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1 killed, 2 injured as tram derails in Bosnian capital Sarajevo

1 killed, 2 injured as tram derails in Bosnian capital Sarajevo

Vehicle veers off tracks near National Museum stop, route closed to traffic

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Poland loyal ally of US, but ‘will not be a vassal,’ premier says on Board of Peace
12.02.2026

Poland loyal ally of US, but ‘will not be a vassal,’ premier says on Board of Peace

Donald Tusk rejects joining Trump initiative, vows ‘faithful ally’ stance

EU faces 'extremely strong' competition from China, US tariffs, stresses action by June: Macron
12.02.2026

EU faces 'extremely strong' competition from China, US tariffs, stresses action by June: Macron

'What is really important is that we move quickly and take very concrete decisions by June. And in June, we will assess where we stand,' says French president

Majority of French favor suspending reduced sentences for minors, poll shows
12.02.2026

Majority of French favor suspending reduced sentences for minors, poll shows

77% of respondents favor suspending so-called 'excuse of minority,' rule under French law requiring courts to impose lighter sentences on minors than on adults

NATO chief urges Europe, Canada to boost defense as US pivots toward Indo-Pacific
12.02.2026

NATO chief urges Europe, Canada to boost defense as US pivots toward Indo-Pacific

Mark Rutte says NATO initiatives aimed at securing Arctic, Baltic region, and eastern flank show alliance’s ability to address multiple threats simultaneously

Switzerland to vote on population cap initiative, civil service act in June
12.02.2026

Switzerland to vote on population cap initiative, civil service act in June

Federal Council says voters will decide on proposal to limit permanent residents to 10M, amendments to civilian service act