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Falling tree kills 3, including infant, at Easter event in Germany

Falling tree kills 3, including infant, at Easter event in Germany

21-year-old woman and 16-year-old girl also died in incident near Satrupholm when tree collapsed due to strong winds

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Belgian regional government sets enforceable minimum age of 13 for harmful social media
04.04.2026

Belgian regional government sets enforceable minimum age of 13 for harmful social media

Minister says major tech firms need to safeguard young users or risk being banned from market

Germany requires most men age 17-45 to get military approval for stays abroad
04.04.2026

Germany requires most men age 17-45 to get military approval for stays abroad

Officials say rule aims to track men liable for military service and boost country's defense

'We are not part of Trump's chaotic policy,' including with US overflights: Austria's vice chancellor
04.04.2026

'We are not part of Trump's chaotic policy,' including with US overflights: Austria's vice chancellor

'Our neutrality is non-negotiable and must be consistently upheld, especially now,' says Andreas Babler

German foreign minister calls for ending EU unanimity principle
04.04.2026

German foreign minister calls for ending EU unanimity principle

Wadephul says bloc should end unanimity principle in foreign and security policy to act more effectively internationally

Five EU countries urge windfall tax on energy firms amid hostilities in Mideast
04.04.2026

Five EU countries urge windfall tax on energy firms amid hostilities in Mideast

Top officials propose creating special tax on energy companies' profits in response to oil price increases driven by war