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Today: June 17, 2025

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Crime|Europe|World

UK prosecutors confirm charges against Tate brothers include rape and human trafficking

UK prosecutors confirm charges against Tate brothers include rape and human trafficking

UK prosecutors confirm charges against Tate brothers include rape and human trafficking
Europe|World

Dozens of European politicians vow to attend Budapest Pride despite ban on LGBTQ gatherings in Hungary

Dozens of European politicians vow to attend Budapest Pride despite ban on LGBTQ gatherings in Hungary

Dozens of European politicians vow to attend Budapest Pride despite ban on LGBTQ gatherings in Hungary
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

What we know about the car ramming that left dozens of Liverpool fans injured

What we know about the car ramming that left dozens of Liverpool fans injured

What we know about the car ramming that left dozens of Liverpool fans injured
Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel approves biggest expansion of West Bank settlements in decades

Israel approves biggest expansion of West Bank settlements in decades

Israel approves biggest expansion of West Bank settlements in decades
Crime|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US

‘I’m just so sorry’: Good Samaritan recalls moments she tried to save 5-year-old girl who died after Massachusetts crash

‘I’m just so sorry’: Good Samaritan recalls moments she tried to save 5-year-old girl who died after Massachusetts crash

‘I’m just so sorry’: Good Samaritan recalls moments she tried to save 5-year-old girl who died after Massachusetts crash
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Deutsche Boerse rally shows a European re-rating is underway

A rally in Deutsche Boerse shares illustrates how Europe is bridging a value gap with its Wall Street peers, as fiscal stimulus and a shift in global capital flows

Deutsche Boerse rally shows a European re-rating is underway
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB to cut rates on June 5 but skip July as end of easing campaign nears: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will almost certainly cut interest rates on June 5, with a more than 70% majority of economists polled by Reuters expecting policymakers to pause for

ECB to cut rates on June 5 but skip July as end of easing campaign nears: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK supermarket Asda seeing 'green shoots' of recovery

The boss of British supermarket Asda said he was seeing "green shoots" of recovery after the group slowed the rate of its sales decline in its first quarter, helped by

UK supermarket Asda seeing 'green shoots' of recovery
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer warns Farage's 'fantasy' fiscal plans would crash the economy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Thursday that Nigel Farage would crash the economy if his Reform UK party ever won power, describing the tax and

UK PM Starmer warns Farage's 'fantasy' fiscal plans would crash the economy
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Search suspended for a missing man in Swiss glacier collapse that destroyed 90% of an Alpine village

A 64-year-old man remains missing after a huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier crashed down a Swiss mountainside the day before

Search suspended for a missing man in Swiss glacier collapse that destroyed 90% of an Alpine village
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Novak Djokovic trades his racket for a bicycle and takes a nighttime ride around Paris

Novak Djokovic has swapped his racket for a bicycle and taken a ride around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

Novak Djokovic trades his racket for a bicycle and takes a nighttime ride around Paris
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Kosovo businesses block roads over power price hike

Hundreds of business owners blocked roads into Kosovo's capital Pristina on Thursday to protest at a regulatory mandate forcing them to buy power from the open market that

Kosovo businesses block roads over power price hike
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Orban backs Polish nationalist presidential candidate Nawrocki at CPAC

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban championed Polish nationalist presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki at the CPAC Hungary conference on Thursday and announced a "patriotic plan

Hungary's Orban backs Polish nationalist presidential candidate Nawrocki at CPAC
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis' newly appointed CEO chooses Europe for first leg of company tour

Stellantis' newly appointed CEO Antonio Filosa on Thursday picked Europe to kick off a tour of the automaker's production sites and offices before formally taking up his new job at

Stellantis' newly appointed CEO chooses Europe for first leg of company tour
Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

This German town wants to lure new residents with free accommodation

This German town wants to lure new residents with free accommodation

This German town wants to lure new residents with free accommodation
Europe|Lifestyle|Opinion|Travel|World

‘It really fits us’: They traded South Florida for the South of France

‘It really fits us’: They traded South Florida for the South of France

‘It really fits us’: They traded South Florida for the South of France
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Ukraine has yet to answer Russian proposal for June 2 talks

The Kremlin said on Thursday it was still waiting for a response from Ukraine on Russia's proposal to hold the next round of peace talks in Istanbul on June 2 to begin discussions on

Kremlin says Ukraine has yet to answer Russian proposal for June 2 talks
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan says Kurdish SDF 'stalling' despite integration deal with Damascus

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the Kurdish-dominated and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were using "stalling tactics" despite an agreement with the new Syrian

Erdogan says Kurdish SDF 'stalling' despite integration deal with Damascus
Europe|Political|World

In riposte to Vance, Germany's Merz says Europe stands for freedom

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Europe was prepared to fight if necessary for its core values of freedom and democracy, in an

In riposte to Vance, Germany's Merz says Europe stands for freedom
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ursula von der Leyen honored with award for contributions to European unity

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received the International Charlemagne Prize

Ursula von der Leyen honored with award for contributions to European unity
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Cyprus offers Syrian families money to resettle and work permits for main earners

Cyprus says it will offer Syrian families money to help them resettle back in their homeland and allow the family head to remain on the island nation for up to three years to work as part of a voluntary repatriation program

Cyprus offers Syrian families money to resettle and work permits for main earners
Europe|Sports|World

PSG manager Luis Enrique hopes to celebrate Champions League win in memory of daughter

PSG manager Luis Enrique hopes to celebrate Champions League win in memory of daughter

PSG manager Luis Enrique hopes to celebrate Champions League win in memory of daughter
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

European stocks to scale new heights in 2026, trade tensions temper loftier hopes: Reuters poll

European shares are expected to rise slightly by the end of 2025 before scaling new heights in 2026, boosted by monetary easing and higher fiscal spending, but

European stocks to scale new heights in 2026, trade tensions temper loftier hopes: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Russian rouble soars past 78 vs dollar to reach two-year high

The Russian rouble strengthened sharply on Thursday, soaring past the 78 mark against the dollar to reach a two-year high, after Moscow proposed a fresh round of peace

Russian rouble soars past 78 vs dollar to reach two-year high
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy business and consumer morale rebound in May after recent falls

Morale among Italian businesses and consumers rebounded in May after recent declines, data showed on Thursday, offering hope of firmer growth for the euro zone's third largest economy.

Italy business and consumer morale rebound in May after recent falls
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Carlos Alcaraz leads French Open crowd in song after reaching the third round

Carlos Alcaraz leads French Open crowd in song after reaching the third round

Carlos Alcaraz leads French Open crowd in song after reaching the third round
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global government issuance of US dollar debt tumbling in 2025, data shows

Governments in Asia and Europe are raising far less debt in U.S. dollars than usual, preferring to issue at home as they avoid exposure to rising

Global government issuance of US dollar debt tumbling in 2025, data shows
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Heysel remembered: A look at the 1985 stadium disaster and how soccer recovered

On May 29, 1985, 39 people went to the biggest club game in soccer and never returned home

Heysel remembered: A look at the 1985 stadium disaster and how soccer recovered
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump expresses hesitation on imposing new sanctions on Russia

U.S.

Trump expresses hesitation on imposing new sanctions on Russia
Business|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni will host Macron in Rome on June 3, her office says

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host French President Emmanuel Macron for talks in Rome on June 3, Meloni's office said on Wednesday.

Italy's Meloni will host Macron in Rome on June 3, her office says
Business|Europe|Political|World

Lavrov tells Rubio of preparations for new round of Russia-Ukraine talks, foreign ministry says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to U.S.

Lavrov tells Rubio of preparations for new round of Russia-Ukraine talks, foreign ministry says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK services sector sentiment hits 2-1/2-year low, CBI says

Business confidence in Britain's services sector hit a two-and-a-half-year low in the quarter to May and cost pressures are ramping up partly as a result of employment tax rises, the

UK services sector sentiment hits 2-1/2-year low, CBI says
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Poland holds a presidential runoff election, which Trump has sought to influence

Poland’s presidential election has come down to a stark ideological choice: a liberal pro-European mayor versus a staunch nationalist conservative

Poland holds a presidential runoff election, which Trump has sought to influence
Europe|World

Russia proposes to hold next talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2

Russia has proposed holding the next round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 with a view to achieving a sustainable peace settlement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei

Russia proposes to hold next talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Israeli government hits back as international pressure over Gaza mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government hit back at growing international pressure over the war in Gaza on Wednesday, amid deepening signs of

Israeli government hits back as international pressure over Gaza mounts
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

NATO to ask Berlin for seven more brigades under new targets, sources say

NATO will ask Germany to provide seven more brigades, or some 40,000 troops, for the alliance's defence, three sources told Reuters, under new targets for weapons

NATO to ask Berlin for seven more brigades under new targets, sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe

Morgan Stanley says it will contest Dutch dividend tax evasion probe

Morgan Stanley said on Wednesday it will contest a Dutch public prosecutor's investigation into tax evasion related to dividends on Dutch shares.

Morgan Stanley says it will contest Dutch dividend tax evasion probe
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Nordic nations embrace total defense as the risk of sabotage and war rises

The Nordic nations are embracing the concept of total defense, mobilizing the whole of society to defend against military and non-military threats, including asking ordinary people to have enough food and water stored for seven days

Nordic nations embrace total defense as the risk of sabotage and war rises
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

UK prosecutors authorise 21 criminal charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate

(This story has been corrected to say that Andrew Tate is facing 10 charges, not 11, including controlling prostitution for gain, related to three complainants, not one; and that Tristan Tate is

UK prosecutors authorise 21 criminal charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Mud and rock bury Swiss village after glacier collapse, one person missing

A huge chunk of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off on Wednesday, causing a deluge of ice, mud and rock that buried most of a mountain village

Mud and rock bury Swiss village after glacier collapse, one person missing
Arts|Asia|Business|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Japan cracks down on ‘sparkly’ names for babies like Pikachu or Nike

Japan cracks down on ‘sparkly’ names for babies like Pikachu or Nike

Japan cracks down on ‘sparkly’ names for babies like Pikachu or Nike
Europe|Political|Science|World

Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missile systems that would be free of any Western-imposed limitations on their range and targets

Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Alpine village is largely destroyed when a Swiss glacier collapses

A huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier has thundered down a Swiss Alpine mountainside

Alpine village is largely destroyed when a Swiss glacier collapses
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea wins Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners

Chelsea has rallied to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final and become the first team to have all four of UEFA’s club competitions in its trophy collection

Chelsea wins Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners
Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea makes history after scintillating comeback in Conference League final

Chelsea makes history after scintillating comeback in Conference League final

Chelsea makes history after scintillating comeback in Conference League final
Arts|Business|Europe|Political|Technology|US|World

Judge refuses to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing Copyright Office director

A federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing and replacing the director of the U.S. Copyright Office

Judge refuses to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing Copyright Office director
Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

Turkey will fine airline passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops

Passengers on flights to Turkey who unbuckle their seat belts, enter an aisle or open overhead compartments before their plane has stopped taxiing are eligible for fines under new regulations issued by the country’s civil aviation authority

Turkey will fine airline passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrests

Police say fan disorder ahead of a European soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis in the Polish city of Wroclaw has led to 28 people being arrested

Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrests
Europe|Health|Sports|World

French Open 2025: Casper Ruud is bothered by a painful knee and loses to Nuno Borges

Two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud has dropped 13 of the last 14 games and lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 to Nuno Borges in the second round at Roland-Garros while bothered by a bad left knee

French Open 2025: Casper Ruud is bothered by a painful knee and loses to Nuno Borges
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the UK

British prosecutors say influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged with rape and other crimes in Britain

Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the UK
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Funeral of 3 siblings killed in Russian strike underscores mounting toll on Ukrainian families

Three open coffins, one adult-sized, one medium and one child-sized, lay inside the Soviet-era Palace of Culture in a northern Ukrainian city

Funeral of 3 siblings killed in Russian strike underscores mounting toll on Ukrainian families
Europe|Political|World

Zelensky departs Germany with pledge for help with long-range weapons, but no Taurus missiles

Zelensky departs Germany with pledge for help with long-range weapons, but no Taurus missiles

Zelensky departs Germany with pledge for help with long-range weapons, but no Taurus missiles
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|US

‘Popeye’ with Robin Williams was the most ‘coked-up film set,’ according to exec Barry Diller

‘Popeye’ with Robin Williams was the most ‘coked-up film set,’ according to exec Barry Diller

‘Popeye’ with Robin Williams was the most ‘coked-up film set,’ according to exec Barry Diller
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Trust in European Union at highest since 2007, poll shows

Trust in the European Union and its institutions has risen to an almost two-decade high, a report released on Wednesday shows, as U.S.

Trust in European Union at highest since 2007, poll shows
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Poland's pro-European course is at stake in presidential election run-off

Poland holds a presidential election run-off on Sunday, with the ruling party's candidate, liberal Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, facing nationalist Karol Nawrocki, in a vote

Poland's pro-European course is at stake in presidential election run-off
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's defence minister had call with Russian negotiator

Ukraine's defence minister recently had a call with the head of the Russian delegation in the Istanbul talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, in order to discuss the

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's defence minister had call with Russian negotiator
Business|Economy|Europe

Bulgaria likely to get EU Commission go-ahead to adopt euro from 2026, officials say

The European Commission is likely to give Bulgaria the green light on June 4 to adopt the euro currency from the start of 2026, several euro zone officials said

Bulgaria likely to get EU Commission go-ahead to adopt euro from 2026, officials say
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza war testing Germany's long unconditional commitment to Israel

A photograph of Zikim Beach in southwestern Israel near Gaza, attacked by Hamas militants in boats in both the 2014 and current Gaza wars, hangs

Gaza war testing Germany's long unconditional commitment to Israel
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Israeli forces kill third Palestinian in West Bank in 24 hours, Palestinian sources say

Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian in the West Bank on Wednesday, the local health ministry said, the third reported killed by Israeli forces in 24

Israeli forces kill third Palestinian in West Bank in 24 hours, Palestinian sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European stocks close lower as caution lingers on US trade policy progress

Europe's main stock index closed lower amid broader declines on Wednesday as investors monitored progress in trade negotiations with the United States and

European stocks close lower as caution lingers on US trade policy progress
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Jeep-maker Stellantis names insider to lead revival

Stellantis named its North American chief Antonio Filosa as CEO on Wednesday, as the world's fourth-biggest automaker by sales seeks to turn around its

Jeep-maker Stellantis names insider to lead revival
Crime|Europe|Health|World

French surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and abusing hundreds of patients

A 74-year-old former surgeon who raped hundreds of patients has been sentenced to a maximum 20 years in prison by a French court

French surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and abusing hundreds of patients
Europe|Political|World

Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist

Poles vote in a closely fought presidential election run-off on Sunday that pits the centrist, pro-European ruling party's candidate against a nationalist

Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Capri signals selective price hikes on Michael Kors handbags to counter tariff hit

Capri Holdings said on Wednesday that it might selectively raise prices on leather handbags to cushion a hit from tariffs as the Michael Kors owner tries to revive sales

Capri signals selective price hikes on Michael Kors handbags to counter tariff hit
Africa|Americas|Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Seven dead as migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands port

At least seven people died when a migrant boat capsized as rescuers were escorting it to port in Spain's Canary Islands, regional emergency services said on Wednesday.

Seven dead as migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands port
Crime|Europe|World

Germany charges three people with spying for Russia, potentially with intent to kill

Germany's Federal Prosecutor’s Office says three men have been charged with working for one of Russia’s intelligence agencies in a “particularly serious case.”

Germany charges three people with spying for Russia, potentially with intent to kill
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Retired French surgeon gets maximum 20-year sentence for raping young patients

A retired French surgeon who sexually abused hundreds of young patients, many of them children, over more than two decades received a 20-year jail

Retired French surgeon gets maximum 20-year sentence for raping young patients
Europe|Technology|World

Czech Republic says China behind cyberattack on ministry, embassy rejects accusations

The Czech Republic on Wednesday accused China of being responsible for a "malicious cyber campaign" targeting a network used for unclassified communication at its Foreign Affairs

Czech Republic says China behind cyberattack on ministry, embassy rejects accusations
Europe|Political|US|World

Top Kremlin aide says Trump ‘not sufficiently informed’ about Ukraine after US president lashes out at Putin

Top Kremlin aide says Trump ‘not sufficiently informed’ about Ukraine after US president lashes out at Putin

Top Kremlin aide says Trump ‘not sufficiently informed’ about Ukraine after US president lashes out at Putin
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Russian central bank warns of oil price risks as it defends high rates

Russia's central bank defended its tight monetary policy in a report on Wednesday, saying high rates had contributed to a slowdown in lending and fostered signs of disinflation, but

Russian central bank warns of oil price risks as it defends high rates
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine reaches defence sector accords with Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine and Germany had reached new agreements on defence sector investments.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine reaches defence sector accords with Germany
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

UK police given more time to question Liverpool parade crash suspect

British police have been given more time to continue questioning a 53-year old man arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd of soccer fans during a parade in Liverpool, injuring

UK police given more time to question Liverpool parade crash suspect
Europe|Political|World

Merz says Ukraine, Germany to jointly produce long-range missiles

Germany and Ukraine aim to jointly develop the industrial production of long-range missiles, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday as

Merz says Ukraine, Germany to jointly produce long-range missiles
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece drafts tougher law for rejected asylum seekers, PM says

Greece has prepared legislation that will introduce tougher penalties for rejected asylum seekers and speed up returns to their home countries, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Greece drafts tougher law for rejected asylum seekers, PM says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Putin's demands for peace include an end to NATO enlargement, sources say

President Vladimir Putin's conditions for ending the war in Ukraine include a demand that Western leaders pledge in writing to stop enlarging NATO eastwards and

Putin's demands for peace include an end to NATO enlargement, sources say
Europe|Technology|World

EU proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

The European Union on Wednesday proposed creating a hub to boost security in the Black Sea by gathering information from multiple countries to monitor the strategically important

EU proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collision

Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship title

UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collision
Economy|Europe|World

EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria

The European Union lifted economic sanctions on Syria on Wednesday in an effort to support the country's transition and recovery after the toppling of former president Bashar al-

EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria
Business|Europe|World

German government restricts migrant family reunification, path to citizenship

Germany's government approved measures to restrict family reunification for migrants and delay citizenship access on Wednesday, forging ahead with a major shift in migration policy

German government restricts migrant family reunification, path to citizenship
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron navigates rocky path to recognising Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron is leaning towards recognising a Palestinian state, but diplomats and experts say such a move may prove a premature and ineffective way

Macron navigates rocky path to recognising Palestinian state
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

17-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal signs contract extension with Barcelona until 2031

17-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal signs contract extension with Barcelona until 2031

17-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal signs contract extension with Barcelona until 2031
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

UN labour body cuts global job forecast amid economic slowdown

The United Nation's agency for labour on Wednesday cut its global employment forecast for job growth this year to 1.5% due to a worsening global economic

UN labour body cuts global job forecast amid economic slowdown
Europe|World

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Kyiv after talks in Moscow on peace efforts

Turkey's foreign minister will travel to Kyiv on Thursday for a two-day visit after discussing peace efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine in Moscow earlier this week, a Turkish

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Kyiv after talks in Moscow on peace efforts
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|World

Who is Remy Cointreau's new CEO, Franck Marilly?

French wines and spirits company Remy Cointreau announced on Wednesday that Franck Marilly will replace CEO Eric Vallat who resigned earlier this year.

Who is Remy Cointreau's new CEO, Franck Marilly?
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Instant View: Stellantis CEO's appointment reactions

Automaker Stellantis on Wednesday named Antonio Filosa, the Italian head of its North American operations, as its CEO, effective from June 23.

Instant View: Stellantis CEO's appointment reactions
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo appeals for Gaza ceasefire, laments deaths of children

Pope Leo appealed on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Gaza and called on Israel and Hamas militants to completely respect international humanitarian law.

Pope Leo appeals for Gaza ceasefire, laments deaths of children
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin on Trump's 'playing with fire' comments: Putin puts national interests first

The Kremlin, commenting on remarks by U.S.

Kremlin on Trump's 'playing with fire' comments: Putin puts national interests first
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Czech Republic accuses China of 'malicious cyber campaign' against its foreign ministry

The Czech government says China was “responsible” for cyberattacks on a communication network of its Foreign Ministry

Czech Republic accuses China of 'malicious cyber campaign' against its foreign ministry
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Coco Gauff blames coach for racket mishap during opening round win at French Open

Coco Gauff blames coach for racket mishap during opening round win at French Open

Coco Gauff blames coach for racket mishap during opening round win at French Open
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK grocery inflation hits highest level in 15 months, says Kantar

British grocery price inflation jumped to 4.1% for the four weeks to May 18, its highest level since February last year, adding to pressure on consumers already

UK grocery inflation hits highest level in 15 months, says Kantar
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Italy urges Israel to stop offensive in Gaza, respect humanitarian law

Israel's continued assault on the Gaza Strip has become unacceptable and must stop immediately, Italy's foreign minister said on Wednesday, warning against any move to

Italy urges Israel to stop offensive in Gaza, respect humanitarian law
Europe|Political|Technology|World

EU stands in solidarity with Czech Republic after cyberattack blamed on China

The European Union stands in solidarity with the Czech Republic, after the Czech Republic identified China as being responsible for a "malicious cyber campaign" at the Czech

EU stands in solidarity with Czech Republic after cyberattack blamed on China
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Education|Election|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

Many Ukrainians baulk at conceding land to Russia, entangling nascent peace process

Mariupol natives Oleksandr and Liudmyla Lytvyn fled home three years ago during Russia's 86-day siege of the port city in southern

Many Ukrainians baulk at conceding land to Russia, entangling nascent peace process
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German unemployment rises faster than expected in May

The number of people out of work in Germany rose at a faster pace than expected in May, labour office figures showed on Wednesday, putting pressure on a new

German unemployment rises faster than expected in May
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Peruvian farmer's decade-long climate battle against RWE ends in German court

A German court has ruled against a Peruvian farmer in a landmark climate lawsuit, but activists say the decision has opened the door for major greenhouse gas emitters to be held financially liable in Germany

Peruvian farmer's decade-long climate battle against RWE ends in German court
Business|Europe|Technology|World

From trainee to CEO: Antonio Filosa, the new boss of Jeep maker Stellantis

Carmaker Stellantis has appointed Antonio Filosa, the Italian head of its North American operations, as its chief executive, effective from June 23, it said on Wednesday.

From trainee to CEO: Antonio Filosa, the new boss of Jeep maker Stellantis
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone consumers raise near-term inflation expectations, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers raised their inflation expectations in April but kept a steady view on price growth further out, highlighting elevated uncertainty amid a global trade war, the

Euro zone consumers raise near-term inflation expectations, ECB survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Car maker Stellantis names a new CEO from within its ranks

Stellantis has named a new chief executive officer

Car maker Stellantis names a new CEO from within its ranks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

GlobalData extends ICG bid deadline, ends takeover talks with KKR

Britain's GlobalData on Wednesday extended the deadline to June 11 for private equity firm ICG to make a firm takeover offer, while ending talks with KKR after failing to reach an agreement

GlobalData extends ICG bid deadline, ends takeover talks with KKR
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economy growth confirmed at 0.1% in first quarter

France's economy grew slightly in the first quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Wednesday, confirming the preliminary reading of 0.1% that showed a rise in companies'

French economy growth confirmed at 0.1% in first quarter
Europe|Technology|World

Russia says it shoots down dozens of Ukrainian drones

Russian air defences destroyed or intercepted well over 100 Ukrainian drones over various Russian regions, including a swarm of drones heading for Moscow, officials said early on Wednesday

Russia says it shoots down dozens of Ukrainian drones
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia masses over 50,000 troops for offensive on northeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Russia has massed more than 50,000 troops, including some of its best forces, near Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, but Kyiv has taken steps to prevent them from

Russia masses over 50,000 troops for offensive on northeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Stellantis' board about to appoint Filosa as new CEO, Corriere says

Automaker Stellantis is about to appoint Italian manager Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive, the Corriere della Sera daily reported on Wednesday.

Stellantis' board about to appoint Filosa as new CEO, Corriere says
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Indonesia ready to start diplomatic ties with Israel if Palestinian state given independence, Prabowo says

Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, is willing to recognise and open diplomatic relations with Israel if an independent Palestinian state is recognised by Tel

Indonesia ready to start diplomatic ties with Israel if Palestinian state given independence, Prabowo says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire' as Russia makes gains in Ukraine

U.S.

Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire' as Russia makes gains in Ukraine
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European companies cut costs, scale back investments in China as its economy slows

European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as the economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices

European companies cut costs, scale back investments in China as its economy slows
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Turkey's Erdogan appoints legal team to draft new constitution, sparking fears of extended rule

Turkey's president says he has appointed a team of legal experts to start working on a new constitution which critics say could allow him to remain in power beyond 2028, when his current term ends

Turkey's Erdogan appoints legal team to draft new constitution, sparking fears of extended rule
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France's National Assembly adopts long-debated bill legalizing end-of-life options

France’s lower house of parliament has adopted a bill to allow adults with incurable illness to take lethal medication

France's National Assembly adopts long-debated bill legalizing end-of-life options
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King Charles III says Canada faces unprecedented dangers as Trump threatens annexation

King Charles III says Canada is facing unprecedented challenges in a world that’s never been more dangerous

King Charles III says Canada faces unprecedented dangers as Trump threatens annexation
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French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic is bothered by the weather more than anything in 1st-round win

Novak Djokovic has returned to Roland-Garros with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Mackie McDonald in the first round

French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic is bothered by the weather more than anything in 1st-round win
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order on deportations to South Sudan

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a judge’s order allowing migrants to challenge their deportations to South Sudan

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order on deportations to South Sudan
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Former Chicago police officer Jacqueline Villasenor pleads guilty to killing husband in 2021

Former Chicago police officer Jacqueline Villasenor pleads guilty to killing husband in 2021

Former Chicago police officer Jacqueline Villasenor pleads guilty to killing husband in 2021
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Macron’s marital shove disappears from French airwaves

Macron’s marital shove disappears from French airwaves

Macron’s marital shove disappears from French airwaves
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Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal

Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal

Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal
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Pornhub and other adult websites under EU investigation over lack of child safety measures

Pornhub and other adult websites under EU investigation over lack of child safety measures

Pornhub and other adult websites under EU investigation over lack of child safety measures
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Berlin presents bid to rehost Olympics with 100th anniversary of 1936 Games looming

Berlin has formally presented its bid to rehost the Olympic Games

Berlin presents bid to rehost Olympics with 100th anniversary of 1936 Games looming
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The US and EU are in a showdown over trade. What does Trump want and what can Europe offer?

European and US officials are wrestling over a trade deal

The US and EU are in a showdown over trade. What does Trump want and what can Europe offer?
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French lawmakers approve assisted dying bill, paving the way for approval

French lower house lawmakers approved a bill on Tuesday to legalise assisted dying, paving the way for France to become the latest European nation to allow

French lawmakers approve assisted dying bill, paving the way for approval
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Brussels seeks companies' US spending plans as Trump hails move toward talks

European Union officials have asked the EU's leading companies and CEOs for details of their U.S.

Brussels seeks companies' US spending plans as Trump hails move toward talks
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Maine soldier surprises young boy at military-themed birthday party

Maine soldier surprises young boy at military-themed birthday party

Maine soldier surprises young boy at military-themed birthday party
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King Charles emphasizes Canada’s ‘self-determination’ as he opens parliament after Trump’s annexation threats

King Charles emphasizes Canada’s ‘self-determination’ as he opens parliament after Trump’s annexation threats

King Charles emphasizes Canada’s ‘self-determination’ as he opens parliament after Trump’s annexation threats
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Europe is in crisis, Polish nationalist presidential candidate tells conservative conference

Europe is in crisis and needs Poland to "wake it up," Polish nationalist presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki said on Tuesday, speaking to the Conservative Political Action

Europe is in crisis, Polish nationalist presidential candidate tells conservative conference
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TSMC to open chip design centre in Munich, could later support AI development

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Tuesday it will open a design centre in Munich, Germany, which could at a

TSMC to open chip design centre in Munich, could later support AI development
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Italy's mafia abandoning rivalries to join forces, report says

Italy's mafia is turning away from violent turf wars to collaborate in drug trafficking, prostitution rings and money laundering, the national anti-mafia agency (DIA) said in an annual

Italy's mafia abandoning rivalries to join forces, report says
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Ireland to press ahead with trade ban on Israeli-occupied areas

Ireland's cabinet gave its formal backing on Tuesday to drafting legislation on restricting trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, but the bill is

Ireland to press ahead with trade ban on Israeli-occupied areas
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool parade crash

A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs after a car

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool parade crash
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"Pretty bizarre," said neighbors after man is killed by deputies following apparent gator attack

"Pretty bizarre," said neighbors after man is killed by deputies following apparent gator attack

"Pretty bizarre," said neighbors after man is killed by deputies following apparent gator attack
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A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks

A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks

A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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Vessel's implosion can be heard on new video from expedition to Titanic wreckage

Authorities investigating the implosion of an experimental submersible on its way to the Titanic wreckage in 2023 have released a new video recorded aboard a support ship at a key moment

Vessel's implosion can be heard on new video from expedition to Titanic wreckage
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Liverpool is a soccer-mad city whose identity is woven with trophies and tragedies

Liverpool is no stranger to triumph on the sports field, or tragedy off it

Liverpool is a soccer-mad city whose identity is woven with trophies and tragedies
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Putin is playing with fire, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "playing with fire."

Putin is playing with fire, Trump says
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Albanian ex-President Ilir Meta charged with corruption and money laundering

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has been formally charged with corruption, money laundering, tax evasion and hiding property from authorities

Albanian ex-President Ilir Meta charged with corruption and money laundering
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Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its bombing campaign slows

A Ukrainian official says Russian forces have taken over four border villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region

Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its bombing campaign slows
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Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy

Police say 65 people were injured when a car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their teams Premier League championship and 11 remained hospitalized on Tuesday

Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy
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Unilever to guarantee European ice cream workers' employment terms for 3 years, memo shows

Ben & Jerry's maker Unilever has agreed to guarantee its ice cream workers' employment terms in Europe and Britain for at least three years after the business' spin-

Unilever to guarantee European ice cream workers' employment terms for 3 years, memo shows
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UniCredit offers concessions in bid for EU nod for Banco BPM deal

Italian bank UniCredit has offered concessions in an attempt to secure EU antitrust approval for its acquisition of Banco BPM, according to an updated filing on the European

UniCredit offers concessions in bid for EU nod for Banco BPM deal
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Germany threatens steps against Israel as tone shifts over Gaza

Germany's foreign minister threatened unspecified measures against Israel on Tuesday and said Berlin would not export

Germany threatens steps against Israel as tone shifts over Gaza
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EU Commissioner for Democracy: serious concerns about rule of law situation in Hungary

The European Commission has serious concerns about the rule of law situation in Hungary, EU Commissioner for Democracy Michael McGrath said in Brussels ahead of a meeting with

EU Commissioner for Democracy: serious concerns about rule of law situation in Hungary
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Europe's defence companies scramble for workers as business booms

Pavel Cechal reckons the Czech company he works for could easily generate more business for

Europe's defence companies scramble for workers as business booms
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Soccer-Pope Leo meets Italian Serie A champions Napoli

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Italy's newly crowned Serie A champions Napoli to the Vatican on Tuesday, joking about his own soccer allegiances.

Soccer-Pope Leo meets Italian Serie A champions Napoli
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Scientists date the oldest known tools made from whale bones to 20,000 years ago

Scientists have pinpointed the oldest known evidence of humans making tools from whale bone

Scientists date the oldest known tools made from whale bones to 20,000 years ago
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Sperm donor with rare genetic mutation fathered 67 children. Ten now have cancer, prompting calls for reform

Sperm donor with rare genetic mutation fathered 67 children. Ten now have cancer, prompting calls for reform

Sperm donor with rare genetic mutation fathered 67 children. Ten now have cancer, prompting calls for reform
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German home prices to rise 3% this year on tight supply; affordability to worsen: Reuters poll

German home prices will build on a recent rebound but at a slightly slower pace than expected earlier this year, according to analysts polled by Reuters, as

German home prices to rise 3% this year on tight supply; affordability to worsen: Reuters poll
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Russia chides Germany's Merz over remarks on long-range attacks

Russia said on Tuesday that remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about long-range Ukrainian strikes into Russia with European weapons suggested that a

Russia chides Germany's Merz over remarks on long-range attacks
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Pope Leo XIV casts doubt on which soccer club he supports during audience with Italian champ Napoli

That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis are already known

Pope Leo XIV casts doubt on which soccer club he supports during audience with Italian champ Napoli
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Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who upended Romanian presidential race, withdraws from politics

Calin Georgescu, the controversial populist whose bid for Romania’s presidency last year resulted in the annulment of an election in the European Union and NATO member country, has announced he is stepping away from political life

Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who upended Romanian presidential race, withdraws from politics
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Dutch intelligence agencies say Russian hackers stole police data in cyberattack

Dutch intelligence agencies say that a previously unknown Russian hacker group with suspected ties to the Kremlin was responsible for a cyberattack last year on the Dutch police

Dutch intelligence agencies say Russian hackers stole police data in cyberattack
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Germany tries Syrian man over deadly stabbing that stoked migration debate

A Syrian man stood trial in Duesseldorf on Tuesday over a knife attack claimed by Islamic State in which three people were killed, a case that stirred debate over

Germany tries Syrian man over deadly stabbing that stoked migration debate
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Trade confusion and long yield relief

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets Markets were left nonplussed by increasingly erratic U.S.

Trade confusion and long yield relief
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UniCredit can let BPM bid lapse, but will hold onto Commerzbank, CEO says

Italy's UniCredit is ready to let its offer for Banco BPM lapse, CEO Andrea Orcel said on Tuesday, but added the situation was different for Commerzbank where his bank

UniCredit can let BPM bid lapse, but will hold onto Commerzbank, CEO says
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German army must use new funds responsibly, auditors say

The German army must undergo significant organisational and personnel reforms to effectively utilise increased defence spending, the country's federal audit

German army must use new funds responsibly, auditors say
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Bank of Spain warns of slowing lending income growth

The Bank of Spain warned on Tuesday that lenders' income growth was likely to slow down this year amid lower interest rates and geopolitical risks, and it would need to closely

Bank of Spain warns of slowing lending income growth
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As Ukrainian POWs die in Russian prisons, autopsies point to a system of brutality

More than 200 Ukrainian POWs have died in Russian prisons since Moscow's full-scale invasion three years ago

As Ukrainian POWs die in Russian prisons, autopsies point to a system of brutality
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Tesla has a Europe problem

Tesla has a Europe problem

Tesla has a Europe problem
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Russia says Ukraine, backed by Europe, is trying to wreck peace talks

Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday that Ukraine, backed by certain European countries, had taken several 'provocative steps' aimed at derailing Moscow-initiated direct peace

Russia says Ukraine, backed by Europe, is trying to wreck peace talks
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Russia-backed group hacked into networks of police and NATO, say Dutch authorities

A previously unknown Russian hacking group was behind attacks last year on the networks of the Dutch police, NATO and several European countries, Dutch intelligence agencies said

Russia-backed group hacked into networks of police and NATO, say Dutch authorities
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UK retail sentiment plummets in May and sales fell more sharply, CBI says

Confidence among British retailers fell at the sharpest pace in five years and a decline in sales volumes gathered pace as stores expect conditions to worsen, a Confederation of

UK retail sentiment plummets in May and sales fell more sharply, CBI says
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EU ministers approve new 150 billion-euro arms fund

The European Union on Tuesday approved the creation of a 150 billion-euro ($170.7 billion) EU arms fund, driven by fears of a Russian attack in the coming years and

EU ministers approve new 150 billion-euro arms fund
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17 EU countries sound alarm over Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws

Seventeen European Union countries accused Hungary on Tuesday of contravening fundamental EU values by passing laws that target LGBTQ+ people, as

17 EU countries sound alarm over Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws
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Tesla's monthly sales in Europe plunge by half, signaling backlash against Musk runs deep

Tesla sales across Europe plunged by half last month even as growth in the electric car market picked up pace

Tesla's monthly sales in Europe plunge by half, signaling backlash against Musk runs deep
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Dozens injured after car plows into crowd celebrating Liverpool soccer triumph. Police arrest man, rule out terrorism

Dozens injured after car plows into crowd celebrating Liverpool soccer triumph. Police arrest man, rule out terrorism

Dozens injured after car plows into crowd celebrating Liverpool soccer triumph. Police arrest man, rule out terrorism
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CAR PLOWS INTO SOCCER FANS AT LIVERPOOL PARADE, DOZENS HURT (4AET)

Dozens injured after car plows into crowd celebrating Liverpool soccer triumph. Police arrest man, rule out terrorism

CAR PLOWS INTO SOCCER FANS AT LIVERPOOL PARADE, DOZENS HURT (4AET)
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Kremlin criticizes move by Ukraine’s allies to lift ban on firing long-range missiles at Russia

Kremlin criticizes move by Ukraine’s allies to lift ban on firing long-range missiles at Russia

Kremlin criticizes move by Ukraine’s allies to lift ban on firing long-range missiles at Russia
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A new Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink

A large majority of European Union countries are demanding that Hungary revise a new law that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities

A new Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink
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North Korea's state security minister to attend high-level meeting in Russia, KCNA says

North Korea's minister of state security, Ri Chang Dae, left Pyongyang on Monday to attend a meeting of senior security officials in Russia, the North's KCNA state news agency

North Korea's state security minister to attend high-level meeting in Russia, KCNA says
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Swiss minister hopes for result on US trade talks by July

Talks over trade between the Swiss government and the Trump administration will hopefully yield a result by the beginning of July, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said on Tuesday

Swiss minister hopes for result on US trade talks by July
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French inflation slows to 0.6% in May, lowest since 2020

French inflation fell to its lowest level since December 2020 in May, driven by a sharper decline in energy prices and a slowdown in service costs, preliminary data

French inflation slows to 0.6% in May, lowest since 2020
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What to know about the crash into a parade for Liverpool soccer fans

A British man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he drove his minivan into a parade for Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship

What to know about the crash into a parade for Liverpool soccer fans
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French PM Bayrou says he will unveil budget-cutting proposals in early July

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Tuesday he will unveil proposals in early July to get public finances under control, adding that "everyone will have to make an effort".

French PM Bayrou says he will unveil budget-cutting proposals in early July
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ECB's Villeroy: normalisation of interest rates in euro zone probably not complete

The normalisation of interest rates in the euro zone is probably not complete, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Tuesday.

ECB's Villeroy: normalisation of interest rates in euro zone probably not complete
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Putin and Turkish foreign minister discuss Ukraine peace efforts, source says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkey's foreign minister discussed at a meeting in Moscow efforts to end the war in Ukraine and developments since direct talks between the

Putin and Turkish foreign minister discuss Ukraine peace efforts, source says
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Russia still working on draft peace memorandum, says foreign ministry

Russia is continuing to work on the draft memorandum setting out the principles of a possible future peace accord to end the war in Ukraine, Russia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday

Russia still working on draft peace memorandum, says foreign ministry
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Tesla misses out on European EV growth as Model Y fails to revive sales

Tesla's sales in Europe fell 49% in April from a year earlier, even though battery-electric car sales rose 27.8%, as the U.S.

Tesla misses out on European EV growth as Model Y fails to revive sales
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German economy expected to contract by 0.3% this year, DIHK says

The German economy is expected to contract by 0.3% this year, shrinking for a third consecutive year, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) said on

German economy expected to contract by 0.3% this year, DIHK says
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British man sentenced to 10 months in Bali for drug offenses after death penalty charge dropped

A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali has sentenced a British man to 10 months in jail for drug offenses after a charge that could carry the death penalty was dropped

British man sentenced to 10 months in Bali for drug offenses after death penalty charge dropped
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Trump's trade war imperils Spanish hatmaker's business with US Orthodox Jews

A Spanish hatmaker warned that a 40-year tradition of supplying felt hats to Orthodox Jews in the U.S. risked becoming a casualty in President Donald Trump's trade war.

Trump's trade war imperils Spanish hatmaker's business with US Orthodox Jews
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UK shop prices ease in May but cost pressures are building, BRC says

British shop prices fell slightly overall this month but food price inflation accelerated, according to a survey on Tuesday from the British Retail Consortium which warned price pressures

UK shop prices ease in May but cost pressures are building, BRC says
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German consumer sentiment gets boost for June but households still thrifty, GfK finds

German consumer sentiment is set to improve again slightly heading into June but households' hesitancy to spend remains an obstacle to any stronger recovery in

German consumer sentiment gets boost for June but households still thrifty, GfK finds
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Defence group Saab reiterates financial targets for 2023-2027

Swedish defence material maker Saab reiterated on Tuesday its 2023-2027 targets for organic sales growth of around 18% with operating income growth higher than organic

Defence group Saab reiterates financial targets for 2023-2027
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Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital

A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title on Monday, hospitalising 27

Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital
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'What the hell happened to Putin': Trump comments on Russian airstrikes in Kyiv

Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, President Donald Trump said that he was “not happy with what Putin is doing”, after Moscow launched its largest aerial attack of its three-year full-scale war on Ukraine overnight.

'What the hell happened to Putin': Trump comments on Russian airstrikes in Kyiv
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Chaotic US trade shifts leave markets wary

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Markets in Britain will likely return from the long weekend with a bang on Tuesday after Donald Trump's backflip over his threatened

Chaotic US trade shifts leave markets wary
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Police say driver who plowed into Liverpool soccer fans acted alone, not believed to be terrorism

British police say an incident in which a minivan hit crowds celebrating Liverpool’s soccer victory is not being treated as terrorism

Police say driver who plowed into Liverpool soccer fans acted alone, not believed to be terrorism
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UK to spend billions on job training to cut reliance on migrant workers

Britain will spend a record 3 billion pounds ($4 billion) to boost training opportunities, the government said on Tuesday, part of a broader strategy to train locals to fill gaps in

UK to spend billions on job training to cut reliance on migrant workers
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Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating campaign

A Ukrainian official says that Russia has launched its biggest drone attack against Ukraine overnight

Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone attack yet, part of an escalating campaign
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Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are off to good starts at the French Open in their title defenses

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek have gotten off to good starts in their French Open title defenses

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are off to good starts at the French Open in their title defenses
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EU countries set to express concern about Hungary legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, draft shows

More than a dozen European countries are expected to issue a declaration saying they are "deeply concerned" about Hungarian legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, according to a

EU countries set to express concern about Hungary legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, draft shows
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At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter Russia

Representatives from NATO-aligned countries are wrapping up a gathering in Ohio to mark the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the Bosnian war 30 years ago

At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter Russia
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Far-right Israelis confront Palestinians, other Israelis in chaotic Jerusalem march, witnesses say

A large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in the 1967 war descended into chaos on Monday as far-right Israeli Jews confronted

Far-right Israelis confront Palestinians, other Israelis in chaotic Jerusalem march, witnesses say
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Kremlin says enhanced missile range for Ukraine would be dangerous

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday said any decision by European countries that might give Ukraine enhanced long-range missile capabilities would be a dangerous move, Kremlin

Kremlin says enhanced missile range for Ukraine would be dangerous
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After reprieve, EU still in fix to find trade deal to satisfy Trump

The European Union may have won a reprieve from U.S.

After reprieve, EU still in fix to find trade deal to satisfy Trump
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NATO’s Rutte says he assumes alliance will agree on 5% spending target

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that he assumes alliance members will agree to a broad defence spending target of 5% of gross domestic product during a summit in

NATO’s Rutte says he assumes alliance will agree on 5% spending target
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France's first lady seems to push her husband as they land in Vietnam. He says they were joking

Video images show France's first lady pushing her husband away with both hands on his face just before they disembark from their presidential plane to start a tour of southeast Asia this weekend

France's first lady seems to push her husband as they land in Vietnam. He says they were joking
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Germany's Merz says there are no more range restrictions on the weapons supplied to Ukraine

Germany’s new chancellor says that his country and other major allies are no longer imposing any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion

Germany's Merz says there are no more range restrictions on the weapons supplied to Ukraine
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American fourth seed Taylor Fritz falls to shock defeat in first round of the French Open

American fourth seed Taylor Fritz falls to shock defeat in first round of the French Open

American fourth seed Taylor Fritz falls to shock defeat in first round of the French Open
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Sweden to summon Israeli ambassador over Gaza

Sweden's foreign ministry will summon Israel's ambassador in Stockholm to protest against a lack of humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

Sweden to summon Israeli ambassador over Gaza
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EU sees 'new impetus' in US trade talks, businesses worry over uncertainty

U.S.

EU sees 'new impetus' in US trade talks, businesses worry over uncertainty
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Trump delays 50% EU tariffs until July 9

Trump delays 50% EU tariffs until July 9

Trump delays 50% EU tariffs until July 9
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Euro could become the dollar's alternative, Lagarde says

The euro could become a viable alternative to the dollar, earning the 20-nation bloc immense benefits, if governments could only strengthen the bloc's financial and security

Euro could become the dollar's alternative, Lagarde says
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Alonso officially takes over as Real Madrid's coach and vows to follow in the footsteps of Ancelotti

Xabi Alonso has officially taken over Real Madrid’s coaching job and vowed to follow in the footsteps of Carlo Ancelotti

Alonso officially takes over as Real Madrid's coach and vows to follow in the footsteps of Ancelotti
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Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer

A top Kremlin official has scoffed at a report that Russia could be involved in recent arson attacks on the private home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other property associated with him

Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
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Recent Ukraine attacks prove Russia not interested in peace, Denmark says

Russia's attacks on Ukraine during the weekend proved that Moscow is not interested in peace, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday.

Recent Ukraine attacks prove Russia not interested in peace, Denmark says
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Trump says Putin ‘has gone absolutely crazy’ after major Russian attacks on Ukraine

Trump says Putin ‘has gone absolutely crazy’ after major Russian attacks on Ukraine

Trump says Putin ‘has gone absolutely crazy’ after major Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Romania's new president is sworn in as a political crisis eases, but challenges loom

Romania’s newly elected president Nicusor Dan has been officially sworn in, ushering in a tentative close to the worst political crisis to grip the European Union country in decades after the annulment of the previous election

Romania's new president is sworn in as a political crisis eases, but challenges loom
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Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs

Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the automotive industry faces challenges from trade tensions and economic uncertainty

Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs
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Kremlin rejects accusations of Russian involvement in UK arson attacks

The Kremlin on Monday rejected claims of Russian involvement in arson attacks on houses and a car linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and said that London repeatedly saw

Kremlin rejects accusations of Russian involvement in UK arson attacks
Europe|World

Kremlin says work is continuing on Russian draft of peace memorandum

Serious work on Russia's proposal for a possible peace deal for the Ukraine war is ongoing and a draft has not yet been submitted, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

Kremlin says work is continuing on Russian draft of peace memorandum
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Aston Villa fumes over refereeing decision after missing out on Champions League qualification

Aston Villa fumes over refereeing decision after missing out on Champions League qualification

Aston Villa fumes over refereeing decision after missing out on Champions League qualification
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Macron dismisses viral video showing apparent shove from wife Brigitte

Macron dismisses viral video showing apparent shove from wife Brigitte

Macron dismisses viral video showing apparent shove from wife Brigitte
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Kremlin on Trump's remark about Putin being 'crazy': there is some emotional overload

The Kremlin on Monday said that U.S.

Kremlin on Trump's remark about Putin being 'crazy': there is some emotional overload
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Eleven countries demand EU weakens deforestation law further, document shows

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS -The European Union is facing further pressure from member countries to delay and weaken its upcoming law to restrict deforestation, with 11 governments demanding changes, a

Eleven countries demand EU weakens deforestation law further, document shows
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Austrian court quashes ex-chancellor Kurz's perjury conviction

An Austrian appeals court said on Monday that it had overturned conservative former chancellor Sebastian Kurz's recent perjury conviction and the resulting eight-month suspended

Austrian court quashes ex-chancellor Kurz's perjury conviction
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What's at stake as Trump's tariffs threaten EU exports

U.S.

What's at stake as Trump's tariffs threaten EU exports
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Tearful Rafael Nadal honored in emotional French Open farewell

Tearful Rafael Nadal honored in emotional French Open farewell

Tearful Rafael Nadal honored in emotional French Open farewell
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Rise in Spanish industrial prices slows in April on cheaper energy

The rise in Spanish industrial prices calculated over a 12-month period slowed in April on cheaper energy, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Monday.

Rise in Spanish industrial prices slows in April on cheaper energy
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Russia does not see Vatican as a serious arena for peace talks, sources say

Russia does not see the Vatican as a serious venue for peace talks with Ukraine because the Holy See is the seat of Catholicism and is surrounded by Italy, a NATO and

Russia does not see Vatican as a serious arena for peace talks, sources say
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Venezuela held an election for an oil-rich region. The main problem is it belongs to another country

Venezuela held an election for an oil-rich region. The main problem is it belongs to another country

Venezuela held an election for an oil-rich region. The main problem is it belongs to another country
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Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning film

Iran has summoned France’s representative in protest after the French foreign minister praised a prize-winning Iranian film as “a gesture of resistance against the Iranian regime’s oppression.”

Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning film
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Capgemini and SAP partner with Mistral to deploy AI for sensitive sectors

French IT firm Capgemini said on Monday it was partnering with Germany's SAP to deploy custom Mistral AI solutions for sensitive industries.

Capgemini and SAP partner with Mistral to deploy AI for sensitive sectors
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Russia attacks Ukraine for third night in a row, Ukrainian officials say

Russia has attacked Ukraine for a third night in a row, Ukrainian regional officials and emergency services said, a day after the biggest aerial attack of the war so far killed at least 12

Russia attacks Ukraine for third night in a row, Ukrainian officials say
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Rafael Nadal says he is content in retirement and hasn't picked up a racket in 6 months

Rafael Nadal is content in retirement

Rafael Nadal says he is content in retirement and hasn't picked up a racket in 6 months
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How has Minneapolis changed since the murder of George Floyd 5 years ago?

Minneapolis has changed, slowly, since a city police officer murdered George Floyd on Memorial Day in 2020

How has Minneapolis changed since the murder of George Floyd 5 years ago?
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A headscarf ban is keeping basketball players off the court. A new bill could make it law in France

Thousands of young Muslim women in France are sidelined from competitive sport because of rules in several disciplines including basketball that ban uniforms and other clothing carrying a religious or political significance

A headscarf ban is keeping basketball players off the court. A new bill could make it law in France
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Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine, kills at least 12 people

U.S.

Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine, kills at least 12 people
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Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault

Russia and Ukraine have swapped hundreds more prisoners of war, the third and last part of a major swap and a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault
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President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin 'has gone absolutely CRAZY!'

President Donald Trump is making clear he is losing patience with Vladimir Putin, leveling some of his sharpest criticism at the Russian leader as Moscow pounds Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles for a third straight night

President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin 'has gone absolutely CRAZY!'
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US ‘silence’ encouraging Putin, says Zelensky, after Russia launches record air assault

US ‘silence’ encouraging Putin, says Zelensky, after Russia launches record air assault

US ‘silence’ encouraging Putin, says Zelensky, after Russia launches record air assault
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US-German citizen is charged with trying to attack US Embassy in Tel Aviv

A dual U.S.-German citizen has been arrested on charges that he traveled to Israel and attempted to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv

US-German citizen is charged with trying to attack US Embassy in Tel Aviv
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Lando Norris wins Monaco Grand Prix to close gap to Oscar Piastri in drivers’ championship

Lando Norris wins Monaco Grand Prix to close gap to Oscar Piastri in drivers’ championship

Lando Norris wins Monaco Grand Prix to close gap to Oscar Piastri in drivers’ championship
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German minister: More sanctions against Russia needed, deep concern about Gaza

Russia's latest wave of attacks on Ukraine should be answered with additional Western sanctions, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told public broadcaster ARD on Sunday.

German minister: More sanctions against Russia needed, deep concern about Gaza
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Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots as angry Villa misses out

Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle have secured the remaining Champions League places on a dramatic final day of the Premier League season

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots as angry Villa misses out
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French Open 2025: Rafael Nadal is celebrated at the tournament he won a record 14 times

Rafael Nadal is being celebrated during a ceremony in the main stadium of the French Open on Day 1 of the tournament

French Open 2025: Rafael Nadal is celebrated at the tournament he won a record 14 times
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German chief of defence orders swift expansion of warfare capabilities

Germany's Chief of Defence, Carsten Breuer, has ordered the German military to be fully equipped with weapons and other material by 2029, a document seen by Reuters

German chief of defence orders swift expansion of warfare capabilities
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Tens of thousands join rival rallies in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears

Poles have traveled from across the country to join dueling patriotic marches in Warsaw

Tens of thousands join rival rallies in Warsaw as Poland's presidential runoff nears
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Suspected arson causes a second major power outage in south of France

A second major power outage has hit southeastern France, this time in the city of Nice, after a suspected arson damaged an electrical facility

Suspected arson causes a second major power outage in south of France
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Lando Norris takes a 'dream' Monaco win to reduce Oscar Piastri's F1 standings lead

Lando Norris has cruised to victory at the Monaco Grand Prix to cut teammate Oscar Piastri’s Formula 1 standings lead

Lando Norris takes a 'dream' Monaco win to reduce Oscar Piastri's F1 standings lead
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Tommy Paul keeps on truckin' at French Open after getting his repossessed vehicle back

Tommy Paul was pleased to come back to win his first-round match at the French Open, of course, but perhaps not as thrilled as he was to discuss regaining the truck that was repossessed back home in Florida when he accidentally missed some payments

Tommy Paul keeps on truckin' at French Open after getting his repossessed vehicle back
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Rival marches draw thousands in Warsaw ahead of presidential vote

Tens of thousands of people took the streets of Warsaw on Sunday to show support for rival candidates in next week's tightly-

Rival marches draw thousands in Warsaw ahead of presidential vote
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Mysterious gold stash found on hiking trail perplexes researchers

Mysterious gold stash found on hiking trail perplexes researchers

Mysterious gold stash found on hiking trail perplexes researchers
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Five skiers found dead near Swiss mountain

Five skiers found dead near Swiss mountain

Five skiers found dead near Swiss mountain
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Arsenal stuns two-time defending champion Barcelona to win first Women’s Champions League title in 18 years

Arsenal stuns two-time defending champion Barcelona to win first Women’s Champions League title in 18 years

Arsenal stuns two-time defending champion Barcelona to win first Women’s Champions League title in 18 years
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Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group

Swiss authorities said on Sunday they were exploring whether to open a legal investigation into the activities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S.-

Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group
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Real Madrid confirms Xabi Alonso is returning as 'one of the best coaches in the world'

Xabi Alonso is returning to Real Madrid to take over a club that failed to meet expectations this season

Real Madrid confirms Xabi Alonso is returning as 'one of the best coaches in the world'
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Russia and Ukraine start biggest prisoner swap of the war

Russia and Ukraine have started the first phase of what is expected to be the biggest prisoner exchange since the beginning of the war, with almost 800 people from both countries released. Kyiv and Moscow expect to swap 2,000 people, with 1,000 from each side. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Russia and Ukraine start biggest prisoner swap of the war
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Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners as another attack on Kyiv leaves 3 dead

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds more prisoners as part of a major swap that amounted to a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners as another attack on Kyiv leaves 3 dead
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Russia says it captures 3 more settlements in east Ukraine

Russian troops advancing slowly on the eastern front of the war in Ukraine have captured two settlements in Donetsk region as well as one in Ukraine's northern region of Sumy, the

Russia says it captures 3 more settlements in east Ukraine
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1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River

Authorities say one man has died and another was injured after an explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York

1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River
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Novak Djokovic becomes third man ever to win 100 ATP titles with victory over Hubert Hurkacz

Novak Djokovic becomes third man ever to win 100 ATP titles with victory over Hubert Hurkacz

Novak Djokovic becomes third man ever to win 100 ATP titles with victory over Hubert Hurkacz
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Council of Europe chief criticises push to ease expulsion of foreign criminals

The head of the Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights watchdog, criticised an initiative by nine European countries calling on member states to make it easier to

Council of Europe chief criticises push to ease expulsion of foreign criminals
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Ceremony honors late photographer Sebastião Salgado

A mourning ceremony has been held in Reims in eastern France to honor Sebastião Salgado, the celebrated Brazilian photographer and environmentalist who died Friday at 81

Ceremony honors late photographer Sebastião Salgado
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Novak Djokovic clinches his 100th career singles title at Geneva Open

Novak Djokovic has finally clinched his 100th career singles title by beating Hubert Hurkacz to become the Geneva Open champion

Novak Djokovic clinches his 100th career singles title at Geneva Open
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Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange

Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year

Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange
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Sunderland secures promotion to Premier League after winning ‘most valuable match’ in soccer with injury-time winner

Sunderland secures promotion to Premier League after winning ‘most valuable match’ in soccer with injury-time winner

Sunderland secures promotion to Premier League after winning ‘most valuable match’ in soccer with injury-time winner
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Erdogan tells Sharaa Turkey welcomes lifting of Syria sanctions

President Tayyip Erdogan told Syrian

Erdogan tells Sharaa Turkey welcomes lifting of Syria sanctions
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Napoli seals Serie A title in thrilling fashion, making a Scotsman the city’s unlikely hero

Napoli seals Serie A title in thrilling fashion, making a Scotsman the city’s unlikely hero

Napoli seals Serie A title in thrilling fashion, making a Scotsman the city’s unlikely hero
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Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal

Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal

Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal
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German defence minister does not rule out return of military draft, he tells FAS

Germany may consider reintroducing military conscription from as soon as next year if it does not attract enough volunteers for its armed forces, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius

German defence minister does not rule out return of military draft, he tells FAS
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Jeanine Pirro steps into spotlight with response to murders of Israeli Embassy staffers

Jeanine Pirro steps into spotlight with response to murders of Israeli Embassy staffers

Jeanine Pirro steps into spotlight with response to murders of Israeli Embassy staffers
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Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival

French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a major power outage that threatened to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations

Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival
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Police probe possible arson attack as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut

French police were investigating a possible arson attack as being the main cause for a power outage which hit the Alpes-Maritimes region in southern France on Saturday,

Police probe possible arson attack as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut
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Hungarian opposition leader Magyar walks to Romania, courting ethnic Hungarians

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar walked across the border to Romania on Saturday after a week-long journey, in a attempt to win support of the ethnic Hungarians in Romania

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar walks to Romania, courting ethnic Hungarians
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Pirelli in risky situation without a deal with Sinochem, CEO tells Corriere

Italian tyre maker Pirelli is in a risky situation after its Chinese leading shareholder Sinochem rejected a proposal by the company to solve governance issues that could hinder its

Pirelli in risky situation without a deal with Sinochem, CEO tells Corriere
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All injured in stable condition after stabbing at Hamburg train station in Germany

More than a dozen people who were injured in a stabbing attack at the central train station in the German city of Hamburg are reported in stable condition

All injured in stable condition after stabbing at Hamburg train station in Germany
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French Open 2025: Doping cases, lingering lawsuit, players seek more Slam money and more to know

Heading into the French Open, an argument could be made that the headlines about tennis lately have been as, or more, intriguing off the court — and in the court of law — than on the court of play

French Open 2025: Doping cases, lingering lawsuit, players seek more Slam money and more to know
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Ukraine says 15 people hurt in 'massive' Russian attack on capital

Russia launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight in one of the biggest combined aerial attacks on the Ukrainian

Ukraine says 15 people hurt in 'massive' Russian attack on capital
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Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff

Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff

Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff
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European city asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from its historic streets

European city asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from its historic streets

European city asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from its historic streets
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Who will win the 2025 Cannes Film Festival's top prize?

After nearly two weeks of exciting premieres, star-studded press conferences and beachside parties that go into the early hours, the Cannes Film Festival is

Who will win the 2025 Cannes Film Festival's top prize?
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Greek monk hospitalized after monastery clash linked to decades-old dispute

A monk has been hospitalized after an altercation at a monastic community in Greece, linked to a longstanding religious dispute

Greek monk hospitalized after monastery clash linked to decades-old dispute
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A record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship as Trump began his second term

A record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship as Trump began his second term

A record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship as Trump began his second term
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EU urges respect not threats as Trump pushes for 50% tariff

The European Commission urged the U.S. on Friday to bring respect, not threats, to trade talks after President Donald Trump pushed for a 50% tariff on EU goods

EU urges respect not threats as Trump pushes for 50% tariff
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North Macedonia wants EU, NATO at its talks to settle row with Bulgaria

North Macedonia wants to discuss with Bulgaria matters that block its path to European Union membership during next month's NATO summit and hopes top EU and NATO officials can also attend

North Macedonia wants EU, NATO at its talks to settle row with Bulgaria
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Swiss NGO asks authorities to investigate Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

A Swiss-based NGO has asked authorities to investigate the activities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-backed organisation that plans to

Swiss NGO asks authorities to investigate Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
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Trump's tariffs hit European luxury industry, shares tank 

European luxury shares tanked on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he is recommending a straight 50% tariff on goods from the European Union starting on June 1.

Trump's tariffs hit European luxury industry, shares tank 
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Panda wins the 2025 Palm Dog award at Cannes — and a look-alike accepts

It’s called the Palm Dog contest, but the winner of the annual Cannes Film Festival tradition was a Panda

Panda wins the 2025 Palm Dog award at Cannes — and a look-alike accepts
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Israel has only authorized a 'teaspoon' of aid for Gaza, UN chief says

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday said Israel has only authorized for Gaza what "amounts to a teaspoon of aid when a flood of assistance is

Israel has only authorized a 'teaspoon' of aid for Gaza, UN chief says
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Israeli PM says new intelligence chief to take office next month

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday the newly named head of the domestic intelligence service would take office without delay next month,

Israeli PM says new intelligence chief to take office next month
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Denmark raises retirement age to 70 — the highest in Europe

Denmark raises retirement age to 70 — the highest in Europe

Denmark raises retirement age to 70 — the highest in Europe
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Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide wins Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts

Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide was awarded Spain’s 2025 Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts

Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide wins Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts
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Sales of viral plush toy Labubu halted in UK stores after reports of brawls

Sales of viral plush toy Labubu halted in UK stores after reports of brawls

Sales of viral plush toy Labubu halted in UK stores after reports of brawls
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Russia to present peace accord draft after prisoner exchange, Lavrov says

Russia will be ready to hand Ukraine a draft document outlining conditions for a long-term peace accord once a prisoner exchange now under way is completed, Foreign Minister Sergei

Russia to present peace accord draft after prisoner exchange, Lavrov says
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Iran's Roustaee concerned about return home despite cautious Cannes film

Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustaee said on Friday that he was careful in how he shot his Cannes Film Festival entry "Woman and Child",

Iran's Roustaee concerned about return home despite cautious Cannes film
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Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart and Harris Dickinson are now directors. Here's what they say

The Cannes Film Festival has played host to the directorial debuts of three stars

Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart and Harris Dickinson are now directors. Here's what they say
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A stabbing at Hamburg's central train station causes multiple injuries. A woman is arrested

Authorities say a stabbing attack at the busy central station in the German city of Hamburg left multiple people injured, some of them in life-threatening condition

A stabbing at Hamburg's central train station causes multiple injuries. A woman is arrested
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18 injured in knife attack in Hamburg, report says

Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany's Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected

18 injured in knife attack in Hamburg, report says
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Israeli settlers raid West Bank village close to where pregnant woman killed

Israeli settlers torched Palestinian vehicles and houses in the occupied West Bank, Israel's army and villagers said, the latest in a series of attacks on

Israeli settlers raid West Bank village close to where pregnant woman killed
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German woman arrested after 18 injured in Hamburg knife attack, authorities say

German woman arrested after 18 injured in Hamburg knife attack, authorities say

German woman arrested after 18 injured in Hamburg knife attack, authorities say
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Visa, Mastercard fees probe widens as EU antitrust regulators look into market power

EU antitrust regulators have widened their investigation into Visa and Mastercard's fees as they seek feedback from terminal providers and payments companies that

Visa, Mastercard fees probe widens as EU antitrust regulators look into market power
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EU's Costa to travel to Brazil to strengthen investment ties

Antonio Costa, head of the European Council that represents the 27 EU countries, will travel to Brazil from May 27-May 29 to strengthen partnerships and

EU's Costa to travel to Brazil to strengthen investment ties
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‘Grandpa robbers’ who terrorized Kim Kardashian sentenced to prison, but will walk free

‘Grandpa robbers’ who terrorized Kim Kardashian sentenced to prison, but will walk free

‘Grandpa robbers’ who terrorized Kim Kardashian sentenced to prison, but will walk free
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EU probe against Shein advances, violations to be detailed soon, Bloomberg reports

The European Union will escalate a probe against fast-fashion retailer Shein as early as next week by detailing alleged violations of product safety and other consumer laws that could lead

EU probe against Shein advances, violations to be detailed soon, Bloomberg reports
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Paris court convicts thieves who robbed Kim Kardashian in jewel heist

A French court on Friday convicted the jewel thieves who in 2016 tied up U.S. reality TV star Kim Kardashian at gun point before making off with her $4 million

Paris court convicts thieves who robbed Kim Kardashian in jewel heist
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McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte's 'most unexpected' trophy

Napoli has won its second Serie A title in three years

McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte's 'most unexpected' trophy
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At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peace

Representatives of Balkan nations and Americans of both political parties agree on NATO's value in maintaining peace around the world

At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, Balkan and US officials say NATO helps maintain peace
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Mitchell All-NBA 1st team. LeBron, 40, is 2nd team

Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo were the only players to appear on every MVP ballot this season

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Mitchell All-NBA 1st team. LeBron, 40, is 2nd team
Europe|Sports|World

Alcaraz's confidence soaring before French Open title defense while Swiatek struggling

Carlos Alcaraz will open his defense of the French Open title against veteran Kei Nishikori

Alcaraz's confidence soaring before French Open title defense while Swiatek struggling
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Kim Kardashian and the checkered history of celebrity courtroom dressing

Kim Kardashian and the checkered history of celebrity courtroom dressing

Kim Kardashian and the checkered history of celebrity courtroom dressing
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ECB's Nagel calls for caution as rates are no longer a drag

Borrowing costs in the euro zone are no longer acting as a drag on economic growth, European Central Bank policymaker Joachim Nagel said on Thursday, calling for caution in

ECB's Nagel calls for caution as rates are no longer a drag
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Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius

Britain signed a multi-billion dollar deal on the future of the Chagos Islands with Mauritius after a last-gasp injunction was overturned, securing itself a lease for the U.S.-UK

Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius
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An America's Cup without an American boat? American Magic says it may not sail in Naples

American Magic has put its participation in the next America’s Cup in serious doubt after it cited what it considered “transparency” concerns related to Team New Zealand’s decision to hold the 2027 regatta in Naples, Italy

An America's Cup without an American boat? American Magic says it may not sail in Naples
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Mahmoud Khalil permitted to hold newborn son for the first time despite government objections

Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been allowed to hold his 1-month-old son for the first time after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass divider

Mahmoud Khalil permitted to hold newborn son for the first time despite government objections
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US senator accuses Turkey's Erdogan of democratic backsliding over jailing of rival

Turkey's authorities should present credible evidence of corruption against Istanbul's jailed mayor or immediately release him, U.S.

US senator accuses Turkey's Erdogan of democratic backsliding over jailing of rival
Crime|Europe|World

Antisemitic and anti-Israeli attacks around the world since October 7, 2023

Two Israeli embassy staffers were killed by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday and a suspect who chanted pro-Palestine slogans is in custody, officials said.

Antisemitic and anti-Israeli attacks around the world since October 7, 2023
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Kurds plan Damascus talks as visions for Syria collide

Syrian Kurdish parties will send a delegation to Damascus soon for talks over their region's political future, a leading Kurdish politician said, as they

Kurds plan Damascus talks as visions for Syria collide
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German finance minister optimistic that G7 can agree joint communique on Ukraine support

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Thursday said he was optimistic that the Group of Seven advanced economies could agree a

German finance minister optimistic that G7 can agree joint communique on Ukraine support
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G7 glosses over tariffs, pledges to cut global economic imbalances

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven democracies papered over their differences on Thursday,

G7 glosses over tariffs, pledges to cut global economic imbalances
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EU foreign policy chief calls on Serbia to make a 'strategic choice' between West and East

European Union’s foreign policy chief says that membership candidate Serbia faces a “strategic choice” of direction

EU foreign policy chief calls on Serbia to make a 'strategic choice' between West and East
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Italy confident US-EU trade accord will echo the US-UK deal

Italy is confident the United States will agree to a trade deal with the European Union similar to the one Washington has already struck with Britain, Economy Minister Giancarlo

Italy confident US-EU trade accord will echo the US-UK deal
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'It's history'; After 80 years an identified Pearl Harbor veteran will return home

'It's history'; After 80 years an identified Pearl Harbor veteran will return home

'It's history'; After 80 years an identified Pearl Harbor veteran will return home
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European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals

Nine European countries, led by Italy and Denmark, will on Thursday call on the European Union to make it simpler for member

European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals
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Georgian court places opposition leader in pre-trial detention for contempt of parliament

A Georgian court on Thursday placed Zurab Japaridze, one of the leaders of the country's largest opposition party, in pre-trial detention, as the government clamps

Georgian court places opposition leader in pre-trial detention for contempt of parliament
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EU says it has begun to ease sanctions on Kosovo

The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Thursday said the bloc has begun to lift sanctions on Kosovo, but that the process would be conditional on a sustained de-escalation of violence and

EU says it has begun to ease sanctions on Kosovo
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Russian forces are creating ‘buffer zone’ along Russia-Ukraine border, Putin says

Russian forces are creating ‘buffer zone’ along Russia-Ukraine border, Putin says

Russian forces are creating ‘buffer zone’ along Russia-Ukraine border, Putin says
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55 men arrested in France in major operation to bust online pedophile ring

55 men arrested in France in major operation to bust online pedophile ring

55 men arrested in France in major operation to bust online pedophile ring
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Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agents

A woman who was able to sneak onto a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass last year has been convicted of a stowaway charge

Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agents
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Netanyahu links embassy shootings to hostility over Gaza

For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the shooting of two young embassy staffers at a Jewish event in Washington was a horrific example

Netanyahu links embassy shootings to hostility over Gaza
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Aid reaches bakery in Gaza after 11 weeks

CNN goes inside a bakery as humanitarian aid finally reaches Gaza for the first time in weeks. This week, Israel lifted an 11-week blockade on Gaza, which it says was imposed to force Hamas to release all remaining hostages and to bring about a ceasefire. The UN warns that Gaza’s population of over 2.1 million people is at risk of famine.

Aid reaches bakery in Gaza after 11 weeks
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Scarlett Johansson debuts as a director in Cannes with a comic tale of grief and empathy

In an interview, Scarlett Johansson says there's “a lack of empathy in the zeitgeist.”

Scarlett Johansson debuts as a director in Cannes with a comic tale of grief and empathy
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Russian hackers target Western firms shipping aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says

The U.S. National Security Agency says hackers working for Russian military intelligence tried to access the systems of Western technology and logistics companies involved in shipping assistance to Ukraine

Russian hackers target Western firms shipping aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says
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Ex-army chief says Ukraine cannot hope for 'miracle' to restore 1991 borders

The former head of Ukraine's armed forces has said Kyiv cannot hope for a miracle to happen and regain all the territory it has lost at war with Russia.

Ex-army chief says Ukraine cannot hope for 'miracle' to restore 1991 borders
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German tourist carrying ancient Roman artifact on e-scooter chased by Italian police

German tourist carrying ancient Roman artifact on e-scooter chased by Italian police

German tourist carrying ancient Roman artifact on e-scooter chased by Italian police
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Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments stand

It may start as a casual aside, a wee-hours social media post or a much hyped announcement

Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments stand
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Bond markets in the driver's seat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee After a volatile week when markets zeroed in on major economies' precarious fiscal health, with a sell-off in Treasuries and

Bond markets in the driver's seat
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Kim Kardashian's robbers found guilty in Paris but won't face prison time

A Paris court has found the ringleader and seven other people guilty in the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian's robbers found guilty in Paris but won't face prison time
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Germany builds 14% fewer apartments in 2024, falling short of government goals

The number of apartments built in Germany dropped sharply in 2024, federal statistics office data showed on Friday, a further sign of stress in the nation's troubled real estate

Germany builds 14% fewer apartments in 2024, falling short of government goals
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German Q1 GDP upgraded as orders rush to beat tariffs

The German economy grew significantly more in the first quarter than previously estimated due to export and industry frontloading ahead of U.S. tariffs, according

German Q1 GDP upgraded as orders rush to beat tariffs
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Iran, US see hope for progress after US nuclear talks

Iranian and U.S. delegations wrapped up a fifth round of talks in Rome on Friday and signs of some limited progress emerged in the negotiations aimed

Iran, US see hope for progress after US nuclear talks
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Germany's economy grew by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. That's double the initial estimate

The German economy, Europe’s biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing

Germany's economy grew by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. That's double the initial estimate
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EU, US authorities take down malware network

European, American and Canadian authorities have taken down over 300 servers worldwide and issued international arrest warrants against 20 suspects in a crackdown on malware, EU

EU, US authorities take down malware network
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European stocks close week lower on Trump's EU, Apple tariff threats

European shares closed sharply lower on Friday after U.S.

European stocks close week lower on Trump's EU, Apple tariff threats
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Sweden lowers terrorist threat assessment back to level before 2023 Koran burnings

Sweden's SAPO security service lowered its national terrorist threat warning on Friday back to the "elevated" level assessed before 2023, when

Sweden lowers terrorist threat assessment back to level before 2023 Koran burnings
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French consumer confidence falls unexpectedly to 5-month low in May

French consumer confidence fell unexpectedly in May, hitting a five-month low as concerns about the economy and unemployment surged, a monthly survey from the INSEE stats agency

French consumer confidence falls unexpectedly to 5-month low in May
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US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britain’s venerable Telegraph newspaper

A consortium led by U.S. investment firm Redbird Capital Partners has agreed to buy the publisher of Britain’s 170-year-old Daily Telegraph newspaper for about $674 million

US investment firm Redbird agrees to buy Britain’s venerable Telegraph newspaper
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A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home

A Norwegian man awoke to discover that a cargo ship had run aground and narrowly missed crashing into his home along the Trondheim Fjord’s coast

A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home
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Man sleeps through massive container ship running aground on his front lawn

Man sleeps through massive container ship running aground on his front lawn

Man sleeps through massive container ship running aground on his front lawn
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Real Madrid makes Ancelotti's departure official, calling the coach a 'true legend'

Real Madrid has made it official that Carlo Ancelotti is leaving the club after the Spanish league ends this weekend

Real Madrid makes Ancelotti's departure official, calling the coach a 'true legend'
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Russia, Ukraine each free first 390 prisoners in start of war's biggest swap

Russia and Ukraine each released 390 prisoners on Friday and said they would free more in the coming days, in what is expected to be the biggest

Russia, Ukraine each free first 390 prisoners in start of war's biggest swap
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Netanyahu accuses France, Britain and Canada of 'emboldening' Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the leaders of France, Britain and Canada of wanting to help the Palestinian militant group Hamas after they

Netanyahu accuses France, Britain and Canada of 'emboldening' Hamas
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Russia casts doubt over Vatican as possible venue for its talks with Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cast doubt on Friday over the Vatican as a potential location for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the

Russia casts doubt over Vatican as possible venue for its talks with Ukraine
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How a ‘miracle’ season ended the ‘age of innocence’ in Italian soccer

How a ‘miracle’ season ended the ‘age of innocence’ in Italian soccer

How a ‘miracle’ season ended the ‘age of innocence’ in Italian soccer
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F1 hopes extra pit stops bring more excitement in the glamorous but dull Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV

F1 hopes extra pit stops bring more excitement in the glamorous but dull Monaco Grand Prix
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Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in first phase of a major exchange

Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange, swapping hundreds of soldiers and civilians in the first phase of an exchange that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the 3-year-old war

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in first phase of a major exchange
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Spain returns artwork seized during Civil War

Spain on Thursday returned paintings belonging to a former Madrid mayor that were seized for their protection during the 1936-39 Civil War and never returned under Francisco Franco's

Spain returns artwork seized during Civil War
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ECB confident that services inflation will moderate, Lane says

The European Central Bank is confident that stubbornly high services inflation will moderate this year, helping it get overall price growth back to the 2% target, ECB chief

ECB confident that services inflation will moderate, Lane says
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ECB's Stournaras sees one more euro zone rate cut in June, then a pause, Greek media reports

The European Central Bank is expected to cut euro zone interest rates one more time in June and then pause, policymaker Yannis Stournaras said in comments published on a Greek news

ECB's Stournaras sees one more euro zone rate cut in June, then a pause, Greek media reports
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Berlin says aid that entered Gaza this week is 'too little, too late'

The aid trucks that Israel has allowed into the Gaza Strip this week are "too little, too late," a spokesperson for the German government said on Friday.

Berlin says aid that entered Gaza this week is 'too little, too late'
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Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, part of the biggest swap of the war

Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, part of the biggest swap of the war

Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, part of the biggest swap of the war
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(PKG) ISRAELI EMBASSY STAFFERS SUSPECT CHARGED WITH MURDER (930pET)

Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers in DC charged with murder

(PKG) ISRAELI EMBASSY STAFFERS SUSPECT CHARGED WITH MURDER (930pET)
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British boxer Georgia O’Connor dies aged 25 after battle with cancer

British boxer Georgia O’Connor dies aged 25 after battle with cancer

British boxer Georgia O’Connor dies aged 25 after battle with cancer
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Future queen of Belgium caught up in Harvard foreign student ban

Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old future queen of Belgium, has just completed her first year at Harvard University but the ban imposed by U.S.

Future queen of Belgium caught up in Harvard foreign student ban
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Rome's seat at Italian bank M&A table keeps investors guessing

Rome's determination to have a say in the reshaping of Italy's financial sector has made things increasingly unpredictable for

Rome's seat at Italian bank M&A table keeps investors guessing
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UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US base

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has signed an agreement handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US base
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No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled, Kremlin says

A Kremlin spokesman says Russia and Ukraine have no scheduled direct peace talks

No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled, Kremlin says
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What to know about the deal to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands

The governments of Britain and Mauritius have signed a deal settling the future of the Chagos Islands after overcoming last-minute legal hurdles

What to know about the deal to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands
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UK will roll out chemical castration for sex offenders

The British government will roll out the use of medication to suppress the sex drive of sex offenders

UK will roll out chemical castration for sex offenders
Africa|Europe|World

UK plan to transfer Chagos Islands goes ahead despite last-minute legal injunction

UK plan to transfer Chagos Islands goes ahead despite last-minute legal injunction

UK plan to transfer Chagos Islands goes ahead despite last-minute legal injunction
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At Cannes, decency and dress codes clash with fashion’s red carpet revolution

Does the tightening of sartorial standards at the film festival represent a cultural retreat, or a practical return to form?

At Cannes, decency and dress codes clash with fashion’s red carpet revolution
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Trump hosts top crypto investors as some industry leaders fear he's putting personal profits first

President Donald Trump has hosted top investors for one of his cryptocurrency projects at his luxury golf course in Northern Virginia

Trump hosts top crypto investors as some industry leaders fear he's putting personal profits first
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The Cannes Film Festival is over. Here's some key things that happened

This year’s Cannes Film Festival is over, ending in dramatic fashion with a power outage ahead of the closing ceremony that bestowed the Palme d’Or trophy to Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s film, “It Was Just an Accident."

The Cannes Film Festival is over. Here's some key things that happened
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Greece says Turkey must lift war threat to get access to EU defence funds

Turkey must lift a 30-year old war threat against Greece if it wants Athens to consent to Ankara accessing European Union defence funds, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said

Greece says Turkey must lift war threat to get access to EU defence funds
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European stocks ease from 2-month highs as JD Sports, Julius Baer slide (May 21)

European stocks retreated from two-month peaks on

European stocks ease from 2-month highs as JD Sports, Julius Baer slide (May 21)
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Israelis feel besieged by global antisemitism after Washington attacks

When Jerusalem resident Ziv Halsband woke up to news that two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington had been shot dead

Israelis feel besieged by global antisemitism after Washington attacks
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UK signs Chagos deal with Mauritius to seal future of US-UK air base

Britain signed a deal on Thursday to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after a London judge overturned a last-minute injunction and

UK signs Chagos deal with Mauritius to seal future of US-UK air base
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Germany set to defend NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania

Germany and its NATO partners are prepared to defend every inch of the alliance's territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday at a

Germany set to defend NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania
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Volvo Cars CEO says its customers must pay for rising tariffs

Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson said on Friday that its customers would have to pay a large part of tariff-related cost increases, and that

Volvo Cars CEO says its customers must pay for rising tariffs
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Eyewitness describes moments following shooting outside of DC Jewish Museum

Paige Siegel was attending an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC when the shooting occurred. She described the moments after the attack when a man believed to be the attacker entered the building and admitted to fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staff members.

Eyewitness describes moments following shooting outside of DC Jewish Museum
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Police chief shares details on DC shooting suspect

Two staff members at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, were killed Wednesday night near the Capital Jewish Museum police said. The suspect, identified as a 30-year-old from Chicago, chanted “Free Free Palestine” while in custody, according to authorities.

Police chief shares details on DC shooting suspect
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EU to delay bank rules as it waits for Trump's deregulation moves, sources say

The European Union is set to delay new, global rules governing banks' trading again as it waits for more clarity about the

EU to delay bank rules as it waits for Trump's deregulation moves, sources say
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Britain considering chemical castration for sex offenders under prison reforms

Britain is considering mandating the use of chemical castration for sex offenders under an overhaul of the justice system aimed at freeing up more space in its overcrowded prisons.

Britain considering chemical castration for sex offenders under prison reforms
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Final report on Lucy Letby baby murders due in early 2026, inquiry says

The final report of a public inquiry into the murder of seven newborn babies by British nurse Lucy Letby will be published early next year, a statement on the inquiry's website said

Final report on Lucy Letby baby murders due in early 2026, inquiry says
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Israel accuses Europe of 'antisemitic incitement' after Washington shooting

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused unnamed European officials on Thursday of "toxic antisemitic incitement" he blamed for a hostile climate in which

Israel accuses Europe of 'antisemitic incitement' after Washington shooting
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Reactions to shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington

Following are reactions from Israel, the United States and other parts of the world to the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., on

Reactions to shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington
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With inflation nearly tamed, ECB keen to project stability, accounts show

The Euro zone inflation shock is nearly defeated and even if a global trade war could push up prices later on, projecting stability in turbulent times was key, ECB policymakers

With inflation nearly tamed, ECB keen to project stability, accounts show
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Global leaders are condemning the fatal attack on 2 Israeli Embassy staffers. Here's what they said

Global reactions are pouring in after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum

Global leaders are condemning the fatal attack on 2 Israeli Embassy staffers. Here's what they said
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From outlaw to icon: Bambi on trans survival, fame, JK Rowling and the fight that isn’t over

The moment that changed queer history occurred on a sweltering day in early 1952 in Algiers

From outlaw to icon: Bambi on trans survival, fame, JK Rowling and the fight that isn’t over
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An adviser to an ex-Ukrainian president is killed near an American school in Spain, officials say

Spanish authorities say an adviser to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was killed outside the American School of Madrid

An adviser to an ex-Ukrainian president is killed near an American school in Spain, officials say
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UK factory woes deepen in May as new orders ebb, CBI survey shows

British manufacturers suffered a sharp contraction in orders and output this month, the Confederation of British Industry said, chiming with another closely-watched business survey

UK factory woes deepen in May as new orders ebb, CBI survey shows
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Novo Nordisk's former chief makes comeback to steer choice of new CEO

Years before Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy became a U.S. blockbuster, then-CEO Lars Rebien Sorensen told a press conference

Novo Nordisk's former chief makes comeback to steer choice of new CEO
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China's BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for first time, report says

Chinese automaker BYD sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for the first time, according to a report by JATO Dynamics, as an aging model lineup and CEO Elon Musk's politics hurt

China's BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for first time, report says
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What’s next for Manchester United after losing the Europa League final and a historically bad Premier League season?

What’s next for Manchester United after losing the Europa League final and a historically bad Premier League season?

What’s next for Manchester United after losing the Europa League final and a historically bad Premier League season?
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Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' sends Cannes swooning

It took nearly until the end of the festival, but the Cannes Film Festival has its first outright sensation

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' sends Cannes swooning
Europe|World

Merz inaugurates a historic German brigade in Lithuania and pushes for security spending

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has inaugurated a groundbreaking German brigade in Lithuania that is meant to help protect NATO’s eastern flank

Merz inaugurates a historic German brigade in Lithuania and pushes for security spending
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Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024

Fewer work and study visas contributed to a near-halving in net migration into the U.K. — the number of people moving to the U.K. minus the number of those moving abroad — in 2024

Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024
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Euro zone rebound hopes dashed by services slump

The euro zone economy is still just limping along and a raft of surveys published on Thursday point to only lukewarm optimism among

Euro zone rebound hopes dashed by services slump
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Realistic Romania 2025 budget deficit target is 7.5% of GDP, president-elect says

An "optimistic, realistic" budget deficit target for Romania in 2025 is 7.5% of economic output, President-elect Nicusor Dan said on Thursday, adding that preliminary talks on the

Realistic Romania 2025 budget deficit target is 7.5% of GDP, president-elect says
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EU open to extending lobster deal in package on Trump tariffs, FT reports

The European Union is open to extending a deal which allows the duty-free import of U.S. lobsters as part of a broader package aimed at removing U.S.

EU open to extending lobster deal in package on Trump tariffs, FT reports
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Deutsche Bank CEO calls 2025 a 'year of reckoning'

Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing on Thursday called 2025 a "year of reckoning" for Germany's largest bank as it faces a deadline to meet

Deutsche Bank CEO calls 2025 a 'year of reckoning'
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Hate groups in the US decline but their influence grows, report shows

The number of white nationalist, hate and anti-government groups around the U.S. dropped slightly in 2024, not because of any shrinking influence but rather the opposite

Hate groups in the US decline but their influence grows, report shows
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Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in DC

Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in DC

Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in DC
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German business sentiment brightens in May, Ifo survey finds

German business morale improved slightly more than expected in May, a survey showed on Thursday, with companies less gloomy about their future prospects.

German business sentiment brightens in May, Ifo survey finds
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German business activity contracts in May amid services slump, PMI shows

Business activity in Germany fell in May, marking the first contraction this year, as a sharp downturn in the service sector overshadowed some improvement in

German business activity contracts in May amid services slump, PMI shows
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Novak Djokovic wins first match on clay since Paris Olympics to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic wins first match on clay since Paris Olympics to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic wins first match on clay since Paris Olympics to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals
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Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election

Romania's Constitutional Court said on Thursday it had unanimously rejected a request to cancel the May 18 presidential election that was won by centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor

Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election
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New German chancellery chief calls for tougher Russia sanctions

Europe needs to step "out of its comfort zone" and consider much tougher sanctions on Russia, such as bans on gas or uranium, or tapping into frozen

New German chancellery chief calls for tougher Russia sanctions
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Rio Tinto CEO Stausholm to step down later in 2025

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year once a successor is appointed, the world's largest iron ore miner said on

Rio Tinto CEO Stausholm to step down later in 2025
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Romanian court validates presidential election, rejecting defeated candidate’s challenge to results

A top Romanian court has validated the results of Romania’s presidential election rerun, shortly after rejecting a request to annul the results by the hard-right candidate who decisively lost the race to his pro-European Union opponent

Romanian court validates presidential election, rejecting defeated candidate’s challenge to results
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ICC prosecutor says Netanyahu arrest warrant should remain as Israel jurisdiction challenge is heard

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are urging judges to reject a request by Israel to scrap arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister while the court reconsiders its jurisdiction over Gaza and the West Bank

ICC prosecutor says Netanyahu arrest warrant should remain as Israel jurisdiction challenge is heard
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Israeli politician critiques the Gaza war's toll on Palestinians and sparks an outcry

An Israeli center-left opposition party leader and former general sparked an outcry this week when he made rare criticism of the toll of the war on Palestinian civilians in Gaza

Israeli politician critiques the Gaza war's toll on Palestinians and sparks an outcry
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Banco BPM urges UniCredit to drop bid if it can't meet govt's demands

Banco BPM on Thursday urged suitor UniCredit to abandon its buyout offer, given the bank led by CEO Andrea Orcel has told authorities it cannot comply with the conditions Rome has

Banco BPM urges UniCredit to drop bid if it can't meet govt's demands
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France's private sector contracts for ninth month in May, PMI shows

France's private sector continued to contract in May, marking the ninth consecutive month of decline, as weakness in the services sector weighed on the euro zone's

France's private sector contracts for ninth month in May, PMI shows
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Loan volume for offices plummets, German bank data show

The volume of loans to finance office buildings fell sharply in the first three months of the year, Germany's VDP banking association said on Thursday, a grim sign as the nation's

Loan volume for offices plummets, German bank data show
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US says it agreed with Japan that dollar-yen reflects fundamentals

U.S.

US says it agreed with Japan that dollar-yen reflects fundamentals
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Case growing for summer pause in ECB easing cycle

The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates once again in June but the case is growing for a pause beyond that as the economy is holding up

Case growing for summer pause in ECB easing cycle
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Nestle to refocus on core business, CEO says

Swiss food giant Nestle is refocusing on the group's core business after straying into segments like health supplements that "weakened the fabric of the organisation," CEO Laurent Freixe

Nestle to refocus on core business, CEO says
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Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel

Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said,

Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel
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Three decades later, NATO parliamentarians head to the site of the Dayton Peace Accords

Representatives of NATO-aligned nations will gather starting in the Ohio city where an end to the three-year Bosnian war was brokered 30 years ago

Three decades later, NATO parliamentarians head to the site of the Dayton Peace Accords
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G7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus

Finance leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies sought to downplay disputes over U.S.

G7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus
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Netanyahu promises new Gaza aid delivery plan as supplies still fail to reach Palestinians

The U.N. says it is trying to get the desperately needed aid that has entered Gaza this week into the hands of Palestinians

Netanyahu promises new Gaza aid delivery plan as supplies still fail to reach Palestinians
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Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation

Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation

Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation
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Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offense over alleged Hezbollah flag

Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offense over alleged Hezbollah flag

Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offense over alleged Hezbollah flag
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Tottenham Hotspur wins first trophy in 17 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 in Europa League final

Tottenham Hotspur wins first trophy in 17 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 in Europa League final

Tottenham Hotspur wins first trophy in 17 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 in Europa League final
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Bundesbank's Nagel sees progress on tariffs but work to be done

There has been progress towards a solution on a damaging tariff dispute with the United States but there are more hurdles to overcome, the Bundesbank's

Bundesbank's Nagel sees progress on tariffs but work to be done
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UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting

The top U.N. official for Syria is warning of the “real dangers of renewed conflict and deeper confrontation” in the war-battered country

UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting
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Tottenham beats Man United 1-0 for Europa League title and ends long trophy drought

Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final and lift its first European trophy in more than four decades

Tottenham beats Man United 1-0 for Europa League title and ends long trophy drought
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US and European authorities crack down on hacking tool used by cybercriminals worldwide

US and European authorities crack down on hacking tool used by cybercriminals worldwide

US and European authorities crack down on hacking tool used by cybercriminals worldwide
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Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces

President Vladimir Putin has visited Russia's Kursk region for the first time since Moscow said that it drove out Ukrainian forces from the area in April

Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces
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Jim Morrison bust stolen from Doors singer’s Paris grave in the ‘80s has finally been recovered

Police have found a bust of Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly four decades ago from the Paris grave that has long been a place of pilgrimage for fans of the legendary Doors singer and poet

Jim Morrison bust stolen from Doors singer’s Paris grave in the ‘80s has finally been recovered
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Europe must make concessions to Trump in trade talks, LVMH's Arnault says

The European Union must soften its stance toward U.S.

Europe must make concessions to Trump in trade talks, LVMH's Arnault says
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UK minister calls Israeli soldiers firing near diplomats 'unacceptable'

The British minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, said on Wednesday that he had spoken to diplomats who were affected by Israeli soldiers' fire near a

UK minister calls Israeli soldiers firing near diplomats 'unacceptable'
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What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region

Russia has announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region, nearly nine months after losing chunks of the border territory to a surprise Ukrainian incursion

What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region
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In call with NATO chief, Ukraine's Zelenskiy says pressure needed on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had spoken by telephone to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and that they had discussed joint steps and the need to put

In call with NATO chief, Ukraine's Zelenskiy says pressure needed on Russia
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Italy expects NATO to raise defence spending target to between 3.5% and 5% of GDP

NATO will raise the defence spending target for its member nations to between 3.5% and 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) from the current 2% at the

Italy expects NATO to raise defence spending target to between 3.5% and 5% of GDP
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Government-commissioned report says Muslim Brotherhood posing threat to French unity

President Emmanuel Macron convened senior ministers on Wednesday to address a state-commissioned report that accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of waging a covert

Government-commissioned report says Muslim Brotherhood posing threat to French unity
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Italy's CDP, Macquarie at odds over future of loss-making Open Fiber, sources say

Italian state lender CDP and its partner Macquarie are at odds over the future of their loss-making fibre network operator Open Fiber, sources

Italy's CDP, Macquarie at odds over future of loss-making Open Fiber, sources say
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Europe gains traction amid doubts over US assets, global money managers say

Asset managers at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are fielding more investor enquiries about the resilience of U.S. assets and helping clients move more

Europe gains traction amid doubts over US assets, global money managers say
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Iran faces U.S. without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide

While rising U.S.-Iran tensions over Tehran's uranium enrichment jeopardize nuclear talks, three Iranian sources said on Tuesday that the

Iran faces U.S. without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide
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Israeli allies unleash strong rhetoric over Gaza, but actions so far are limited

Three allies of Israel used words like “abhorrent” and “monstrous” this week to describe the country’s actions in Gaza

Israeli allies unleash strong rhetoric over Gaza, but actions so far are limited
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Italy changes law on right to claim citizenship through great-grandparents

Italy changes law on right to claim citizenship through great-grandparents

Italy changes law on right to claim citizenship through great-grandparents
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Africans lost nearly $70M to denied visas applications to Europe in 2024

Africans lost nearly $70M to denied visas applications to Europe in 2024

Africans lost nearly $70M to denied visas applications to Europe in 2024
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Trump nominates Darryl Nirenberg as new US ambassador to Romania

President Donald Trump has chosen Darryl Nirenberg, a lawyer and former U.S.

Trump nominates Darryl Nirenberg as new US ambassador to Romania
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Poland intervenes as Russian 'shadow fleet' ship spotted near power cable

Poland's military intervened after a ship from the Russian "shadow fleet" was seen performing suspicious manoeuvres near a power cable

Poland intervenes as Russian 'shadow fleet' ship spotted near power cable
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Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan

Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan

Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan
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Swiss evacuate livestock by hoof and helicopter because of landslide risk over Alpine village

Swiss authorities added livestock to the list of evacuees along with about 300 people moved out of a village threatened by a possible landslide from an Alpine mountainside overhead

Swiss evacuate livestock by hoof and helicopter because of landslide risk over Alpine village
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EU targets business barriers to enhance competitiveness amid US tariffs

The European Commission set out plans on Wednesday to remove barriers to business within the European Union as part of a push to boost competitiveness and

EU targets business barriers to enhance competitiveness amid US tariffs
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UK pledges over $5 million in aid to Gaza

Britain pledged 4 million pounds ($5.4 million) in humanitarian aid to Gaza, the government said on Wednesday, as its Minister for Development Jenny Chapman visited Israel and the

UK pledges over $5 million in aid to Gaza
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EU plans 2 euro fee for low-value parcels in setback for Shein, Temu

The European Union is set to propose a 2 euro ($2.27) handling fee for low-value e-commerce packages coming into the bloc, as it struggles to deal with the billions of goods sold

EU plans 2 euro fee for low-value parcels in setback for Shein, Temu
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EU envoys reach deal on 150 billion euro arms fund

European Union ambassadors signed off on Wednesday on a new flagship arms-buying fund, being set up quickly to provide 150 billion euros ($170 billion) in loans for defence

EU envoys reach deal on 150 billion euro arms fund
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Portugal to investigate far-right leader over anti-Roma remarks

Portuguese prosecutors have opened a probe into remarks made by far-right leader Andre Ventura against the Roma community, three days after an election in which his

Portugal to investigate far-right leader over anti-Roma remarks
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UK anti-Islam activist 'Tommy Robinson' charged with harassment of two men

Prominent British anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon has been charged with harassment causing fear of violence to two men around the time of the nationwide riots last year,

UK anti-Islam activist 'Tommy Robinson' charged with harassment of two men
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Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say

Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say

Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say
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Sanctioned Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid’s American school

Sanctioned Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid’s American school

Sanctioned Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid’s American school
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Finland completes first 35 km of fence on Russian border

Finland has completed the first 35 km (22 miles) of a 4.5-metre (15-ft) high fence it is building on its closed eastern border with Russia to stop

Finland completes first 35 km of fence on Russian border
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Czech president pardons soldiers prosecuted in death of Afghan prisoner

Czech President Petr Pavel granted pardons on Wednesday to four members of the country's special forces, who had been facing prosecution for alleged crimes related to the death of a

Czech president pardons soldiers prosecuted in death of Afghan prisoner
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ECB's Centeno: rate cuts below neutral level may be needed to keep inflation on target

The European Central Bank may need to cut its key interest rate below the neutral level of 1.5%-2% to prevent inflation from falling below its 2% target in a frail economic setting,

ECB's Centeno: rate cuts below neutral level may be needed to keep inflation on target
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Vatican silent on Russia-Ukraine talks, leaving prospects uncertain

Pope Leo XIV may have offered to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Vatican, but neither the pope nor senior Vatican officials have spoken publicly about

Vatican silent on Russia-Ukraine talks, leaving prospects uncertain
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All the surprising, subversive and rule-breaking looks from Cannes Film Festival

All the surprising, subversive and rule-breaking looks from Cannes Film Festival

All the surprising, subversive and rule-breaking looks from Cannes Film Festival
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Hikers stumble across treasure hidden on a mountain trail, sparking an investigation into its origin

Hikers stumble across treasure hidden on a mountain trail, sparking an investigation into its origin

Hikers stumble across treasure hidden on a mountain trail, sparking an investigation into its origin
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Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won't be used as a launchpad to strike Israel

The Lebanese and Palestinian presidents have agreed that Palestinian factions won't use Lebanon as a launchpad for any attacks against Israel

Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won't be used as a launchpad to strike Israel
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Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes

Some of Spike Lee’s most deeply felt passions — filmmaking and the New York Knicks — have collided at the Cannes Film Festival

Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes
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Moscow mayor says air defences downed three approaching drones

Sergei Sobyanin, Moscow's mayor, said on Wednesday that air defence forces had downed three drones en route to Russia's capital.

Moscow mayor says air defences downed three approaching drones
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German economic council forecasts stagnation for country's economy in 2025

The German Council of Economic Experts cut its forecast for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday, now expecting it to stagnate this year during a "pronounced phase

German economic council forecasts stagnation for country's economy in 2025
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Russia denies stalling peace talks, says no decision yet on venue

Russia on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations it was trying to drag out the peace process around Ukraine, but said that no decision had yet been made on a venue for

Russia denies stalling peace talks, says no decision yet on venue
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China's BYD turns up heat in Europe with launch of Dolphin Surf EV

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure

China's BYD turns up heat in Europe with launch of Dolphin Surf EV
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Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside elite American school in Madrid

Unidentified gunmen shot dead a former Ukrainian politician on Wednesday outside a school in a wealthy suburb of Madrid, Spain's Interior Ministry

Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside elite American school in Madrid
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Germany arrests minors in strike against far-right 'terrorist' group

German authorities on Wednesday arrested five adolescents suspected of forming a far-right terrorist group and said the charges included attempted murder and

Germany arrests minors in strike against far-right 'terrorist' group
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ECB has no doubt Fed will continue to supply dollars abroad

European Central Bank supervisors are analysing the dollar exposure of euro zone banks but there is no doubt the U.S.

ECB has no doubt Fed will continue to supply dollars abroad
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Dior agrees remedies to close Italian antitrust body's investigation

LVMH-owned Dior has agreed a number of remedies to settle an Italian competition authority investigation into whether the luxury brand and two of its units misled consumers with their

Dior agrees remedies to close Italian antitrust body's investigation
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Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appealed for Israel to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, calling the situation in the Palestinian enclave "yet more worrying

Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza
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Kremlin says Russia will defend its ships in the Baltic Sea with all means available

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia would defend its ships using the Baltic Sea with all means available and that a failed Estonian attempt to seize a tanker there recently

Kremlin says Russia will defend its ships in the Baltic Sea with all means available
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Ukraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers

Ukraine will ask the EU next week to consider big new steps to isolate Moscow, including seizing Russian assets and bringing in sanctions for some buyers of Russian

Ukraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers
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Romanian hard-right presidential candidate challenges election defeat

Romania's defeated hard-right presidential contender George Simion said late on Tuesday that he would challenge the ballot's result, alleging interference by France and Moldova, after a

Romanian hard-right presidential candidate challenges election defeat
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Germany says it broke up a far-right group that planned attacks. 5 teens have been arrested

German police have arrested five teenagers on accusations of involvement with a far-right group that calls itself “Last Defense Wave” and allegedly aims to destabilize Germany’s democratic system by carrying out attacks on migrants and political opponents

Germany says it broke up a far-right group that planned attacks. 5 teens have been arrested
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UK inflation rises to its highest level since January 2024 after domestic bills spike

Inflation in the U.K. spiked to its highest level for more than a year in April amid higher domestic bills such as energy and water

UK inflation rises to its highest level since January 2024 after domestic bills spike
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Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed to have recaptured the region

Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed to have recaptured the region

Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed to have recaptured the region
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Rosneft takes control of Russia's largest rare earth deposit, registry shows

Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft has acquired Tomtor, the country's largest rare earth metal deposit, a companies registry showed on Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin's

Rosneft takes control of Russia's largest rare earth deposit, registry shows
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ECB warns buoyant markets 'out of sync' with uncertain world

Buoyant credit and stock markets appear "out of sync" with a world gripped by geopolitical and trade uncertainty, the European Central Bank said on Wednesday.

ECB warns buoyant markets 'out of sync' with uncertain world
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Iran parliament approves strategic pact with Russia

Iran's parliament approved a 20-year strategic partnership on Wednesday between Moscow and Tehran, state media reported.

Iran parliament approves strategic pact with Russia
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UK's JD Sports falls on lower sales, US tariffs warning

British sportswear retailer JD Sports posted a 2% fall in first-quarter sales and warned that higher prices in its key U.S. market from President Donald Trump's

UK's JD Sports falls on lower sales, US tariffs warning
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UK house prices rose by most since 2022 in March, official data shows

British house prices rose at their fastest pace since the end of 2022 in the 12 months to March, according to official data published on Wednesday.

UK house prices rose by most since 2022 in March, official data shows
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Putin visits Kursk region for first time since ejecting Ukrainian forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces ejected Ukrainian troops from the area last month.

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since ejecting Ukrainian forces
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The navigator is blind and the driver's in pain, but they're racing though France, busting barriers

Two of the navigators in a women-only vintage car rally tearing through France are blind

The navigator is blind and the driver's in pain, but they're racing though France, busting barriers
Europe|World

Trump-Putin call on war in Ukraine is another blow to Kyiv and its allies

For Ukraine and its allies, who spent months trying to win Donald Trump over to their cause in the war started by Russia, it is

Trump-Putin call on war in Ukraine is another blow to Kyiv and its allies
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Google, Volvo Cars deepen partnership to develop Android software for vehicles

Volvo Cars and Alphabet's Google said on Wednesday the Swedish carmaker was now the lead development partner for Android automotive software, which should give its buyers

Google, Volvo Cars deepen partnership to develop Android software for vehicles
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Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer

U.K. police say a third suspect has been charged with arson over a series of fires targeting property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
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Trump misjudged influence on Putin, German defence minister says

U.S.

Trump misjudged influence on Putin, German defence minister says
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Wi-Fi industry clashes with mobile operators over additional EU spectrum

A group of 58 internet providers and industry associations urged EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen on Wednesday to free up additional spectrum for Wi-Fi services, setting

Wi-Fi industry clashes with mobile operators over additional EU spectrum
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EU will provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat after US cuts

The European Union plans to provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy media outlet

EU will provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat after US cuts
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UK employer pay rises hold at 3% but signs of softness grow, Brightmine says

Pay settlements granted by British employers stayed at 3% in the three months to April but many firms are now offering smaller raises, according to figures from data firm Brightmine

UK employer pay rises hold at 3% but signs of softness grow, Brightmine says
Europe|Health|World

Israeli military campaign hits last functioning hospital in Gaza’s north

Israel launched intense air and ground campaigns that health officials say killed hundreds over the last few days and shuttered the last functioning hospital in the enclave’s north. The Israeli military’s ground operation in northern and southern Gaza comes as international mediators push for progress in ceasefire talks.

Israeli military campaign hits last functioning hospital in Gaza’s north
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Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy as Democrats press him on Gaza aid and white South Africans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators have sparred over a wide range of the Trump administration’s foreign policies: Ukraine and Russia, the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget, refugee admissions and more

Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy as Democrats press him on Gaza aid and white South Africans
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Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City

Omar Marmoush’s stunning long-range strike upstaged Kevin De Bruyne on the Manchester City great’s Etihad farewell

Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City
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French, German leaders call on EU to scrap supply chain audit law

The leaders of France and Germany have called on the European Union to scrap its new supply chain audit law, worried that it

French, German leaders call on EU to scrap supply chain audit law
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Italy PM says pope confirmed willingness to host Ukraine peace talks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a statement on Tuesday that Pope Leo had confirmed during a phone call with her his willingness to host in the Vatican the next round of

Italy PM says pope confirmed willingness to host Ukraine peace talks
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EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze

The European Union will donate 5.5 million euros ($6.2 million) to support Radio Free Europe following a freeze on U.S. federal grants to the media outlet by the Trump

EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze
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EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump

The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for Washington to join them,

EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump
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EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says

The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday

EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
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UAE agrees with Israel to allow delivery of urgent aid to Gaza, WAM reports

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it agreed with Israel to allow delivery of urgent humanitarian aid from the Gulf country to Gaza, the state news agency WAM reported.

UAE agrees with Israel to allow delivery of urgent aid to Gaza, WAM reports
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Russia opens criminal case against journalist critical of Ukraine war

Russia's Investigative Committee said on Tuesday that it had launched criminal proceedings against a prominent journalist who heads a publication in neighbouring Latvia providing critical

Russia opens criminal case against journalist critical of Ukraine war
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IRS nominee who sponsored legislation to abolish the agency faces pointed questions

A former congressman who sponsored legislation to abolish the IRS and is now the nominee to lead that agency has faced pointed questions from senators

IRS nominee who sponsored legislation to abolish the agency faces pointed questions
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers

The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveling new sanctions targeting West Bank settlers as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers
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Airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, international criticism of Israel grows

Israeli forces killed at least 55 Palestinians in airstrikes in Gaza on Tuesday, local medics said, continuing to bombard the enclave

Airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, international criticism of Israel grows
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EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions

The EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, including a 17th package targeting

EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions
Economy|Europe|Political|World

The EU says it will lift sanctions on Syria but leave those on the former Assad regime

The European Union's top diplomat says the EU will lift sanctions on Syria’s economy but keep those in place targeting the former Assad regime

The EU says it will lift sanctions on Syria but leave those on the former Assad regime
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU proposes allowing deportation of asylum seekers to third countries

The European Union executive on Tuesday proposed amending EU law to allow member states to deport rejected asylum seekers to countries with which they have no connection, a move rights

EU proposes allowing deportation of asylum seekers to third countries
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EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria, Kallas says

EU foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria, Kallas says
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What's in the EU's new Russia sanctions

The European Union adopted on Tuesday its 17th package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

What's in the EU's new Russia sanctions
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Russia extends pre-trial detention of billionaire Moshkovich till Aug 25, lawyer says

A Russian court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention of Vadim Moshkovich, the billionaire founder of Russia's top agriculture company Rusagro who faces charges of embezzlement

Russia extends pre-trial detention of billionaire Moshkovich till Aug 25, lawyer says
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Green card holder from New Hampshire recounts his 'scary' months in ICE custody

Green card holder from New Hampshire recounts his 'scary' months in ICE custody

Green card holder from New Hampshire recounts his 'scary' months in ICE custody
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Pagenaud easing back into motorsports after serious injury in 2023. Finding a new career outside car

Simon Pagenaud’s career was cut short eight races into the 2023 season when he was badly injured in a crash that caused concussion-related symptoms he’s still battling nearly two years later

Pagenaud easing back into motorsports after serious injury in 2023. Finding a new career outside car
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A Serbian court swaps prison for house arrest for 3 out of 6 jailed activists after pressure

An appeals court in Serbia has released three out of six political activists from jail following international criticism of the populist government which has faced anti-graft protests

A Serbian court swaps prison for house arrest for 3 out of 6 jailed activists after pressure
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EU sanctions three pro-Kremlin activists identified by Reuters

The European Union on Tuesday announced sanctions against three pro-Russia activists whose activities promoting the Kremlin's agenda inside Germany

EU sanctions three pro-Kremlin activists identified by Reuters
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Russia releases oil tanker from Baltic Sea detention, Estonian broadcaster says

Russia has released a Greek-owned oil tanker which was detained in Russian waters on Sunday after leaving an Estonian port, and the vessel has resumed its journey towards the

Russia releases oil tanker from Baltic Sea detention, Estonian broadcaster says
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Poland to try suspect in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskiy

Polish authorities have indicted a man charged with planning to help Russian foreign intelligence services prepare a possible attempt to assassinate Ukraine's president, prosecutors

Poland to try suspect in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskiy
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European editors sign petition opposing Hungary's move against foreign-funded groups

Over 80 editors from leading European news outlets signed a petition calling for the scrapping of legislation in Hungary that aims to restrict foreign-funded media

European editors sign petition opposing Hungary's move against foreign-funded groups
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On 'World Bee Day,' the bees did not seem bothered. They should be

Tuesday was the eighth annual “World Bee Day.”

On 'World Bee Day,' the bees did not seem bothered. They should be
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With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions

Kyiv’s European allies have slapped new sanctions on Moscow, a day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to produce a breakthrough on ending the 3-year-old war in Ukraine

With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions
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Harris Dickinson is one of the most in-demand actors, but he had to direct a film first

Harris Dickinson is sitting on a rooftop terrace in Cannes, trying to find all the movie tattoos on his body

Harris Dickinson is one of the most in-demand actors, but he had to direct a film first
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Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years

Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years

Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years
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Mediobanca CEO to pitch Banca Generali bid to Italian investors on June 4

CEO Alberto Nagel plans to present Mediobanca's bid for the private bank Banca Generali to a group of Italian investors on June 4, a source with knowledge of the matter said on

Mediobanca CEO to pitch Banca Generali bid to Italian investors on June 4
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

US singer Chris Brown to re-apply for bail after UK assault charge

U.S. singer Chris Brown will again apply for bail on Wednesday, after an English court remanded him into custody over a serious assault charge and threw his upcoming world tour into

US singer Chris Brown to re-apply for bail after UK assault charge
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Poland's far-right lays down demands to presidential hopefuls

Poland's two presidential hopefuls, who are seeking to broaden their appeal ahead of a June 1 run-off vote, received lists of demands on

Poland's far-right lays down demands to presidential hopefuls
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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -15.2 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May from the April number, figures released on Tuesday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -15.2 in May
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UK economy to grow 1.0% in 2025; sentiment improves slightly: Reuters poll

Britain's economy will grow a bit faster this year than thought a month ago, a Reuters poll of economists predicted, partly due to unexpectedly strong growth in

UK economy to grow 1.0% in 2025; sentiment improves slightly: Reuters poll
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Ireland's main banks flag lack of appetite for house building

Ireland's two dominant banks are not receiving enough demand from housebuilders to use all the funds they have earmarked for housing projects, executives said on Tuesday,

Ireland's main banks flag lack of appetite for house building
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UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive

Britain on Tuesday paused free trade talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and announced further sanctions against West Bank settlers as its

UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive
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Blackstone launches Clarion sale as markets stabilise, sources say

Blackstone has kicked off the sale of Clarion Events, four people familiar with the matter said, in a test of demand for takeovers

Blackstone launches Clarion sale as markets stabilise, sources say
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Elections, Gaza, polarisation drive political crime to record high in Germany

A series of closely fought elections, the war in Gaza and deepening political polarisation helped drive the number of politically motivated crimes in Germany to a

Elections, Gaza, polarisation drive political crime to record high in Germany
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Trade disputes should be resolved as quickly as possible, Germany says ahead of G7

Ongoing trade disputes with the United States should be resolved as quickly as possible for the benefit of all, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on

Trade disputes should be resolved as quickly as possible, Germany says ahead of G7
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Russia says Ukraine must decide if it will discuss peace accord memorandum

Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine had to decide whether or not it would cooperate in discussing a memorandum ahead of a potential future peace accord that Moscow has discussed with

Russia says Ukraine must decide if it will discuss peace accord memorandum
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Renault still open to supply technology to rivals to make cars cheaper, CEO says

French automaker Renault is willing to supply technology to other carmakers to help increase the total output of vehicles with shared features that make them cheaper to manufacture,

Renault still open to supply technology to rivals to make cars cheaper, CEO says
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New EU and UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil

The European Union and U.K. have imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, notably targeting almost scores of ships from the shadow fleet illicitly transporting oil to skirt Western restrictions imposed over the war on Ukraine

New EU and UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil
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With US and EU deals, Britain embarks on high-risk balancing act

Britain's pursuit of trade deals with the European Union and United States, while courting China, has made it a test case for

With US and EU deals, Britain embarks on high-risk balancing act
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ECB's Escriva sees risks to global financial sector from U.S. trade policies

Geopolitical and trade tensions stemming from U.S. tariffs pose a risk to the stability of the global financial system and to global economic growth, European Central Bank

ECB's Escriva sees risks to global financial sector from U.S. trade policies
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UK hits Russia's military, financial, energy sectors with new sanctions

Britain announced wide-ranging new sanctions targeting Russia's military, energy and financial sectors on Tuesday, ramping up pressure on Moscow in coordination with

UK hits Russia's military, financial, energy sectors with new sanctions
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English Defense League founder Tommy Robinson due for early release after UK judge's decision

The founder of the far-right English Defense League had his prison sentence for contempt of court reduced by the U.K. High Court in London and could be released in coming days

English Defense League founder Tommy Robinson due for early release after UK judge's decision
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Next EU budget must be more flexible, have new revenues says von der Leyen

The next European Union budget, paying for EU policies in 2028-2034, must be more flexible, more focused and funded by new revenues to repay the joint EU

Next EU budget must be more flexible, have new revenues says von der Leyen
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Russia is only playing for time in Ukraine peace talks, Germany says

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of not really being interested in peace in Ukraine, saying he was only playing for time

Russia is only playing for time in Ukraine peace talks, Germany says
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Ukraine, Russia say drone strikes continue after Trump-Putin call

Ukraine, Russia say drone strikes continue after Trump-Putin call

Ukraine, Russia say drone strikes continue after Trump-Putin call
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Jailed UK anti-Islam activist 'Tommy Robinson' to be released next week

British anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon on Tuesday won a bid to trim his 18-month sentence for contempt of court, meaning he will be released from jail within a week.

Jailed UK anti-Islam activist 'Tommy Robinson' to be released next week
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WHO members adopt global pandemic accord, but US absence casts doubts

Members of the World Health Organization adopted an agreement on Tuesday intended to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global

WHO members adopt global pandemic accord, but US absence casts doubts
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First major piece of Bayesian superyacht recovered from seabed

First major piece of Bayesian superyacht recovered from seabed

First major piece of Bayesian superyacht recovered from seabed
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Look of the Week: Alexander Skarsgård flips the script on thigh-high leather boots

Look of the Week: Alexander Skarsgård flips the script on thigh-high leather boots

Look of the Week: Alexander Skarsgård flips the script on thigh-high leather boots
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US tariffs dampen mood of global exporters, study shows

The wave of new U.S. tariffs has severely dampened the mood among exporters and 42% of companies now expect their export revenues to decline markedly, according to

US tariffs dampen mood of global exporters, study shows
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European shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks

European stocks closed at near nine-week highs on Tuesday with utilities and telecom firms leading gains, while some positive corporate

European shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks
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Klopp to Roma could be a rumor created by amateur sleuths

Roma fans have been driven into a frenzy by Italian media reports that Jürgen Klopp has agreed to be the team coach from next season

Klopp to Roma could be a rumor created by amateur sleuths
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Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversy

The Tour de France is set for a dramatic finale in July after organizers announced a climb up Montmartre in Paris on the final day

Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversy
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Israel's aid access to Gaza insufficient, offensive must stop, France says

Israel's easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza is insufficient, France's foreign minister said on Tuesday, warning its ally that the new offensive on Gaza had to

Israel's aid access to Gaza insufficient, offensive must stop, France says
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A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer

A second man has been charged over a series of fires that targeted properties linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
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Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country's year-long withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orban's

Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court
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UK, Canada, France threaten Israel with 'concrete actions' over Gaza

The leaders of Britain, Canada and France threatened "concrete actions" against Israel on Monday if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel with 'concrete actions' over Gaza
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US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation

The United States has sent 68 immigrants from Honduras and Colombia back to their countries in the first government-funded flight of what the Trump administration is calling voluntary deportations

US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation
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Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe

Donald Trump said after his call on Monday with President Vladimir Putin that Russia and Ukraine will

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe
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Greece's top diplomat calls war in Gaza a 'nightmare'

Greece’s top diplomat says the world is facing the most turbulent time since World War II, pointing to a crossroads in democracy and saying Europe is facing a “political identity crisis.”

Greece's top diplomat calls war in Gaza a 'nightmare'
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Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere for 'Highest 2 Lowest'

Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival in between Broadway performances for the premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” and was rewarded with a surprise honorary Palme d'Or

Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere for 'Highest 2 Lowest'
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US Senate confirms Trump nominee Kushner to be ambassador to France

The U.S.

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Kushner to be ambassador to France
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Denzel Washington gets a surprise honor from Spike Lee at ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere in Cannes

Denzel Washington gets a surprise honor from Spike Lee at ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere in Cannes

Denzel Washington gets a surprise honor from Spike Lee at ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere in Cannes
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Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, as ambassador to France

The Senate has confirmed real estate developer Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France

Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, as ambassador to France
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Portugal's election result falls short of ending political instability. Here's what to know

Portugal’s third general election in three years has failed to deliver the result that could break the worst spell of political instability for decades in the European Union country of 10.6 million people

Portugal's election result falls short of ending political instability. Here's what to know
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Kremlin spokesman: No deadline can be set for Ukraine memorandum

The process for Moscow and Kyiv to develop a unified text of a peace and ceasefire memorandum will be complex, so there can be no fixed deadline, Russia's news agencies cited Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman: No deadline can be set for Ukraine memorandum
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The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump

Moscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump

The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump
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GDI raises additional $11.5 million to scale up EV battery anode production

Battery materials startup GDI said on Tuesday it has raised an additional $11.5 million in Series A funding to scale up production of silicon anodes for electric

GDI raises additional $11.5 million to scale up EV battery anode production
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Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at Cannes

U.S. actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday evening in recognition of his outstanding career, according

Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at Cannes
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Sheriff says 'defective' locks were a key factor in Louisiana jailbreak by 10 men

The sheriff who oversees the New Orleans jail where 10 men escaped last week says defective locks were a key factor in the jailbreak

Sheriff says 'defective' locks were a key factor in Louisiana jailbreak by 10 men
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Europeans to pressure Russia with sanctions, Germany says

European leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions after U.S.

Europeans to pressure Russia with sanctions, Germany says
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Kremlin says Romanian election was 'strange, to say the least'

The Kremlin on Monday described Romania's presidential election as "strange", saying the pro-Russian candidate who won an aborted vote last year had been unfairly disqualified.

Kremlin says Romanian election was 'strange, to say the least'
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Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in White House

Former U.S.

Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in White House
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Zelenskiy says high-level meeting between Ukraine, Russia, US, EU and UK being considered

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv and its partners were considering arranging a high-level meeting between Ukraine, Russia, the United States, European Union

Zelenskiy says high-level meeting between Ukraine, Russia, US, EU and UK being considered
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Putin, Trump discussed 'impressive' prospects for US-Russia ties, Kremlin says

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed what the U.S. leader called "impressive" prospects for ties between their two countries in a phone call on Monday, the

Putin, Trump discussed 'impressive' prospects for US-Russia ties, Kremlin says
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After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'

U.S.

After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'
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European, US leaders would welcome Vatican-hosted Russia-Ukraine talks, Italy's Meloni says

European and U.S. leaders spoke on Monday and welcomed U.S.

European, US leaders would welcome Vatican-hosted Russia-Ukraine talks, Italy's Meloni says
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Pierpaolo Piccioli takes over at Balenciaga from disrupter Demna

Pierpaolo Piccioli is the new creative director of the iconic fashion house Balenciaga

Pierpaolo Piccioli takes over at Balenciaga from disrupter Demna
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Russia bans Amnesty International, which vows to redouble work on rights abuses

Russia banned Amnesty International on Monday by classing it as an "undesirable organisation" for backing Ukraine against Russia, drawing a

Russia bans Amnesty International, which vows to redouble work on rights abuses
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Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent and activists

Russian authorities have outlawed Amnesty International as an “undesirable organization,” a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organizations a criminal offense

Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent and activists
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Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria

Akinola Davies Jr.' s “My Father’s Shadow” is making history in Cannes as the first Nigerian film in Cannes’ official selection

Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria
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Polish presidential election a 'yellow card' for Tusk government

If large urban centres are the core constituency of the liberal government of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, then Sunday's

Polish presidential election a 'yellow card' for Tusk government
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What to know about the Trump-Putin call on Ukraine

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone on Monday, the third officially announced call this year between the presidents of the United States and Russia. 

What to know about the Trump-Putin call on Ukraine
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Slovakia to challenge adoption of 'critical' global pandemic agreement

Slovakia's COVID-19 vaccine sceptic prime minister said on Monday that his country would challenge the adoption of a potentially groundbreaking global treaty on

Slovakia to challenge adoption of 'critical' global pandemic agreement
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European stocks subdued as corporate news outweighs US credit downgrade

European stocks closed flat on Monday, following a five-week winning streak, as declines from a surprise U.S. credit rating downgrade were offset by

European stocks subdued as corporate news outweighs US credit downgrade
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Putin agrees with Trump to work with Ukraine on memorandum on possible peace accord

Russian President Vladimir Putin, after a call with U.S.

Putin agrees with Trump to work with Ukraine on memorandum on possible peace accord
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JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV a Trump invitation to visit the US

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit the United States during a meeting at the Vatican

JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV a Trump invitation to visit the US
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EU executive cuts euro zone growth forecasts because of U.S. trade war

The euro zone economy will grow more slowly this year and next because of the trade war started by the United States and uncertainty over when and how it will end, the European

EU executive cuts euro zone growth forecasts because of U.S. trade war
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'Choose France' summit brings 20 billion euros of new investment

This year's "Choose France" business summit is set to secure 20 billion euros ($22.47 billion) of new investment, French President Emmanuel Macron

'Choose France' summit brings 20 billion euros of new investment
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Spain's PM wants Israel out of international cultural events over Gaza war

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on Monday for Israel's exclusion from international cultural events such as the Eurovision song contest over its military campaign in Gaza

Spain's PM wants Israel out of international cultural events over Gaza war
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UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations

Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after

UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations
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Work on long-debated bridge to Sicily could begin in coming months

Work to build a giant bridge connecting the Italian mainland to the island of Sicily is expected to begin over the summer, the infrastructure

Work on long-debated bridge to Sicily could begin in coming months
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Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism

Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player and now a media celebrity, will step down from his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat

Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism
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German antitrust head sees divergence in rhetoric with US peers, not in substance

Germany's antitrust head Andreas Mundt on Monday addressed mounting concerns about the deviation in approaches between European regulators and their U.S. peers,

German antitrust head sees divergence in rhetoric with US peers, not in substance
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EU antitrust regulators to decide on Mars' Kellanova deal by June 25

European Union antitrust regulators will decide by June 25 whether to clear Mars' $36 billion takeover of Pringles maker Kellanova, according to a European

EU antitrust regulators to decide on Mars' Kellanova deal by June 25
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German trade lobby ups online retail forecast for this year

Demand is growing for online retail in Germany, the HDE trade association said on Monday, increasing its forecast for the year despite subdued consumer sentiment, with Chinese

German trade lobby ups online retail forecast for this year
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Citroen appoints Xavier Chardon as CEO, Koskas to leave company

Citroen has appointed Xavier Chardon as its new CEO, the brand's owner Stellantis said on Monday, as the group's search for its own top executive nears completion.

Citroen appoints Xavier Chardon as CEO, Koskas to leave company
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Romania's new president faces uphill battle to reduce EU's widest deficit

Romanian centrist Nicusor Dan may have defied the odds to win the presidency, but now he faces an even more daunting task:

Romania's new president faces uphill battle to reduce EU's widest deficit
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What's in the UK-EU reset deal?

Britain agreed the most significant reset of relations with the European Union since Brexit on Monday, with both sides hailing deals on everything from trade and migration to security and

What's in the UK-EU reset deal?
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EU leaders relieved after centrist beats pro-Trump rival to Romanian presidency

Romania's European allies and markets welcomed centrist Nicusor Dan's presidential election victory over a eurosceptic hard-right rival on Sunday, relieved

EU leaders relieved after centrist beats pro-Trump rival to Romanian presidency
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Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98

Russian ballet maestro Yuri Grigorovich, considered one of the greatest choreographers of the 20th century, has died at the age of 98, the Bolshoi Theatre said on Monday.

Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98
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Finland to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to supply ammunition to Ukraine

Finland will supply 90 million euros ($101.35 million) of ammunition to Ukraine by using proceeds from Russian financial assets frozen by the European Union after

Finland to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to supply ammunition to Ukraine
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Italy's data watchdog fines AI company Replika's developer $5.6 million

Italy's data protection agency has fined the developer of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot company Replika 5 million euros ($5.64 million) for breaching rules designed to protect

Italy's data watchdog fines AI company Replika's developer $5.6 million
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Telegram's Durov says French spy chief asked him to ban conservative Romanian voices

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, has accused the head of France's foreign intelligence agency of asking him to ban Romanian conservative voices ahead of the

Telegram's Durov says French spy chief asked him to ban conservative Romanian voices
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Man who tried to sell $6.4m gold toilet stolen from English country house is spared jail

A man who tried to help a burglar cash in from the theft of a gold toilet was spared prison on Monday after a British judge said he had been taken advantage of by the thieves

Man who tried to sell $6.4m gold toilet stolen from English country house is spared jail
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EU deadline on UniCredit, Banco BPM deal extended after national request

EU antitrust regulators have extended their decision deadline on Italian bank UniCredit's takeover bid for its smaller rival Banco BPM after a national watchdog asked to take over

EU deadline on UniCredit, Banco BPM deal extended after national request
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UK police arrest third man over fire at PM Starmer's house

British police arrested a third man in an investigation into a series of arson attacks in north London, including a fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

UK police arrest third man over fire at PM Starmer's house
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Volkswagen weighs plan to sell or find partner for Italdesign

Volkswagen is considering a plan to divest from its design and engineering unit Italdesign, union representatives told Reuters on Monday, as

Volkswagen weighs plan to sell or find partner for Italdesign
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Europe and the UK ‘reset’ relations, almost a decade after Brexit nearly broke them

Europe and the UK ‘reset’ relations, almost a decade after Brexit nearly broke them

Europe and the UK ‘reset’ relations, almost a decade after Brexit nearly broke them
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EU and UK reach tentative agreement ahead of summit, say EU officials

The European Union and Britain reached a tentative agreement on defence and security, fisheries and youth mobility ahead of a EU-UK summit on Monday, paving the way for British

EU and UK reach tentative agreement ahead of summit, say EU officials
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China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty on Greenland, foreign minister says

China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity on the Greenland issue, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Danish counterpart on Monday, urging the European

China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty on Greenland, foreign minister says
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Romania's new pro-European president puts it back on a Western course, but fault lines remain

A pro-European Union centrist pulled off an upset in Romania’s presidential election, beating out a hard-right nationalist who had channeled people’s anger at the political establishment to surge in the polls

Romania's new pro-European president puts it back on a Western course, but fault lines remain
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Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violations

Spain’s government says it has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings on its platform for having violated rules

Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violations
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France planning Supermax-style prison near notorious Devil’s Island penal colony site

France planning Supermax-style prison near notorious Devil’s Island penal colony site

France planning Supermax-style prison near notorious Devil’s Island penal colony site
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Trump's tariff onslaught casts shadow over European economy, even in best case scenario

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive has led European officials to cut their growth forecasts for this year and next, even in a best-case scenario in which the highest rates on most goods could be negotiated away

Trump's tariff onslaught casts shadow over European economy, even in best case scenario
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Who is Nicusor Dan, the pro-EU centrist who beat a nationalist in Romania’s tense presidential race?

Nicusor Dan, the former civic activist and pro-European Union centrist politician who defied odds to decisively defeat a hard-right nationalist in Romania’s critical presidential race, has emerged as a counterforce to the right-wing populist wave sweeping across Eastern Europe Final results from the presidential race showed Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, Dan winning 53.6% of the vote over the hard-right candidate George Simion

Who is Nicusor Dan, the pro-EU centrist who beat a nationalist in Romania’s tense presidential race?
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Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise

Portugal’s president has convened political parties for consultations after a general election delivered another minority government

Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise
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Russia launches massive drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call

Russia launches massive drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call

Russia launches massive drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Right-wing populists hopeful after first round of Polish presidential election

There’s a long way to go yet in Poland’s presidential election, but Sunday’s first round was a good day for candidates on the right and far right

Right-wing populists hopeful after first round of Polish presidential election
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Please disregard EU--Portugal-Election, published most recently on May

STORY REMOVED: EU--Portugal-Election
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Qatar Airways reports earning a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, a record for carrier

The holding company that owns Qatar Airways has reported it earned a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic

Qatar Airways reports earning a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, a record for carrier
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Poland set for knife-edge presidential runoff as far right surges

The centrist and nationalist hopefuls contesting Poland's presidential election runoff began trying to win over the supporters of

Poland set for knife-edge presidential runoff as far right surges
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EU countries agree on big defence fund, diplomat says

EU countries have in principle agreed on the proposals for a 150 billion euro ($168.3 billion) fund aimed at boosting Europe's defence, known as Security Action for Europe (SAFE),

EU countries agree on big defence fund, diplomat says
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Spain blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb holiday rental listings

Spain has ordered Airbnb to withdraw more than 65,000 listings for holiday rentals which it said violated existing rules from its platform as part of a general

Spain blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb holiday rental listings
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Ryanair forecasts fare rebound as consumers recover from interest-rate hit

Ryanair on Monday reported strong demand across Europe and projected that fares would rebound to recover much of the decline that dented profit last year as

Ryanair forecasts fare rebound as consumers recover from interest-rate hit
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Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form

Carlos Alcaraz is clearly the favorite for the French Open

Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form
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Curtain coming down after 30 years at 'Inside Edition' for Deborah Norville

At a time of constant change for the television news industry, Deborah Norville was a beacon of stability

Curtain coming down after 30 years at 'Inside Edition' for Deborah Norville
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STORY REMOVED: EU--Portugal-Election
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Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election

Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election

Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election
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Liberal mayor and conservative historian headed to presidential runoff in Poland, exit poll suggests

An exit poll shows that the liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and a conservative historian, Karol Nawrocki, are the front-runners in a presidential election in Poland

Liberal mayor and conservative historian headed to presidential runoff in Poland, exit poll suggests
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Wes Anderson talks 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Gene Hackman and his Cannes bus

With remarkable regularity, Anderson has been crafting movies uniquely his own since his 1996 debut, “Bottle Rocket.”

Wes Anderson talks 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Gene Hackman and his Cannes bus
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Romania's pro-EU president-elect known for calm, methodical approach

Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan's decision to attend a string of debates last week shunned by his hard-right rival appeared to pay off on Sunday when

Romania's pro-EU president-elect known for calm, methodical approach
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Centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival

Romania's centrist Bucharest mayor, Nicusor Dan, won the country's presidential election on Sunday in a shock upset over a hard-right, nationalist

Centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival
Europe|Political|World

Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist

Pro-European Union candidate Nicusor Dan has won Romania’s closely watched presidential runoff against a hard-right nationalist

Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist
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Asking prices for UK homes have smallest spring rise since 2016, Rightmove says

Asking prices for homes put up for sale in Britain have risen by the least for the late spring period since 2016, according to data published on Monday that added to signs of a

Asking prices for UK homes have smallest spring rise since 2016, Rightmove says
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Nicole Kidman champions gender equality at star-studded Cannes party

Australian actor Nicole Kidman vowed to keep pushing for gender equality in cinema at an exclusive party attended by celebrities like

Nicole Kidman champions gender equality at star-studded Cannes party
Election|Europe|World

Polish centrist's narrow presidential lead leaves pro-EU path in balance

Polish liberals performed worse than expected in a presidential election on Sunday, exit polls showed, as Rafal Trzaskowski from ruling centrists

Polish centrist's narrow presidential lead leaves pro-EU path in balance
Europe|Political|World

Starmer discusses Russian war against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with leaders of the U.S., Italy, France and Germany, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

Starmer discusses Russian war against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany
Europe|Sports|World

US scores 5 goals in middle period to rout Kazakhstan and advance at ice hockey worlds

After a goalless opening period the United States went on to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship with a 6-1 rout of Kazakhstan

US scores 5 goals in middle period to rout Kazakhstan and advance at ice hockey worlds
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Struggling Sergio Garcia says he'd decline playing for European Ryder Cup team right now if invited

Sergio Garcia has appeared in 10 Ryder Cups and amassed more points than any other European player

Struggling Sergio Garcia says he'd decline playing for European Ryder Cup team right now if invited
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Austria grappling with venue, funding for next Eurovision Song Contest

The Austrian government and national broadcaster ORF are grappling with where to host the next Eurovision Song Contest and how to cover the cost, officials said

Austria grappling with venue, funding for next Eurovision Song Contest
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Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza

Red-clad protesters have marched through the Dutch capital of The Hague demanding their government do more to halt Israel’s campaign in Gaza

Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza
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Arsenal secures return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy

Arsenal has sealed its place in next season’s Champions League

Arsenal secures return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy
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Estonia says Russia detained a tanker in Baltic Sea

Russia detained a Greek-owned oil tanker on Sunday after it left an Estonian Baltic Sea port, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said, adding it had alerted NATO allies

Estonia says Russia detained a tanker in Baltic Sea
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French interior minister wins contest to lead conservative party

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau was voted the new leader of the centre-right Republicans (LR) party on Sunday, bolstering his chances ahead of a 2027 presidential election

French interior minister wins contest to lead conservative party
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Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite

There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner

Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite
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Trump envoy Witkoff cites US 'red line' with Iran against uranium enrichment

Any deal between the United States and Iran must include an agreement not to enrich uranium, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday, a comment that drew criticism from

Trump envoy Witkoff cites US 'red line' with Iran against uranium enrichment
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Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call

Russia launched on Sunday its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, destroying homes and killing at least one woman a day

Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call
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Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics

Around 10,000 protesters have gathered in Hungary's capital to oppose a bill by the country's right-wing government that critics say targets free speech and independent media

Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics
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Estonian PM vows to keep up checks on Russia's 'shadow fleet'

Estonia will keep checking Russian "shadow fleet" vessels, Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Reuters on Sunday, days after Russia deployed a SU-35 fighter jet as

Estonian PM vows to keep up checks on Russia's 'shadow fleet'
Europe|World

Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Catholic Church as pontificate officially starts

Pope Leo XIV has vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world

Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Catholic Church as pontificate officially starts
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Tens of thousands protest in The Hague against Gaza war

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through The Hague on Sunday demanding a tougher stance from the Dutch government against Israel's war in Gaza.

Tens of thousands protest in The Hague against Gaza war
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Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’
Europe|Sports|World

Max Verstappen takes brilliant win at Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Max Verstappen takes brilliant win at Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Max Verstappen takes brilliant win at Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
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Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff in Italian Open final to become first home winner in 40 years

Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff in Italian Open final to become first home winner in 40 years

Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff in Italian Open final to become first home winner in 40 years
Europe|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

A man had heart attack symptoms on a flight. A cardiologist and a pocket-sized tool on board may have helped save his life

A man had heart attack symptoms on a flight. A cardiologist and a pocket-sized tool on board may have helped save his life

A man had heart attack symptoms on a flight. A cardiologist and a pocket-sized tool on board may have helped save his life
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Zelenskiy meets U.S. Vice President Vance, says source in Ukrainian delegation

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met U.S.

Zelenskiy meets U.S. Vice President Vance, says source in Ukrainian delegation
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There are plenty of one-euro homes hidden all over Sicily. These brothers want to find them for you

There are plenty of one-euro homes hidden all over Sicily. These brothers want to find them for you

There are plenty of one-euro homes hidden all over Sicily. These brothers want to find them for you
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia plans to launch intercontinental ballistic missile, Kyiv says

Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Sunday Russia planned to conduct a "training and combat" launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile to intimidate Ukraine and the

Russia plans to launch intercontinental ballistic missile, Kyiv says
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Italian Open organizers want to make the tournament a 5th Grand Slam

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is dominating men’s tennis and Italy swept both the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team titles last year

Italian Open organizers want to make the tournament a 5th Grand Slam
Europe|Political|World

Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that he, along with the leaders of Britain, France and Poland, aimed to speak with Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. president's planned call

Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says
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How might Trump win peace in Ukraine?

Donald Trump has said he will be speaking to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine on Monday about stopping the 'bloodbath' in Ukraine.

How might Trump win peace in Ukraine?
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Sunday, Vatican says

Pope Leo will have a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy later on Sunday following the pope's inaugural Mass, the Vatican said.

Pope Leo to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Sunday, Vatican says
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Pope Leo urges unity for divided Church, vows not to be 'autocrat'

Pope Leo XIV formally began his reign on Sunday by reaching out to conservatives who felt orphaned under his predecessor,

Pope Leo urges unity for divided Church, vows not to be 'autocrat'
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Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since start of war, killing at least 1

Russia has launched one its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukrainian officials confirmed to the Associated Press

Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since start of war, killing at least 1
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ECB's Wunsch says central bank may need to cut rates below 2%, FT reports

The European Central Bank may need to cut interest rates to "slightly below" 2% as global trade tensions pose downside risks to inflation and growth, Belgium's central bank governor, Pierre

ECB's Wunsch says central bank may need to cut rates below 2%, FT reports
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Austria's JJ wins Eurovision Song Contest with pop-opera song 'Wasted Love.' Israel comes 2nd

Classically trained countertenor JJ of Austria wins 69th Eurovision Song Contest with his pop-opera song “Wasted Love.”

Austria's JJ wins Eurovision Song Contest with pop-opera song 'Wasted Love.' Israel comes 2nd
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At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere

Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 27 people dead

At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere
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Trump says he will speak to Putin on the phone Monday

Trump says he will speak to Putin on the phone Monday

Trump says he will speak to Putin on the phone Monday
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Canada PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskiy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday reaffirmed the country's support for Ukraine in his first face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy since

Canada PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskiy
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Back in the mix: Jon Rahm 'hungry' for first major championship since joining LIV Golf in 2023

Jon Rahm is back in contention at a major championship

Back in the mix: Jon Rahm 'hungry' for first major championship since joining LIV Golf in 2023
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UK-EU edge towards a reset on e-gates, food and defence

Britain hopes to secure a reset deal with the European Union on Monday that would boost defence and security cooperation, and smooth the arrival of people and also

UK-EU edge towards a reset on e-gates, food and defence
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Five dead in helicopter collision in Finland, police say

Five people were killed on Saturday when two helicopters collided and crashed in a wooded area near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, police said.

Five dead in helicopter collision in Finland, police say
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Germany, Italy say Europe's leaders 'far from' talks on troop deployment in Ukraine

Europe is a long way from talking about deploying troops in Ukraine as all its efforts are currently focused on securing an unconditional ceasefire from Russia, German

Germany, Italy say Europe's leaders 'far from' talks on troop deployment in Ukraine
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Germany does not expect UniCredit to go for full Commerzbank bid at present

Germany does not expect Italy's UniCredit to launch a full bid for German rival Commerzbank at present, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday.

Germany does not expect UniCredit to go for full Commerzbank bid at present
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Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Turkey

U.S.

Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Turkey
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Italy's Meloni warns EU green policies risk 'industrial desertification'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned on Saturday that rigid green policies could devastate Europe's industrial base, and called for a more cautious approach to the ecological

Italy's Meloni warns EU green policies risk 'industrial desertification'
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Crystal Palace makes FA Cup history by stunning Man City 1-0 in the final

Crystal Palace has pulled off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in recent memory by beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium

Crystal Palace makes FA Cup history by stunning Man City 1-0 in the final
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FA Cup final: Crystal Palace wins first major trophy after shocking Manchester City

FA Cup final: Crystal Palace wins first major trophy after shocking Manchester City

FA Cup final: Crystal Palace wins first major trophy after shocking Manchester City
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Trump says he will call Putin, then Zelenskyy, on Monday to push for Ukraine ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine

Trump says he will call Putin, then Zelenskyy, on Monday to push for Ukraine ceasefire
Crime|Europe|Political

A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties

A second man has been arrested on arson charges in connection with a series of fires targeting property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties
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Trump says he will speak with Putin, Zelenskiy on Monday

U.S.

Trump says he will speak with Putin, Zelenskiy on Monday
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No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says

German news agency dpa has reported that a Lufthansa flight to Spain last year went without a pilot for 10 minutes after the co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit

No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says
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Istanbul peace talks laid bare chasm between Ukraine and Russia

The first high-level talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early months of Moscow's 2022 invasion showed they are far from agreement on steps needed for a

Istanbul peace talks laid bare chasm between Ukraine and Russia
Europe|World

Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the Vatican can be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help
Europe|Political|World

World leaders set to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass

Following is a list of the main world leaders who are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass on Sunday, according to a Vatican statement.

World leaders set to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass
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Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks

Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks

Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

‘Bare beating’: The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy

‘Bare beating’: The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy

‘Bare beating’: The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy
Crime|Europe|World

Three Iranian nationals appear in court in the UK charged with national security offenses

Three Iranian nationals appear in court in the UK charged with national security offenses

Three Iranian nationals appear in court in the UK charged with national security offenses
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Zelenskiy will attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, Vatican says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo on Sunday, along with many other world leaders, the Vatican said.

Zelenskiy will attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, Vatican says
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Ukraine, Europe urge more pressure on Russia after drone kills nine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Saturday for stronger sanctions on Moscow after a Russian drone killed nine bus passengers in northeastern Ukraine

Ukraine, Europe urge more pressure on Russia after drone kills nine
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Russia demanded Ukraine cede more territory at Turkey talks, Ukrainian source says

Russian negotiators at peace talks in Istanbul demanded Ukraine pull its troops out of all the Ukrainian regions claimed by Moscow before they would agree to a

Russia demanded Ukraine cede more territory at Turkey talks, Ukrainian source says
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UK police charge rapper HoodyBaby with assault in case involving US singer Chris Brown

British police charged a second American musician on Saturday in connection with an alleged assault in London in 2023, a day after singer Chris Brown was charged over the same

UK police charge rapper HoodyBaby with assault in case involving US singer Chris Brown
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Pope Leo’s personal trainer reveals shock at learning client became next pontiff

Pope Leo’s personal trainer reveals shock at learning client became next pontiff

Pope Leo’s personal trainer reveals shock at learning client became next pontiff
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Erdogan says U.S. CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defence sector easing under Trump

President Tayyip Erdogan said he believed the United States' 'CAATSA' sanctions on the Turkish defence sector would soon be "overcome" thanks to U.S.

Erdogan says U.S. CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defence sector easing under Trump
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Kremlin says Putin could meet Zelenskiy if certain agreements are reached

The Kremlin said on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but only if certain agreements were reached.

Kremlin says Putin could meet Zelenskiy if certain agreements are reached
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Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy's south

In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily's capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and

Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy's south
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Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assault

British police say a musician and friend of Chris Brown has been charged alongside the Grammy-winning singer on allegations they beat and seriously injured a music producer at a London nightclub in 2023

Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assault
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Technology

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is playing a single game against 140,000 people worldwide

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?
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How to watch and vote in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest

Acts from more than two dozen countries will take the stage in Basel, Switzerland, to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest

How to watch and vote in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest
Australia|Crime|Europe|World

Australia condemns Russia's jailing of Melbourne man caught in Ukraine

Australia's foreign minister on Saturday condemned a 13-year prison sentence handed by a Russian court to an Australian citizen for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces.

Australia condemns Russia's jailing of Melbourne man caught in Ukraine
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Russia sentences Australian man to 13 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine

Russia sentences Australian man to 13 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine

Russia sentences Australian man to 13 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine
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Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales clash with police in push to secure his candidacy

Street clashes have erupted in Bolivia's capital of La Paz as hundreds of supporters of ex-President Evo Morales marched toward the country's top electoral court to push for their leader’s candidacy in presidential elections later this year

Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales clash with police in push to secure his candidacy
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Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump's image, with 'MAGA accounts' and more

House Republicans are in the final rounds of negotiations over a sweeping budget plan that has been significantly influenced by President Donald Trump's priorities

Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump's image, with 'MAGA accounts' and more
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Epic Games' Fortnite not available on iPhones in EU and the US

(This May 16 story was refiled without any changes to text.)

Epic Games' Fortnite not available on iPhones in EU and the US
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Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia

Police in Slovenia are investigating the disappearance of a bronze statue of U.S. first lady Melania Trump that was sawed off and carried away from her hometown

Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia
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US singer Chris Brown denied bail in UK, throwing upcoming tour into doubt

U.S. singer Chris Brown was denied bail by an English court over a serious assault charge on Friday, throwing his upcoming world tour into doubt.

US singer Chris Brown denied bail in UK, throwing upcoming tour into doubt
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Hungarian official sought information on perceived Orban opponents in USAID meeting

An official appointed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to investigate foreign political interference met with Trump administration

Hungarian official sought information on perceived Orban opponents in USAID meeting
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine calls on allies to keep pressure on Russia after talks yield no ceasefire

Ukraine rallied support from its Western allies on Friday after Kyiv and Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire at their first

Ukraine calls on allies to keep pressure on Russia after talks yield no ceasefire
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Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers

A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency specifying protections against workplace harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation

Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers
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Romanian centrist has slight lead over hard-right ahead of tight Sunday vote-survey

Centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan gained a slight lead over hard-right eurosceptic George Simion, an opinion poll on Friday showed, ahead of Sunday's

Romanian centrist has slight lead over hard-right ahead of tight Sunday vote-survey
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final

Jannik Sinner has gone all the way to the final in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban

Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final
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Poland’s presidential election could end last vestige of populist resistance to PM Tusk

Poland’s presidential election could end last vestige of populist resistance to PM Tusk

Poland’s presidential election could end last vestige of populist resistance to PM Tusk
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'Non-starter' Ukraine talks renew call for US sanctions bill

U.S. senators renewed calls on Friday for Congress to pass sanctions on Russia after Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks showed little progress, but no votes

'Non-starter' Ukraine talks renew call for US sanctions bill
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Global equities gain, gold prices set for big weekly loss

Wall Street gained on Friday, as European shares climbed to a fifth straight weekly gain on upbeat earnings that helped sustain the rally

Global equities gain, gold prices set for big weekly loss
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His plane crashed during WWII; Now his family has answers

His plane crashed during WWII; Now his family has answers

His plane crashed during WWII; Now his family has answers
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Portugal's parties wrap up election campaigning, stable government unlikely

Portuguese political parties were wrapping up their campaigns on Lisbon's streets on Friday ahead of a general election on Sunday - the

Portugal's parties wrap up election campaigning, stable government unlikely
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France's Macron: Gaza conditions are 'intolerable,' hopes to discuss it with Netanyahu and Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Friday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was unacceptable, and said he hoped to discuss the matter soon with Israeli Prime Minister

France's Macron: Gaza conditions are 'intolerable,' hopes to discuss it with Netanyahu and Trump
Europe|Political|World

US to start European troop withdrawal discussions later this year, US NATO ambassador says

The United States will begin discussions with European allies to reduce U.S. troops in Europe later this year, U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on

US to start European troop withdrawal discussions later this year, US NATO ambassador says
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Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey

Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who was jailed in March in Turkey on terrorism and insult charges, is on his way home, Sweden's Prime Minister said on Friday.

Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey
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George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run

George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run

George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run
Europe|World

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire

The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire
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France's CMA CGM to redeploy fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels

French shipping group CMA CGM will reorganise its global fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese-built vessels that are due to take effect from October, the company's

France's CMA CGM to redeploy fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels
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Polish presidential election frontrunner faces scrutiny over ads

The frontrunner in Poland's presidential election faced questions over a series of online advertisements criticising his rivals on Friday, as he rejected claims that his campaign

Polish presidential election frontrunner faces scrutiny over ads
Europe|Political|World

Moving back in: Pope Leo expected to live at Vatican's Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo XIV is expected to live in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, unlike the late Pope Francis who shunned the palace in favour of a

Moving back in: Pope Leo expected to live at Vatican's Apostolic Palace
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What Depardieu's conviction and Cannes' response means for #MeToo in France

This was a week of reckoning for powerful men in France’s film industry

What Depardieu's conviction and Cannes' response means for #MeToo in France
Crime|Europe|US

Woman connected to the Zizians fired the bullet that killed a Vermont border agent, report says

Authorities say a woman charged in the January killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont fired the bullet that struck him during a traffic stop

Woman connected to the Zizians fired the bullet that killed a Vermont border agent, report says
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Secretive French thinkers behind Le Pen come out of the shadows

A secret group of French experts and technocrats that has been discreetly shaping Marine Le Pen's nationalist programme over the past 10 years came

Secretive French thinkers behind Le Pen come out of the shadows
Europe|World

EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, EU

EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
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ICC prosecutor Khan on leave amid sexual misconduct probe

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has stepped aside temporarily as an investigation by the United

ICC prosecutor Khan on leave amid sexual misconduct probe
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ECB's Lane queries value of publishing economic scenarios

European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane argued on Friday that publishing alternative economic scenarios alongside the ECB's economic projections may raise more problems

ECB's Lane queries value of publishing economic scenarios
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European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talks

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says European leaders have agreed to press ahead with joint action against Russia over the failure to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine

European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talks
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Watching Trump from afar, Israel fears being left out of a new Middle East it helped create

For decades, Israel has leveraged its special relationship with the United States to serve as a gatekeeper to Washington

Watching Trump from afar, Israel fears being left out of a new Middle East it helped create
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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside pending outcome of sexual misconduct investigation

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has stepped down temporarily pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside pending outcome of sexual misconduct investigation
Europe|Sports|World

Yamal's rise helps Barcelona move beyond the post-Messi era

When Lionel Messi left Barcelona it looked like generation would have to go by before another player of his incredible talent would don the burgundy and blue

Yamal's rise helps Barcelona move beyond the post-Messi era
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Pele's pain, Rooney's rocket and great escapes: Everton bids farewell to Goodison Park

The Grand Old Lady of English soccer is about to bid farewell to the men's game

Pele's pain, Rooney's rocket and great escapes: Everton bids farewell to Goodison Park
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Inditex appoints new chief financial officer

Inditex on Friday announced a new chief financial officer and chief sustainability officer in a top management reshuffle, without detailing any reason for the changes.

Inditex appoints new chief financial officer
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Russia says Ukraine talks yielded a prisoner swap deal and an agreement to keep talking

Russia said on Friday that the first direct talks with Ukraine in more than three years had yielded a deal to swap 1,000 prisoners of war

Russia says Ukraine talks yielded a prisoner swap deal and an agreement to keep talking
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NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say

Boosting defence spending is a task for all NATO members willing to close gaps with allies, ministers from historic low-spenders Italy and Germany said on Friday,

NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say
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Europeans and Zelenskiy agree Russian stance is 'unacceptable', Starmer says

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland agreed on Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Russia's position in peace talks was "unacceptable" and also

Europeans and Zelenskiy agree Russian stance is 'unacceptable', Starmer says
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What you need to know about Romania's presidential run-off vote

Here's what to know about Sunday's run-off vote in Romania's presidential election, pitting hard-right eurosceptic lawmaker George Simion against centrist independent Bucharest

What you need to know about Romania's presidential run-off vote
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Fear and anger in France's crypto community after spate of kidnappings

After watching frightening images of a prominent French crypto boss' daughter being attacked on a Paris street during a botched kidnapping, crypto executive

Fear and anger in France's crypto community after spate of kidnappings
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Polish ruling party reports attack on its website before election

A group of Russian hackers attacked the websites of the Polish ruling Civic Platform party, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday, two days before a presidential election.

Polish ruling party reports attack on its website before election
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Estonia's Tommy Cash says Italians aren’t in a froth over his Eurovision song ‘Espresso Macchiato’

One song generating a lot of froth at the Eurovision Song Contest is “Espresso Macchiato.”

Estonia's Tommy Cash says Italians aren’t in a froth over his Eurovision song ‘Espresso Macchiato’
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Talks to replace Novo Nordisk CEO lasted several weeks, board chair says

Discussions between Novo Nordisk and the Novo Nordisk Foundation that controls the company regarding a CEO change have been ongoing for the past few weeks, the company's board

Talks to replace Novo Nordisk CEO lasted several weeks, board chair says
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Trump-admirer Simion hopes voter anger will win him Romania presidency

Eurosceptic hard-right lawmaker George Simion could be elected Romania's president on Sunday, riding a wave of popular anger over living costs, corruption and the

Trump-admirer Simion hopes voter anger will win him Romania presidency
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Volkswagen shareholders demand carmaker reform 'highly problematic' governance

Volkswagen's shareholders renewed their criticism of the automaker's corporate governance on Friday, demanding greater board independence and expressing growing

Volkswagen shareholders demand carmaker reform 'highly problematic' governance
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Nationalist Polish presidential contender talks tough on Ukraine

While his main rival plays up his European credentials, nationalist Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki posts videos of

Nationalist Polish presidential contender talks tough on Ukraine
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Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says

Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told Ukrainian TV on Friday as talks in Istanbul ended.

Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says
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Iran, Europeans hold nuclear talks, agree to more, diplomats say

Diplomats from Iran and the three European parties remaining in a moribund 2015 nuclear deal met in Istanbul on Friday, Iranian and British officials said, their first round of talks since

Iran, Europeans hold nuclear talks, agree to more, diplomats say
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CEO of Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, to step down in wake of share price drop

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, maker of blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy, says its CEO is stepping down

CEO of Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, to step down in wake of share price drop
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After meeting Pope Leo XIV, Jannik Sinner leads Italy’s charge at the Italian Open

After meeting Pope Leo XIV, Jannik Sinner leads Italy’s charge at the Italian Open

After meeting Pope Leo XIV, Jannik Sinner leads Italy’s charge at the Italian Open
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Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is approaching its grand final in the Swiss city of Basel

Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final
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Singer Chris Brown's tour in question as UK judge orders him into custody on assault charge

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown’s upcoming tour has been thrown into question as a British judge ordered him held in custody while facing allegations he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023

Singer Chris Brown's tour in question as UK judge orders him into custody on assault charge
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UK has fewer billionaires in 2025, Sunday Times 'Rich List' shows

The number of billionaires in Britain has fallen in 2025, The Sunday Times said on Friday in its annual compilation of the country's richest people, adding that it was the biggest

UK has fewer billionaires in 2025, Sunday Times 'Rich List' shows
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Swedish diplomat spy suspect has died, his lawyer says

A Swedish diplomat who was recently questioned by police on suspicion of espionage has died, the man's lawyer said on Friday.

Swedish diplomat spy suspect has died, his lawyer says
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Syria plans to print currency in UAE and Germany, ending Russian role

Syria plans to print a newly-designed currency in the UAE and Germany instead of Russia, three sources said, reflecting rapidly improving ties with Gulf Arab and

Syria plans to print currency in UAE and Germany, ending Russian role
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Microsoft makes Office-Teams offer to avert EU antitrust fine

Microsoft has offered to make its Office product without Teams cheaper than when sold with Teams, EU antitrust regulators said on Friday, which could spare the

Microsoft makes Office-Teams offer to avert EU antitrust fine
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Melania Trump bronze statue disappearance investigated by police

Melania Trump bronze statue disappearance investigated by police

Melania Trump bronze statue disappearance investigated by police
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Britain's audit on China relations to be released in June, sources say

Britain's long-awaited audit of relations with China is expected to be released in early June, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as

Britain's audit on China relations to be released in June, sources say
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Croatia's Game of Thrones filming sites face threat from Trump tariffs

The fortresses and cobbled streets of the ancient Croatian town of Dubrovnik are often crowded with tourists eager to visit the locations from the Game of

Croatia's Game of Thrones filming sites face threat from Trump tariffs
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Greek warrant holders form creditor group as government plans buyback

Investors holding Greece's growth-linked debt instruments have formed a group to represent their interests, they said, after the

Greek warrant holders form creditor group as government plans buyback
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Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results

The Kremlin said on Friday that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results
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Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson set to start in November

The trial of former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson for historical sex offences has been provisionally scheduled to start on November 3, a court heard on Friday.

Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson set to start in November
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Rafal Trzaskowski: the pro-EU Polish polyglot with his eye on the presidency

Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, the Oxford-educated son of a jazz musician and frontrunner in Sunday's Polish presidential election,

Rafal Trzaskowski: the pro-EU Polish polyglot with his eye on the presidency
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Long-running EU antitrust case of Microsoft Teams appears to be nearing an end

European Union regulators say they’ll seek feedback on Microsoft’s latest proposed changes to Teams to ease competition concerns

Long-running EU antitrust case of Microsoft Teams appears to be nearing an end
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Pope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity

Pope Leo XIV has affirmed core Catholic teaching on marriage and the unborn in his first meeting with the ambassadors accredited to the Holy See

Pope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity
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‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones

‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones

‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones
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After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader soon

President Donald Trump says he may call Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, after Putin skipped peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey

After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader soon
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Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that its forces seized two more settlements in their drive through eastern Ukraine, but Kyiv made no such acknowledgement and its top

Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front
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Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit

U.S.

Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit
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U.S. recession no longer likely after trade truce, says Barclays

Barclays no longer expects the U.S. economy to slip into a recession later this year and has revised up its growth forecasts, given signs of a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade

U.S. recession no longer likely after trade truce, says Barclays
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New Jersey Transit rail strike commences as labor talks deadlock

New Jersey's commuter rail engineers walked off the job early on Friday after 11th-hour contract talks with the third-largest U.S. public transit system

New Jersey Transit rail strike commences as labor talks deadlock
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Pope Leo urges respect for migrants, challenging Trump views

U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to world diplomats, said on Friday that the dignity of migrants had to be respected, possibly putting himself on

Pope Leo urges respect for migrants, challenging Trump views
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Ukraine may lose 3.5 billion euros a year if EU trade privileges end, lawmaker says

The end of preferential trade with the European Union in June could deprive Ukraine of 3.5 billion euros ($3.92 billion) in annual revenue, a hole other markets will be unable to fill

Ukraine may lose 3.5 billion euros a year if EU trade privileges end, lawmaker says
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Swedish police found no racist or radical motive for February school shooting

Swedish police have found no clear motive behind the country's deadliest mass shooting in February, but said on Friday there was no evidence

Swedish police found no racist or radical motive for February school shooting
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Intel spars with EU regulators over $421.4 million antitrust fine

U.S. chipmaker Intel on Friday sparred with EU antitrust regulators over a 376 million euro ($421.4 million) fine levied nearly two years ago for excluding

Intel spars with EU regulators over $421.4 million antitrust fine
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Ukraine to make securing a ceasefire a priority in Istanbul talks, says source

Ukraine will make securing a ceasefire a priority in expected talks with a Russian delegation in Istanbul on Friday, a Ukrainian diplomatic source said, adding there was also a

Ukraine to make securing a ceasefire a priority in Istanbul talks, says source
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Ukrainian man in court over fires linked to UK PM Starmer

A Ukrainian man appeared in a London court on Friday to face charges of arson following a counter-terrorism investigation into a series of fires all linked to Prime Minister Keir

Ukrainian man in court over fires linked to UK PM Starmer
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The good, the bad and the raunchy: All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first

The good, the bad and the raunchy: All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first

The good, the bad and the raunchy: All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first
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World Economic Forum chases Christine Lagarde as its next leader, Bloomberg reports

The World Economic Forum still sees European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde as the top candidate to replace its founder Klaus Schwab as the WEF leader, Bloomberg News reported on

World Economic Forum chases Christine Lagarde as its next leader, Bloomberg reports
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Chevron, European firms lobby to keep stakes in Venezuela oil joint ventures

U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp and several European companies are in talks with the Trump administration to obtain authorizations to keep their stakes in joint ventures with Venezuela's

Chevron, European firms lobby to keep stakes in Venezuela oil joint ventures
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Lamine Yamal, 17, scores another stunning goal as Barcelona clinches La Liga title

Lamine Yamal, 17, scores another stunning goal as Barcelona clinches La Liga title

Lamine Yamal, 17, scores another stunning goal as Barcelona clinches La Liga title
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Spain will limit access to Madrid's airport to try to prevent homeless camping

Spain’s airport authority will begin limiting access to Madrid’s airport during some parts of the day as a preventive measure to stop more homeless people from sleeping in terminals

Spain will limit access to Madrid's airport to try to prevent homeless camping
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Romania braces for crossroads presidential runoff viewed as a choice between East or West

As Romania heads into a critical presidential runoff on Sunday between two starkly different candidates, many view the final vote as a geopolitical choice between East or West

Romania braces for crossroads presidential runoff viewed as a choice between East or West
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The desert blooms, roses perfume the air and a Moroccan town comes to life

Gloved and armed with shears, women weave through thorny brambles, clipping and tossing their harvest into wheelbarrows

The desert blooms, roses perfume the air and a Moroccan town comes to life
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Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskiy in Turkey

Russia's Vladimir Putin spurned a challenge to meet face-to-face with Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Turkey on Thursday,

Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskiy in Turkey
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Thirteen hurt when car plows into crowd before Spanish soccer match

At least 13 people were hurt when a driver lost control and plowed into a crowd gathered outside a soccer match between RCD Espanyol and city rivals FC Barcelona, police said on

Thirteen hurt when car plows into crowd before Spanish soccer match
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Latin America's leftist leaders remember Uruguay's 'Pepe' Mujica as generous, charismatic leader

In the soaring palace of Uruguay’s parliament, left-wing presidents from the region have come to remember former President Jose Mujica as a generous and charismatic leader whose legacy of humility remained an example for the world’s politicians

Latin America's leftist leaders remember Uruguay's 'Pepe' Mujica as generous, charismatic leader
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Greenland wants more out of US defence agreement, minister says

Greenland wants to benefit more from a defence deal struck decades ago with the United States, the territory's foreign minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, told Reuters on

Greenland wants more out of US defence agreement, minister says
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Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine

Vladimir Medinsky, the head of Russia's delegation at peace talks on Ukraine in Turkey, said on Thursday that Moscow's aim was to secure a long-lasting peace

Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine
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Phillips 66 trims portfolio with German and Austria retail sale amid Elliott pressure

Phillips 66 said on Thursday it will sell a 65% stake in its German and Austrian fuel retail business to a private equity-led consortium, valuing the unit at $2.8 billion, as the U.S.

Phillips 66 trims portfolio with German and Austria retail sale amid Elliott pressure
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Rubio says Russia-Ukraine talks at 'logjam,' Trump-Putin meeting needed for breakthrough

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Rubio says Russia-Ukraine talks at 'logjam,' Trump-Putin meeting needed for breakthrough
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Singer Chris Brown charged over alleged assault at London club

U.S. singer Chris Brown has been arrested and charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in connection with an alleged assault in February 2023, British authorities said on

Singer Chris Brown charged over alleged assault at London club
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French finance minister criticises Sanofi's $20 billion USA investment decision

France's finance minister criticised on Thursday a decision by French drugmaker Sanofi to invest at least $20 billion in the United States through to 2030, as France aims to get more

French finance minister criticises Sanofi's $20 billion USA investment decision
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US top diplomat Rubio meets Syrian counterpart; discuss Israel, human rights

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Turkey on Thursday, the State Department said in a statement.

US top diplomat Rubio meets Syrian counterpart; discuss Israel, human rights
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Putin replaces commander of Russia's ground forces and appoints him to security council

Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced the commander of Russia's ground forces, Army General Oleg Salyukov, 69, appointing him deputy secretary of the Security Council,

Putin replaces commander of Russia's ground forces and appoints him to security council
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Valentino unit put under court administration over labour exploitation

An Italian court has placed a unit of fashion brand Valentino under judicial administration for a year after uncovering

Valentino unit put under court administration over labour exploitation
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Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?

Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to the first direct diplomatic talks between the two warring countries since the spring of 2022?

Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?
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Barcelona clinches its 28th La Liga title as Yamal's stunning strike seals domestic treble

Barcelona has clinched its 28th Spanish league title after Lamine Yamal starred in its 2-0 win at crosstown rival Espanyol

Barcelona clinches its 28th La Liga title as Yamal's stunning strike seals domestic treble
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At least 13 people injured as car drives into crowd outside FC Barcelona-Espanyol match. Police say it’s ‘accidental’

At least 13 people injured as car drives into crowd outside FC Barcelona-Espanyol match. Police say it’s ‘accidental’

At least 13 people injured as car drives into crowd outside FC Barcelona-Espanyol match. Police say it’s ‘accidental’
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Seattle judge rescinds order directing Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees

A judge has rescinded an order that would have required the Trump administration to admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States

Seattle judge rescinds order directing Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees
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A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years

A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years

A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years
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Putin spurns Zelenskyy meeting but lower-level Ukraine-Russia talks are still on

Russia and Ukraine are set to hold their first direct peace talks in three years, but hopes for a breakthrough are still dim after Russian President Vladimir Putin spurned an offer by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet face-to-face in Turkey

Putin spurns Zelenskyy meeting but lower-level Ukraine-Russia talks are still on
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New York ends paper routes for younger kids, but the job has mostly faded away for teens

New York's recently approved budget makes clear that paper routes are not allowed for anyone under 14 years old

New York ends paper routes for younger kids, but the job has mostly faded away for teens
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Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the war in Gaza

Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile at the Eurovision Song Contest

Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the war in Gaza
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Delaware teen recalls hiding and calling 911 during terrifying home invasion

Delaware teen recalls hiding and calling 911 during terrifying home invasion

Delaware teen recalls hiding and calling 911 during terrifying home invasion
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Trump says the US and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal

President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have “sort of” agreed to terms on a nuclear deal

Trump says the US and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal
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War reaches Ukrainian rock band Ziferblat even at the Eurovision Song Contest

Ukraine’s musicians can’t escape war, even at the Eurovision Song Contest

War reaches Ukrainian rock band Ziferblat even at the Eurovision Song Contest
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'No time for playing games': Zelensky asserts commitment to ceasefire talks in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will be present in Turkey for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling CNN's Nick Paton Walsh he expects new sanctions to be imposed on Russia if a 30-day unconditional ceasefire isn't agreed upon.

'No time for playing games': Zelensky asserts commitment to ceasefire talks in Turkey
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Kaitlan Collins gives behind-the-scenes look at Trump’s third day in Middle East

In comments to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump suggested he might travel to Turkey for a high-stakes possible meeting between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Putin would “like me to be there” and it remains “a possibility.” Later, White House officials said Trump won’t attend Ukraine-Russia talks, ending speculation sparked by the president’s remarks

Kaitlan Collins gives behind-the-scenes look at Trump’s third day in Middle East
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Chris Brown arrested in UK for alleged attack at London club in 2023

Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023

Chris Brown arrested in UK for alleged attack at London club in 2023
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NATO mulls US demand for a big increase in defense spending as some struggle to meet today's goal

NATO foreign ministers are debating a U.S. demand for a big increase in defense spending, President Donald Trump's administration wants to focus on security challenges outside of Europe

NATO mulls US demand for a big increase in defense spending as some struggle to meet today's goal
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Slovakia's Fico holds meeting at site of his shooting, rails against opposition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held a government meeting under tight security at the site where he was shot a year ago, and accused the opposition

Slovakia's Fico holds meeting at site of his shooting, rails against opposition
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FIFA gets formal complaint of human rights oversight failure with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

A group of international lawyers has filed a formal complaint to FIFA claiming the soccer body is failing to uphold its human rights policy with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

FIFA gets formal complaint of human rights oversight failure with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia
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Russian-backed union free trade deal with Iran goes into effect

The Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) free trade deal with Iran went into effect on Thursday, paving the way for increased trade across sectors ranging from agriculture to

Russian-backed union free trade deal with Iran goes into effect