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Berlin talks saw U.S. propose NATO-style guarantees for Ukraine, but territorial disputes blocked a breakthrough.

Spain has fined Airbnb over €64 million for advertising over 65,000 illegal holiday rental listings during a worsening housing crisis. Authorities said the adverts breached consumer rules by lacking valid licences. Airbnb plans to challenge the fine.

Russia's mysterious 'Doomsday Radio' UVB-76 has sent 15 coded messages in one week, an unusual event that has raised fears across Europe. The station, active since the 1970s, is believed to be linked to military communications.

A US-led plan proposes Ukraine could enter the EU by January 2027 in exchange for ceding territory to Russia, sparking diplomatic turmoil across Europe as Kyiv pushes for support and Moscow voices suspicion.

Germany has accused Russia's GRU-linked hacker groups of carrying out major cyberattacks on its air safety systems and trying to influence federal election. Berlin says agencies have 'clear proof' linking APT28 and Storm 1516 campaign to these ops.

Reports suggest Washington is exploring a new elite grouping. Details remain unconfirmed, but the idea signals shifting priorities.

A probe into the Louvre heist reveals shocking security lapses that let thieves escape with $102m crown jewels, slipping away just 30 seconds before police arrived despite multiple ignored warnings.

Former Indian envoy Talmiz Ahmad criticised the US reaction to the Modi-Putin meeting, stating the era of US hegemony is over. He said the US has lost credibility and the world is now multipolar, with India asserting its strategic autonomy.

India–Russia ties face a critical test as Jayant Krishna warns of a ballooning trade deficit, sanctions pressure, oil uncertainty and the urgent need for market access, co-production and stable payments.

India and Russia aim to reboot their decades-old partnership with the Strategic Economic Roadmap 2030, focusing on trade, MSMEs, energy, labour mobility, and strategic balance amid global pressures.