A newly released documentary still shows Pope Leo XIV, then Augustinian prior Robert Francis Prevost, wearing white Nike sneakers with his liturgical robes at…
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Germany has committed €35 billion to bolster space security and civil defense infrastructure. Defense Minister Pistorius emphasized the importance of radar satellites and air defense systems in the new initiative.
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Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has called for a reorientation of the country's security policy and stronger European unity. He emphasized the need for a 'defiant Austria' and a contemporary interpretation of human rights conventions.
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Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi has been awarded the 2024 International Booker Prize for her novel 'Taiwan Travelogue'. The book, set in 1930s Taiwan under Japanese occupation, explores the relationship between a Japanese author and a local translator.
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Austria has extended mandatory reporting requirements for hantavirus infections following an outbreak on the cruise ship "Hondius" in the Atlantic. The European health agency ECDC assesses the risk to the general public as "very low."
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OMV has begun natural gas production in Wittau, Austria, aiming to reduce reliance on international markets. The project could supply 100,000 households and boost domestic production by 50%.
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Michael Banks, the head of the U.S. Border Patrol, has unexpectedly resigned without explanation. His departure follows a series of personnel changes in immigration agencies under President Donald Trump.
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Margit Kraker, president of the Austrian Court of Audit, has warned that current debates over ORF appointments undermine the public broadcaster's independence. She called for political reforms to ensure transparent, merit-based processes and highlighted ongoing audits into ORF's use of public funds.
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Austria's Social Minister Korinna Schumann announced a €120 million budget allocation to raise care allowances in 2027, ensuring inflation adjustments. The number of recipients has surpassed 506,000, reflecting growing demand for support.
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Austria faces a critical shortage of physicians, with over 600 training spots missing in Vienna alone. Medical leaders warn the system is "artificially overflowing," pushing young doctors abroad.
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Cuba's energy minister announced the country has exhausted all diesel and fuel reserves, leaving Havana neighborhoods without power for up to 22 hours daily. The grid is in "critical" condition, with public services paralyzed for nearly 10 million residents.
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A cruise ship carrying nearly 150 people, which had been anchored off Cape Verde after departing from southern Argentina, has been granted permission to dock…
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A US jury dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, stating the claims were filed too late. Musk had sought billions in damages and changes to OpenAI's leadership and structure.
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Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi received the prestigious Karlspreis for his decisive actions during the Eurozone crisis. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Draghi as a "convinced cosmopolitan and outstanding European."
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Hungary's new government, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, was sworn in on May 12, 2026. The cabinet includes 16 ministers, all from the TISZA party, which defeated Viktor Orbán's Fidesz in April's election.
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Austria is advancing plans to ban social media for children under 14 by 2027. Digitalization Secretary Alexander Pröll emphasized "cooperation over confrontation" with platforms like Meta and TikTok.
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King Charles III delivered the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, outlining government plans during a deepening political crisis. The monarch emphasized stability in "an increasingly dangerous and unstable world" while wearing the Imperial State Crown adorned with 2,868 diamonds.
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Israel will prosecute Hamas fighters involved in the October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people. A legal expert warns against "show trials" as tensions escalate.
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A government-appointed commission is reportedly considering raising the retirement age to 70 by the 2060s for those born after 1990. The proposal has sparked political debate, with some coalition members opposing the measure while others argue it's necessary due to demographic changes.
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Thailand has abolished the 60-day visa-free entry policy introduced in 2024, returning to a 30-day limit for tourists from 54 countries. The change comes amid concerns about illegal activities and declining tourist numbers.
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