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Car Rams Crowd in Modena, Eight Injured; Driver Arrested

A man drove a car into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring at least eight people, four of whom are in serious condition, ‌police said. The ⁠driver tried to flee after the ​car crashed into a shop window, Modena Mayor Massimo Mezzetti told local media.

Germany pushes ahead in the new space race

The space industry is a multibillion-dollar business. According to a study by the German consulting firm Roland Berger and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the market is worth around $600 billion (€516 billion) and growing. By 2040, it is predicted to be worth $2.32 trillion.

Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision 2026 with 'Bangaranga'

Dara and her song "Bangaranga" skyrocketed Bulgaria to first place at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest Helmut Fohringer/APA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Helmut Fohringer/APA/AFP via Getty Images Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest — the country's first-ever win.

Are Romania and Moldova Heading Toward Reunification?

In early May, Moldovan President Maia Sandu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan posted a picture together on their respective Facebook pages showing them smiling, sitting next to each other on a Romanian military aircraft.

Far-right anti-immigration rally staged in London

Police in London on Saturday braced themselves as tens of thousands of protesters joined the latest rally staged by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon gathered up to 150,000 people into central London last September, for a rally proclaiming "national unity, free speech and Christian values." Who is Tommy Robinson?

Study: Immigrants Disadvantaged in Germany's Rental Market

Finding a rental apartment with three or four rooms in Berlin? No problem for top earners. In May 2026, a major rental platform is listing a unit of just over 100 square meters (1,076 square feet) for just over €4,000 ($4,680) per month, including heating and other additional costs.

US Halts 4,000-Troop Deployment to Poland After Germany Pullout

The Pentagon said it is halting the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, according to US officials, after President Donald Trump's administration said it would pull out thousands of soldiers in Germany. The 4,000 troops in question belong to the Army's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. What did US officials say about the decision?

Merz Says He Wouldn't Advise Kids to Move to US

Skip next section Antarctic research ship 'Polarstern' returns from 6-month mission May 15, 2026 Antarctic research ship 'Polarstern' returns from 6-month mission Image: Jörn Hüneke/dpa/picture alliance The more than 40-year-old German research vessel Polarstern — Polaris or Pole Star in English — has completed its last half-year mission to Antarctica.