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Last update: 5 hours agoUkraine War Update: Russia kept up intense strikes overnight, with at least one person killed and 40 injured in Kyiv after hits on civilian infrastructure, as Zelensky warned partners not to stay silent while more than 1,500 drones were used in 30 hours. Middle East Fuel Shock: Europe’s aviation industry is trying to calm nerves: airlines and tour operators say jet-fuel shortages won’t hit the summer—though prices are still spiking—while warnings persist if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Markets & Tech Mood: European stocks edged up on AI optimism despite lingering U.S.-Iran uncertainty and a high-stakes Trump–Xi summit in focus. Defence & Industry: An Emirati state-linked group EDGE agreed to buy 80% of Italy’s CMD, aiming to build a European propulsion hub. Politics & Culture: Eurovision 2026 is again being treated as a political battleground over Israel’s participation, with protests and boycotts spilling into sponsors and broadcasters. EU Rights Push: The Commission moves toward banning gay “conversion therapy,” after a million-citizen petition. Business Watch: Xpeng is reportedly in talks with Volkswagen to buy a European factory, while BYD eyes idle plants to speed up localized EV production.
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