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Asylum seekers fleeing gang violence face near-zero approval rates at Fort Snelling immigration court due to legal precedents and policy changes under President Donald Trump. The court, part of the Justice Department, has seen asylum approvals drop to under 2% in Trump's second term, with applicants like Sofia from Ecuador struggling to gain permanent status amid constricted legal pathways.

Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, asserts that brand loyalty remains strong despite the rise of AI-driven shopping agents, emphasizing Klarna's competitive position in the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) market with 29 million U.S. users. He highlights the company's diverse payment methods and global reach, suggesting it is well-prepared for future challenges in AI-agentic commerce. Klarna may pursue bank charters in the U.S., similar to fintech peers like PayPal and Revolut.

Bulgaria is set to face punishment from the European Commission for breaching budget rules, triggering an 'excessive deficit procedure'. The country will be penalized months after joining the eurozone.

A bear mauled a man to death in Vitosha, a mountainous region outside Sofia, Bulgaria. The attack involved a mother bear with her cub. This is considered a rare incident.

A bear attacked and killed a man in Vitosha, a mountainous region near Sofia, Bulgaria. The attack involved a mother bear with her cub. This is a rare incident in the area.

Bulgaria's new leader, Rumen Radev, faces challenges balancing anti-corruption efforts with Russia's growing influence in the country. The situation tests his ability to uphold reforms while navigating geopolitical pressures.

Rumen Radev, Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president, secured a significant victory in the early parliamentary elections. His win highlights shifting political dynamics in Bulgaria, with Radev's pro-Russian stance potentially influencing the country's foreign policy direction.