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Transatlantic Tension: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he wouldn’t advise his children to study or live in the U.S. right now, pointing to a harsher social climate and fewer opportunities even for the highly educated—another sign of strain with Washington under Trump. Public Health: In Washington’s Chelan County, officials report a rare hantavirus case (Sin Nombre virus) unrelated to the recent cruise-ship outbreak. Eurovision in Vienna: The 2026 Eurovision final is underway amid boycotts and protests over Israel’s participation, with Germany’s Sarah Engels performing early in the running order. Sports—Bayern’s Title Moment: Bayern Munich finally lifted the Bundesliga trophy after a 5-1 season finale win over Cologne, powered by Harry Kane’s hat-trick. Wildlife Tragedy: “Timmy” the humpback whale—rescued after a long ordeal off Germany—has been found dead near Denmark, with officials warning the carcass could explode. Safety Alerts: A deadly bus crash in Croatia killed 10 and injured dozens, while Italy saw a driver plow into pedestrians, injuring eight.

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