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Monday May 04, 2026

2 drones suspected of violating Finnish airspace over Hamina

Two drones were suspected of violating Finnish airspace in Hamina, a municipality in Eastern Finland

US to guide ships out Hormuz

US has responded to Tehran's 14-point plan to end war: Iran

3 died of respiratory infection aboard Atlantic cruise ship

Spanish PM's plane forced to land in Ankara after technical problem

Majority of Finns oppose govt´s cuts in public spending: survey

3 killed in road mishaps, 1 burnt to death, 1 drowns across Finland

National

Govt moves to cancel students´ residence permit, if take social support

Govt faces motion of no-confidence over failure in economic policy

Finland´s ranking drops to 6th in Press Freedom Index

Govt to review immigrants´ family reunification income requirements

Finland posts progress in cutting air pollutant emissions

Probe body recommends safety improvement after conscript injured

Europe

2 migrants die in English Channel crossing attempt off north France

Two migrants died early Sunday during an attempted crossing of the English Channel from the French side, reported Xinhua, quoting local media. According to French daily Le Figaro, around 82 people set off aboard a makeshift boat from Neufchatel-Hardelot, in

2 dead, 3 injured after house explosion in UK

Berlin stresses shared interests as US set to pull out 5,000 troops

New US tariff on EU cars would mainly hit German automakers

German group releases Timmy the whale into the North Sea

Worldwide

Israel court extends detention of 2 Gaza-bound flotilla activists

Israeli strikes kill 8 in Lebanon, 1 in West Bank

US has responded to Tehran's 14-point plan to end war: Iran

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Sunday that its forces will begin implementing President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" by guiding ships out of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, reported Xinhua. "The mission, directed by the ...read more

2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

7 OPEC+ countries to increase oil production in June

Business

Finland cuts 2026 growth forecast as energy prices rise

Finland sees €571m trade deficit in February

2400 staff to affect as Valmet starts layoffs negotiations in Finland

Sports

Vinicius' double keeps Real alive as Barca made to wait for La Liga title

Antonelli holds off Norris in Miami to tighten grip on F1 title race

Sinner routs Zverev to win Madrid Open, claims 5th straight Masters title

World No.1 Jannik Sinner needed less than an hour to defeat Alexander Zverev and win the Mutua Madrid Open title on Sunday, reported Xinhua. Sinner required just 58 minutes to seal a 6-1, 6-2 victory ...read more