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1. Merz vows to hold coalition together after defeats. Germany’s chancellor pledged to keep his coalition together after heavy state election losses, raising concerns about political stability in Europe’s largest economy. (BBC)

2. Macron warns Russian hybrid attacks are intensifying. Macron said Russian hybrid attacks against Europe were intensifying and ordered protection for critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. (BBC)

3. Google fined €403 million over location data. Ireland fined Google €403 million for misusing users’ location data, but consumer advocates warned the eight-year enforcement delay weakened privacy protection. (France 24)

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