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‘Gigantic explosion,' fire injure 4 in Netherlands: Report

‘Gigantic explosion,' fire injure 4 in Netherlands: Report

Authorities have yet to ascertain cause of explosion

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Germany's Merz calls nuclear phaseout 'serious strategic mistake'
15.01.2026

Germany's Merz calls nuclear phaseout 'serious strategic mistake'

Conservative leader criticizes previous governments for creating world's costliest energy transition

Number of US citizens seeking asylum in Ireland surges fourfold in 2025
15.01.2026

Number of US citizens seeking asylum in Ireland surges fourfold in 2025

9,600 US citizens immigrated to Ireland in 2025, figures show

British premier ends X boycott as platform moves to comply with UK law
15.01.2026

British premier ends X boycott as platform moves to comply with UK law

'Free speech is not the freedom to violate consent. Young women’s images are not public property, and their safety is not up for debate,' says Keir Starmer

French parliamentary committee blocks bill banning headscarves for minors
15.01.2026

French parliamentary committee blocks bill banning headscarves for minors

Draft law aims to prohibit parents from requiring or allowing underage daughters to wear clothing intended to conceal their hair in public

China says solving EV case with EU is of ‘great positive significance’
15.01.2026

China says solving EV case with EU is of ‘great positive significance’

Remarks come after European Commission issued guidance document on duties on electric vehicles from China