anne's son

Harriet Sperling arrives for her wedding with Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips at All Saints' Church in Kemble, Cirencester, Britain, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Harriet Sperling arrives for her wedding with Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips at All Saints' Church in Kemble, Cirencester, Britain, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

US’ Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces ‘invasion’ of dangerous ideologies

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (centre) arriving to attend a ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, northwestern France, on June 6.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (centre) arriving to attend a ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, northwestern France, on June 6.

Pope Leo calls for end to polarisation during Spain visit

Spain's Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcoming Pope Leo at the royal palace in Madrid on June 6.
Spain's Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcoming Pope Leo at the royal palace in Madrid on June 6.

Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner

Dawn of Nemunas Party leader Remigijus Zemaitaitis attends a press conference after general election in Vilnius, Lithuania October 28, 2024. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Dawn of Nemunas Party leader Remigijus Zemaitaitis attends a press conference after general election in Vilnius, Lithuania October 28, 2024. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.