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Samsung's heirs settled an $8bn tax bill on Lee Kun-hee's estate, marking the largest in South Korea’s history.

Germany sends a minesweeper to the Mediterranean, eyeing potential deployment in Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, once an undocumented immigrant, as Bishop of West Virginia, influencing US immigration debates.

Iran accuses the U.S. of cease-fire violations in the Hormuz Strait, heightening tensions in a critical global shipping lane.

Germany downplays U.S. troop reduction, focusing on economic impact rather than security concerns, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation charges, sparking global discussions about celebrity accountability and literary community response.

Germany calls for diplomatic talks following Iran's drone and missile attacks on the UAE amidst escalating regional tensions.

French cycling prodigy Paul Seixas, at just 19, is set to become the youngest Tour de France participant since 1937, promising a thrilling race.

Sri Lankan police arrest 22 Buddhist monks after discovering 110kg of cannabis in their luggage, igniting a national conversation on smuggling.

Iran alleges a confrontation with a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz. The US denies any encounter, raising regional tensions.

Escalating conflict as Russian strikes kill 10; Ukraine claims drone hits on Russian oil tankers.

The EU's long-term budget debate intensifies as institutions push for more funds while member states weigh the consequences of increased spending.