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Apple is developing touch-sensitive iPhone cases, turning accessories into new control surfaces

Apple is reportedly working on transforming iPhone cases into touch-sensitive accessories that function as secondary input panels. The information comes from MacRumors, citing Chinese insider Instant Digital. According to the report, Apple plans to invest heavily in smart cases that would act as “second touch interfaces,” enhancing the advanced capabilities of the iPhone Pro lineup.…

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European Commission estimates Ukraine will need €135.7 billion in external support for 2026–2027 — even if the war ends

Ukraine will require €135.7 billion in external financing during 2026–2027, according to a European Commission letter to EU member states published by Politico. The estimate assumes that the conflict with Russia ends sometime in 2026 — yet the financial gap remains vast. The projected requirement is broken down as follows: €52.3 billion for macro-financial needs,…

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Macron avoids committing to France’s post-2027 support for Ukraine, says he hopes the war ends before his term expires

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed hope that the war in Ukraine will end before 2027, the year he leaves office. However, he declined to say whether France will continue to support Kyiv after his departure from the Élysée Palace, according to Le Figaro. “I hope peace will be achieved before 2027. I believe recent…

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Germany cancels auction of Holocaust victims’ belongings following widespread criticism

A planned auction in Germany featuring personal documents and items belonging to victims of the Holocaust has been cancelled after intense public and political backlash, according to Die Welt. The cancellation comes amid strong criticism from cultural authorities, Holocaust memorial organisations and German and Polish officials. The auction, organised by Felzmann in the city of…

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UK media report rising pressure on Zelensky as allies demand proof of anti-corruption efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing mounting pressure from European allies who expect him to demonstrate a firm commitment to tackling corruption — a core requirement for Ukraine’s EU accession bid. The information comes from The Guardian, ahead of Zelensky’s planned visits to France and Spain, where he is set to sign new military assistance…

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Arctic cold snap brings risk of snow as UK communities clean up after severe flooding

A wave of Arctic air is expected to sweep across the UK next week, bringing sharply colder temperatures and the possibility of snow, while communities in Wales continue their recovery from the devastating floods caused by Storm Claudia over the weekend. Temperatures will fall considerably, with yellow cold-health alerts issued across northern and central England…

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Germany cancels auction of Nazi concentration camp items after public backlash, Polish minister says

A controversial auction in Germany that planned to sell more than 600 artefacts linked to prisoners of Nazi concentration camps has been cancelled, according to Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. The move follows intense criticism from Holocaust survivors’ groups, politicians and cultural officials. German auction house Felzmann had scheduled the sale for Monday in…

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Explosion reported in Ukraine’s Odesa region: Izmail under air raid alert amid rising tensions

An explosion has been reported in the city of Izmail, located in Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to the Ukrainian broadcaster “Suspilne”. Data from the Ministry of Digital Transformation indicates that an air raid alert was in effect at the time of the incident. Local authorities have not yet provided details regarding casualties or damage, and…

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German tech figure claims corruption scandal could end IMF and EU funding for Ukraine

German-Finnish programmer Kim Dotcom, best known as the founder of Megaupload and Mega, has sparked controversy after stating on X that the International Monetary Fund and the European Union may cut financial aid to Ukraine due to a major corruption scandal in the country’s energy sector. Dotcom referenced a recent investigation by Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption…