Germany slashes growth outlook in 'serious' diagnosis of Europe's largest economy

One person was killed and three police officers were injured in a knife attack in Mulhouse, France. A 37-year-old Algerian man, who shouted "Allahu Akbar", was arrested at the scene and a terrorist inquiry has been opened. The suspect, on a terrorism watch list and subject to a deportation order, seriously injured two officers and killed a 69-year-old Portuguese man who intervened. President Macron labeled it an Islamist terrorist attack, expressing condolences and vowing to...

The collapse of a food court roof at a shopping mall in northwestern Peru resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to at least 78 others, with some in critical condition. The incident occurred at the Real Plaza Trujillo shopping mall in La Libertad region, where five people died on site and a sixth passed away at a hospital. The defense minister expressed condolences to the victims' families, with the local fire department...

Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that all federal employees must report their productivity via email each week, with failure to respond resulting in resignation per a new Trump administration initiative. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is identifying waste in the federal government, including discovering 4 million active credit cards and $40 billion in spending. President Trump has expressed support for Musk's efforts, urging him to be more aggressive in his work....

The 40th edition of the Film Independent Spirit Awards takes place in a tent near the Santa Monica pier in Los Angeles, honoring independent film and television with host Aidy Bryant. Nominees include films like "A Real Pain" and "Anora," as well as up-and-comers recognized in categories like the John Cassavetes Award. Despite its casual afternoon setting, stars still bring their style to the show, which will be live-streamed for viewers to enjoy. Full Article

A child described as a "pedestrian" by gardaí was struck by a car in Portlaoise, resulting in a fatal accident. The driver, a woman in her 40s, was unharmed, marking the second road tragedy in the Midlands that day. In a separate incident in Westmeath, a quad bike rider in his 20s died, with a male passenger injured and a motorcycle rider in critical condition. Full Article

Yerin Ha plays Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson plays Benedict Bridgerton in episode 1 of Bridgerton season 4. Benedict is looking for something missing in his life as his brothers are now married. Sophie, a new love interest for Benedict, joins the cast as an Earl's daughter forced to work for Lady Araminta Gao. The season focuses on Benedict and Sophie's forbidden love story, starting at Lady Violet Bridgerton's masquerade ball. The season explores class...