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NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years

The head of NATO says members need to increase their air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia and warns that Moscow could be ready to attack the military alliance within five years

NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years
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ECB close to being done with rate cuts, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank is nearly done with interest rate cuts and should watch data through the summer months to determine whether a little more policy fine-tuning may be

ECB close to being done with rate cuts, Kazimir says
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NATO needs 400% increase in air and missile defence, Rutte will say in London

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will use a speech in London on Monday to say the military alliance needs a 400% increase in air and missile defence, one of the priorities for a

NATO needs 400% increase in air and missile defence, Rutte will say in London
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L'Oreal to buy majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8

L'Oreal has agreed to acquire a majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8, boosting the French cosmetics giant's position in the fast-growing dermatological skincare

L'Oreal to buy majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8
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Putin approves big revamp of Russia's navy, Kremlin aide says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new naval strategy which aims to fully restore Russia's position as one of the world's leading maritime powers, Kremlin aide Nikolai

Putin approves big revamp of Russia's navy, Kremlin aide says
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Getty argues its landmark UK copyright case does not threaten AI

Getty Images' landmark copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI began at London's High Court on Monday, with Getty rejecting Stability AI's

Getty argues its landmark UK copyright case does not threaten AI
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UK private-sector pay settlements fall despite higher minimum wage, data shows

Typical annual pay settlements offered by British companies in the three months to April fell slightly, despite a rise in the minimum wage which boosted pay significantly for some

UK private-sector pay settlements fall despite higher minimum wage, data shows
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Russian forces claim new advance deeper into Ukraine, amid dispute over dead soldiers

Russian forces claim new advance deeper into Ukraine, amid dispute over dead soldiers

Russian forces claim new advance deeper into Ukraine, amid dispute over dead soldiers
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Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner

Bad starts in Grand Slam finals are nothing new for Carlos Alcaraz and each time it’s happened he has won the tournament anyway

Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner
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Carlos Alcaraz wins Roland Garros, completing historic comeback from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in men’s final

Carlos Alcaraz wins Roland Garros, completing historic comeback from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in men’s final

Carlos Alcaraz wins Roland Garros, completing historic comeback from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in men’s final
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy vows to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Sunday to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia and said any failure by Moscow to uphold humanitarian accords cast doubt over U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy vows to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Israel vows to stop aid boat with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board from reaching Gaza

Israel vows to stop aid boat with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board from reaching Gaza

Israel vows to stop aid boat with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board from reaching Gaza
Europe|Political|World

Russia advances to east-central Ukrainian region amid row over dead soldiers

Russia said on Sunday its forces had advanced to the edge of the east-central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk

Russia advances to east-central Ukrainian region amid row over dead soldiers
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Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression

Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression

Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression
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Russia says it is sending more Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies to border amid spat over prisoner swap

Russia says it is sending more Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies to border amid spat over prisoner swap

Russia says it is sending more Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies to border amid spat over prisoner swap
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Russia awaits Ukraine's confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say

Russian officials say that Moscow is still awaiting confirmation from Kyiv on a planned exchange of 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action

Russia awaits Ukraine's confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say
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ECB can take time on policy, policymaker Nagel says

The European Central Bank can take its time on interest rates with monetary policy now set at a neutral level that is no longer restrictive, ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel said on

ECB can take time on policy, policymaker Nagel says
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ECB's Escriva sees scope for minor monetary policy easing

The path of monetary policy easing in the euro zone could require further adjustments if the current macroeconomic and inflation outlooks are confirmed, ECB policymaker Jose Luis

ECB's Escriva sees scope for minor monetary policy easing
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ECB should not 'overreact' if inflation edges below 2%, Vujcic says

The European Central Bank should not "overreact" to euro-zone inflation edging below its 2% target as there are good reasons to believe it will come

ECB should not 'overreact' if inflation edges below 2%, Vujcic says
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Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life

Mohammad Sharafoddin, his wife and young son managed to make it out of Afghanistan as refugees nine years ago, at one point walking 36 hours over mountain passes

Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life
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Desperate to get its illegally detained civilians out of Russia, Kyiv offers Ukrainian collaborators in exchange

Desperate to get its illegally detained civilians out of Russia, Kyiv offers Ukrainian collaborators in exchange

Desperate to get its illegally detained civilians out of Russia, Kyiv offers Ukrainian collaborators in exchange
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Italians vote on citizenship and job protections in referendums threatened by low turnout

Italians vote over two days on referendums that would make it easier for children born in Italy to foreigners to obtain citizenship, and on providing more job protections

Italians vote on citizenship and job protections in referendums threatened by low turnout
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US coach Mauricio Pochettino says 'We’re going to have the possibility to win the World Cup'

A third straight loss didn’t prevent Mauricio Pochettino from thinking big

US coach Mauricio Pochettino says 'We’re going to have the possibility to win the World Cup'
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US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike

The United States believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin's threatened retaliation against Ukraine over its drone attack last weekend has

US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike
Europe|World

Kharkiv hit by ‘most powerful attack’ of entire war, mayor says, as Russia pounds Ukraine again

Kharkiv hit by ‘most powerful attack’ of entire war, mayor says, as Russia pounds Ukraine again

Kharkiv hit by ‘most powerful attack’ of entire war, mayor says, as Russia pounds Ukraine again
Europe|World

Tens of thousands march in Romania demanding LGBTQ equality

Tens of thousands of Romanians joined an LGBTQ Pride march in Bucharest on Saturday, demanding civil union partnership legislation and equal rights after a highly-contested

Tens of thousands march in Romania demanding LGBTQ equality
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Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say

Russia attacked the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv at night and in the evening with drones, missiles and guided bombs, killing at least four people and injuring more than 60,

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say
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A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave'

Vegetable likenesses of U.S. President Donald Trump and singer Dolly Parton and a papal “Cornclave” are on display at the Lambeth Country Show

A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave'
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Bucharest gay pride march turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians face growing hostility from right-wing groups

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters have taken to the streets of Romania’s capital for its annual gay pride parade

Bucharest gay pride march turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians face growing hostility from right-wing groups
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title

Drawing on the painful memory of her defeat three years ago in the French Open final gave Coco Gauff just the motivation she needed to win the clay-court tournament for the first time

Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title
Crime|Europe|World

Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 4, wound more than two dozen

Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the eastern city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21

Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 4, wound more than two dozen
Asia|Business|Europe|World

UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire

By Krishna N.

UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Ukraine postpones prisoner exchange, accepting bodies

Ukraine has unexpectedly postponed exchanging prisoners of war and accepting the bodies of killed soldiers for an indefinite period, Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky said on Saturday.

Russia says Ukraine postpones prisoner exchange, accepting bodies
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Kyiv rejects Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies

Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies are untrue, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday, urging Moscow to stop "playing dirty games" and return to

Kyiv rejects Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies
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ECB should watch out for price hikes from U.S. tariffs, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank has made "great progress" in taming inflation but it should watch out for fresh price hikes caused by U.S. tariffs, ECB

ECB should watch out for price hikes from U.S. tariffs, Schnabel says
Europe|World

Ukraine denies postponing prisoner swaps as Russian strike on Kharkiv kills four

Ukraine denied Russian allegations on Saturday that it had indefinitely postponed prisoner swaps, accusing Moscow of "playing dirty games" after overnight Russian missile

Ukraine denies postponing prisoner swaps as Russian strike on Kharkiv kills four
Europe|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certain he won't play at Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo says he’s almost certain he will not be playing at the Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certain he won't play at Club World Cup
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Bank of England is 'not sanguine' about inflation hump, Greene says

The Bank of England still expects the ongoing rise in UK inflation to fade but is "not sanguine" about it after price growth proved more persistent than anticipated only

Bank of England is 'not sanguine' about inflation hump, Greene says
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Ukrainian attack damaged 10% of Russia's strategic bombers, Germany says

A Ukrainian drone attack last weekend likely damaged around 10% of Russia's strategic bomber fleet and hit some of the aircraft as they were being prepared for

Ukrainian attack damaged 10% of Russia's strategic bombers, Germany says
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UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court

A British High Court judge says lawyers have cited fake cases generated by artificial intelligence in court proceedings in England

UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court
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ECB's Schnabel sees no lasting decoupling from Fed

Ongoing trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the world are a shock to the entire global economy, meaning the Federal Reserve's and the European

ECB's Schnabel sees no lasting decoupling from Fed
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ECB is 'nearly done' with cuts if forecasts hold, Vujcic says

The European Central Bank is "nearly done" cutting interest rates if inflation settles at 2% as expected, ECB policymaker Boris Vujcic said on Saturday.

ECB is 'nearly done' with cuts if forecasts hold, Vujcic says
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine says it shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jet

Ukraine's air forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on Saturday morning, the Ukrainian military said.

Ukraine says it shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jet
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Roland Garros: A visual guide to the iconic clay court grand slam

Roland Garros: A visual guide to the iconic clay court grand slam

Roland Garros: A visual guide to the iconic clay court grand slam
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How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more

The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds, and it's got a very big budget problem

How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more
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Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid

Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid

Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid
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US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

Senior U.S. administration officials will meet with a Chinese delegation on Monday in London for the next round of trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, President Donald Trump said Friday

US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks
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US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling

The U.S.

US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling
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Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russia launched an intense missile and drone barrage at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the early hours of Friday, killing at least

Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Europe|Sports|World

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz
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Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought

Tottenham has fired manager Ange Postecoglou two weeks after he won the Europa League and the club's first trophy in 17 years

Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought
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French rabbi tells of two attacks in one week as hate crimes rise

A French rabbi was attacked on Friday for the second time in a week, he told Reuters, reflecting a broad rise in hate crimes across

French rabbi tells of two attacks in one week as hate crimes rise
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A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops

One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base

A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops
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Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US

Porsche has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., a spokesperson said on Friday, dismissing a Bloomberg report saying the company was considering such a

Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

China says it is working with France on trade differences, no sign yet of a cognac deal

China and France have agreed to resolve their trade disputes through dialogue, China's foreign ministry said on Friday, though

China says it is working with France on trade differences, no sign yet of a cognac deal
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Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory

Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory

Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory
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Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service

Three Iranian men appeared in court in London on Friday accused of assisting Iran's foreign intelligence service and plotting violence against journalists working for a British-based

Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service
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A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prison

An art expert who appeared on the BBC’s Bargain Hunt show has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for failing to report his sale of pricey works to a suspected financier of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group

A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prison
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Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis

Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis

Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis
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Teacher loses hundreds of dollars after theft in restaurant

Teacher loses hundreds of dollars after theft in restaurant

Teacher loses hundreds of dollars after theft in restaurant
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Soft-focus interview positions Bardella as leader-in-waiting of France's far-right

Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old wunderkind of France's far right National Rally (RN), says he grew up wanting to be Superman, or James Bond.

Soft-focus interview positions Bardella as leader-in-waiting of France's far-right
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European equities gain for second week on jobs data and trade hopes

European shares rose for a second straight week, buoyed by robust U.S. employment figures and diminishing concerns over trade friction

European equities gain for second week on jobs data and trade hopes
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Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential

The Kremlin said on Friday that the war in Ukraine was an existential question for Russia, after U.S. President Donald Trump likened it to a playground fight.

Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential
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Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition

Consuelo Garcia del Cid was 16 when the family doctor came into her bedroom in Barcelona, Spain with her mother in 1974, grabbed her left

Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition
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Switzerland hits UBS with $26 billion added capital requirement; shares rise

The Swiss government on Friday proposed stricter rules for UBS following its takeover of Credit Suisse, which could make it hold $26 billion more in

Switzerland hits UBS with $26 billion added capital requirement; shares rise
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Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence

Aid distribution in Gaza was halted on Friday after the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said

Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence
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Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast
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Dutch economy held back by tariffs and uncertainty, central bank says

Trade tariffs and the uncertainty they are causing put a brake on economic growth in the Netherlands, the Dutch central bank DNB said on Friday.

Dutch economy held back by tariffs and uncertainty, central bank says
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ECB policymakers debate risk of inflation going too low

European Central Bank policymakers hailed victory over runaway inflation on Friday even as some warned that it was now at risk of going too

ECB policymakers debate risk of inflation going too low
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Europe can sustain Ukraine's war effort without U.S., German general says

Europe is capable of sustaining Ukraine's resistance against Russia, even if the United States were to decide to completely halt its military support to Kyiv, the

Europe can sustain Ukraine's war effort without U.S., German general says
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US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief

U.S. tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, the country's labour office head told Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper in an interview released on Friday.

US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant

Russia asked the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Friday to mediate between Moscow and Washington to resolve the question of what to do with U.S. nuclear fuel stored at a Ukrainian power

Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant
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Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers

The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk provoked chatter, mockery and amusement among the ruling class in Moscow, where one senior official joked about hosting peace

Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers
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Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament

Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, a day after he

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
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Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that he would pursue a deal under which U.S. cars could be imported into Europe duty free in exchange for tariff waivers on the same

Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks
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EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks

The European Union is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertiliser imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration, but will not weaken its food

EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks
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Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had carried out a massive and successful strike on military and military-related targets in Ukraine overnight in response to

Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'
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Manchester United expects annual core profit to return to pre-COVID levels

Manchester United raised their annual core profit forecast on Friday to levels last seen before the pandemic as the club's strong performance in the Europa League drove

Manchester United expects annual core profit to return to pre-COVID levels
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EU reimposes pre-war agri duties on Ukraine, seeks compromise in new deal

The European Union reimposed duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural products from Friday, and hopes to clinch a deal on new quotas that will

EU reimposes pre-war agri duties on Ukraine, seeks compromise in new deal
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy – on stage

‘Harry Potter’ actor Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy – on stage

‘Harry Potter’ actor Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy – on stage
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Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer

Three men all linked to Ukraine will go on trial next April accused of involvement in a series of arson attacks on houses and a vehicle in London connected to British Prime Minister

Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer
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EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges

The EU gave its backing on Friday to the International Criminal Court after Washington imposed sanctions on four

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges
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Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety

Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns about or decided to skip the World Pride gathering going on in Washington due to anxieties about safety, border policies and a hostile political climate

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety
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Italy stats bureau cuts 2025 GDP growth estimate, in line with government

Italy's economy will grow by 0.6% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, trimming a previous forecast of 0.8% made in December amid mounting uncertainty over the

Italy stats bureau cuts 2025 GDP growth estimate, in line with government
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German government spending may take years to boost growth, Bundesbank says

Economic growth in Germany, the euro zone's biggest nation, will be weaker this year than already muted expectations and increased government spending will not significantly raise

German government spending may take years to boost growth, Bundesbank says
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World food prices dip in May as cereal, sugar and vegoils drop

Global food commodity prices declined in May, driven by marked drops in cereal, sugar, and vegetable oil prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.

World food prices dip in May as cereal, sugar and vegoils drop
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Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest
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Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that nationalist Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's presidential election was "fantastically good", hailing the success of an

Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland
Economy|Europe|World

Austrian central bank expects country will barely avoid recession in 2025

Austria's economy will grow slightly this year, avoiding what would be a third year of recession in a row, the Austrian National Bank said in its half-yearly economic forecast,

Austrian central bank expects country will barely avoid recession in 2025
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ECB's Stournaras: Another rate cut dependent on economy weakening further

If the European economy weakens further then the European Central Bank might cut interest rates again, policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Bloomberg TV in an interview on Friday,

ECB's Stournaras: Another rate cut dependent on economy weakening further
Environment|Europe|Science|World

On Ireland’s peat bogs, climate action clashes with tradition

As wind turbines on the horizon churn out clean energy, John Smyth bends to stack damp peat - the cheap, smoky fuel he has

On Ireland’s peat bogs, climate action clashes with tradition
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Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee

The Lebanese army has condemned Israel’s airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut, warning that such attacks are weakening the role of Lebanon’s armed forces that might eventually suspend cooperation with the committee monitoring the truce that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee
Europe|World

NATO's dilemma: how Zelenskiy can attend summit without provoking Trump

Officials organising a NATO summit in The Hague this month are expected to keep it short, restrict discussion of Ukraine, and

NATO's dilemma: how Zelenskiy can attend summit without provoking Trump
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ECB's Kazaks calls time on rate-cut streak

The European Central Bank should stop cutting interest rates at every meeting and instead keep its powder dry given an uncertain economic outlook, ECB

ECB's Kazaks calls time on rate-cut streak
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Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform

Italians will start voting on Sunday in a two-day referendum on whether to ease citizenship laws and reverse a decade-old liberalisation of the labour market, but the

Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform
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Swiss National Bank denies currency manipulation after being put on U.S. watch list

The Swiss National Bank said on Friday it would intervene in foreign currency markets where necessary to keep inflation on track after the United States added

Swiss National Bank denies currency manipulation after being put on U.S. watch list
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German exports, industrial output dip as pre-tariff boost ends

German exports and industrial output fell more than expected in April as demand from the United States decreased following months of strong purchases in

German exports, industrial output dip as pre-tariff boost ends
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Peckham or Sarajevo? Bosnian brothers spark joy with replica van from iconic British sitcom

There is an unmistakable air of Peckham these days in Bosnia’s capital, Sarajevo, as the legendary yellow three-wheeler from BBC’s long-running sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" cruises the city streets

Peckham or Sarajevo? Bosnian brothers spark joy with replica van from iconic British sitcom
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For markets, end to ECB rate cuts just got closer

Traders are increasingly confident the European Central Bank will pause its run of interest rate cuts now that the central bank sees itself as

For markets, end to ECB rate cuts just got closer
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HSBC Chair Tucker to return to Asia insurer AIA after overseeing bank overhaul

HSBC Holdings' high-profile Chairman Mark Tucker will return to the insurance sector as chair of Hong Kong-based AIA Group, after having presided over

HSBC Chair Tucker to return to Asia insurer AIA after overseeing bank overhaul
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UK secures action from Amazon to tackle fake reviews

Amazon has committed to do more to tackle fake reviews, including sanctioning British businesses that boost their ratings through bogus posts, the country's competition watchdog said

UK secures action from Amazon to tackle fake reviews
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Colorado fire-bomb suspect faces 28 attempted murder counts

The man accused of fire-bombing a Colorado march by people who wanted to raise awareness of hostages in Gaza was charged in state court on Thursday with

Colorado fire-bomb suspect faces 28 attempted murder counts
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Bernie Madoff customers to recoup $498 million, payout tops $15 billion

Former customers of the late Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff will recoup $498.3 million under a settlement on Wednesday with the liquidators of two Luxembourg

Bernie Madoff customers to recoup $498 million, payout tops $15 billion
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Trump, Germany's Merz build ties in friendly meeting on Ukraine and trade

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Trump, Germany's Merz build ties in friendly meeting on Ukraine and trade
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Germany's Merz says he agreed to boost cooperation with White House on trade issues

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Germany, Europe's largest economy, was ready to take over a greater leadership role on future trade

Germany's Merz says he agreed to boost cooperation with White House on trade issues
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Portugal to meet 2% defence spending target ahead of schedule in 2025

Portugal expects to increase its defence spending to 2% of gross domestic product this year, four years ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Thursday.

Portugal to meet 2% defence spending target ahead of schedule in 2025
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Russia targets teachers who cooperated with the British Council

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) accused British intelligence on Thursday of using the British Council as cover to undermine Russia and said it had

Russia targets teachers who cooperated with the British Council
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The Latest: Tesla shares fall after Trump lashes out at Musk

President Donald Trump said it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace

The Latest: Tesla shares fall after Trump lashes out at Musk
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What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II

What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II

What is D-Day? How the Normandy landings led to Germany’s defeat in World War II
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Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel

Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel

Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel
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Hamas chief says group did not reject US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, sought changes

The head of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, said in a pre-recorded speech on Thursday the group had not rejected the latest U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Israel but demanded changes

Hamas chief says group did not reject US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, sought changes
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UK's Reeves says economy is turning a corner but public restless

More upbeat business surveys and strong first-quarter GDP show the British economy is recovering from a weak end to 2024, but the public remain restless about slow

UK's Reeves says economy is turning a corner but public restless
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CD Projekt launches Cyberpunk 2077 game on Nintendo Switch 2

Poland's biggest game developer CD Projekt said on Thursday that "Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition" had been launched on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, bringing it to Nintendo

CD Projekt launches Cyberpunk 2077 game on Nintendo Switch 2
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Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'

Pan-European consumers organisation BEUC filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday against online fast-fashion retailer Shein over its use of "dark

Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'
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Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’

Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’

Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’
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US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel

The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza

US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel
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Police wrap up search for Madeleine McCann evidence in Portugal's Algarve

Portuguese and German police were on Thursday wrapping up their search in Portugal's southern Algarve region for evidence related to the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine

Police wrap up search for Madeleine McCann evidence in Portugal's Algarve
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IAEA team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia says it heard repeated rounds of gunfire

International monitors at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine heard repeated rounds of gunfire that appeared to be aimed at drones reportedly attacking the site's

IAEA team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia says it heard repeated rounds of gunfire
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As the Trump administration announces its travel ban, many Afghans' hopes are shattered

The Trump administration’s travel ban on people from Afghanistan is sending ripples of concern across the Afghan community and their supporters

As the Trump administration announces its travel ban, many Afghans' hopes are shattered
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Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war

President Donald Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace

Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war
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ECB governors see July pause but Sept up in the air

A clear majority of European Central Bank policymakers meeting on Thursday expressed a preference for holding interest rates steady next month and a few even made the case for an

ECB governors see July pause but Sept up in the air
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ECB cuts inflation, growth projections

The European Central Bank cut some of its growth and inflation projections on Thursday as the fallout from a global trade war is likely to prove a drag for the 20-nation euro zone

ECB cuts inflation, growth projections
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U.S. funds Calvert, NYC Comptroller to back Mediobanca's bid for Banca Generali

Calvert and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander will vote in favour of Italian merchant bank Mediobanca's bid for private bank Banca Generali on June 16, the two U.S. funds said on

U.S. funds Calvert, NYC Comptroller to back Mediobanca's bid for Banca Generali
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Serbian farmers vow to oppose Rio Tinto lithium project even after EU labels it strategic

Zlatko Kokanovic, a farmer from Serbia's Jadar region, is determined to stop development of a Rio Tinto lithium project, identified this week as strategic by the

Serbian farmers vow to oppose Rio Tinto lithium project even after EU labels it strategic
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Olympic champ Imane Khelif skips Eindhoven event after World Boxing introduces mandatory sex testing

Olympic champion Imane Khelif is skipping the Eindhoven Box Cup in the Netherlands less than a week after World Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for all athletes

Olympic champ Imane Khelif skips Eindhoven event after World Boxing introduces mandatory sex testing
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Russia says it will respond to Ukraine attacks, Trump downplays immediate peace prospects

Russia will respond to Ukraine's latest attacks as and when its military sees fit, the Kremlin said on Thursday,

Russia says it will respond to Ukraine attacks, Trump downplays immediate peace prospects
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Chairman of UK's right-wing Reform party quits abruptly

Zia Yusuf, the chairman of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, resigned abruptly on Thursday following a row with its newest lawmaker, becoming the latest

Chairman of UK's right-wing Reform party quits abruptly
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Pentagon chief confident NATO will commit to Trump's defence spending target

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Pentagon chief confident NATO will commit to Trump's defence spending target
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Aide to EU chief joins tariff negotiation team to spur US talks, sources say

The European Union has changed its team locked in trade talks with the Trump administration, bringing in a close aide to European Commission

Aide to EU chief joins tariff negotiation team to spur US talks, sources say
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EU could approve Mercosur deal by summer, agriculture chief says

The European Union could approve its planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur before summer, but it has not yet fixed a date to do so, EU agriculture

EU could approve Mercosur deal by summer, agriculture chief says
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ECB cuts rates again but hints at pause

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday but hinted at a pause in its year-long easing cycle after inflation

ECB cuts rates again but hints at pause
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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries
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Coco Gauff puts an end to a French fairytale as she advances to Roland Garros final against Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff puts an end to a French fairytale as she advances to Roland Garros final against Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff puts an end to a French fairytale as she advances to Roland Garros final against Aryna Sabalenka
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French Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ends Swiatek's reign and meets No. 2 Coco Gauff for the trophy

Coco Gauff has reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361

French Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ends Swiatek's reign and meets No. 2 Coco Gauff for the trophy
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NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte says

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says that most allies endorse President Donald Trump’s demand that they invest 5% of gross domestic product on their security needs

NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte says
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Germany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets

Germany needs up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and personnel, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday, as the alliance

Germany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets
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Ukraine hits out at Europe's payout from frozen Russian cash

Ukraine's government has criticised a decision to take billions of euros of Russian wealth frozen in Europe and hand it to Western

Ukraine hits out at Europe's payout from frozen Russian cash
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European shares inch up as Lagarde's remarks offset ECB rate cut

European equities see-sawed on Thursday, ultimately eking out gains after the European Central Bank's President Christine Lagarde's more

European shares inch up as Lagarde's remarks offset ECB rate cut
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Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command

President Donald Trump is tapping an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a commander in the Middle East to be the next head of U.S. European Command

Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command
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A-ha front man Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Morten Harket, the lead singer of Norwegian band A-ha, whose "Take On Me" track remains one of the most popular songs from the 1980s, said on Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with

A-ha front man Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
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Trade war could cut euro zone inflation further, ECB scenarios show

The outcome of the global trade war could meaningfully alter the euro zone's inflation path, the European Central Bank said on Thursday as it outlined several scenarios to its

Trade war could cut euro zone inflation further, ECB scenarios show
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EU a 'reliable partner' for digital cooperation amid turbulence, tech chief says

The European Union will work with international partners to boost its competitiveness and promote a rules-based global digital order, EU

EU a 'reliable partner' for digital cooperation amid turbulence, tech chief says
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ECB's Lagarde says foreign investors are confident about Europe

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday that the euro zone appeared to be attracting more foreign investment recently, in a sign that investors are

ECB's Lagarde says foreign investors are confident about Europe
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How EU takes bigger defence role is main Europe-US issue, Costa says

The main issue in relations between the European Union and the United States is the EU taking on more responsibility for its own defence, while the trade

How EU takes bigger defence role is main Europe-US issue, Costa says
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US announces pick for NATO's next Supreme Allied Commander

President Donald Trump's administration announced on Thursday its nomination for the next top U.S. general in Europe and said

US announces pick for NATO's next Supreme Allied Commander
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Slovak parliament calls on government to end backing for Russia sanctions

Slovakia's parliament, in a thinly attended session, approved a resolution on Thursday calling on the government not to vote in favour of new sanctions on Russia, raising questions over the

Slovak parliament calls on government to end backing for Russia sanctions
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Video shows damage from Ukraine's attack on Russian airbases

Video from Ukraine's intelligence agency, the SBU, has shed light on the bold attack carried out on Russian airbases. CNN's International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh analyzes the dramatic footage.

Video shows damage from Ukraine's attack on Russian airbases
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German foreign minister tells Israel to allow more aid into Gaza

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip at a press conference with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar in Berlin on Thursday, again

German foreign minister tells Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
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ECB delivers another rate cut

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the eighth time in a year on Thursday, acknowledging inflation was under control and turning more pessimistic about economic

ECB delivers another rate cut
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ECB cuts benchmark interest rate by quarter point as Trump tariffs threaten economy

The European Central Bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate for an eighth time, aiming to support businesses and consumers with more affordable borrowing as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war threatens to slow already tepid growth

ECB cuts benchmark interest rate by quarter point as Trump tariffs threaten economy
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French Open: Coco Gauff faces a Frenchwoman ranked 361st in the semifinals. Djokovic, Sinner win

That No. 2 seed Coco Gauff reached Thursday’s French Open semifinals should surprise no one

French Open: Coco Gauff faces a Frenchwoman ranked 361st in the semifinals. Djokovic, Sinner win
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Pope meets with child protection advisory board as survivors call for zero tolerance of abuse

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission for the first time amid questions about his past handling of abuse and demands from survivors that he enact a true zero tolerance for abuse policy across the Catholic Church

Pope meets with child protection advisory board as survivors call for zero tolerance of abuse
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Maserati ready to present new business plan very soon, brand boss says

Maserati plans to present a new business plan shortly, soon after parent company Stellantis' new CEO Antonio Filosa officially starts in his job later this month, the head of

Maserati ready to present new business plan very soon, brand boss says
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ECB cuts rates for eighth time amid trade war risk

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the eighth time in a year on Thursday, acknowledging inflation was under control and turning more pessimistic about the euro

ECB cuts rates for eighth time amid trade war risk
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Denmark won't bend to Trump's pressure over Greenland, prime minister says

Denmark will not yield to "unacceptable" pressure from the United States for control of semi-autonomous Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday, warning

Denmark won't bend to Trump's pressure over Greenland, prime minister says
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Gucci owner Kering in talks to sell stake in $1 billion Fifth Avenue property, sources say

Gucci owner Kering is in exclusive talks with buyout group Ardian about the sale of a stake in a prestigious Fifth Avenue building it

Gucci owner Kering in talks to sell stake in $1 billion Fifth Avenue property, sources say
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Mercedes-Benz proposes tariff offset system with US, Spiegel reports

Mercedes-Benz has proposed a deal under which U.S. cars could be imported into Europe duty free in exchange for tariff waivers on the same number of vehicles that EU automakers

Mercedes-Benz proposes tariff offset system with US, Spiegel reports
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Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting

Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: Good afternoon, the

Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
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Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag goes on sale

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag goes on sale

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag goes on sale
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Europe cuts interest rates again, day after Trump renews attacks on the Fed

Europe cuts interest rates again, day after Trump renews attacks on the Fed

Europe cuts interest rates again, day after Trump renews attacks on the Fed
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A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead

A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead

A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead
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Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call

Ukrainian officials say at least five people, including a 1-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed in a Russian drone strike on a northern Ukrainian overnight

Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call
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Hungarian minister calls for safeguards in contested transparency bill

A Hungarian government minister said on Thursday that a new transparency bill targeting foreign-funded groups must not be used for political prosecution and

Hungarian minister calls for safeguards in contested transparency bill
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Nine injured in Ryanair emergency landing in Germany

A Milan-bound Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Germany late on Wednesday due to heavy turbulence from a thunderstorm, with nine passengers

Nine injured in Ryanair emergency landing in Germany
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Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling

Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an

Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling
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UK PM Starmer to discuss NATO defence spending plans with Rutte on Monday

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in London on Monday to discuss plans to increase defence spending among the alliance's members and

UK PM Starmer to discuss NATO defence spending plans with Rutte on Monday
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Spain will stick to 2% of GDP defence spending goal, defence minister says

Spain stands by its defence spending target of 2% of GDP, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Thursday, as pressure grows from NATO leadership and the United States for

Spain will stick to 2% of GDP defence spending goal, defence minister says
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EU has existing tools to reduce pain of steel tariffs, Thyssenkrupp executive says

Europe already has tools to reduce the impact of Trump tariffs and Chinese over-capacity on the EU steel industry, such as stopping Russian imports of the metal, a

EU has existing tools to reduce pain of steel tariffs, Thyssenkrupp executive says
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UK statistics agency says April inflation data overstated by 0.1 percentage points

Britain's Office for National Statistics said on Thursday that April's consumer price inflation reading of 3.5% had been overstated by 0.1 percentage

UK statistics agency says April inflation data overstated by 0.1 percentage points
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Russia says it will repair warplanes damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks

Russian warplanes were damaged but not destroyed in a June 1 attack by Ukraine, and they will be restored, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

Russia says it will repair warplanes damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
Europe|Sports|World

Finland women’s soccer manager apologizes for mistakenly calling up retired 51-year-old instead of 23-year-old

Finland women’s soccer manager apologizes for mistakenly calling up retired 51-year-old instead of 23-year-old

Finland women’s soccer manager apologizes for mistakenly calling up retired 51-year-old instead of 23-year-old
Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine to revise 2025 budget, increasing financing for defence, lawmaker says

Ukraine's finance ministry plans to revise the 2025 budget to boost financing for defence, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said on Thursday, as the war with Russia drives demand for more

Ukraine to revise 2025 budget, increasing financing for defence, lawmaker says
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UK new car sales recover in May as EV discounts attract buyers, SMMT data shows

Britain's new car sales rose from a year earlier in May, marking the second month of recovery in 2025, amid heavy discounting by electric vehicle makers, a report by the Society of Motor

UK new car sales recover in May as EV discounts attract buyers, SMMT data shows
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Wizz Air profit slumps on grounded planes, shares tumble

Budget carrier Wizz Air's grounded planes that are awaiting engine repairs took their toll on annual profits on Thursday, sending the shares down

Wizz Air profit slumps on grounded planes, shares tumble
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5 mayors are suspended from duty as authorities expand the crackdown on Turkey's opposition

Turkish authorities say they have suspended five elected mayors from duty, as the country’s opposition faces an ongoing crackdown

5 mayors are suspended from duty as authorities expand the crackdown on Turkey's opposition
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2,000-gallon diesel spill stains part of Baltimore waterfront

2,000-gallon diesel spill stains part of Baltimore waterfront

2,000-gallon diesel spill stains part of Baltimore waterfront
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German construction industry sees slight revenue gains in 2025

German construction industry revenue is forecast to record a slight increase of up to 1% in 2025 after a decline in 2024, an industry group said on Thursday.

German construction industry sees slight revenue gains in 2025
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German industrial orders rise points to cyclical recovery

German industrial orders unexpectedly rose in April, driven by strong domestic demand, signaling a potential recovery in the manufacturing sector, official data showed on

German industrial orders rise points to cyclical recovery
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Turkish prosecutors investigate main opposition leader in crackdown

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on charges of threatening and insulting Istanbul's chief

Turkish prosecutors investigate main opposition leader in crackdown
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Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation
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Prada acquires 10% stake in Italian leather group Rino Mastrotto

Prada said on Thursday it acquired a 10% stake in Italian leather group Rino Mastrotto, as the luxury group aims to tighten its grip over the production process.

Prada acquires 10% stake in Italian leather group Rino Mastrotto
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Deal-hungry equity investors eye Europe's potential defence industry boom

Global investors and advisers gathered at their annual conference in Berlin are looking at channelling funds

Deal-hungry equity investors eye Europe's potential defence industry boom
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Russian drone attack kills five, injures 24, Ukraine officials say

A Russian drone attack killed the family of the local fire chief in Ukraine's northern town of Pryluky in Chernihiv region, Ukraine's interior minister said on Thursday.

Russian drone attack kills five, injures 24, Ukraine officials say
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Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters

Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters

Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters
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Ukraine hit fewer Russian planes than it estimated, US officials say

The United States assesses that Ukraine's drone attack over the weekend hit as many as 20 Russian warplanes, destroying around 10 of them, two U.S.

Ukraine hit fewer Russian planes than it estimated, US officials say
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Putin tells Trump Russia has to respond to Ukrainian attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S.

Putin tells Trump Russia has to respond to Ukrainian attacks
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Microsoft offers to boost European governments' cybersecurity for free

Microsoft is offering free of charge to European governments a cybersecurity programme, launched on Wednesday, to bolster their defences against cyber

Microsoft offers to boost European governments' cybersecurity for free
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Irish services sector expands faster in May but outlook remains unclear, PMI shows

Ireland's services sector expanded faster in May as a rebound in new business helped it buck a downturn for the euro zone as a whole, although concerns over global trade tensions

Irish services sector expands faster in May but outlook remains unclear, PMI shows
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Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks

Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks

Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks
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In call with Putin, Pope Leo urges Russia to support peace

Pope Leo urged Russia to take steps towards ending the conflict in Ukraine when he spoke to President Vladimir Putin for the first time, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

In call with Putin, Pope Leo urges Russia to support peace
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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
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Putin tells Trump talks with Ukraine useful despite what he called attempts to disrupt them

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin told U.S.

Putin tells Trump talks with Ukraine useful despite what he called attempts to disrupt them
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Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

A federal judge is weighing a request from the Trump administration to unseal records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. — files that the civil rights leader’s relatives want to keep under wraps in the national archives

Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Trump: Putin said Russia would respond to Ukraine drone attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump in a telephone conversation on Wednesday that Moscow would have to respond to the recent Ukrainian drone attacks, the U.S.

Trump: Putin said Russia would respond to Ukraine drone attacks
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Trump names nominees to take over commands in the Middle East and Africa

President Donald Trump is nominating Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to take over as the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East

Trump names nominees to take over commands in the Middle East and Africa
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Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that the Russian leader told him “very strongly” that he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attack on Russian airfields

Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields
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Utah mom survives devastating vespa crash in Italy: ‘It’s just a miracle you can’t make up’

Utah mom survives devastating vespa crash in Italy: ‘It’s just a miracle you can’t make up’

Utah mom survives devastating vespa crash in Italy: ‘It’s just a miracle you can’t make up’
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EU, China tackle trade issues ahead of leaders' summit

The European Union's trade chief on Wednesday said Brussels and Beijing were working hard to address issues in their trade relationship ahead of a July

EU, China tackle trade issues ahead of leaders' summit
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Russia urges US and UK to restrain Ukraine after attacks on bombers

Moscow said on Wednesday that military options were "on the table" for its response to Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia and accused the

Russia urges US and UK to restrain Ukraine after attacks on bombers
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Italy resisting calls from Pirelli to tighten curbs on Chinese shareholder, sources say

The Italian government is resisting calls from Pirelli's executive vice-chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera to tighten curbs imposed on the

Italy resisting calls from Pirelli to tighten curbs on Chinese shareholder, sources say
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What might happen in Israel's parliamentary dissolution vote?

Opposition party Yesh Atid has submitted a vote to dissolve the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset, for June 11, amid rising tensions in the ruling right-wing coalition.

What might happen in Israel's parliamentary dissolution vote?
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EU Commission proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians to March 2027

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday extending temporary protection for Ukrainians who have sought refuge in the European Union until March

EU Commission proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians to March 2027
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Top Salvadoran ex-military officers sentenced for wartime killing of Dutch journalists

A jury in El Salvador sentenced three retired high-ranking military officers to 15 years in prison for the murder of four Dutch journalists in 1982, one of the highest profile

Top Salvadoran ex-military officers sentenced for wartime killing of Dutch journalists
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More than 500 jobs at risk in Italy as Stellantis changes oil supplier, union says

More than 500 jobs are at risk in Italy after automaker Stellantis changed oil supplier from a local brand owned by Malaysia's Petronas to France's Total, a trade union said on

More than 500 jobs at risk in Italy as Stellantis changes oil supplier, union says
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Germany starts hunt for more air defences as Zelenskiy pleads for Patriots

Germany launched a fresh bid on Wednesday to chase down more air defence systems for Ukraine, which in past weeks has suffered some

Germany starts hunt for more air defences as Zelenskiy pleads for Patriots
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Britain's Prince Harry explored changing surname to Spencer, says Guardian report

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan explored the idea of changing their family name to Spencer amid months of delays in their two children receiving British passports, the

Britain's Prince Harry explored changing surname to Spencer, says Guardian report
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Ukraine releases new footage of drone attack on Russian strategic bombers

Ukraine released new footage on Wednesday of its major drone strike on four Russian military airbases, showing attack drones targeting numerous Russian strategic bombers and landing on

Ukraine releases new footage of drone attack on Russian strategic bombers
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Large majority of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel

Some 73% of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel, including 30% who favour a total ban, a poll showed on Wednesday, reflecting growing public unease over the

Large majority of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel
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Russian war bloggers blame military command for stunning Ukrainian attack on bomber fleet

Russian military analysts are hunting for scapegoats after Ukraine stunned Moscow with weekend drone attacks that destroyed a number of strategic bomber planes,

Russian war bloggers blame military command for stunning Ukrainian attack on bomber fleet
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Dubai party hotel FIVE considers listing in London or New York

Dubai party hotel operator FIVE Holdings is considering listing in London or New York, three people with knowledge of the matter said.

Dubai party hotel FIVE considers listing in London or New York
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Pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer

The English pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer

Pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer
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Mercedes-Benz: in talks with suppliers over rare earth 'buffers'

Mercedes-Benz is talking to its top suppliers about building rare earth stockpiles even though the carmaker has not seen any impact from a shortage that

Mercedes-Benz: in talks with suppliers over rare earth 'buffers'
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UK PM Starmer confident US deal will be implemented before tariff deadline

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday he was confident that tariffs on U.S. imports of British steel would be reduced to zero within a "couple of

UK PM Starmer confident US deal will be implemented before tariff deadline
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Georgia to shutter EU and NATO information centre as ties with West fray

The Georgian government is to close its information centre on NATO and the European Union, Georgian media reported on Wednesday, citing the country's foreign ministry

Georgia to shutter EU and NATO information centre as ties with West fray
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Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis

Italy's upper house of parliament on Wednesday gave final approval to a wide-ranging security decree that targets public protests, pickpockets and squatters, and

Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis
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Hungary postpones vote on law that could curb foreign-funded groups

Hungary's ruling party has postponed a parliamentary debate and vote set for mid-June on transparency legislation governing foreign-funded groups, a senior party official said,

Hungary postpones vote on law that could curb foreign-funded groups
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Turkey to press allies for access to EU defence funds

Turkey will press European allies which plan to sharply ramp up their defence spending to ease restrictions that now require most of that money to be spent in the

Turkey to press allies for access to EU defence funds
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Polish gridlock puts belt tightening efforts at risk, ratings agencies warn

Poland's sovereign credit rating could come under pressure if nationalist Karol Nawrocki's presidential election win leads to a prolonged

Polish gridlock puts belt tightening efforts at risk, ratings agencies warn
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Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double in 2024, report says

The number of antisemitic incidents in Germany almost doubled last year, at a time of continued war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the semi-official German body

Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double in 2024, report says
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Hackers abuse modified Salesforce app to steal data, extort companies, Google says

Hackers are tricking employees at companies in Europe and the Americas into installing a modified version of a Salesforce-related app, allowing the hackers to steal reams of

Hackers abuse modified Salesforce app to steal data, extort companies, Google says
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday proposed implementing a ceasefire until a meeting can be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged
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Russian forces advance deeper into Ukraine's Sumy region

Russian forces on Wednesday advanced further into Ukraine's northern region of Sumy, threatening the regional capital after taking more than 150

Russian forces advance deeper into Ukraine's Sumy region
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China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide

Some European auto parts plants have suspended output and Mercedes-Benz is considering ways to protect against shortages of rare

China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide
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Bulgarians divided on euro after approval to join currency

Igor Ruge, a hotel manager at a ski resort in southern Bulgaria, welcomed news on Wednesday that the European Commission had given his country the green

Bulgarians divided on euro after approval to join currency
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STMicro to cut 5,000 jobs in next 3 years, says CEO

STMicroelectronics expects 5,000 staff to leave the company in the next three years, including 2,800 job cuts announced earlier this year, its chief executive said on

STMicro to cut 5,000 jobs in next 3 years, says CEO
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German stocks rise on tax relief package approval; Europe's STOXX 600 touches one-week high

European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by Berlin's approval of a 46 billion euro ($53 billion) corporate tax relief package

German stocks rise on tax relief package approval; Europe's STOXX 600 touches one-week high
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Suspected crypto kidnapping mastermind detained in Morocco

Suspected crypto kidnapping mastermind detained in Morocco

Suspected crypto kidnapping mastermind detained in Morocco
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‘My bad’: Suspect apologizes to victim for shooting at wrong car

‘My bad’: Suspect apologizes to victim for shooting at wrong car

‘My bad’: Suspect apologizes to victim for shooting at wrong car
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Lois Boisson continues fairy tale French Open run as she books her spot in the semifinals

Lois Boisson continues fairy tale French Open run as she books her spot in the semifinals

Lois Boisson continues fairy tale French Open run as she books her spot in the semifinals
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Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit, Zelenskiy attendance unclear

Ukraine has been invited to a NATO summit in The Hague this month, Mark Rutte, the military bloc's chief, said on Wednesday, without specifying whether this meant Ukranian

Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit, Zelenskiy attendance unclear
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Russia nears 1 million war casualties in Ukraine, study finds

Russia nears 1 million war casualties in Ukraine, study finds

Russia nears 1 million war casualties in Ukraine, study finds
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Discovery of wartime bombs prompts large-scale evacuation in Cologne, Germany

Thousands of people were evacuated from central Cologne in western Germany on Wednesday following the discovery of three wartime bombs, in what the city authority

Discovery of wartime bombs prompts large-scale evacuation in Cologne, Germany
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Tesla May sales fall in big European markets ahead of new Model Y deliveries

Tesla's sales dropped for the fifth straight month in Britain, Germany and Italy in May, underscoring the challenges the electric vehicle-maker faces over CEO

Tesla May sales fall in big European markets ahead of new Model Y deliveries
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Netherlands' Schoof seeks parliament support on defense after government collapse

Prime Minister Dick Schoof, acting in a caretaker status after his resignation, sought parliamentary support on Wednesday for security and defense matters, a day after far-right

Netherlands' Schoof seeks parliament support on defense after government collapse
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EU gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro from start of 2026

The European Commission and the European Central Bank gave Bulgaria the go-ahead on Wednesday to adopt the euro currency from the start of 2026, making Bulgaria

EU gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro from start of 2026
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Greek court jails 4 officials over botched evacuation during deadly wildfire near Athens

Four former senior fire service and civil protection officials have been jailed in Greece after being found guilty for failing to mount a proper evacuation during a wildfire that killed more than 100 people outside Athens in 2018

Greek court jails 4 officials over botched evacuation during deadly wildfire near Athens
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Brookfield plans $10 billion AI data centre in Sweden

Brookfield Asset Management plans to invest up to 95 billion Swedish crowns ($9.9 billion) to build a data centre for artificial intelligence in Sweden, the

Brookfield plans $10 billion AI data centre in Sweden
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Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis

In his first month, Pope Leo has taken a very different approach to his predecessor Francis. 

Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis
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Pornhub exits France, its second-biggest market, over age verification law

Pornhub exits France, its second-biggest market, over age verification law

Pornhub exits France, its second-biggest market, over age verification law
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The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?

Bulgaria has the green light to join the euro next year and become the 21st member of the European Union's currency union

The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?
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US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris

Europe and the United States say progress has been made but there were no breakthroughs during a meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications

US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris
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Cologne evacuation order lifted after three World War II bombs defused

Cologne evacuation order lifted after three World War II bombs defused

Cologne evacuation order lifted after three World War II bombs defused
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Spain's service sector growth slows to 18-month low in May, PMI shows

Spain's service sector expanded at its slowest pace in 18 months in May, as ongoing uncertainty, particularly from international clients, weighed on demand growth, S&P Global

Spain's service sector growth slows to 18-month low in May, PMI shows
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The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?

Dutch opposition parties are calling for fresh elections as soon as possible, a day after anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders sparked the collapse of the country’s four-party coalition government

The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?
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Satellite imagery shows Ukraine attack destroyed and damaged Russian bombers

Satellite imagery of a Russian air base taken shortly after Ukraine carried out a drone attack deep inside Russia over the weekend shows several strategic

Satellite imagery shows Ukraine attack destroyed and damaged Russian bombers
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Italy service sector sees stronger growth in May, PMI shows

Italy's service sector expanded for a sixth month running in May and at the fastest pace for nearly a year, a survey showed on Wednesday, offering hope for firmer growth in the euro

Italy service sector sees stronger growth in May, PMI shows
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Remy Cointreau scraps 2030 goals amid tariffs, slow US

Remy Cointreau on Wednesday abandoned its 2030 sales growth ambitions, saying tariffs and persistently slow U.S. sales could derail its

Remy Cointreau scraps 2030 goals amid tariffs, slow US
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French service sector downturn eases in May but optimism wanes, final PMI shows

France's services sector contracted in May a little less quickly than first estimated, although business growth expectations fell to a five-year low amid uncertainty over trade

French service sector downturn eases in May but optimism wanes, final PMI shows
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German services sector contracts at fastest rate in 2-1/2 years, PMI shows

Germany's services sector recorded its sharpest contraction in activity in 2-1/2 years in May as weaker demand and heightened uncertainty took their toll, a survey showed on

German services sector contracts at fastest rate in 2-1/2 years, PMI shows