China's special envoy to Europe is visiting Ukraine, Russia, and other European countries this week as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic offensive to secure military aid from France, Germany, and the UK, while his troops are making gains against the Kremlin. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised Ukraine's bravery and promised to give them hundreds more missiles and attack drones. China is seeking to play a role in the conflict, though it is unclear what that role will be.
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Interpol has released a video featuring Dutch celebrities in an effort to draw attention to the case of 22 unidentified women whose remains were found in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands over a span of 43 years. Police have been unable to identify the women by their distinguishing features or apparel, and are hoping that the public can provide information that will lead to the identification of the victims and their killers. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Interpol or the local police.
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Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition politician, has been suffering from severe stomach pain since Monday and an ambulance was called to the prison where he is being held due to acute stomach pains. Navalny is not eating anything due to being prohibited from receiving parcels with food or buying food in the prison store, and his team suspects that he is being poisoned again. His health has been deteriorating since he was transferred to a prison in the Vladimir region, east of Moscow, and his supporters and human rights activists are calling for his immediate release.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the U.K. arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for their first foreign trip as monarchs, greeted with a 21-gun salute and a flyover of two military jets. The purpose of the visit is to improve relations with the EU and to show that Charles can win hearts and minds abroad. During their three-day stay, the royal couple will attend a wreath-laying ceremony, visit the Brandenburg Gate, and meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
EU leaders have responded to a sharp drop in bank shares on Friday, triggered by fears of weaknesses in the global financial system, by reassuring markets that the EU banking sector is resilient and well-regulated. This follows a hastily arranged marriage between two banks on Sunday and a government-backed takeover of Swiss lender Credit Suisse by its rival UBS. EU leaders are continuing to monitor the situation and reassure markets that the banking sector is stable.
Dutch historian Lorenzo Ruijter has discovered a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins. The treasure dates back to the 11th century and is decorated with filigree and coins from various countries. The National Museum of Antiquities is currently working to preserve the treasure and make it available for public viewing.
At least seven people, including an unborn child, were killed in a shooting at a Hamburg, Germany Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall on Thursday night. The gunman, identified as former church member Phillip F., killed himself after police stormed the building. Hamburg's Interior Minister Andy Grote said that there could have been more victims if police had not intervened so quickly, and that there was no indication of a terrorist motive. The attack has sparked a national debate about gun control in Germany, with many calling for stricter laws.