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Ireland prepares for rare severe storm Éowyn

Ireland is preparing for the arrival of storm Éowyn, with wind gusts of up to 180 kilometers per hour and wave heights of up to 10 meters. Schools, public buildings and public life will be largely at a standstill and power outages are expected. Wind and rain will also intensify in the Netherlands, but not at the extreme level of Éowyn.

Jan. 23, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

European climate subsidies under fire, NGOs reject criticism

European Commission investigates possible influence by NGO subsidies for climate policy, following criticism from right-wing parties in European Parliament.

Jan. 23, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

Day after knife attack Aschaffenburg, everyone points at each other, asylum debate flares up

Politicians accuse each other of guilt after deadly knife attack by Afghan suspect in Aschaffenburg, making the migration debate a key battleground in Germany's election campaign.

Jan. 23, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

'Former minister Hennis incorrectly informed House of civilian deaths in Hawija'

The committee concluded that Hennis and Defense gave incorrect and incomplete information about the bombing in Hawija, which resulted in civilian casualties. This led to outrage and an emergency debate in the House of Representatives.

Jan. 23, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

Concerns over Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank grow

At least 10 people have been killed in a major Israeli attack in the occupied West Bank, while the UN Secretary-General expresses concerns about possible annexation by Israel and tensions between the Palestinian Authority and Israel rise.

Jan. 22, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'Feyenoord have already decided: exit trainer Priske regardless of result tonight'

Feyenoord denies Priske's requests for changes in staff as their up-and-down season continues, with Pusic rumored as potential successor.