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French police raid Ritz hotel in Mohamed Al Fayed sexual abuse investigation • Nov. 10, 2026, 4:15 PM ET (The Guardian)

Viktor Orbán’s brother detained in people-smuggling investigation, Hungarian PM says • Nov. 10, 2026, 3:18 AM ET (The Guardian)

Arrest made after major fire breaks out at Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' mountain retreat in Bavaria • Oct. 24, 2026, 2:17 AM ET (Euronews)

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