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Severing of Baltic Sea Cables Was ‘Sabotage,’ Germany Says

Germany’s defense minister said damage to two fiber-optic cables on the sea floor appeared deliberate, but a culprit was not known.

By Melissa Eddy and Johanna Lemola

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It’s Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry

The 16-hour trip between the two northern European cities is a festive summer ritual, with plenty of singing, gambling, limbo contests and maybe a bit too much to drink.

By Christopher Hall

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Denmark Closes Shipping Lane Over Risk of Accidental Missile Launch

The military said the missile malfunctioned during a test aboard a warship, and there was a possibility it could fly a short distance, but no risk of the warhead exploding.

By Claire Moses and Maya Tekeli

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Investigating the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

As investigators piece together clues, Russia has quietly taken steps to begin expensive repairs on the giant gas pipeline, complicating theories about who was behind September’s sabotage.

By Rebecca R. Ruiz and Justin Scheck