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King Charles joins crowds for Victory in Europe Day celebrations

Britain's King Charles and other senior royals joined veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations marking the 80th

King Charles joins crowds for Victory in Europe Day celebrations
Election|Europe|Political|World

Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned his post on Monday after the candidate backed by his pro-Western coalition failed to make it to the run-off in a presidential

Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss
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Romania PM resigns after far-right wins first-round of president vote

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned on Monday, a day after a far-right opposition leader won the first round of the presidential

Romania PM resigns after far-right wins first-round of president vote
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Trump says he is directing Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz to house ‘ruthless and violent offenders’

Trump says he is directing Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz to house ‘ruthless and violent offenders’

Trump says he is directing Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz to house ‘ruthless and violent offenders’
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100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII

A 100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran accepted the thanks of a nation Monday as Britain paused to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

100-year-old veteran kicks off V-E Day events as Britain thanks those who saved it during WWII
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Champions League semifinals: Inter and Barcelona evenly poised, PSG holds a narrow lead over Arsenal

Scoring three away goals should make Inter Milan feel confident heading into the return leg of its Champions League semifinal against Barcelona

Champions League semifinals: Inter and Barcelona evenly poised, PSG holds a narrow lead over Arsenal
Europe|World

All cardinals who will elect new pope arrive in Rome ahead of conclave

All of the 133 cardinals expected to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican said on

All cardinals who will elect new pope arrive in Rome ahead of conclave
Election|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Romania braces for wave of disinformation ahead of election second round

Romania faces a wave of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election runoff this month in which

Romania braces for wave of disinformation ahead of election second round
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Commerzbank staff to protest possible UniCredit takeover at annual meeting

Commerzbank employee representatives are calling on staff to protest against a possible takeover by the Italian bank UniCredit, signalling that resistance to any deal

Commerzbank staff to protest possible UniCredit takeover at annual meeting
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Dutch police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at World War Two anniversary event

Dutch police arrested five pro-Palestine protesters on Monday during a World War Two anniversary event in Wageningen, central Netherlands.

Dutch police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at World War Two anniversary event
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Travel|World

The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history

Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries are eligible to elect a pope this week in the most geographically diverse conclave in history

The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history
Africa|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The UN's top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case alleging the Emiratis funded RSF rebels

The top United Nations court has dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s deadly civil war

The UN's top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case alleging the Emiratis funded RSF rebels
Business|Crime|Education|Europe|World

Polish teen arrested in Greece over the brutal killing of a 16-year-old girl

Authorities say a 17-year-old Polish student has been arrested in Greece in connection with the killing of a 16-year-old girl in Poland

Polish teen arrested in Greece over the brutal killing of a 16-year-old girl
Europe|World

Poisonous rumours and pink smoke - busy time for conclave whisperers

Throughout history, there has been no shortage of outside attempts to influence the outcome of a conclave to elect a new pope, either by European monarchs,

Poisonous rumours and pink smoke - busy time for conclave whisperers
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Italian fashion group OTB assessing extent of price hikes in US

Italian fashion group OTB, which owns brands such as Diesel, Jil Sander and Maison Margiela, is assessing the extent of price increases in the United States if trade tariffs are

Italian fashion group OTB assessing extent of price hikes in US
Europe|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets Czech pledge for more ammo, pilot training on Prague visit

The Czech Republic will expand training for Ukrainian pilots and maintain a programme to deliver artillery ammunition to Ukraine, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Monday, after

Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets Czech pledge for more ammo, pilot training on Prague visit
Crime|Europe|World

Three police officers shot dead in Russia's Dagestan

Three police officers were killed and at least four people were injured when gunmen opened fire on police in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Monday, regional authorities

Three police officers shot dead in Russia's Dagestan
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Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka wins first title since becoming a mother

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka wins first title since becoming a mother

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka wins first title since becoming a mother
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EU's Ribera says Microsoft has committed to abide by European rules

Microsoft Chairman Brad Smith has told the European Commission his company will abide by European rules regardless of whether it agrees with them or not, the

EU's Ribera says Microsoft has committed to abide by European rules
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Copper cable theft in Spain delays thousands of high-speed rail passengers

Spanish authorities say that thousands of rail passengers in Spain have been hit with delays after copper cables used in the signaling system of a high-speed line traveling south from Madrid to Seville were stolen at five locations

Copper cable theft in Spain delays thousands of high-speed rail passengers
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Who is George Simion, a nationalist who topped polls in Romania’s presidential redo?

George Simion, a nationalist and vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has won Romania’s first-round presidential election after capitalizing on widespread anti-establishment sentiment

Who is George Simion, a nationalist who topped polls in Romania’s presidential redo?
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|World

Minnesota doctor taking prosthetics to amputees in Ukraine

Minnesota doctor taking prosthetics to amputees in Ukraine

Minnesota doctor taking prosthetics to amputees in Ukraine
Europe|World

British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London

British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London

British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Volvo Cars' battery company Novo Energy to cut workforce by 50%

Volvo Cars' Novo Energy said on Monday it will cut its workforce by 50% to reduce costs after an evaluation of its business following the bankruptcy of Sweden's Northvolt, which

Volvo Cars' battery company Novo Energy to cut workforce by 50%
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

New Tesla sales in Spain drop 36% in April despite EV sales surge

Tesla's new car sales in Spain fell 36% in April from the same month in 2024 to 571 vehicles, registration data released by industry group ANFAC showed on Monday, while sales of electric

New Tesla sales in Spain drop 36% in April despite EV sales surge
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AfD files lawsuit against German spy agency's extremist classification

Far-right party Alternative for Germany filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging a decision last week by Germany's domestic intelligence agency to classify the party

AfD files lawsuit against German spy agency's extremist classification
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Two Trump-friendly nationalists are vying to lead Ukraine’s European neighbors

Two Trump-friendly nationalists are vying to lead Ukraine’s European neighbors

Two Trump-friendly nationalists are vying to lead Ukraine’s European neighbors
Crime|Environment|Europe|Technology|Travel

Spanish trains resume service after cable theft halted high-speed routes

Spain's high-speed trains between Madrid and the southern region of Andalusia resumed on Monday after thefts of copper cables brought them to a standstill on Sunday evening, leaving

Spanish trains resume service after cable theft halted high-speed routes
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Turkish April inflation at 3% monthly, stood at 37.86% annually

Turkish inflation climbed 3% in April to stand at 37.86% annually, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute data on Monday, slightly lower than a Reuters poll forecast.

Turkish April inflation at 3% monthly, stood at 37.86% annually
Europe|Political|World

Putin accepts Modi's invitation to visit India, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the country, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Putin accepts Modi's invitation to visit India, Kremlin says
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Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting is necessary, but no specifics yet

The Kremlin, asked on Monday about a possible meeting between U.S.

Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting is necessary, but no specifics yet
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Germany's decision on AfD is a restrictive measure

The Kremlin said on Monday that Germany's decision to classify the Alternative for Germany party as an "extremist" entity is a restrictive measure against European non-mainstream

Kremlin says Germany's decision on AfD is a restrictive measure
Europe|Opinion|World

At Mass in housing projects and tourist hotspots, Romans pray next pope focuses on poverty and peace

At Masses across Rome and socioeconomic lines, Catholics prayed the next pope focuses on poverty and peace days before the conclave that will elect Pope Francis’ successor

At Mass in housing projects and tourist hotspots, Romans pray next pope focuses on poverty and peace
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz vows to reform Germany as his full cabinet unveiled

German conservative Friedrich Merz vowed on Monday to move swiftly to reform Europe's largest economy, a day before he is due to be sworn into

Merz vows to reform Germany as his full cabinet unveiled
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STOXX 600 posts longest winning streak in nearly four years; focus on Fed, tariff updates

European shares extended their winning streak on Monday, with investors focussing on developments from the trade war alongside the U.S.

STOXX 600 posts longest winning streak in nearly four years; focus on Fed, tariff updates
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Livestream of moose migrating to summer pastures that had millions hooked ends

The seventh season of Swedish slow TV hit “The Great Moose Migration” ended after 20 days of 24-hour live coverage

Livestream of moose migrating to summer pastures that had millions hooked ends
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

Trump's trade demands go beyond tariffs to target perceived unfair practices

President Donald Trump's trade war isn't just about tariffs

Trump's trade demands go beyond tariffs to target perceived unfair practices
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone investor index recovers in May after Trump tariffs hit

Investor morale in the euro zone recovered more strongly than expected in May after U.S.

Euro zone investor index recovers in May after Trump tariffs hit
Election|Europe|Finance|World

Romania's hard-right candidate will face a pro-EU reformist in presidential runoff

Romania's hard-right nationalist George Simion will face a pro-Western reformist in a pivotal runoff in two weeks after decisively winning the most votes in the first round of the presidential election redo

Romania's hard-right candidate will face a pro-EU reformist in presidential runoff
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|World

Romanian hard-right leader clear winner in first-round presidential vote

Hard-right eurosceptic George Simion won the first round of Romania's presidential election re-run on Sunday, final results showed, after a ballot

Romanian hard-right leader clear winner in first-round presidential vote
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US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks

A World War II-era Philippine navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and the Philippine forces accidentally sank hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled

US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

EU seeks to cut remaining Russian gas ties, but legal options limited

The European Union will on Tuesday announce a roadmap to phase out the bloc's remaining gas ties with Moscow, but in the absence of sanctions

EU seeks to cut remaining Russian gas ties, but legal options limited
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Russian factory sector sees slight improvement in April, PMI shows

The Russian manufacturing sector saw a slight easing in its downturn in April, with contractions in both output and new orders slowing to a marginal pace, S&P Global reported on

Russian factory sector sees slight improvement in April, PMI shows
Europe|Political|World

Berlin still bears scars 80 years after pivotal battle that sealed the defeat of Nazi Germany

Central Berlin was in ruins after the Red Army completed the Allied victory over the Nazis in an intense fight for the German capital in May 1945

Berlin still bears scars 80 years after pivotal battle that sealed the defeat of Nazi Germany
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hard-right candidate Simion secures decisive win in first round of Romania’s presidential redo

Nearly complete electoral data shows that hard-right nationalist George Simion has secured a decisive win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo

Hard-right candidate Simion secures decisive win in first round of Romania’s presidential redo
Asia|Business|Europe|Political|World

Russia says willing to help resolve India-Pakistan differences over Kashmir

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to his Pakistani counterpart on Sunday and offered Russia's help in resolving tensions between Pakistan and India over Kashmir, the Foreign

Russia says willing to help resolve India-Pakistan differences over Kashmir
Europe|Health|Technology|World

Pope Francis's popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of Pope Francis's popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of his final wishes, the Vatican's official

Pope Francis's popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Incoming German interior minister sceptical about ban on far-right AfD

Incoming German interior minister Alexander Dobrindt suggested on Sunday it was unlikely the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party would be banned after the spy agency

Incoming German interior minister sceptical about ban on far-right AfD
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Harry Kane finally wins his first career title as Bayern Munich becomes Bundesliga champion

Harry Kane can finally celebrate his first career title after Bayern Munich became Bundesliga champion on Sunday with a little help from Freiburg

Harry Kane finally wins his first career title as Bayern Munich becomes Bundesliga champion
Election|Europe|Political|World

Romanian hard-right candidate Simion leads presidential election, exit polls show

Romanian hard-right candidate George Simion was ahead in a presidential election first round, followed by centrist candidate Crin Antonescu, an

Romanian hard-right candidate Simion leads presidential election, exit polls show
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea wins and Newcastle draws to tighten top-five race as United loses again in Premier League

The race for Champions League qualification has gotten even tighter in the Premier League after Chelsea beat recently crowned champion Liverpool 3-1 and Newcastle dropped points at Brighton with a 1-1 draw

Chelsea wins and Newcastle draws to tighten top-five race as United loses again in Premier League
Americas|Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

5 Virginia prison guards are injured by inmates accused of being MS-13 members

Prison officials in Virginia say five guards have been injured in an attack by inmates who are MS-13 gang members

5 Virginia prison guards are injured by inmates accused of being MS-13 members
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, in Prague, says ceasefire could be put in place at any moment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that a ceasefire with Russia in its more than three-year-old war was possible at any moment and called on Kyiv's allies to

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, in Prague, says ceasefire could be put in place at any moment
Europe|Sports|World

No guard of honor by Rangers for fierce rival Celtic in 1-1 draw between Scottish rivals

Rangers opted against giving a guard of honor for newly crowned Scottish champion Celtic ahead of the 1-1 draw between the fierce Glasgow rivals

No guard of honor by Rangers for fierce rival Celtic in 1-1 draw between Scottish rivals
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Battered by war and economic crisis, Lebanon holds first local elections in almost 10 years

Lebanese have voted in the country’s first local elections in almost a decade, months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire ended a war between Israel and Hezbollah

Battered by war and economic crisis, Lebanon holds first local elections in almost 10 years
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

UK police arrest Iranian men over alleged attack plot in major counterterror operation

British counterterrorism officers have arrested four Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target and three others over a national security threat

UK police arrest Iranian men over alleged attack plot in major counterterror operation
Americas|Business|Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Experts start complex recovery of a superyacht that sank off Sicily, killing 7

Marine salvage experts on Sunday have began operations to recover from the seabed off Italy’s Sicilian coasts the British-flagged superyacht “Bayesian,” which sank last summer killing UK tech magnate Mike Lynch, his daughter and five others

Experts start complex recovery of a superyacht that sank off Sicily, killing 7
Australia|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer talks defence cooperation with Australia's re-elected Albanese

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese's election win in a phone call and the two agreed to bolster defence and security

UK's Starmer talks defence cooperation with Australia's re-elected Albanese
Europe|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Ceasefire with Russia possible at any moment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that a ceasefire with Russia in its more than three-year-old war is possible at any moment.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Ceasefire with Russia possible at any moment
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff to win record-equaling Madrid Open title

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff to win record-equaling Madrid Open title

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff to win record-equaling Madrid Open title
Business|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

Flights again halted to Israel after Houthi missile lands near airport

European and U.S. carriers cancelled flights for the next several days after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday landed near Israel's Ben Gurion

Flights again halted to Israel after Houthi missile lands near airport
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Romanian presidential vote favourite says he will bring back banned far-right contender

Romanian hard-right politician George Simion on Sunday said that if he wins the country's presidential election, he could restore banned presidential contender Calin Georgescu to

Romanian presidential vote favourite says he will bring back banned far-right contender
Economy|Europe|Political|World

German minister expects sharp fall in asylum seekers this year

The number of asylum seekers in Germany is expected to hit its lowest level in more than a decade this year, outgoing interior minister Nancy Faeser told newspapers on Sunday.

German minister expects sharp fall in asylum seekers this year
Europe|World

NGO says it's in talks with Malta to repair Gaza-bound aid ship hit by drones

An international NGO that intends to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea said on Sunday it was in talks with Malta's government about allowing the

NGO says it's in talks with Malta to repair Gaza-bound aid ship hit by drones
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia has the strength to finish Ukraine operation

President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukraine to its logical conclusion, though he hoped

Putin says Russia has the strength to finish Ukraine operation
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police have rescued the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur in a nighttime raid after he was taken hostage for ransom

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Europe|Political|US|World

Families of detained Americans plead that they are not forgotten

Families of detained Americans plead that they are not forgotten

Families of detained Americans plead that they are not forgotten
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Putin, 72, says the succession is always on his mind

Russian President Vladimir Putin, the longest serving Kremlin chief since Josef Stalin, said in remarks aired on Sunday that he was always thinking about the succession, and

Putin, 72, says the succession is always on his mind
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Did you steal the sign? German pop star asks his fans to return hometown symbol

German pop star Dieter Bohlen is asking his fans to return a sign spelling out the name of his hometown of Toetensen

Did you steal the sign? German pop star asks his fans to return hometown symbol
Europe|Health|Political|Travel|World

Pope Francis sheltered the homeless. Now they wonder who will follow

The gleaming colonnade of St.

Pope Francis sheltered the homeless. Now they wonder who will follow
Crime|Europe|World

Seven Iranians arrested in British counter-terrorism probes

British counter-terrorism police have arrested eight men including seven Iranians in two separate operations, officers said, in what the interior minister called some of the biggest

Seven Iranians arrested in British counter-terrorism probes
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Xi to visit Russia for Victory Day and talks with Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Russia from May 7-10 to participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, the Kremlin

Xi to visit Russia for Victory Day and talks with Putin
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Fearful of Trump, some Americans look to make a life in Europe

(This May 4 story has been refiled to add the word 'Global' to the name of the relocation platform Blaxit Global in paragraphs 23 and 32) By Catarina Demony and Andrew Hofstetter LONDON/NEW YORK (

Fearful of Trump, some Americans look to make a life in Europe
Europe|World

Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11, causes fires in housing blocks, Ukraine says

A Russian overnight drone attack on Ukraine's capital injured at least 11 people, including two children, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Sunday for a real ceasefire

Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11, causes fires in housing blocks, Ukraine says
Crime|Europe|World

Four Iranians among five arrested in UK over alleged terror plot

Four Iranians among five arrested in UK over alleged terror plot

Four Iranians among five arrested in UK over alleged terror plot
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Kane thought he'd won his first career title then Leipzig scored to delay Bayern's party

Yussuf Poulsen has scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time for Leipzig to draw with Bayern Munich 3-3 and postpone the Bundesliga leader’s party

Kane thought he'd won his first career title then Leipzig scored to delay Bayern's party
Europe|Political|World

King Charles and royals gather for military parade to mark VE Day anniversary

Britain's King Charles and senior royals will join veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations to mark the 80th

King Charles and royals gather for military parade to mark VE Day anniversary
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NCAA, Iowa State negotiate sports betting discipline for 5 football support staffers

The NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five current or former Iowa State athletic department employees for combining to make more than 6,200 online bets totaling more than $100,000 on professional and college games, including men’s and women’s basketball games involving the Cyclones

NCAA, Iowa State negotiate sports betting discipline for 5 football support staffers
Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal's Champions League preparations go wrong after another loss to Bournemouth

This was not the way Arsenal wanted to prepare for its Champions League semifinal clash with Paris Saint-Germain

Arsenal's Champions League preparations go wrong after another loss to Bournemouth
Americas|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Sabalenka beats Gauff in straight sets to win Madrid Open for 20th career title

Aryna Sabalenka has beaten Coco Gauff in straight sets to win her record-tying third Madrid Open

Sabalenka beats Gauff in straight sets to win Madrid Open for 20th career title
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|MidEast|World

International students in Alabama fearful after researcher with no political ties is detained

Alireza Doroudi has been detained in an immigration facility in Louisiana for nearly six weeks

International students in Alabama fearful after researcher with no political ties is detained
Europe|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Video: Gaza ‘freedom flotilla’ alleges drone attack off coast of Malta

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which is campaigning to end Israel’s blockade of Gaza, posted a video on X saying one of its ships off the coast of Malta has been hit by drones. The Coalition told CNN 30 people were onboard its ship when the claimed attack happened. CNN is unable to independently verify the videos.

Video: Gaza ‘freedom flotilla’ alleges drone attack off coast of Malta
Americas|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Lando Norris beats teammate Oscar Piastri in eventful sprint race at rainy Miami Grand Prix

Lando Norris beat McLaren Racing teammate Oscar Piastri to win the sprint race held ahead of qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix

Lando Norris beats teammate Oscar Piastri in eventful sprint race at rainy Miami Grand Prix
Europe|Technology|US|World

Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as pope, drawing internet outrage

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photo showing himself as the pope ahead of this week's gathering of cardinals to choose a new leader

Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as pope, drawing internet outrage
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Zelensky says talks with Trump at pope’s funeral were their ‘best’ yet

Zelensky says talks with Trump at pope’s funeral were their ‘best’ yet

Zelensky says talks with Trump at pope’s funeral were their ‘best’ yet
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia and Ukraine clash over ceasefire proposals as fighting rages

Ukraine and Russia are at odds over competing ceasefire proposals

Russia and Ukraine clash over ceasefire proposals as fighting rages
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Kremlin calls Ukrainian response to Putin's ceasefire offer ambiguous, calls for clarity

The Kremlin said on Saturday it wanted a definitive response from Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of a three-day ceasefire next week, criticising the reaction so

Kremlin calls Ukrainian response to Putin's ceasefire offer ambiguous, calls for clarity
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Grievances and forgiveness were both on display in Prince Harry's raw TV interview

The rift between Prince Harry and his family has burst into the open again

Grievances and forgiveness were both on display in Prince Harry's raw TV interview
Crime|Europe|World

Woman killed in Greece after bomb explodes in her hands

Woman killed in Greece after bomb explodes in her hands

Woman killed in Greece after bomb explodes in her hands
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Jaguar Land Rover restarts car exports to the US, London's Times reports

Jaguar Land Rover has restarted shipments of vehicles to the United States after pausing them in the face of U.S.

Jaguar Land Rover restarts car exports to the US, London's Times reports
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

These Americans quit the US for new lives in Spain. Not all of them loved it

These Americans quit the US for new lives in Spain. Not all of them loved it

These Americans quit the US for new lives in Spain. Not all of them loved it
Business|Europe|Finance|World

Marco Rubio criticized Germany. The foreign ministry hit back

Germany’s foreign ministry has hit back at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he criticized the decision to classify the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist” organization

Marco Rubio criticized Germany. The foreign ministry hit back
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Teenage prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest ever driver to claim an F1 pole

Teenage prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest ever driver to claim an F1 pole

Teenage prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest ever driver to claim an F1 pole
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says he discussed air defence, sanctions with Trump in Vatican meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed air defence systems and sanctions on Russia with Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope

Zelenskiy says he discussed air defence, sanctions with Trump in Vatican meeting
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia's Medvedev says Trump's statement about US World War Two role was 'pretentious nonsense'

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on Saturday that President Donald Trump's assertion that the U.S. had done more than any other country to win

Russia's Medvedev says Trump's statement about US World War Two role was 'pretentious nonsense'
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Play your cardinals right: Betting on next pope gains popularity ahead of the conclave

Growing numbers of people are making bets on next week’s conclave to elect the next pope

Play your cardinals right: Betting on next pope gains popularity ahead of the conclave
Economy|Europe|World

Spain must raise defence spending to 3% of GDP, says EU defence chief

Spain will have to raise defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product, the European defence commissioner said in a newspaper interview published on Saturday, as European

Spain must raise defence spending to 3% of GDP, says EU defence chief
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Woman dies when a bomb she is carrying explodes in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, police say

A 38-year-old woman has been killed in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki while carrying a bomb

Woman dies when a bomb she is carrying explodes in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, police say
Business|Crime|Europe|Health|World

Blast kills a woman in Greek city of Thessaloniki

A 38-year woman was killed after an explosion in northern Greek city of Thessaloniki early on Saturday, police officials said, adding that a criminal investigation is under way.

Blast kills a woman in Greek city of Thessaloniki
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Romania set to vote in critical presidential rerun with a MAGA-style nationalist in the forefront

Romanians vote Sunday in one of the EU country’s most important elections in decades after the previous ballot was annulled following allegations of violations and Russian interference

Romania set to vote in critical presidential rerun with a MAGA-style nationalist in the forefront
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

NYPD shared a Palestinian protester's info with ICE. Now it's evidence in her deportation case

New York City’s police department provided federal immigration authorities with information about a Palestinian woman who was arrested at a protest

NYPD shared a Palestinian protester's info with ICE. Now it's evidence in her deportation case
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Rubio and German Foreign Ministry spar on X over comments accusing Germany of ‘tyranny in disguise’

Rubio and German Foreign Ministry spar on X over comments accusing Germany of ‘tyranny in disguise’

Rubio and German Foreign Ministry spar on X over comments accusing Germany of ‘tyranny in disguise’
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Russian drones hit apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv, 46 hurt

Russia launched a mass drone attack late on Friday in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, hitting a high-rise apartment block, triggering fires and injuring 46 people, officials said.

Russian drones hit apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv, 46 hurt
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Ukrainian forces to join UK military procession for Victory in Europe anniversary

Ukrainian armed forces will take part in a British military procession on Monday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marks the end of fighting on

Ukrainian forces to join UK military procession for Victory in Europe anniversary
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With help from painkillers, Ruud beats Cerundolo to reach Madrid Open final against Draper

Casper Ruud has overcome a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open final

With help from painkillers, Ruud beats Cerundolo to reach Madrid Open final against Draper
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Bodycam video released as Trump admin seeks to portray Abrego Garcia as a criminal to the public

Tennessee state law enforcement released video showing a 2022 traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia, one of the incidents the Trump administration officials have used to justify the removal of the Maryland man who the government has admitted was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March. US officials have argued the traffic stop in November 2022, in which Abrego Garcia was not detained or charged, supports their claims that Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13 and involved in human trafficking. A redacted police report released to CNN by the highway patrol did not address suspicions of human trafficking. Abrego Garcia’s family and his lawyers deny those claims.

Bodycam video released as Trump admin seeks to portray Abrego Garcia as a criminal to the public
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Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates
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Former Tunisian PM Larayedh jailed for 34-years over Syria jihadist case

A Tunisian court on Friday handed down a 34-year prison sentence against former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh, a senior figure in the opposition Ennahda party, on charges

Former Tunisian PM Larayedh jailed for 34-years over Syria jihadist case
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US revokes admittance of Romania to visa waiver travel program

The Trump administration said on Friday it was revoking the admittance of Romania to the U.S. visa waiver program that allows visa-free travel to the United

US revokes admittance of Romania to visa waiver travel program
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Judge declares mistrial for man accused of killing high school grad

Judge declares mistrial for man accused of killing high school grad

Judge declares mistrial for man accused of killing high school grad
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Prince Harry wants reconciliation after five years of royal infighting

Britain's Prince Harry said on Friday he would love to be reconciled with his family five years after he stepped down as a working royal and during a period when his relationship

Prince Harry wants reconciliation after five years of royal infighting
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Israeli security cabinet backs plans to expand Gaza operation, media reports say

Israel's security cabinet approved plans for an expanded operation in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Friday, adding to signs that attempts to stop the fighting and

Israeli security cabinet backs plans to expand Gaza operation, media reports say
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Turkish Cypriots protest over what they say is Turkey's introduction of Islam into education system

Several thousand Turkish Cypriots took to the streets of the northern half of ethnically divided Cyprus’ capital Nicosia to protest what they say is Turkey’s attempt to erode their secular roots and to strengthen the hold of political Islam over their society

Turkish Cypriots protest over what they say is Turkey's introduction of Islam into education system
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Prince Harry says father, King Charles, no longer speaks to him but hopes to reconcile

Prince Harry says father, King Charles, no longer speaks to him but hopes to reconcile

Prince Harry says father, King Charles, no longer speaks to him but hopes to reconcile
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Banksy's ‘Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

A slab of Brooklyn wall that the artist Banksy emblazoned with a bandaged, heart-shaped balloon is emerging after more than a decade in storage

Banksy's ‘Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale
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US sends election observers to Romania for presidential election rerun

The United States has sent a team of election observers to Romania ahead of a presidential election rerun, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, amid criticism in Washington of

US sends election observers to Romania for presidential election rerun
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At least eight hurt after car drives into crowd in German city of Stuttgart

At least eight people were injured, three of them seriously, after a car drove into a crowd in the centre of the southwestern German city of Stuttgart on Friday in what police said

At least eight hurt after car drives into crowd in German city of Stuttgart
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Prince Harry wants reconciliation with royals but says King Charles not speaking to him

Prince Harry said on Friday he wanted reconciliation with the British royal family, but his father King Charles will not speak to him over a row about

Prince Harry wants reconciliation with royals but says King Charles not speaking to him
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Aid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged Israeli drone attack off Malta

Aid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged Israeli drone attack off Malta

Aid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged Israeli drone attack off Malta
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Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say, in latest confrontation over assistance

Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza in international waters off Malta

Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say, in latest confrontation over assistance
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Haitian families reunite in Chile as tensions over migration rise

A Haitian woman who moved to South America nearly a decade ago was finally reunited with her daughter through a local visa program that

Haitian families reunite in Chile as tensions over migration rise
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UK's Prince Harry: I would love reconciliation with my family

Britain's Prince Harry said he would love to be reconciled with his family in an interview with the BBC on Friday.

UK's Prince Harry: I would love reconciliation with my family
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Prince Harry 'devastated' after losing legal fight with UK government over police protection

Prince Harry on Friday said he was "devastated" to lose his appeal over his security in Britain after stepping down from royal duties, telling the BBC

Prince Harry 'devastated' after losing legal fight with UK government over police protection
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Prince Harry seeks family reconciliation after losing a court case that caused a split with his dad

Prince Harry has lost his bid to restore the police protection detail that was withdrawn when he stepped away from royal family duties and moved to the U.S. The Duke of Sussex said Friday he was devastated to lose the court case and said it was a source of friction with his father King Charles III

Prince Harry seeks family reconciliation after losing a court case that caused a split with his dad
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German spy agency brands far-right AfD as 'extremist', opens way for closer surveillance

Germany's spy agency on Friday classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as "extremist", enabling it to step up monitoring of the

German spy agency brands far-right AfD as 'extremist', opens way for closer surveillance
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Cyberattacks blight Britain's retailers as M&S, Co-op's systems' breached

Britain's Marks & Spencer entered a second week unable to take online orders on Friday following a major cyberattack, while food retailer the Co-op

Cyberattacks blight Britain's retailers as M&S, Co-op's systems' breached
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Top Washington lawyer creates new firm to defend officials targeted by Trump

A prominent lawyer in Washington who defended Hunter Biden against criminal charges has launched a new law firm to represent former government officials

Top Washington lawyer creates new firm to defend officials targeted by Trump
Europe|Travel|World

King Charles to attend Canada's state opening of parliament

Britain's King Charles will attend Canada's state opening of parliament in Ottawa, Buckingham Palace said on Friday, in a clear show of support for the former British colony of

King Charles to attend Canada's state opening of parliament
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LVMH's revival plan for Moet Hennessy pins hopes on big name brands

LVMH will focus on its biggest, best known alcohol brands and rein in international ambitions for smaller labels to revive Moet Hennessy, the

LVMH's revival plan for Moet Hennessy pins hopes on big name brands
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Romanian writers, filmmakers call for pro-European presidential vote

Dozens of leading writers, filmmakers and historians in Romania have written an open letter calling for voters to back a pro-European candidate against the far-right frontrunner

Romanian writers, filmmakers call for pro-European presidential vote
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ECB's de Guindos optimistic about continued rate cuts in Presse interview

There is reason to be optimistic about the European Central Bank's current phase of rate cuts continuing, Vice President Luis de Guindos said in an interview to be published in the

ECB's de Guindos optimistic about continued rate cuts in Presse interview
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Dig in Spanish former fish market reveals medieval maritime treasure

Archaeologists digging up a former fish market in Barcelona in northeast Spain have discovered the wreck of a ship that may have sunk about 500 years ago.

Dig in Spanish former fish market reveals medieval maritime treasure
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Huge New York sign tells under-fire Valencia leader he need not return home

A giant digital sign in New York's Times Square told beleaguered Spanish politician Carlos Mazon on his visit to the city that he had "228 reasons not to come home", in reference to

Huge New York sign tells under-fire Valencia leader he need not return home
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Russia not a threat to NATO, Romanian hard-right presidental favourite says

Romanian hard-right politician George Simion, poised to win Sunday's presidential election first round re-run, said Russia is not a significant threat to NATO, and

Russia not a threat to NATO, Romanian hard-right presidental favourite says
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NATO's Rutte floats including broader security spending to hit Trump's 5% defence target

NATO chief Mark Rutte has proposed alliance members boost defence spending to 3.5% of GDP and commit a further 1.5% to broader security-related

NATO's Rutte floats including broader security spending to hit Trump's 5% defence target
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Nigel Farage takes aim at the UK's dominant parties with hefty gains in local elections

The hard-right party Reform UK led by Nigel Farage has won a seat in Parliament and hundreds of councils in local elections across England

Nigel Farage takes aim at the UK's dominant parties with hefty gains in local elections
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Belarus opposition warns against concessions to Lukashenko over release of US prisoner

The United States should not be "fooled" by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko into offering concessions following the release of a U.S. prisoner freed as a gift

Belarus opposition warns against concessions to Lukashenko over release of US prisoner
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Why has German spy agency classified far-right AfD as 'extremist'?

Germany's spy agency on Friday classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as "extremist", enabling it to step up monitoring of the

Why has German spy agency classified far-right AfD as 'extremist'?
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Farage's Reform UK Party wins mayoral and parliamentary post in surge of support

Britain's right-wing Reform UK party won a vacant parliamentary seat, two mayoralties and control of several councils on Friday in early

Farage's Reform UK Party wins mayoral and parliamentary post in surge of support
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Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life

For Ethel Caterham, the trick to a long life is not to argue

Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life
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New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach

New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways
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Mixed ruling in UK-EU fishing dispute as Britain seeks Brexit reset

Arbitrators asked to settle a dispute between Britain and the European Union over post-Brexit fishing rights have given a mixed ruling, the Permanent Court of Arbitration said on

Mixed ruling in UK-EU fishing dispute as Britain seeks Brexit reset
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Europeans continue to shun Tesla as April sales plunge

Tesla's sales plunged across Europe in April, including an 81% drop in Sweden to their lowest level in 2-1/2 years, data showed on Friday, as Europeans buy more Chinese

Europeans continue to shun Tesla as April sales plunge
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Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to face cyber threat as M&S' struggles persist

British retailer Marks & Spencer says it's “working day and night” to resolve a cyberattack nearly two weeks ago that has left it unable to process any online orders

Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to face cyber threat as M&S' struggles persist
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Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region

Russia said on Friday its forces were continuing to create a "security strip" in border areas of Ukraine's Sumy region after driving Ukrainian troops out of the Kursk region, just

Russia says it is creating 'security strip' in Ukraine's Sumy region
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Gaza tensions flare over dwindling supplies as blockade persists, aid worker says

Fights are erupting over dwindling supplies in Gaza, a United Nations aid official said on Friday, as Israel's total blockade on supplies into the enclave hit the two-month mark.

Gaza tensions flare over dwindling supplies as blockade persists, aid worker says
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Volkswagen core brand group profit falls on EU carbon provision, US tariffs

Volkswagen on Friday said its first-quarter operating profit for the core brand group, which includes its best-selling VW brand, declined by 46.3%, impacted by EU carbon provisions and

Volkswagen core brand group profit falls on EU carbon provision, US tariffs
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Spain suffered multiple power incidents in the build up to full blackout

Spain suffered several power glitches and industry officials sounded repeated warnings about the instability of its power grid in the

Spain suffered multiple power incidents in the build up to full blackout
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Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv

Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv

Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv
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Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges

Actor-comedian Russell Brand has been granted conditional bail after appearing in a London court to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women

Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
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European fairytale continues for Bodø/Glimt, the soccer team from inside the Arctic Circle

European fairytale continues for Bodø/Glimt, the soccer team from inside the Arctic Circle

European fairytale continues for Bodø/Glimt, the soccer team from inside the Arctic Circle
Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Political|World

A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge

What’s emerged from the Washington-led effort to end the war in Ukraine suggests a deal that seems likely to be favorable to Russia

A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge
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Peace in exchange for land? For many Ukrainians, it's too painful to contemplate

Vitali Klitschko, the former heavyweight boxer who is now mayor of Kyiv, ventured last month into hazardous political territory: he delicately suggested in an

Peace in exchange for land? For many Ukrainians, it's too painful to contemplate
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TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection

TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) by its lead EU privacy regulator on Friday over concerns on how it protects user information and was ordered to suspend data

TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection
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As Trump moves to tax small parcels, some retailers give up on US

With the end of a U.S. tariff exemption for small parcels on Friday, some retailers have stopped selling to customers in the United States while others are seeking

As Trump moves to tax small parcels, some retailers give up on US
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Activist aid ship hit by drones on way to Gaza, NGO says

A ship bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and activists was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday, its

Activist aid ship hit by drones on way to Gaza, NGO says
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Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say

Euroclear plans to seize and redistribute about 3 billion euros ($3.4 billion) of Russia's funds that are frozen at the Belgian clearing firm after Moscow grabbed

Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say
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Comedian Russell Brand appears in court on rape and sex assault charges

British actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Friday to face charges of rape and multiple counts of sex assault in cases relating to four

Comedian Russell Brand appears in court on rape and sex assault charges
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Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency

The German domestic intelligence service says it has classified the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist effort.”

Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency
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A mummy called the ‘air-dried chaplain’ has long been shrouded in mystery. Scientists say they now have answers

A mummy called the ‘air-dried chaplain’ has long been shrouded in mystery. Scientists say they now have answers

A mummy called the ‘air-dried chaplain’ has long been shrouded in mystery. Scientists say they now have answers
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Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges

Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges

Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges
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French jail attacks no longer being investigated as terrorism

French anti-terrorism prosecutors will no longer handle the investigation into 30 people suspected of involvement in a spate of prison attacks, saying on

French jail attacks no longer being investigated as terrorism
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France's Lactalis says no deal signed on possible Fonterra units purchase

Lactalis, the world's largest dairy group, is interested in international investments but has not signed an agreement to buy parts of New Zealand-based dairy giant Fonterra, it said

France's Lactalis says no deal signed on possible Fonterra units purchase
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Euro zone core inflation jump not seen preventing rate cut

Euro zone prices rose more than expected last month and underlying price pressures accelerated, an unwelcome trend that is still not expected to prevent another

Euro zone core inflation jump not seen preventing rate cut
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Germany's Scholz urges careful review of possible far-right party ban

Germany's domestic intelligence agency provided very detailed justification for classifying the far-right Alternative for Germany as extremist but possible proceedings to ban the

Germany's Scholz urges careful review of possible far-right party ban
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DHL CEO says rival's claim it broke antitrust rules is unfounded

The CEO of German postal services group DHL said on Friday that accusations of anti-competitive conduct brought by smaller rival Deutsche Versand Services GmbH were without any

DHL CEO says rival's claim it broke antitrust rules is unfounded
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Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final

Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final

Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final
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Spain's manufacturing sector downturn deepens in April - PMI

Spain's manufacturing sector took a sharper downturn in April, with new orders falling at the steepest rate since December 2023 and output declining for the first time since last

Spain's manufacturing sector downturn deepens in April - PMI
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Euro zone manufacturing showed more signs of stabilisation in April - PMI

Euro zone manufacturing output grew at the fastest pace in just over three years in April despite overall factory activity remaining in contraction territory, with the big three

Euro zone manufacturing showed more signs of stabilisation in April - PMI
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German factory output shows signs of recovery in April - PMI

Germany's manufacturing sector contracted at the slowest rate in more than 2-1/2 years in April as output rose at the quickest rate for more than three years, a business survey

German factory output shows signs of recovery in April - PMI
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Italy's manufacturing downturn eases in April, PMI shows

Italy's long-running manufacturing contraction eased greatly in April, a survey showed on Friday, offering some hope of recovery despite the widespread uncertainty linked to U.S. trade

Italy's manufacturing downturn eases in April, PMI shows
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French factories post first output rise in nearly three years in April, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector posted its first rise in output in nearly three years in April, and expectations of greater military spending could help offset the impact of

French factories post first output rise in nearly three years in April, PMI shows
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Conclave smoke signals ready: Vatican installs chimney over Sistine Chapel

The papal smoke signals are ready.

Conclave smoke signals ready: Vatican installs chimney over Sistine Chapel
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Italy March jobless rate edges up to 6.0%, in line with forecast

Italy's jobless rate rose marginally to 6.0% in March from 5.9% in February, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Friday, with a loss of 16,000 jobs in the month.

Italy March jobless rate edges up to 6.0%, in line with forecast
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European shares rise as markets cheer signs of easing Sino-US tensions, US jobs data

European shares surged on Friday, capping off a week filled with earnings across the continent, as signs of a potential de-escalation of trade tensions

European shares rise as markets cheer signs of easing Sino-US tensions, US jobs data
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Trump meets Polish nationalist candidate ahead of presidential election

The presidential candidate backed by Poland's main nationalist opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) Karol Nawrocki met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday, the

Trump meets Polish nationalist candidate ahead of presidential election
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Australia launches informal review of unannounced Lactalis bid for Fonterra assets

Australia's antitrust regulator on Friday began an informal review of Lactalis' proposed bid for Fonterra's assets on the block, even though the

Australia launches informal review of unannounced Lactalis bid for Fonterra assets
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Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza

The top United Nations court is wrapping a week of hearings on what Israel must do to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza
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Thousands in Serbia mark 6 months since a train station canopy crash that triggered mass protests

Thousands of people have marked six months since a train station tragedy in Serbia killed 16 people

Thousands in Serbia mark 6 months since a train station canopy crash that triggered mass protests
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Russian drone attack injures 29 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

A Russian drone attack late on Thursday set buildings ablaze in Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, injuring 29 people, including a child, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said.

Russian drone attack injures 29 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
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Danske Bank posts profit beat and expects moderate tariff impact in Nordic market

Denmark's biggest lender Danske Bank reported forecast-beating first-quarter profits on Friday and said it expects the global trade war to have a

Danske Bank posts profit beat and expects moderate tariff impact in Nordic market
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The day London went 'barmy.' An East End boy remembers the end of World War II in Europe

As Europe marks Victory Day over Nazi Germany, Londoner John Goldsmith still remembers the rationing, the blackouts and the bombs that devastated his neighborhood in east London

The day London went 'barmy.' An East End boy remembers the end of World War II in Europe
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Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party narrowly wins Runcorn parliamentary seat

Nigel Farage's populist, right-wing Reform UK party won a parliamentary seat in northwest England on Friday by the smallest ever margin in a parliamentary by-election in the

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party narrowly wins Runcorn parliamentary seat
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Basel boss signals 'Swiss finish' to capital rules is not unfair on UBS

The head of the world's banking watchdog said Switzerland's existing rules on bank capital do not unfairly penalise its lenders versus rivals

Basel boss signals 'Swiss finish' to capital rules is not unfair on UBS
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Bright signs from Beijing, bad omens from Apple

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A possible de-escalation of trade tensions between Beijing and Washington provided a fillip for markets on Friday, boosting

Bright signs from Beijing, bad omens from Apple
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Dutch WWII 'Hunger Winter' survivor had to wait in line for meal made from flower bulbs

The end of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands was exactly 80 years ago on May 5

Dutch WWII 'Hunger Winter' survivor had to wait in line for meal made from flower bulbs
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Taiwan to mark World War Two end in history narrative battle with China

President Lai Ching-te will next week mark for the first time in Taiwan the end of World War Two in Europe and underscore that aggression must be

Taiwan to mark World War Two end in history narrative battle with China
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Parts of England vote in local elections, with Farage's Reform UK seeking big gains

Voters in many areas of England have gone to the polls in local elections

Parts of England vote in local elections, with Farage's Reform UK seeking big gains
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Top US officials renew calls for Ukraine and Russia to seek peace

Two top U.S. officials have renewed calls on Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal, with one saying there was no clear end in sight to the conflict in Ukraine and the other warning that

Top US officials renew calls for Ukraine and Russia to seek peace
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Chinese EV makers sell more plugin-hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs, research firm says

Chinese carmakers including BYD and Chery are selling more

Chinese EV makers sell more plugin-hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs, research firm says
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Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals

The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham

Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals
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Trump ousts White House national security adviser Waltz, replaces him with Rubio

U.S.

Trump ousts White House national security adviser Waltz, replaces him with Rubio
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Intelligence suggests Putin’s immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted

Intelligence suggests Putin’s immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted

Intelligence suggests Putin’s immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted
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EU trade chief Sefcovic: Europe ready to make Trump a 50 billion euros offer, FT reports

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said Brussels wants to increase purchases of goods from United States by 50 billion euros ($56.46 billion) to address a "problem" in the trade

EU trade chief Sefcovic: Europe ready to make Trump a 50 billion euros offer, FT reports
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Trump's ambassador to France nominee Kushner acknowledges past 'serious mistake'

Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, told U.S. senators on Thursday he could be trusted to exercise good

Trump's ambassador to France nominee Kushner acknowledges past 'serious mistake'
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Polish nationalist opposition presidential candidate attends White House event

The presidential candidate backed by Poland's main nationalist opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) attended the National Day of Prayer at the White House on Thursday, his campaign

Polish nationalist opposition presidential candidate attends White House event
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US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal

The financial payoff from a new minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.S. is likely to take a decade or longer as investors face many hurdles

US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal
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LVMH's Moet Hennessy to cut workforce by 10%, FT reports

LVMH group's wine and spirits business Moet Hennessy will shrink its workforce by more than 10%, about 1,200 employees, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing an internal video

LVMH's Moet Hennessy to cut workforce by 10%, FT reports
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US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

Kyiv and Washington on Thursday hailed a deal giving the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals as a milestone that a top U.S. official said would

US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia
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Coco Gauff routs Iga Swiatek to reach Madrid final against No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1 to reach the Madrid Open singles final for the first time

Coco Gauff routs Iga Swiatek to reach Madrid final against No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka
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Naked man arrested on burglary, trespassing charges after police find him in resident's hot tub

Naked man arrested on burglary, trespassing charges after police find him in resident's hot tub

Naked man arrested on burglary, trespassing charges after police find him in resident's hot tub
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Turkish police scuffle with May Day protesters in Istanbul, detain hundreds

Turkish police charged May Day protesters in Istanbul on Thursday, detaining hundreds of people and dragging some away in buses after they tried to defy a ban on public gatherings

Turkish police scuffle with May Day protesters in Istanbul, detain hundreds
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Counter terror police investigate band Kneecap over controversial videos, as more gigs canceled

Counter terror police investigate band Kneecap over controversial videos, as more gigs canceled

Counter terror police investigate band Kneecap over controversial videos, as more gigs canceled
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Here’s what’s in Trump’s Ukraine minerals deal and how it affects the war

Here’s what’s in Trump’s Ukraine minerals deal and how it affects the war

Here’s what’s in Trump’s Ukraine minerals deal and how it affects the war
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UN official urges Israel to lift aid blockade of Gaza and calls it 'cruel collective punishment'

The United Nations’ emergency relief coordinator is urging Israel to lift its blockade of aid into the Gaza Strip

UN official urges Israel to lift aid blockade of Gaza and calls it 'cruel collective punishment'
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UK sees hottest start to May, prompting warnings about open-water swimming after boy dies

The U.K. saw its hottest start to May on record

UK sees hottest start to May, prompting warnings about open-water swimming after boy dies
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Wiener wonderland: Hundreds of dachshunds chase record in Hungary

Hundreds of dachshunds and their owners have gathered in Budapest’s City Park in an attempt to set Hungary’s record for the largest single-breed dog walk

Wiener wonderland: Hundreds of dachshunds chase record in Hungary
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Recent immigration arrests at courthouses around the country have advocates worried

A flurry of immigration enforcement activity at courthouses around the country in the past month has renewed a legal battle from President Donald Trump’s first term

Recent immigration arrests at courthouses around the country have advocates worried
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Do bad people have it coming? Study finds most karma believers think so

Do bad people have it coming? Study finds most karma believers think so

Do bad people have it coming? Study finds most karma believers think so
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Tunisia leader's opponents, supporters stage rival rallies in sharp political split

Opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied protested on the streets of Tunis on Thursday, accusing him of using the judiciary‮ ‬and police to suppress critics, while

Tunisia leader's opponents, supporters stage rival rallies in sharp political split
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Apple must pay Optis $502 million lump sum in UK patent dispute, court rules

Apple must pay a U.S. patent holder $502 million for the use of 4G patents in devices including iPhones and iPads, London's Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday, in the latest stage of

Apple must pay Optis $502 million lump sum in UK patent dispute, court rules
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The woman who turned the Met Gala into the biggest party of the year

Former Vogue editor Diana Vreeland transformed what was once a stuffy, high society fundraiser into a global media bonanza.

The woman who turned the Met Gala into the biggest party of the year
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HSBC to lose Asia expert as Chairman Mark Tucker announces retirement

HSBC said on Thursday that Chairman Mark Tucker will retire by the end of this year, after nearly eight years in the role at Europe's biggest bank presiding over

HSBC to lose Asia expert as Chairman Mark Tucker announces retirement
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This couple dreamed of leaving the United States for a new life in France, but things didn’t turn out how they expected

This couple dreamed of leaving the United States for a new life in France, but things didn’t turn out how they expected

This couple dreamed of leaving the United States for a new life in France, but things didn’t turn out how they expected
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Ryanair threatens to cancel huge Boeing order if tariffs raise prices

Ryanair on Thursday threatened to cancel orders for hundreds of Boeing aircraft if a U.S.-led tariff war leads to materially higher prices, and

Ryanair threatens to cancel huge Boeing order if tariffs raise prices
Europe|Sports

This Norwegian soccer team, representing a town of 55,000 people inside the Arctic Circle, has Champions League aspirations

This Norwegian soccer team, representing a town of 55,000 people inside the Arctic Circle, has Champions League aspirations

This Norwegian soccer team, representing a town of 55,000 people inside the Arctic Circle, has Champions League aspirations
Europe|Sports

Arctic minnows Bodø/Glimt set for UEFA Europa League quarterfinals debut

Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt face Lazio in UEFA Europa League quarterfinals. Ahead of the first leg, CNN's Patrick Snell speaks with midfielder Ulrik Saltnes.

Arctic minnows Bodø/Glimt set for UEFA Europa League quarterfinals debut
Europe|World

Will Italy get the papacy back after half a century of foreigners?

As Catholic cardinals meet to choose a new pope, they will face a big question: Is it time, after three consecutive non-Italian pontiffs, to give the papacy

Will Italy get the papacy back after half a century of foreigners?
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European real estate recovery thrown off course by Trump uncertainty, says MSCI

A nascent recovery in Europe's real estate market has been derailed by global economic uncertainty in the early months of U.S.

European real estate recovery thrown off course by Trump uncertainty, says MSCI
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These papal tailors aren't expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope

The conclave that begins Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn't ordered a new cassock for the new head of the Catholic Church

These papal tailors aren't expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope
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Russia's Medvedev says Ukraine minerals deal means Trump has forced Kyiv to pay for US aid

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that the signing of a minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States meant U.S.

Russia's Medvedev says Ukraine minerals deal means Trump has forced Kyiv to pay for US aid
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English local elections expected to boost populist Reform party

Voters across parts of England on Thursday will choose a new lawmaker, mayors and councillors in local elections expected to favour the right-wing populist Reform

English local elections expected to boost populist Reform party
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Barcelona teenager Yamal praised by friend and foe for performance against Inter Milan

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi says talents like Barcelona's Lamine Yamal come around only once in a half century

Barcelona teenager Yamal praised by friend and foe for performance against Inter Milan
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Russian drone attack kills two, injures 15 in Ukraine's Odesa

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa early on Thursday, killing two people and injuring 15 more, in addition to sparking fires and damaging infrastructure,

Russian drone attack kills two, injures 15 in Ukraine's Odesa
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US tariffs would take percentage point off Dutch economic growth, CPB says

The sweeping trade tariffs announced by U.S.

US tariffs would take percentage point off Dutch economic growth, CPB says
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Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office

Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office

Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office
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Trump administration weighs sending migrants to Libya and Rwanda, sources say

Trump administration weighs sending migrants to Libya and Rwanda, sources say

Trump administration weighs sending migrants to Libya and Rwanda, sources say
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Irish manufacturing growth strongest in April since mid-2022, PMI shows

Growth in Ireland's manufacturing sector accelerated in April thanks to a robust expansion in new orders amid signs of stock building due to tariff uncertainty, a survey showed on

Irish manufacturing growth strongest in April since mid-2022, PMI shows
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US and Ukraine sign deal giving US access to country's valuable mineral wealth

The U.S. and Ukraine have signed an agreement that will give the U.S. access to Ukraine's vast critical mineral resources

US and Ukraine sign deal giving US access to country's valuable mineral wealth
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Canada PM Carney reiterates commitment to Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday and underscored Canada's commitment to supporting Ukraine in achieving lasting

Canada PM Carney reiterates commitment to Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
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Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary featuring Pope Francis’ final on-camera interview

Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary featuring Pope Francis’ final on-camera interview

Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary featuring Pope Francis’ final on-camera interview
Europe|Sports|World

Barcelona and Inter Milan draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Barcelona and Inter Milan have delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Barcelona and Inter Milan draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal
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Senior Ukrainian official signs agreement signed on U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund

A senior Ukrainian official said on Wednesday that she had signed an agreement on creating a U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund which would allow both countries to expand their

Senior Ukrainian official signs agreement signed on U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund
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Confidence among UK company bosses rises after Trump tariff reversal

British business leaders have turned their most optimistic about the economy since before finance minister Rachel Reeves' autumn budget, according to a survey that suggested U.S.

Confidence among UK company bosses rises after Trump tariff reversal
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King Charles reflects on ‘darkest moments’ of cancer diagnosis

King Charles reflects on ‘darkest moments’ of cancer diagnosis

King Charles reflects on ‘darkest moments’ of cancer diagnosis
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Spain's antitrust body clears BBVA-Sabadell takeover, awaits government

Spain's competition watchdog CNMC approved on Wednesday the proposed acquisition of Banco Sabadell by its larger rival BBVA, though the combined lender will have to

Spain's antitrust body clears BBVA-Sabadell takeover, awaits government
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Russia's Putin says reverting to Stalingrad name up to city residents

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday it was up to residents of Volgograd to decide whether the city should revert to the name of Stalingrad, as it was called when Soviet forces

Russia's Putin says reverting to Stalingrad name up to city residents
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First Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading

First Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading

First Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading
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Twelve EU members request activation of escape clause for defence spending, Commission says

Twelve European Union countries have requested activation of the "national escape clause" from EU deficit rules in order to boost their defence spending, the European Commission

Twelve EU members request activation of escape clause for defence spending, Commission says
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Airbus urges return to zero-tariff deal as first quarter beats forecasts

The head of Europe's Airbus called for a return to tariff-free trading for aerospace on Wednesday, joining a chorus of U.S. industry leaders seeking

Airbus urges return to zero-tariff deal as first quarter beats forecasts
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King Charles III says his cancer journey brought the best of humanity into focus

King Charles III has expressed his support to those living with cancer as he described how a diagnosis can be a “daunting and at times frightening” experience

King Charles III says his cancer journey brought the best of humanity into focus
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Belarus releases US citizen who was jailed for years

Belarus has released a U.S. citizen who had been jailed on allegations of plotting to assassinate the country’s authoritarian leader, charges his supporters and the U.S. government called bogus

Belarus releases US citizen who was jailed for years
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American detained in Belarus is freed

American detained in Belarus is freed

American detained in Belarus is freed
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US secures release from Belarus of Minsk-born American, US official says

The United States has secured the release from Belarus of an American who was arrested in Moscow and held on coup plot allegations, a senior U.S. official told

US secures release from Belarus of Minsk-born American, US official says
Europe|Health|Science|World

King Charles says cancer diagnosis has shown him 'the very best of humanity'

Britain's King Charles on Wednesday said his cancer diagnosis had been an experience that showed him "the very best of humanity", in a personal message celebrating the work of

King Charles says cancer diagnosis has shown him 'the very best of humanity'
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EU readies 'plan B' should Trump walk away from Ukraine talks, FT reports

The European union is preparing a "plan B" on how to keep economic sanctions against Russia should the Trump administration abandon Ukraine peace talks and seek rapprochement with Moscow,

EU readies 'plan B' should Trump walk away from Ukraine talks, FT reports
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Pakistan says intelligence suggests Indian military action likely soon

Pakistan said on Wednesday it has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch military action soon, as tensions between the nuclear-armed

Pakistan says intelligence suggests Indian military action likely soon
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Swiatek recovers from 0-6 start to beat Keys and set up Madrid semifinal vs. Gauff

Iga Swiatek has recovered from losing the first six games of the match to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 and stay on track to defend her title at the Madrid Open

Swiatek recovers from 0-6 start to beat Keys and set up Madrid semifinal vs. Gauff
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Airbus calls for return to duty-free status for aircraft and parts

Airbus called on Wednesday for a swift return to a 1979 agreement between more than 30 countries that for decades ensured duty-free trading for aircraft and parts until the recent

Airbus calls for return to duty-free status for aircraft and parts
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EssilorLuxottica to consider moving part of its production to US

Eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica, whose brands include Ray-Ban, could move part of its production to the United States as a result of U.S. tariffs, its chief executive said on Wednesday

EssilorLuxottica to consider moving part of its production to US
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ASM International shifts some manufacturing to US to escape tariffs

Dutch chip-making equipment supplier ASM International has started local production of tools for U.S. chipmakers in response to the U.S. tariffs backdrop, its Chief

ASM International shifts some manufacturing to US to escape tariffs
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Trump’s top DC prosecutor nominee claims not to recall numerous past controversial statements under oath

Trump’s top DC prosecutor nominee claims not to recall numerous past controversial statements under oath

Trump’s top DC prosecutor nominee claims not to recall numerous past controversial statements under oath
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Boston program pairs Gen Z students, older adults for tech support

Boston program pairs Gen Z students, older adults for tech support

Boston program pairs Gen Z students, older adults for tech support
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European steelmakers flag trade and price risks despite quarterly earnings beats

Europe's top steelmakers showed more resilience than expected in their first-quarter earnings, but warned that global trade tensions, weak European prices

European steelmakers flag trade and price risks despite quarterly earnings beats
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Abuse victims want next pope to get serious on 'zero tolerance'

The next leader of the global Catholic Church needs to put the issue of clerical sex abuse at the heart of their papacy, victims' advocates said on Wednesday,

Abuse victims want next pope to get serious on 'zero tolerance'
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Grainy video in UK trial shows Sycamore Gap tree’s last stand

A video showing the final moments in the life of the famous Sycamore Gap tree has been shown to jurors in the trial of two men charged with cutting it down

Grainy video in UK trial shows Sycamore Gap tree’s last stand
Crime|Europe|World

5 people injured after older man allegedly lost control of his car in Denmark, police say

Five people were reported injured after an older man allegedly lost control of his car and crashed near a bridge crossing in Danish capital Copenhagen

5 people injured after older man allegedly lost control of his car in Denmark, police say
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US-Ukraine minerals deal doesn't specify if Washington will profit

A deal expected to be signed later on Wednesday gives the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources deals, but does not automatically hand Washington a

US-Ukraine minerals deal doesn't specify if Washington will profit
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TikTok plans to build 1 billion euro data centre in Finland, spokesman confirms

TikTok plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) to build its first data centre in Finland as it moves data storage for

TikTok plans to build 1 billion euro data centre in Finland, spokesman confirms
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Satellite firm SES in talks with EU over long-term option to complement Starlink

European satellite company SES is in talks with EU and other governments about complementing services provided by Elon Musk's Starlink, its CEO told Reuters, as the

Satellite firm SES in talks with EU over long-term option to complement Starlink
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Romania's presidential race: Simion, Antonescu, and Dan lead the charge

Romanians voted on Sunday for the first round of a closely contested presidential election. 

Romania's presidential race: Simion, Antonescu, and Dan lead the charge
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

New German finance minister Klingbeil is champion of higher defence spending

Lars Klingbeil, Germany's next vice chancellor and finance minister, is an experienced Social Democrat lawmaker who has sat in parliament for more than 15 years,

New German finance minister Klingbeil is champion of higher defence spending
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Nigel Farage wants to transform British politics. He faces a key test this week

Local elections in England this week are a key test for Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage wants to transform British politics. He faces a key test this week
Crime|Europe|World

Body of Ukrainian journalist who died in Russian detention returned by Moscow with signs of torture and with missing organs

Body of Ukrainian journalist who died in Russian detention returned by Moscow with signs of torture and with missing organs

Body of Ukrainian journalist who died in Russian detention returned by Moscow with signs of torture and with missing organs
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German inflation eases further, strengthening case for ECB cuts

German inflation fell in April, data showed on Wednesday, bolstering the case for policymakers seeking further interest rate cuts at the European Central Bank.

German inflation eases further, strengthening case for ECB cuts
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Jordan wins Trump aid carve-out for strategic projects and support

Millions of dollars in U.S. grants for Jordan's largest water desalination project abruptly dried up when President Donald Trump announced sweeping cuts to

Jordan wins Trump aid carve-out for strategic projects and support
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Euro zone consumers happy to ditch US products if hit by tariffs, study finds

Euro zone consumers are happy to ditch U.S. products if they are hit by tariffs in the course of a tit-for-tat trade war with U.S.

Euro zone consumers happy to ditch US products if hit by tariffs, study finds
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Spanish government sticks to GDP growth forecasts despite trade turmoil

Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo on Monday maintained his expectations for solid economic growth in 2025 and 2026 despite the global trade turmoil.

Spanish government sticks to GDP growth forecasts despite trade turmoil
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European court tells Serbia to 'prevent the use of sonic weapons' after protesters' claims at rally

The European Court of Human Rights says that Serbia must prevent any potential use of sound devices for crowd control following reports that a sonic weapon was directed at peaceful demonstrators during a huge anti-government rally on March 15

European court tells Serbia to 'prevent the use of sonic weapons' after protesters' claims at rally
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Romanian presidential election could bring ultranationalist to power

Romanians vote on Sunday in a presidential election re-run that could propel ultranationalist George Simion to power, an outcome likely to cause unease in the

Romanian presidential election could bring ultranationalist to power
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A 400-year-old tea and coffee shop faces closure in Amsterdam as tourism stokes price rises

A 400-year-old tea and coffee shop faces closure in Amsterdam as tourism stokes price rises

A 400-year-old tea and coffee shop faces closure in Amsterdam as tourism stokes price rises
Europe|World

Ukraine struck Russian weapons factory, SBU security agency source says

Ukraine's SBU security agency was responsible for a drone strike on a defence manufacturing facility in Russia, an SBU official told Reuters on Wednesday.

Ukraine struck Russian weapons factory, SBU security agency source says
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Hungary's economy falls back in first quarter, Czech growth maintained

Hungary's economy shrank at the start of 2025 for the fourth time in the past six quarters, while household consumption continued to buoy the Czech economy.

Hungary's economy falls back in first quarter, Czech growth maintained
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Prince William and wife Kate return to Scotland for wedding anniversary

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate visited a picturesque Scottish island on Tuesday to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary and carry out their highest-profile joint

Prince William and wife Kate return to Scotland for wedding anniversary
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Miu Miu's momentum powers Prada sales growth

Net revenues at Italian luxury group Prada rose 12.5% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter, thanks to a 60% jump in retail sales at its smaller brand Miu

Miu Miu's momentum powers Prada sales growth
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

China to lift sanctions on members of European Parliament

China has decided to lift sanctions on members of the European Parliament as well as on its subcommittee on human rights, the parliament's president, Roberta Metsola, said on

China to lift sanctions on members of European Parliament
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Microsoft pledges to protect European operations and unveils data center expansion

Microsoft has pledged to fight any U.S. government order to halt data center operations in Europe, as it sought to soothe concerns among European customers that trans-Atlantic tensions would lead to service disruptions

Microsoft pledges to protect European operations and unveils data center expansion
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Irish unemployment rate falls to 4.1% in April

Ireland's unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in April from a revised rate of 4.4% a month earlier, data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed on Wednesday.

Irish unemployment rate falls to 4.1% in April
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Germany loosens property crisis regulation as risks recede

Germany is loosening a regulatory measure designed to soften the blow of a property crisis, a sign that officials are somewhat less worried about fallout from the

Germany loosens property crisis regulation as risks recede
Celebrity|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|US|World

Small, medium or large? Papal tailor keeps his options open

Raniero Mancinelli, tailor to the last three popes, is leaving nothing to chance as he prepares the white vestments that

Small, medium or large? Papal tailor keeps his options open
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Germany skirts recession but unemployment rises

The German economy grew in the first quarter of the year, escaping a recession thanks to consumption and investment, but the unemployment rate rose to a decade

Germany skirts recession but unemployment rises
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Kremlin says Putin is open to Ukraine peace but warns against rushing a deal

President Vladimir Putin is open to peace in Ukraine and intense work is going on with the United States, but the conflict is so complicated that the rapid progress that Washington

Kremlin says Putin is open to Ukraine peace but warns against rushing a deal
Europe|Sports|World

‘A new reality’: Novak Djokovic pulls out of Italian Open ahead of French Open

‘A new reality’: Novak Djokovic pulls out of Italian Open ahead of French Open

‘A new reality’: Novak Djokovic pulls out of Italian Open ahead of French Open
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Swedish police detain 16-year old murder suspect over Uppsala shootings

Swedish police detained a 16-year-old early on Wednesday on suspicion of murdering three people in a hair salon in the city of Uppsala,

Swedish police detain 16-year old murder suspect over Uppsala shootings
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Italy April EU-harmonised CPI stable at 2.1% y/y, but 'core' accelerates

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose 0.5% month-on-month in April and the annual inflation rate was stable at 2.1%, preliminary figures from official statistics agency

Italy April EU-harmonised CPI stable at 2.1% y/y, but 'core' accelerates
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from May 15

A new Swiss law banning Hamas and related organisations will come into force on May 15, the government said on Wednesday, aiming to prevent the Palestinian militant group from using

Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from May 15
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Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags in the audience but puts stricter rules on artists

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags in the audience but puts stricter rules on artists

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags in the audience but puts stricter rules on artists
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German economy grew by 0.2% in first quarter, skirting recession

The German economy grew in the first quarter of the year thanks to consumption and investment, escaping a recession after contracting in the last quarter of last

German economy grew by 0.2% in first quarter, skirting recession
Europe|World

Russians fighting more intensely despite ceasefire talk, Ukrainian commander says

Russian forces have significantly increased the intensity of their combat activity in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday.

Russians fighting more intensely despite ceasefire talk, Ukrainian commander says
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TotalEnergies CEO seeks to reassure investors after smaller profit, higher debt

By America Hernandez PARIS - Europe's willingness to buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. to plug a trade gap will boost business for TotalEnergies , said CEO Patrick Pouyanne on

TotalEnergies CEO seeks to reassure investors after smaller profit, higher debt
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Aston Martin limits US exports, mulls pricing adjustment to offset tariff hit

Aston Martin will split the costs resulting from U.S. tariffs between the company and its customers, and will sell down its U.S. inventory while limiting shipments there

Aston Martin limits US exports, mulls pricing adjustment to offset tariff hit
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Germany's SPD backs Merz coalition, names leader Klingbeil finance minister

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) backed a coalition deal with the CDU/CSU conservatives on Wednesday in the final step to forming a government in

Germany's SPD backs Merz coalition, names leader Klingbeil finance minister
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Italy's economy holds up in first quarter thanks to domestic demand

The Italian economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, a slightly stronger reading than expected

Italy's economy holds up in first quarter thanks to domestic demand
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Microsoft president says company respects European laws amid US criticism

Microsoft respects European laws including landmark legislation seeking to rein in the power of Big Tech, its President Brad Smith said on Wednesday, putting the

Microsoft president says company respects European laws amid US criticism
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Coca-Cola HBC beats revenue growth estimates, shares soar to record high

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC AG reported first-quarter organic revenue growth above market expectations on Wednesday, supported by strong demand in its key

Coca-Cola HBC beats revenue growth estimates, shares soar to record high
Crime|Europe|World

16-year-old suspect detained after 3 killed in shooting in Sweden

16-year-old suspect detained after 3 killed in shooting in Sweden

16-year-old suspect detained after 3 killed in shooting in Sweden
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What we know about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain and Portugal

The sweeping power outage that hit Spain and Portugal this week has raised questions about the electricity grid in a region not normally known for blackouts

What we know about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain and Portugal
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French annual inflation rate above forecast in April

French consumer prices have risen more than anticipated in April as a further fall in energy prices was partly offset by the rise in food prices, preliminary data from statistics agency

French annual inflation rate above forecast in April
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Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin extend cooperation

Germany's Rheinmetall and U.S. firm Lockheed Martin have agreed to expand their cooperation and extended a memorandum of understanding signed in 2024, they said in a joint statement on

Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin extend cooperation
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Stellantis suspends guidance, to reassess capex due to US tariffs

Stellantis on Wednesday suspended its guidance for a moderate recovery this year, after a profit drop in 2024, due to the uncertain impact of

Stellantis suspends guidance, to reassess capex due to US tariffs
Europe|Health|Political|World

Russian drone attacks kill at least one person in Ukraine

Swarms of Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Dnipro late on Tuesday, killing at least one person and wounding around 50,

Russian drone attacks kill at least one person in Ukraine
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UBS Q1 profit tops forecasts but Trump tariff shock clouds outlook

UBS on Wednesday posted better than expected first-quarter net profit, but the Swiss bank warned of an uncertain outlook as U.S. tariffs raise global growth fears even as

UBS Q1 profit tops forecasts but Trump tariff shock clouds outlook
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German unemployment rate rises to decade high

The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in April but the unemployment rate rose to its highest level since the pandemic, as economic

German unemployment rate rises to decade high
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'We had jobs': Rural Romania turns to faith and nationalism ahead of presidential election rerun

Romanians are preparing to cast their ballots in a critical presidential vote redo after last year’s election was annulled

'We had jobs': Rural Romania turns to faith and nationalism ahead of presidential election rerun
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UK monthly house prices fall by most since August 2023, Nationwide data shows

British house prices fell by 0.6% in April, a sharper fall than forecast and their biggest monthly decline in more than 18 months, as a discount on property transactions ended, data from

UK monthly house prices fall by most since August 2023, Nationwide data shows
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Mercedes pulls earnings guidance amid Trump tariff uncertainty

Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday pulled its earnings guidance for 2025 amid uncertainty over the impact of U.S.

Mercedes pulls earnings guidance amid Trump tariff uncertainty
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Minutes to leave: Syria's Alawites evicted from private homes at gunpoint

Early one evening in late January, 12 masked men stormed the Damascus home of Um Hassan's family, pointed AK-47 assault rifles in their faces and ordered them to

Minutes to leave: Syria's Alawites evicted from private homes at gunpoint
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Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances

President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term — yet spent much of his rally marking it in campaign mode, fixated on past grudges and grievances

Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances
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UK business morale drops as concerns over tariffs, economy mount

British business sentiment fell to its lowest level in three months and employers were concerned about implications of U.S. tariffs and the wider economy as they grapple with higher

UK business morale drops as concerns over tariffs, economy mount
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Putin names regional Russian airport Stalingrad

Russia's President Vladimir Putin signed a decree late on Tuesday renaming the airport in Volgograd as Stalingrad, as the city was known when the Soviet army defeated the Nazi German

Putin names regional Russian airport Stalingrad
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Trump administration dismisses Doug Emhoff, other Biden appointees from Holocaust Museum board

Trump administration dismisses Doug Emhoff, other Biden appointees from Holocaust Museum board

Trump administration dismisses Doug Emhoff, other Biden appointees from Holocaust Museum board
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Rubio says concrete Ukraine proposals needed now, or US will step back

U.S.

Rubio says concrete Ukraine proposals needed now, or US will step back
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Swiatek and Sabalenka power into Madrid quarterfinals a day after blackout. Top seed Zverev loses

Power has been restored at the Caja Magica tennis complex and the Madrid Open resumed with a packed schedule that included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals

Swiatek and Sabalenka power into Madrid quarterfinals a day after blackout. Top seed Zverev loses
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free Europe

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million that Congress appropriated for Radio Free Europe, a pro-democracy media outlet at risk of going dark for the first time in 75 years

Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free Europe
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Swedish police say 3 people are dead after a shooting in Uppsala

Swedish police say that three people are confirmed dead after a shooting in Uppsala, a city near Stockholm, and are investigating the incident as a murder

Swedish police say 3 people are dead after a shooting in Uppsala
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Dembele's early goal gives PSG 1-0 win over Arsenal in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals

Ousmane Dembele’s early goal gave Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Dembele's early goal gives PSG 1-0 win over Arsenal in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian ceasefire first step required for peace settlement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that progress in resolving the more than three-year-old war with Russia depended on Russia taking the first step of agreeing to an

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian ceasefire first step required for peace settlement
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Syria's foreign minister met State Dept officials in New York, sources say

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met with senior U.S.

Syria's foreign minister met State Dept officials in New York, sources say
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Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates race

The first major test of Donald Trump’s influence on the affairs of a longtime U.S. ally went badly

Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates race
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Dozens of tourist resorts in Indian-controlled Kashmir are closed after deadly attack

Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have temporarily closed more than half of the resorts in the scenic Himalayan region following a deadly attack on tourists

Dozens of tourist resorts in Indian-controlled Kashmir are closed after deadly attack
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Ex-agents question role of Trump’s DEA pick in violent overseas incidents

Ex-agents question role of Trump’s DEA pick in violent overseas incidents

Ex-agents question role of Trump’s DEA pick in violent overseas incidents
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Burberry launches search for Chairman Gerry Murphy's successor, Sky News reports

British luxury brand Burberry is evaluating potential candidates to succeed Gerry Murphy as chairman, Sky News reported on Tuesday.

Burberry launches search for Chairman Gerry Murphy's successor, Sky News reports
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Three people killed in shooting in Sweden, police say

Three people were killed in a shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala on Tuesday and a murder investigation has been

Three people killed in shooting in Sweden, police say
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France passes sweeping new drug law as cocaine surge drives crime wave

French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping counter-narcotics law to equip the state with tougher tools to fight a sharp rise in drug

France passes sweeping new drug law as cocaine surge drives crime wave
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EU enlargement chief presses Serbia on need for reforms

Serbia's bid to join the European Union could stall unless the government speeds up reforms of the judiciary, media and election laws, EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos said

EU enlargement chief presses Serbia on need for reforms
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Power returns to Spain and Portugal. The outage's cause remains a mystery

Electricity has returned to Spain and Portugal, but the cause of Monday's widespread blackout remains a mystery

Power returns to Spain and Portugal. The outage's cause remains a mystery
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Power is back on in Spain and Portugal, but questions remain about Monday’s blackout. Here’s what we know

Power is back on in Spain and Portugal, but questions remain about Monday’s blackout. Here’s what we know

Power is back on in Spain and Portugal, but questions remain about Monday’s blackout. Here’s what we know
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Valeo says 90% of its Mexican products shipped to US now USMCA compliant

French car parts supplier Valeo said on Tuesday that 90% of the products produced by the group in Mexico and imported into the U.S. are now compliant with the United

Valeo says 90% of its Mexican products shipped to US now USMCA compliant
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Supreme Court signals it will revive lawsuit over FBI raid on the wrong house

Supreme Court signals it will revive lawsuit over FBI raid on the wrong house

Supreme Court signals it will revive lawsuit over FBI raid on the wrong house
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Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza

Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza

Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza
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Britain calls for calm in Indian and Pakistani communities after Kashmir attack

Britain called on Tuesday for calm between Indian and Pakistani communities in London after lawmakers voiced concerns that tensions over a deadly militant attack in India's Kashmir

Britain calls for calm in Indian and Pakistani communities after Kashmir attack
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Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

British prosecutors say a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face charges

Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges
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Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis

It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican

Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis
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Renault, Stellantis' Spain factories resume production after power outage

Renault's two factories and Stellantis' three plants in Spain are gradually resuming production after they were impacted by the massive power outage that hit Spain and Portugal on

Renault, Stellantis' Spain factories resume production after power outage
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Too much at stake for US military to quit Europe, Estonian minister says

The U.S. administration may want to focus less on protecting Europe, but a military presence is too valuable for securing NATO's flank and projecting influence for

Too much at stake for US military to quit Europe, Estonian minister says
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Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'

Elza van den Heever’s portrayal of Salome sticks to her when she leaves the Metropolitan Opera for a rented apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'
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Turkey and Italy strengthen ties with trade and defense agreements

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have witnessed the formal exchange of a dozen cooperation agreements including on defense

Turkey and Italy strengthen ties with trade and defense agreements
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Appeals court pauses Tufts student's transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case

A federal appeals court has paused a judge’s order to bring a Turkish Tufts University student from a Louisiana immigration detention center back to New England so it can consider an emergency motion filed by the government

Appeals court pauses Tufts student's transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case
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Georgian police raid homes of activists providing financing to anti-government protesters

Georgian prosecutors said on Tuesday they had conducted searches at the apartments of five individuals who helped organise funding campaigns to support street

Georgian police raid homes of activists providing financing to anti-government protesters
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Russian troops try to advance in Ukraine's Sumy region, governor says

Russian troops are trying to carve out a buffer zone in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, although so far without substantial success, the regional governor said on Tuesday.

Russian troops try to advance in Ukraine's Sumy region, governor says
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Ferrari unveils new 296 Speciale hybrid models ahead of EV launch

Ferrari refreshed its hybrid range on Tuesday with the new 296 Speciale and its convertible version as the luxury sports car maker prepares for its first leap into the

Ferrari unveils new 296 Speciale hybrid models ahead of EV launch
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Turkey, Italy to strengthen defence cooperation, boost trade

Italy and Turkey will continue to strengthen cooperation in the defence industry with new projects while also boosting their reciprocal trade, the leaders of the two countries said

Turkey, Italy to strengthen defence cooperation, boost trade
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Cycling-Giro d'Italia final stage dedicated to Pope Francis

The final stage of this year's Giro d'Italia will be dedicated to Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with a neutralised start in Vatican City, race organisers said on Tuesday.

Cycling-Giro d'Italia final stage dedicated to Pope Francis
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France accuses Russian intelligence of repeated cyber attacks since 2021

France's foreign ministry explicitly accused Russia's GRU military intelligence agency on Tuesday of mounting cyber attacks on a dozen entities including ministries,

France accuses Russian intelligence of repeated cyber attacks since 2021
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EU top court rules against Malta's golden passport scheme

By Charlotte Van Campenhout and Bart H.

EU top court rules against Malta's golden passport scheme
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Outage leaves Spaniards and Portuguese trapped, unable to pay and feeling powerless

Monday's huge outage delivered Spaniards and Portuguese a stark reminder of how dependent on power they are in their modern lives, and how in an instant they can

Outage leaves Spaniards and Portuguese trapped, unable to pay and feeling powerless
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Romanians court far-right symbolism in run-up to election

On a sunny day in April, hundreds of Romanians queued on the outskirts of Bucharest to visit a tomb bearing a vivid green flag with the insignia of the Iron Guard,

Romanians court far-right symbolism in run-up to election
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Sycamore Gap tree took more than a century to grow and less than 3 minutes to fell, prosecutors say

A court has been told that the famous Sycamore Gap tree was cut down in an “act of deliberate and mindless criminal damage.”

Sycamore Gap tree took more than a century to grow and less than 3 minutes to fell, prosecutors say
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Spain's High Court to investigate whether power outage was cyberattack

Spain's High Court on Tuesday said it will open an investigation into Monday's huge power outage to find out if a cyberattack against Spanish critical infrastructures may have

Spain's High Court to investigate whether power outage was cyberattack
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France calls decision to ban French delegations from entering Israel 'unacceptable'

France's foreign ministry accused Israel's embassy of "unacceptable" behaviour on Tuesday after it banned two French groups, including elected officials, from visiting Israel and

France calls decision to ban French delegations from entering Israel 'unacceptable'
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Trump tariffs force Volvo Cars to drop guidance, launch cost cuts

Volvo Cars announced 18 billion Swedish crowns ($1.87 billion) in cost cuts and a restructuring of its U.S. operations on Tuesday and withdrew its earnings

Trump tariffs force Volvo Cars to drop guidance, launch cost cuts
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Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?

When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected in 2013 as Pope Francis, he was a near total Vatican outsider.

Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
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Irish rappers Kneecap apologise to families of murdered UK lawmakers

Irish rap band Kneecap apologised on Tuesday to the families of two murdered British lawmakers after footage emerged of one of the trio appearing to say "Kill your

Irish rappers Kneecap apologise to families of murdered UK lawmakers
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What could be behind the Iberian power outage?

The hunt has begun for the cause of a massive blackout across Spain, Portugal and parts of France that halted trains, bank machines and traffic lights, in one of

What could be behind the Iberian power outage?
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Maersk says it has maintained all trans-Pacific sailings despite tariff, trade uncertainty

Maersk said on Tuesday it had maintained all its scheduled trans-Pacific sailings to date, albeit downsising some vessels, despite the uncertainty caused by

Maersk says it has maintained all trans-Pacific sailings despite tariff, trade uncertainty
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Axel Springer and KKR finalize division of media group

Axel Springer and U.S. investment firm KKR have finalized the division of the media group, Springer said on Tuesday.

Axel Springer and KKR finalize division of media group
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Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh? Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash

The president of Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA has signaled he’ll make “improvements” to punishments for swearing and criticism which have sparked a backlash from F1 drivers

Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh? Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash
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Ferrari will always make crucial parts for EVs in-house, CEO says

Ferrari Chief Executive Benedetto Vigna said on Tuesday the Italian luxury sportscar maker would always develop key components for its vehicles internally, as it

Ferrari will always make crucial parts for EVs in-house, CEO says
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Power outages across Spain and Portugal affected millions. How to prepare for a major blackout

A widespread blackout across Spain and Portugal upended the lives of millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula

Power outages across Spain and Portugal affected millions. How to prepare for a major blackout
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Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope

Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
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Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope to succeed Francis

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he would not take part in the secret conclave to elect a

Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope to succeed Francis
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Bosnian centre trains dogs for Ukrainian demining efforts

Mey, a Belgian shepherd, and her trainer Kenan Muftic learned how to effectively detect mines and unexploded ordnance last week, negotiating various obstacles and scenarios in a

Bosnian centre trains dogs for Ukrainian demining efforts
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A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal

A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal

A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal
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Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope

Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope

Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope
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ECB's Donnery warns against watering down banking rules

European Central Bank supervisor Sharon Donnery said on Tuesday she saw scope for making banking regulation simpler, but warned against watering it down.

ECB's Donnery warns against watering down banking rules
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Russia says it's waiting for Ukraine's response to May ceasefire and offer of direct talks

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Ukraine had not responded to many offers by Russia President Vladimir Putin to start direct peace negotiations, and that it was unclear whether it

Russia says it's waiting for Ukraine's response to May ceasefire and offer of direct talks
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New-look populist Reform party could reshape the UK political landscape

From a former police station in a small English town, a handful of right-wing campaigners used little more than a WhatsApp group to

New-look populist Reform party could reshape the UK political landscape
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AstraZeneca to keep 2025 forecast if US pharmaceutical tariffs in line with other sectors

The chief executive of AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that the drugmaker will maintain its 2025 sales guidance even if the U.S. levies tariffs on pharma products made in the European

AstraZeneca to keep 2025 forecast if US pharmaceutical tariffs in line with other sectors
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Lufthansa strikes upbeat tone, but monitoring for US demand weakness

German airline Lufthansa stuck to its 2025 financial guidance on Tuesday and said it was optimistic about the key summer season, striking a more

Lufthansa strikes upbeat tone, but monitoring for US demand weakness
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Greenland satellite services restored after Spanish blackout

Telecom services have been restored to remote communities in Greenland that were cut off from crucial satellite access due to a massive power blackout in far-away Spain, the

Greenland satellite services restored after Spanish blackout
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Woman demands hate crime investigation after threats by pro-Israel mob

Woman demands hate crime investigation after threats by pro-Israel mob

Woman demands hate crime investigation after threats by pro-Israel mob
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Russia's Medvedev says NATO's newer members are now potential targets for Moscow, TASS reports

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that NATO's newer members are now potential targets for Moscow and at risk of possible revenge strikes using nuclear weapons

Russia's Medvedev says NATO's newer members are now potential targets for Moscow, TASS reports
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Portugal recovers from blackout, government says

Portugal's government said on Tuesday all 6.4 million electricity clients had power supplies normalised after Monday's country-wide blackout.

Portugal recovers from blackout, government says
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Lacking aid, Syrians do what they can to rebuild devastated Aleppo

Moussa Hajj Khalil is among many Syrians rebuilding their homes from the rubble of the historic and economically important city of Aleppo, as Syria's new leaders

Lacking aid, Syrians do what they can to rebuild devastated Aleppo
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BP strategy chief Chierchia to leave in June after Elliott pressure

BP's strategy and sustainability chief Giulia Chierchia, the key architect of the group's ill-fated foray into renewables, will step down on June 1, the company said on Tuesday.

BP strategy chief Chierchia to leave in June after Elliott pressure
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Central Europe must diversify to mitigate tariff hit, Moody's Analytics

Central Europe has limited fiscal space to offset the economic hit from tariffs given high deficit levels across much of the export-reliant region, which must

Central Europe must diversify to mitigate tariff hit, Moody's Analytics
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France won't hesitate to restore UN sanctions on Iran if no deal, says foreign minister

France will not think twice about reimposing United Nations sanctions on Iran if negotiations to reach a deal over its nuclear programme do not succeed, its foreign minister told the

France won't hesitate to restore UN sanctions on Iran if no deal, says foreign minister
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Euro zone inflation expectations rise, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers raised their inflation expectations for the coming years in March, before the U.S. imposed tariffs on most nations, launching a global trade war that could sap

Euro zone inflation expectations rise, ECB survey shows
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Trade war may lower growth and inflation in euro zone, ECB's Cipollone says

A global trade war could lower both economic growth and inflation in the euro zone and it could have an "unambiguously recessionary effect" on the countries involved, ECB board

Trade war may lower growth and inflation in euro zone, ECB's Cipollone says
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Euro zone bank lending continued to pick up before tariffs, ECB data shows

Lending growth to euro zone businesses continued to accelerate in March, indicating that a series of interest rate cuts was bolstering activity before the United States launched a

Euro zone bank lending continued to pick up before tariffs, ECB data shows
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BP reports 48% profit drop as strategy chief leaves

BP on Tuesday reported a deeper-than-expected 48% drop in net profit to $1.4 billion on weaker gas trading and refining results and announced the departure of its

BP reports 48% profit drop as strategy chief leaves
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Earnings-driven moves take STOXX 600 to sixth consecutive daily gain

European shares extended gains to a sixth session on Tuesday, with financials giving support following earnings from HSBC and Deutsche Bank, though focus

Earnings-driven moves take STOXX 600 to sixth consecutive daily gain
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Power mostly restored as Spain and Portugal grapple with fallout of massive outage

Power mostly restored as Spain and Portugal grapple with fallout of massive outage

Power mostly restored as Spain and Portugal grapple with fallout of massive outage
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Biofuel maker Neste expects limited impact from tariffs, but supply glut still weighs

Finnish biofuel maker and oil refiner Neste expects U.S. tariffs will have only a limited direct impact on its business, it said on Tuesday, but warned of continuous oversupply in renewable

Biofuel maker Neste expects limited impact from tariffs, but supply glut still weighs
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Porsche slashes outlook as US tariffs, China slump dim prospects

Porsche's margins plunged in the first quarter, the sportscar maker said on Tuesday, forcing it to cut its outlook due to weakness in its key market China, a

Porsche slashes outlook as US tariffs, China slump dim prospects
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4 former Hong Kong lawmakers freed after years in prison under a Beijing-imposed security law

Four former Hong Kong lawmakers have been released after spending more than four years in prison for their conviction under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement

4 former Hong Kong lawmakers freed after years in prison under a Beijing-imposed security law
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Porsche's Q1 profit margin plunges on China weakness, US tariffs

Luxury sportscar maker Porsche AG on Tuesday said its operating margin fell to 8.6% in the first quarter, below analyst estimates, hit by weaker demand in China as well as U.S.

Porsche's Q1 profit margin plunges on China weakness, US tariffs
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Spain's quarterly growth slows down, still solid at 0.6%

Spain's economic growth slowed down slightly to a still solid 0.6% in the first quarter, staying well ahead of euro zone peers, as the construction and services sectors lost some steam, the

Spain's quarterly growth slows down, still solid at 0.6%
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UK takeover panel gives Qualcomm more time to make bid for Alphawave

British semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group on Tuesday said the UK takeover panel has extended the deadline for a takeover offer by U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to May 12.

UK takeover panel gives Qualcomm more time to make bid for Alphawave
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Russia's drone attack kills 12-year-old girl in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine says

Russia's overnight drone attack killed a 12-year-old girl in the Dnipropetrovsk region and injured her parents, Ukraine's emergency service said on Tuesday.

Russia's drone attack kills 12-year-old girl in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine says
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Russian drone attack kills child in central Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russian drone attacks killed a 12-year-old girl in central Ukraine and wounded three people in the capital Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.

Russian drone attack kills child in central Ukraine, Kyiv says
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Carlsberg maintains full-year outlook, warns of volatile consumer sentiment

Danish brewer Carlsberg reported on Tuesday a "solid" start to the year in China but warned that U.S. tariffs could affect both

Carlsberg maintains full-year outlook, warns of volatile consumer sentiment
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Greece to ask EU for fiscal leeway on defence spending, minister says

ATHENS -Greece will ask the European Commission to exempt its 2026 defence spending from the EU's budget rules as part of the so-called fiscal escape clause, its finance minister said on Tuesday.

Greece to ask EU for fiscal leeway on defence spending, minister says
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New methodology would have lowered UK inflation rate in year to June 2024, ONS says

Upcoming changes in the way Britain calculates the country's inflation rate would have produced slightly lower headline figures for the year to June 2024, figures from the Office for

New methodology would have lowered UK inflation rate in year to June 2024, ONS says
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Deutsche Bank posts 39% rise in first-quarter profit, but tariffs weigh

Deutsche Bank on Tuesday posted a 39% rise in first-quarter profit after its global investment banking division generated a big increase in

Deutsche Bank posts 39% rise in first-quarter profit, but tariffs weigh
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Amundi's assets under management rise 6% on ETF growth, UK client

By Mathieu Rosemain and Bertrand De Meyer PARIS -Amundi, Europe's biggest fund manager, posted quarterly inflows in line with expectations on Tuesday, as more people continued to put money into funds

Amundi's assets under management rise 6% on ETF growth, UK client
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German consumer sentiment improves in May but still weighed by uncertainty, GfK survey shows

German consumer sentiment improved further heading into May as the prospect of a new government appeared to soothe households, countering some of the uncertainty unleashed by

German consumer sentiment improves in May but still weighed by uncertainty, GfK survey shows
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The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election

The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election
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Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal leaves thousands stranded and millions without light

A blackout has brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, affecting millions of people

Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal leaves thousands stranded and millions without light
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Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

The Kremlin has declared a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine next week as Russia marks Victory Day in World War II

Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
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A look at vehicle ramming attacks across the globe

An SUV crashed into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver over the weekend, killing 11 people and injuring dozens of others in the latest vehicle attack around the world

A look at vehicle ramming attacks across the globe
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Zelenskiy praises killing of top Russian military figures

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised Ukraine's foreign intelligence service on Monday for the killing of top Russian military figures since the start of the war, but made no mention of a

Zelenskiy praises killing of top Russian military figures
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UK food inflation highest in 11 months, likely to rise further, BRC says

British food price inflation jumped to its highest in nearly a year in April, according to a survey published on Tuesday that said higher costs for retailers could

UK food inflation highest in 11 months, likely to rise further, BRC says
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Loss of power, Franco-Spanish interconnection failure led to grid collapse

A massive blackout that hit most of the Iberian Peninsula on Monday was due to a sudden, large drop in power supply that caused the grid interconnection between Spain and France to

Loss of power, Franco-Spanish interconnection failure led to grid collapse
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UK to stop foreign sex offenders receiving refugee protections

Foreign nationals convicted of a sexual offence will be blocked from seeking refugee status in Britain as part of government efforts to tighten rules ahead of local

UK to stop foreign sex offenders receiving refugee protections
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Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal

Power started returning to parts of the Iberian peninsula late on Monday after a huge outage brought most of Spain and

Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal
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Tennis players in the dark at Madrid Open as matches suspended due to major power outage

Play at the Madrid Open has been suspended Monday due to a major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal

Tennis players in the dark at Madrid Open as matches suspended due to major power outage
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Man accused of killing estranged wife in Spain found dead in jail, attorney confirms

Man accused of killing estranged wife in Spain found dead in jail, attorney confirms

Man accused of killing estranged wife in Spain found dead in jail, attorney confirms
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Putin announces May 8-10 ceasefire, Ukraine wants truce now

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in May in the war with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its

Putin announces May 8-10 ceasefire, Ukraine wants truce now
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Spain declares state of emergency after nationwide power blackout

Spain's Interior Ministry on Monday declared a state of emergency after a nationwide power blackout hit most of the Iberian Peninsula.

Spain declares state of emergency after nationwide power blackout
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: The world does not want to wait for May 8 for ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that the world did not want to wait until May 8 for Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's announced ceasefire in the more than three-year-

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: The world does not want to wait for May 8 for ceasefire
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Trump’s first 100 days show him dictating the terms of press coverage − following Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán’s playbook for media control

In his second term, President Donald Trump asserted new control over the press − as Hungary’s strongman leader Viktor Orbán had urged him to do.

Trump’s first 100 days show him dictating the terms of press coverage − following Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán’s playbook for media control
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Cannes unveils jury including Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong

Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong and Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia will be among the jury members at this year’s Cannes Film Festival deciding the Palme d’Or winner

Cannes unveils jury including Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong
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Bulgaria wants defence spending excluded from budget deficit, PM says

Bulgaria will ask for defence spending to be excluded from its budget deficit, BTA news agency quoted its prime minister as saying on Monday, as Sofia tries to meet key requirements for

Bulgaria wants defence spending excluded from budget deficit, PM says
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Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say

Iran has proposed meeting the European parties to a 2015 nuclear deal possibly in Rome this Friday if talks resume with the United States, four

Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say
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Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

Mike Sullivan’s nearly decade-long tenure running the Pittsburgh Penguins is over

Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan
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Russia's expulsion of Ukrainian forces from Kursk removes hurdle to peace

Russia's ejection of Ukrainian troops from the Kursk region ends the biggest incursion into Russian territory since World War Two, removing another barrier to a

Russia's expulsion of Ukrainian forces from Kursk removes hurdle to peace
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Iberia power cut leaves people trapped in lifts and trains, or stocking up at supermarkets

A major power outage in Spain and Portugal left people trapped in lifts and stuck on trains, while others stocked up on basics in supermarkets or began long walks home from work.

Iberia power cut leaves people trapped in lifts and trains, or stocking up at supermarkets
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Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another

The Vatican says the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on May 7

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
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A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship

A violin made in 1941 inside the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau was found to contain a hidden note from its maker, Polish Jewish prisoner Franciszek Kempa

A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship
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Sandoz CEO slams EU-wide drug price proposal, warns US tariffs will hurt patient access

The chief executive of generic drugmaker Sandoz said a proposal by the CEOs of Novartis and Sanofi to introduce a Europe-wide list price for new medicines is "deeply

Sandoz CEO slams EU-wide drug price proposal, warns US tariffs will hurt patient access
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Mediobanca hits back in Italy's bank M&A war with $7 billion Banca Generali bid

Mediobanca on Monday struck back in the takeover war gripping Italian finance with a 6.3 billion euro ($7 billion) offer for wealth manager Banca

Mediobanca hits back in Italy's bank M&A war with $7 billion Banca Generali bid
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Euro zone yields edge up as traders await economic data

Euro zone government bonds edged higher on Monday, as the unusual absence of U.S. tariff-related headlines left investors waiting for direction from economic data due

Euro zone yields edge up as traders await economic data
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Danish king's Greenland trip amid Trump interest pushed back a day

Denmark's King Frederik on Monday pushed back by one day a visit to Greenland planned to underscore unity with the Danish territory in response to U.S.

Danish king's Greenland trip amid Trump interest pushed back a day
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Hungary's parliament bars opposition lawmakers over protest against Pride ban

Hungary's parliament voted on Monday to temporarily "banish" six opposition lawmakers from the building and cut their salaries after they used smoke flares during a protest in the

Hungary's parliament bars opposition lawmakers over protest against Pride ban
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Indian, UK trade ministers meet to push for deal under added pressure from Trump

The British and Indian trade ministers began two days of talks on Monday to conclude more than three years of negotiations on a trade pact, under additional

Indian, UK trade ministers meet to push for deal under added pressure from Trump
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Euro zone economy facing dark future, ECB policymakers warn

A trade war with the United States could extinguish the euro zone's fledgling recovery and the bloc could struggle under tariffs, uncertainty and waning confidence, two European

Euro zone economy facing dark future, ECB policymakers warn
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UK proposes statement of shared values with EU, document shows

Britain has proposed a broad statement of shared values with the European Union that emphasises support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, the Paris Climate

UK proposes statement of shared values with EU, document shows
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ECB may cut rates below neutral, Rehn says

The European Central Bank may cut interest rates below the neutral level that keeps the economy in balance, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said on Monday, adding that that euro zone

ECB may cut rates below neutral, Rehn says
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A trial begins in Paris over the jewel heist aimed at Kim Kardashian in 2016

A trial has begun in Paris over the 2016 heist in which armed robbers tied up Kim Kardashian and stole millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry during Fashion Week

A trial begins in Paris over the jewel heist aimed at Kim Kardashian in 2016
Europe|World

Conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7

Conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7

Conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7
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Three teens convicted in Sweden over shooting attack on Israeli defence firm

Three teenagers were convicted in Sweden on Monday of being involved in a shooting attack on an office of Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems in Gothenburg last year.

Three teens convicted in Sweden over shooting attack on Israeli defence firm
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Ukraine ready to support lasting, durable and full ceasefire, foreign minister says

Ukraine is ready to support a lasting, durable and full ceasefire, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday, adding that if Russia truly wanted peace, it should immediately halt

Ukraine ready to support lasting, durable and full ceasefire, foreign minister says
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What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?

Roman Catholic cardinals begin their conclave to elect the Church's 267th pope on Wednesday.

What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?
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Kim Kardashian jewel heist trial starts in Paris

A group of men dubbed the "grandpa gang" were among 10 suspects who went on trial on Monday on charges of robbing reality TV star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint and

Kim Kardashian jewel heist trial starts in Paris
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Trump administration’s attempt to nix the labor rights of thousands of federal workers on ‘national security’ grounds furthers the GOP’s long-held anti-union agenda

Its actions are in keeping with Project 2025, which questions whether any public-sector unions should exist.

Trump administration’s attempt to nix the labor rights of thousands of federal workers on ‘national security’ grounds furthers the GOP’s long-held anti-union agenda
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Greece to install train control systems by September in reform after deadly 2023 crash

(This April 28 story has been corrected to clarify that the entire train fleet on the main rail axis, not the entire train network, will be equipped with ETCS by September, in paragraph 3) ATHENS (

Greece to install train control systems by September in reform after deadly 2023 crash
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Putin declares 3-day May ceasefire to mark 80 years since World War Two victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its

Putin declares 3-day May ceasefire to mark 80 years since World War Two victory
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Alex Zverev given warning after using phone to take photo of disputed ball mark in Madrid Open victory

Alex Zverev given warning after using phone to take photo of disputed ball mark in Madrid Open victory

Alex Zverev given warning after using phone to take photo of disputed ball mark in Madrid Open victory
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Who's who in Germany's new cabinet?

Germany's new coalition government will be sworn in on May 6, with chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz picking close allies and corporate executives to tackle the

Who's who in Germany's new cabinet?
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UK retail sales drop less rapidly in April, CBI says

British retail sales volumes fell by the smallest amount since October this month but stores expect conditions to worsen next month, according to a survey on Monday that reflected

UK retail sales drop less rapidly in April, CBI says
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Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7 -Vatican source

Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, a senior Vatican source said on Monday.

Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7 -Vatican source
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Leader of Swedish Liberal Party, part of ruling coalition, to step down

Sweden's Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson will step down from his post, he said on Monday, adding that the timing of his resignation will give a new candidate a chance to boost

Leader of Swedish Liberal Party, part of ruling coalition, to step down
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Trial starts for 2 men accused of felling beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England

There is a hole in the heart of the rolling hills of northern England

Trial starts for 2 men accused of felling beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England
Europe|Travel|World

Watch Pope Francis' procession to final resting place

In a spectacular procession through the city of Rome, Pope Francis’ coffin was transported from St. Peter's Basilica to his final resting place at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.

Watch Pope Francis' procession to final resting place
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India signs $7.4 billion deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets, official says

India signed a deal with France on Monday to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft worth 630 billion rupees ($7.41 billion) for its navy, an official from the Indian defence ministry told Reuters.

India signs $7.4 billion deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets, official says
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EU approves €321.2 million aid for German airline Condor

The European Commission has approved €321.2 million in restructuring aid granted by Germany for Condor under EU State aid rules, it said on a statement on Monday.

EU approves €321.2 million aid for German airline Condor
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Unions warn on UK jobs as Airbus reaches Spirit Aero factory deal

Airbus finalised an agreement on Monday to take over some plants from Spirit AeroSystems in a carve-up of the struggling

Unions warn on UK jobs as Airbus reaches Spirit Aero factory deal
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Liverpool has won the Premier League again. This time, fans can finally celebrate properly

Liverpool has won the Premier League again. This time, fans can finally celebrate properly

Liverpool has won the Premier League again. This time, fans can finally celebrate properly
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Putin thanks North Korea for help in Kursk, as Germany criticizes US plan for Ukrainian concessions

Putin thanks North Korea for help in Kursk, as Germany criticizes US plan for Ukrainian concessions

Putin thanks North Korea for help in Kursk, as Germany criticizes US plan for Ukrainian concessions
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Estonia releases Russia-bound oil tanker

Estonia has released the oil tanker Kiwala, which is on an EU sanctions list, having detained it for sailing without a valid country flag.

Estonia releases Russia-bound oil tanker
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Germany asks for EU leeway on defence spending, letter shows

Germany has asked the European Commission for an exemption from European Union borrowing limits in order to increase defence spending in the

Germany asks for EU leeway on defence spending, letter shows
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World Bank expects six Western Balkan economies to grow 3.2% collectively in 2025

Economic growth in the six Western Balkans countries is projected to moderately slow in 2025 due to weaker external demand and global economic uncertainty, the World Bank said in a

World Bank expects six Western Balkan economies to grow 3.2% collectively in 2025
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Israel's Gaza aid blockade contested in World Court hearings

U.N. and Palestinian representatives at the International Court of Justice accused Israel of breaking international law by refusing to let aid into Gaza, on the

Israel's Gaza aid blockade contested in World Court hearings
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French authorities arrest at least 25 suspects behind prison attacks

At least 25 suspects were arrested on Monday on terrorism charges related to a spate of attacks against French prisons earlier this month, France's national anti-terrorism

French authorities arrest at least 25 suspects behind prison attacks
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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in May in Basel, Switzerland

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host
Europe|Sports|World

Party time at Anfield as Liverpool wins Premier League for record-equaling 20th top-flight title

Liverpool has been crowned Premier League champion after a 5-1 win against Tottenham

Party time at Anfield as Liverpool wins Premier League for record-equaling 20th top-flight title
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ECB faces complex meeting in June, Dutch central bank governor Knot says in FD report

The European Central Bank's next policy meeting will be complex, as policymakers need to balance the uncertainty around inflation risks from U.S. tariffs, Dutch central bank

ECB faces complex meeting in June, Dutch central bank governor Knot says in FD report
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Past US aid to Ukraine not included in minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine has agreed that the past U.S. aid provided to Kyiv will not be part of a minerals deal it aims to sign with Washington, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Sunday.

Past US aid to Ukraine not included in minerals deal, Kyiv says
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ECB's Villeroy: there is still gradual margin for rate cuts

U.S.

ECB's Villeroy: there is still gradual margin for rate cuts
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The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Francis

The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
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Draisaitl scores in OT as the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 in Game 4 to tie series

Leon Draisaitl scored on a power play at 18:18 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series

Draisaitl scores in OT as the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 in Game 4 to tie series
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Kim Kardashian expected to testify about violent 2016 Paris robbery as alleged ‘Grandpa Gang’ faces trial

Kim Kardashian expected to testify about violent 2016 Paris robbery as alleged ‘Grandpa Gang’ faces trial

Kim Kardashian expected to testify about violent 2016 Paris robbery as alleged ‘Grandpa Gang’ faces trial
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Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade
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Unexpected euro surge adds to Europe Inc's tariff misery

The euro has unexpectedly surged since U.S.

Unexpected euro surge adds to Europe Inc's tariff misery
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Bloody fingers are just part of the game in this traditional German sport

Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits as they vied for the top prize at Germany’s championship in the sport of fingerhakeln or finger wrestling

Bloody fingers are just part of the game in this traditional German sport
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Former US ambassador on the irony behind Trump and Zelensky's Vatican meeting

Pictures show US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting in the heart of the Vatican minutes before the start of the funeral of Pope Francis, as the White House mounts an increasingly urgent push to strike a peace deal in Ukraine.

Former US ambassador on the irony behind Trump and Zelensky's Vatican meeting
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Trump urges Russia to stop attacks, says Zelenskiy might cede Crimea

President Donald Trump urged Russia on Sunday to stop its attacks in Ukraine and suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Trump urges Russia to stop attacks, says Zelenskiy might cede Crimea
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World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge

\World military expenditure reached $2.72 trillion in 2024, an increase of 9.4% from 2023 and the steepest year-on-year rise since at least the end of the Cold War, according to a

World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge
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Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine as Trump says he doubts Putin's desire for peace

Russia has launched a sweeping drone assault and airstrikes across Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people

Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine as Trump says he doubts Putin's desire for peace
Europe|Sports|World

Salah poses for celebration selfie with Liverpool fans during title-winning Tottenham match

Mohamed Salah posed for a selfie with Liverpool fans as the Merseyside club headed toward securing the Premier League title

Salah poses for celebration selfie with Liverpool fans during title-winning Tottenham match
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Russia says ‘Ukrainian special services agent’ detained in connection with car blast that killed a Russian general

Russia says ‘Ukrainian special services agent’ detained in connection with car blast that killed a Russian general

Russia says ‘Ukrainian special services agent’ detained in connection with car blast that killed a Russian general
Europe|Sports|World

Kenyan runner Sawe wins London Marathon after solo breakaway. Assefa takes women's race

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon for his biggest career victory after making a solo breakaway with about 10 kilometers left

Kenyan runner Sawe wins London Marathon after solo breakaway. Assefa takes women's race
Europe|Travel|World

More than 30,000 people pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb

Tens of thousands of people streamed past the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, packing the Roman basilica where he had chosen to be buried in a

More than 30,000 people pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb
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Trump's first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order

He has launched an unprecedented

Trump's first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order
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Greenland's prime minister says island can't be bought and US isn't showing respect

New Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says that the U.S. isn’t showing Greenlanders proper respect

Greenland's prime minister says island can't be bought and US isn't showing respect
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Inmate describes memory of getting her feet washed by Pope Francis

Late March of last year, Pope Francis visited Rebibbia women's prison, where the pope washed the feet of twelve prisoners in a centuries-old ritual. One inmate recounts this experience.

Inmate describes memory of getting her feet washed by Pope Francis
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Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham football club’s historic promotion

Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham football club’s historic promotion

Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham football club’s historic promotion
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Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Lavrov says

Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Russia's foreign minister said in an interview broadcast on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Russia will continue to target sites used by Ukraine's military, Lavrov says
Europe|Health|Sports|World

London Marathon: Two protestors arrested for throwing powdered paint onto the course

London Marathon: Two protestors arrested for throwing powdered paint onto the course

London Marathon: Two protestors arrested for throwing powdered paint onto the course
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Romanians confront a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election rerun

Romanians are confronting a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a fraught presidential election redo next week, including ominous claims that the EU and NATO member country is surging toward “imminent war” with Russia

Romanians confront a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election rerun
Europe|Technology|World

Russian military turns to motorbikes to evade Ukrainian drones on frontlines

Russian military turns to motorbikes to evade Ukrainian drones on frontlines

Russian military turns to motorbikes to evade Ukrainian drones on frontlines
Europe|Political|World

Greenland, Denmark affirm alliance amid Trump's interest in US control

Greenland and Denmark agreed on Sunday to strengthen their ties in response to U.S.

Greenland, Denmark affirm alliance amid Trump's interest in US control
Europe|Political|World

Russia claims recapture of Kursk border region but Ukraine says fighting continues

Russia claims recapture of Kursk border region but Ukraine says fighting continues

Russia claims recapture of Kursk border region but Ukraine says fighting continues
Europe|World

Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands gathered in St.

Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Putin orders Russian emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas

President Vladimir Putin has ordered several planes to be sent to Iran to help deal with the aftermath of a blast at Iran's port of Bandar Abbas, Russia's emergency ministry said on

Putin orders Russian emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas
Europe|Political|World

Bardella, France's National Rally president, set to run in 2027 if Le Pen cannot

Jordan Bardella plans to be the French far-right National Rally's presidential candidate in 2027 if the party's leader Marine Le Pen remains barred from running, he told Le Parisien

Bardella, France's National Rally president, set to run in 2027 if Le Pen cannot
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Suspect in Kardashian jewel heist case plans to take responsibility for his role at Paris trial

One of the suspects in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian said he plans to take responsibility for his role in the heist

Suspect in Kardashian jewel heist case plans to take responsibility for his role at Paris trial
Europe|Political|World

Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea

A peace proposal by the Trump administration that includes recognizing Russian authority over Crimea shocked Ukrainian officials

Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea
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Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor

Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?
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Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’

Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’

Trump criticizes Putin after meeting with Zelensky: ‘Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war’
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Hollywood-backed Wrexham is now just one division below the Premier League after securing yet another promotion

Hollywood-backed Wrexham is now just one division below the Premier League after securing yet another promotion

Hollywood-backed Wrexham is now just one division below the Premier League after securing yet another promotion
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Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close

President Donald Trump says he doubts Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine

Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close
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ECB consensus builds for June rate cut but no appetite for big move, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers are becoming increasingly confident about cutting interest rates in June as inflation continues its march lower, but there

ECB consensus builds for June rate cut but no appetite for big move, sources say
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Trump and Zelenskiy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace

U.S.

Trump and Zelenskiy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace
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What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region

Nearly nine months after losing chunks of the Kursk region to a surprise Ukrainian incursion, Russia has announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the border territory

What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region
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'Ciao Francesco', Romans wave goodbye to the pope they adopted

Romans cheered, clapped and cried on Saturday as they watched the simple, open-topped, white "pope-mobile" carry Francis' coffin from the Vatican to his chosen

'Ciao Francesco', Romans wave goodbye to the pope they adopted
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Trump, Julian Assange and 250,000 others. Who was at Pope Francis’ funeral?

Trump, Julian Assange and 250,000 others. Who was at Pope Francis’ funeral?

Trump, Julian Assange and 250,000 others. Who was at Pope Francis’ funeral?
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DeepMind UK staff plan to unionise and challenge deals with Israel links, FT reports

Google DeepMind staff in Britain plan to unionise to challenge the company's decision to sell its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to defence groups with ties to the Israeli

DeepMind UK staff plan to unionise and challenge deals with Israel links, FT reports
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They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral

They came from around the world to rejoice in the naming of the first millennial saint but ended up bidding farewell to Pope Francis instead

They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral
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Russia says it has fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukraine says it is still fighting there.

All Ukrainian troops have been forced from parts of Russia’s Kursk region, which Moscow lost control of last year to a surprise Ukrainian incursion, Russia’s top general said in a Kremlin meeting Saturday

Russia says it has fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukraine says it is still fighting there.
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed on Saturday what he said was the complete failure of an offensive by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region after Moscow said they had been

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion
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What Luigi Mangione supporters want you to know

What Luigi Mangione supporters want you to know

What Luigi Mangione supporters want you to know
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Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd

Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd
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Dutch town hall says it may have accidentally thrown out Andy Warhol work

Dutch town hall says it may have accidentally thrown out Andy Warhol work

Dutch town hall says it may have accidentally thrown out Andy Warhol work
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Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral and humble burial

Presidents, royalty and simple mourners bade farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday at a solemn funeral ceremony, where a

Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral and humble burial
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Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras
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Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years

President Donald Trump has paid his respects to Pope Francis, joining more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries at the funeral of the Catholic Church leader

Trump pays his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him over the years
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What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy

What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
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Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted

Electronic payments systems in post offices, restaurants and the metro system were out of action in Ukraine early on Saturday, according to officials and Reuters witnesses.

Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted
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Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens

Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor imprisoned last month

Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens
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Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died
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Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse survivor and accuser of Prince Andrew, has died

Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse survivor and accuser of Prince Andrew, has died

Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse survivor and accuser of Prince Andrew, has died
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Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal

President Donald Trump is calling for Ukraine and Russia to meet for “very high level talks,” saying they are “very close to a deal” after productive meetings

Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin

Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin

Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin
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Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office
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Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life

Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute
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More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state

More than 100,000 mourners filed into St.

More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying-in-state
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Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican
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Swiss National Bank warns of economic fallout from trade conflict

Increased global economic risks will likely weigh on Switzerland's economic growth, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Friday, adding the current

Swiss National Bank warns of economic fallout from trade conflict
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Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Ukraine may need to temporarily cede land as part of a peace deal with Russia, Britain's BBC reported on Friday.

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace
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Eurosceptic Simion hopes to ride wave of anger to victory in Romanian election

Eurosceptic George Simion will get a second shot at becoming Romania's president on May 4, hoping to ride a wave of anger stirred by the cancellation of a December

Eurosceptic Simion hopes to ride wave of anger to victory in Romanian election
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Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'

Roger Yu, a gay man from the Philippines who abandoned plans to become a priest, said he was in Italy to pay homage to Pope Francis, a spiritual leader he saw as an inspiring

Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'
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Polish government seeks European approval for judicial reform

The Polish government has sent a proposed judicial reform to European legal experts for approval in a new attempt to undo changes by its predecessor that prompted the European Union

Polish government seeks European approval for judicial reform
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Trump’s tariffs inflict political pain on Hungary’s Orban, other European far-right leaders

After Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban predicted the “Trump tornado” would usher in a golden era for Europe’s far right.

Trump’s tariffs inflict political pain on Hungary’s Orban, other European far-right leaders
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Kosovo in political stalemate as parliament fails to elect speaker

Kosovo's parliament failed to elect a new speaker for the fourth time on Friday, prolonging a legislative crisis that has prevented efforts to form a new

Kosovo in political stalemate as parliament fails to elect speaker
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Britain's M&S stops taking online orders after cyber attack

Marks & Spencer stopped taking online orders in the UK and Ireland on Friday following a cyber attack which it reported earlier in the week, an announcement which sent its shares

Britain's M&S stops taking online orders after cyber attack
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Seating plan for a pope's funeral – it's complicated, or compliqué

They may be the most powerful people on earth, but for the seating arrangement at Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, all foreign leaders will play second

Seating plan for a pope's funeral – it's complicated, or compliqué
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Documents expose differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine

Ukrainian and European officials pushed back this week against some U.S. proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine, making counterproposals on issues from territory to

Documents expose differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine
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Germany's fiscal shift will offset trade drag starting in 2026, IMF official says

Germany's fiscal expansion will boost its economy starting in 2026 after years of weak growth, offsetting the increased drag from U.S. tariffs, Oya Celasun,

Germany's fiscal shift will offset trade drag starting in 2026, IMF official says
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Argentines bid poignant farewell to countryman Pope Francis at Vatican

Argentine Marcelo Bruno jumped into a car early on Thursday and set off on the long drive to Rome from Syracuse on the island of Sicily, to bid farewell to

Argentines bid poignant farewell to countryman Pope Francis at Vatican
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Belgian airports cancel flights on Tuesday as strike looms

Brussels Airport, Belgium's main international flight hub, will cancel several flights on Tuesday, while Charleroi Airport plans to suspend all departures the same day due to a

Belgian airports cancel flights on Tuesday as strike looms
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European shares hit 3-week high as US-China trade tensions ease

European shares ended at a three-week high on Friday, notching up their second straight weekly gain as signs of a potential de-escalation in the U.S.-

European shares hit 3-week high as US-China trade tensions ease
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What to expect at Pope Francis' funeral

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died this week at the age of 88, takes place on Saturday in St. Peter's Square.

What to expect at Pope Francis' funeral
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Major offshore wind developer has stopped activities in United States

One of the world's top offshore wind developers, Germany's RWE, has stopped work on its U.S. projects for now in light of recent moves against the industry by

Major offshore wind developer has stopped activities in United States
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Chemical maker LyondellBasell misses quarterly profit estimates on weak volumes

LyondellBasell on Friday missed Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit, due to maintenance downtime and lower volumes in its largest segment supplying raw materials to

Chemical maker LyondellBasell misses quarterly profit estimates on weak volumes
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Clashes at far-right protest mar Portugal's Revolution Day

Portuguese riot police detained several ultra-right protesters on Friday after clashes in downtown Lisbon marred celebrations of the 51st anniversary of the Carnation Revolution,

Clashes at far-right protest mar Portugal's Revolution Day
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UK's Deliveroo gets $3.6 billion buyout proposal from DoorDash

British meal delivery company Deliveroo said on Friday it received a proposal from U.S. peer DoorDash on April 5 to buy all of its shares for 2.7

UK's Deliveroo gets $3.6 billion buyout proposal from DoorDash
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Poland likely to apply for EU leeway on defence spending, but worried others won't

Poland is likely to ask the European Commission next week for an exemption from European Union borrowing limits to keep up large defence

Poland likely to apply for EU leeway on defence spending, but worried others won't
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US wants solution with Switzerland, Swiss president says after tariff talks in Washington

The United States wants a tariff solution with Switzerland, the Swiss president said in a Friday interview after meeting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington.

US wants solution with Switzerland, Swiss president says after tariff talks in Washington
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Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London

Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were given to the U.S. side on Wednesday by Ukrainian and European officials at talks in

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London
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Alphabet climbs as AI bets drive ad strength, quelling market fears

Alphabet shares jumped about 3% on Friday, after a solid earnings report from the Google parent showed investors that its bold bets on AI were fueling growth in the

Alphabet climbs as AI bets drive ad strength, quelling market fears
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A Russian general was killed by a car bomb just outside Moscow

Russia’s top criminal investigation agency says a senior military officer has been killed by a car bomb

A Russian general was killed by a car bomb just outside Moscow
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Harry Kane is about to end his long wait for a trophy with Bayern Munich after a career as runner-up

World soccer’s great runner-up is finally about to lift a trophy

Harry Kane is about to end his long wait for a trophy with Bayern Munich after a career as runner-up
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They had a teen summer romance. 26 years later, they reunited

They had a teen summer romance. 26 years later, they reunited

They had a teen summer romance. 26 years later, they reunited
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Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea

Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea

Ukraine hit by another night of deadly Russian strikes despite Trump’s ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea
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Why Trump’s Crimea proposal would tear down a decades-old pillar of the global order

Why Trump’s Crimea proposal would tear down a decades-old pillar of the global order

Why Trump’s Crimea proposal would tear down a decades-old pillar of the global order
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Vatican asks visitors not to take selfies with late pope

Vatican asks visitors not to take selfies with late pope

Vatican asks visitors not to take selfies with late pope
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MOURNERS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO POPE FRANCIS (6aET)

Francis’ coffin is currently lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica. After his funeral on Saturday, which will largely be held outside in St. Peter’s Square and will be attended by 130 delegations including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs, a procession will take his body from that basilica to the pope’s final resting place at Santa Maria Maggiore. Ivan Rodriguez reports from Rome.

MOURNERS PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO POPE FRANCIS (6aET)
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Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
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Princess Anne joins solemn ceremony in Turkey marking 110th anniversary of WWI battle

Britain’s Princess Anne has joined a dawn ceremony near the World War I battlefields on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula to remember the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in an ill-fated battle 110 years ago

Princess Anne joins solemn ceremony in Turkey marking 110th anniversary of WWI battle
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Cash bonus for a year fighting Russia? Inside Ukraine's youth recruitment drive

You'll receive a generous salary, a bumper bonus and an interest-free loan to buy a home. The challenge?

Cash bonus for a year fighting Russia? Inside Ukraine's youth recruitment drive
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UK's vehicle output rose in March, but not enough to prevent quarterly decline

Britain made more vehicles in March as demand increased for British-built cars overseas and for commercial vehicles at home, but it was not enough to prevent a quarterly decline in output,

UK's vehicle output rose in March, but not enough to prevent quarterly decline
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Rising bills and trade war push UK consumer mood to 17-month low

British consumer confidence slid this month to its lowest level since November 2023 as people became much gloomier about the outlook for the economy, with rising bills and the

Rising bills and trade war push UK consumer mood to 17-month low
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Workers could save 122 hours a year by adopting AI in admin tasks, says Google

Britain could gain 400 billion pounds ($533 billion) from AI-driven growth if it trained its workforce, Google said, after a pilot scheme in the UK showed workers

Workers could save 122 hours a year by adopting AI in admin tasks, says Google
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EU to probe Universal's $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music, FT reports

The European Commission is set to investigate Universal Music Group's planned $775 million acquisition of independent music services company Downtown Music amid claims that the deal will

EU to probe Universal's $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music, FT reports
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Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attack kills 12 in Kyiv

Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least 12 people, in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital

Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attack kills 12 in Kyiv
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Ukraine suspects Russia of torturing Ukrainian reporter who died in captivity

Ukraine said on Thursday it identified the body of journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who had died in Russian captivity, and a forensic medical examination revealed signs of torture and ill-

Ukraine suspects Russia of torturing Ukrainian reporter who died in captivity
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EU to help boost Moldovan air defences against Russian drones

The EU said on Thursday it would provide 20 million euros ($22.74 million) worth of aid to help modernise air defences in Moldova, a country which has complained of drone

EU to help boost Moldovan air defences against Russian drones
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Zelenskiy: Russian strike that hit residential building in Kyiv used North Korean missile

Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile for the deadly overnight strike that hit a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday, citing

Zelenskiy: Russian strike that hit residential building in Kyiv used North Korean missile
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Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday he was ready to travel to Europe for talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, with France

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
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Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis

After so many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open overnight, the lines of mourners waiting to pay their last respects have continued to file past his coffin

Tens of thousands file into St. Peter's Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis
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Sweden's Husqvarna misses profit forecast on weak North American demand; CEO to step down

Sweden's Husqvarna reported first-quarter operating profit below expectations on Thursday, hit by soft demand in North America, currency headwinds and lower prices, while

Sweden's Husqvarna misses profit forecast on weak North American demand; CEO to step down
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Spain's industrial prices fell in March amid cheaper energy, vegoil

Spanish industrial prices fell in March on a monthly basis thanks to cheaper energy as well as lower vegetable oil prices, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday.

Spain's industrial prices fell in March amid cheaper energy, vegoil
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Donald Trump Jr to meet Hungary's foreign minister in Budapest on Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr will meet Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto in Budapest on Friday, Hungary's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Donald Trump Jr to meet Hungary's foreign minister in Budapest on Friday
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France to seek protection from Chinese steel imports after ArcelorMittal job cuts

France and other European countries will push for measures to protect the European steel industry against Chinese imports, French government spokesperson Sophie Primas said on

France to seek protection from Chinese steel imports after ArcelorMittal job cuts
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Russian court jails former general who criticised top brass for 5 years on fraud charges

A former Russian commander who criticised Moscow's military leadership in Ukraine was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after a military court found him guilty of large-

Russian court jails former general who criticised top brass for 5 years on fraud charges
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Tariff risks threaten fragile improvement in German business sentiment

German business morale unexpectedly rose in April, a survey showed on Thursday, though expectations were gloomier as companies remain uncertain

Tariff risks threaten fragile improvement in German business sentiment
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UK manufacturers hit by weak export orders in April, CBI survey shows

The downturn in British factory orders eased only slightly in April, with new export business sliding sharply amid a global trade war, the Confederation of British Industry said on

UK manufacturers hit by weak export orders in April, CBI survey shows
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Romanian centrist presidency candidate wants to spend more on defence, keep backing Ukraine

A pro-European presidential contender in Romania's May 4 election has said defence spending should rise to 3.5% of GDP by 2030 from 2.5% and argued that maintaining

Romanian centrist presidency candidate wants to spend more on defence, keep backing Ukraine
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'Grandpa robbers' face trial in Paris over Kim Kardashian jewellery heist

A group of men dubbed the "grandpa robbers" will be among 10 people to go on trial next week accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of jewellery from Kim

'Grandpa robbers' face trial in Paris over Kim Kardashian jewellery heist
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German economy to flatline in 2025 as tariff turmoil hits, government says

The German government cut its economic growth forecast on Thursday and now sees stagnation in 2025 instead of a 0.3% expansion as uncertainty from global trade disputes is set to

German economy to flatline in 2025 as tariff turmoil hits, government says
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Bosnia's peace envoy halts budget allocations for Dodik's party

Bosnia's international peace envoy, Christian Schmidt, said on Thursday he had ordered a halt of all budget allocations for the party of the secessionist Bosnian Serb leader

Bosnia's peace envoy halts budget allocations for Dodik's party
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Pope Francis' funeral will feature huge security operation in Rome

From patrols on the River Tiber to surveillance drones and snipers deployed around St.

Pope Francis' funeral will feature huge security operation in Rome
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Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Ireland will contribute about 141.4 million euros ($161 million)to the World Bank's latest replenishment of its fund for the poorest countries, a 33.5%

Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries
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ECB policymaker Rehn plays up chance of rate cut in June

European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn on Thursday played up the chance of an interest rate cut in June as the ECB's new forecasts "may well" point to inflation falling too

ECB policymaker Rehn plays up chance of rate cut in June
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Michelin's sales drop less than expected despite volume slump

Tyre maker Michelin reported a slightly smaller than expected drop in first-quarter sales as its core automotive, scooters and motorcycles division outperformed. 

Michelin's sales drop less than expected despite volume slump
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Holocaust survivors march in Auschwitz 80 years after camp's liberation

Thousands of people marched through the former Auschwitz Nazi German death camp in Poland on Thursday in an annual ceremony organisers said would be joined by 80 Holocaust

Holocaust survivors march in Auschwitz 80 years after camp's liberation
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Kremlin says Russia is not holding gas supply talks with Europe or the US

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is not holding talks with Europe or the United States about Russian gas supplies via Ukraine.

Kremlin says Russia is not holding gas supply talks with Europe or the US
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Greece to deploy record number of firefighters this year amid global warming, minister says

Greece will deploy a record number of firefighters this year in anticipation of "bad scenarios" ahead, its climate crisis minister said on Thursday, after a succession of destructive

Greece to deploy record number of firefighters this year amid global warming, minister says
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World leaders set to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Following is a list of the main world leaders who have so far said they will attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday in Saint Peter's Square. ALBANIA - President Bajram Bega.

World leaders set to attend Pope Francis' funeral
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What are Ukraine's GDP warrants and why are they creating problems for Kyiv?

Ukraine on Thursday said talks with holders of its $3.2 billion worth of GDP-linked debt had concluded without an agreement.

What are Ukraine's GDP warrants and why are they creating problems for Kyiv?
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Convicted cardinal wants to vote for pope, his brother prelates must decide

Cardinals in meetings ahead of the start of a secret conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are scratching the hair under their red skull caps as

Convicted cardinal wants to vote for pope, his brother prelates must decide
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Student kills one, wounds three in French high school stabbing

A 15-year-old boy killed a fellow pupil and wounded three others in a stabbing attack at a high school in the western French city of Nantes on Thursday

Student kills one, wounds three in French high school stabbing
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Nato's Rutte calls for 'quantum leap' as Europe boosts defence investment

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called for European countries and Canada to make a "quantum leap" in boosting their contribution to the alliance.

Nato's Rutte calls for 'quantum leap' as Europe boosts defence investment
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Crowds wait for hours to pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's

Mourners stood in line for hours on Thursday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state in St.

Crowds wait for hours to pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's
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Russian strike on Kyiv kills at least 12 in biggest attack on Ukrainian capital since last summer

Russia has attacked Kyiv with an hourslong barrage of missiles and drones, killing at least 12 people and wounding around 90

Russian strike on Kyiv kills at least 12 in biggest attack on Ukrainian capital since last summer
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ECB eyeing more nimble policy moves amid price shocks, Bloomberg News reports

The European Central Bank is set to consider changing its monetary-policy strategy to enable more nimble responses to price shocks as the global environment becomes increasingly volatile,

ECB eyeing more nimble policy moves amid price shocks, Bloomberg News reports
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Carrefour keeps 2025 goals, French sales improve in Q1

Carrefour, Europe's largest food retailer, on Thursday reported higher first quarter sales that reflected solid sales in Brazil and an improving performance in

Carrefour keeps 2025 goals, French sales improve in Q1
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Banco BPM formally rejects UniCredit takeover offer

Italy's third-largest bank Banco BPM on Thursday formally rejected a takeover bid by bigger rival UniCredit, saying the price was too low and that its shareholders would be penalised

Banco BPM formally rejects UniCredit takeover offer
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Daughter of French PM reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school

The daughter of French Prime Minister François Bayrou has described being assaulted by a priest at a Catholic school in the

Daughter of French PM reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school
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Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why it's so coveted

Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless

Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why it's so coveted
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Pope Francis' doctor says pontiff died 'without suffering, at home'

Pope Francis’ doctor has recounted the pope's last moments in Italian newspaper interviews

Pope Francis' doctor says pontiff died 'without suffering, at home'
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican

What to know about the death of Pope Francis
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Germany sees the economy stagnating in 2025 as Trump's trade policy weighs on it

The German government is forecasting the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, will stagnate this year as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade threats weigh on its performance

Germany sees the economy stagnating in 2025 as Trump's trade policy weighs on it
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‘The best decision I ever made’: Why this New Yorker ditched the United States for ‘super safe’ Germany

‘The best decision I ever made’: Why this New Yorker ditched the United States for ‘super safe’ Germany

‘The best decision I ever made’: Why this New Yorker ditched the United States for ‘super safe’ Germany
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Everything we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

Everything we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

Everything we know about the funeral of Pope Francis
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Overnight Russian attacks kill nine in Kyiv, injure 63, emergency services say

Combined overnight missile and drone attacks killed nine people in Ukrainian capital Kyiv and injured 63, local emergency services said. "There has been destruction.

Overnight Russian attacks kill nine in Kyiv, injure 63, emergency services say
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Renault's new launches lift first quarter sales

French carmaker Renault reported a small rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday as popular new models including the electric Renault 5 and Duster SUV helped to

Renault's new launches lift first quarter sales
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European car sales rise in March, Tesla drops 28.2%

Tesla's new car sales in Europe dropped 28.2% in March from a year earlier, even as overall battery electric vehicle sales rose 23.6% in the

European car sales rise in March, Tesla drops 28.2%
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German finance minister: agreement with US is still preferred option in tariff row

Germany still hopes the European Union can find agreement with the United States to bring about a reduction in import tariffs but supports counter-measures if this fails, the

German finance minister: agreement with US is still preferred option in tariff row
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BNP CEO strikes upbeat tone on European outlook despite mixed results

By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS - BNP Paribas's CEO said on Thursday the French lender was preparing to capitalise on opportunities thrown up by a trade war-induced economic slowdown, striking an upbeat

BNP CEO strikes upbeat tone on European outlook despite mixed results
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Volvo Cars appoints new CFO in latest management change

Sweden-based Volvo Cars has appointed Fredrik Hansson as its new chief financial officer (CFO) effective immediately, it said on Thursday in the latest change to the auto maker's

Volvo Cars appoints new CFO in latest management change
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Unilever beats quarterly sales estimate driven by price hikes and demand

Unilever beat estimates for first-quarter underlying sales growth on Thursday, helped by price increases and strong demand for its premium products, and said it

Unilever beats quarterly sales estimate driven by price hikes and demand
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Gucci-owner Kering's shares down 5% after Q1 sales disappoint

Shares of Kering traded down 5% in European morning trade on Thursday, after the group reported a first-quarter sales drop that was worse than analysts' expectations

Gucci-owner Kering's shares down 5% after Q1 sales disappoint
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STMicro forecasts better quarterly sales, says no tariff panic yet

STMicroelectronics said U.S. tariffs had so far not changed its conversations with customers, after the chipmaker forecast rising second-quarter sales from the yearly low

STMicro forecasts better quarterly sales, says no tariff panic yet
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Where is Crimea and why is it contested?

The Crimean peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine in 2014, is at the centre of the worst East-West standoff since the Cold War. The issue led to another clash  between U.S.

Where is Crimea and why is it contested?
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STOXX 600 up as automakers, materials gain; Trump policy shifts in focus

European shares ended higher on Thursday, boosted by automakers and materials stocks, as investors digested a mixed set of corporate

STOXX 600 up as automakers, materials gain; Trump policy shifts in focus
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Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea
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UK shoppers took fright at Trump tariffs, British Retail Consortium says

British shoppers took fright at the global financial market turmoil unleashed by U.S.

UK shoppers took fright at Trump tariffs, British Retail Consortium says
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Germany could suffer 'slight' recession this year, Bundesbank's Nagel says

The German economy could suffer "a slight recession" in 2025, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel told Reuters on Wednesday, contracting for a third consecutive year

Germany could suffer 'slight' recession this year, Bundesbank's Nagel says
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Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia

President Donald Trump has again lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia
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Bosnia state police fail in attempted arrest of Serb leader Dodik

Bosnia's state police, SIPA, on Wednesday tried to arrest Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik who is wanted for attacking the constitutional order but were

Bosnia state police fail in attempted arrest of Serb leader Dodik
Europe|World

Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life

Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life

Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life
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Thousands honour Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica

Thousands of people poured into St.

Thousands honour Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
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Kering sales drop more than expected in first quarter as Gucci crisis deepens

By Mimosa Spencer and Tassilo Hummel PARIS -The crisis at Kering's flagship Gucci label deepened in the first quarter, the company said on Wednesday as it flagged possible job cuts with no signs of

Kering sales drop more than expected in first quarter as Gucci crisis deepens
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‘Emily in Paris’ series regular Camille Razat confirms her decision to ‘step away’ from the show

‘Emily in Paris’ series regular Camille Razat confirms her decision to ‘step away’ from the show

‘Emily in Paris’ series regular Camille Razat confirms her decision to ‘step away’ from the show
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ECB's Knot sees inflation falling faster in near term

Inflation in the euro zone may fall faster than anticipated in the near term, dragged down by a stronger euro, cheaper fuel and a hit from the United States' tariffs

ECB's Knot sees inflation falling faster in near term
Europe|Political|World

Bullets purchase from Israel rattles Spain's leftist coalition

A decision by Spain's Socialist government to backtrack on a promise to cancel a contract to buy bullets from an Israeli firm drew a rebuke on Wednesday from its junior coalition

Bullets purchase from Israel rattles Spain's leftist coalition
Education|Europe|World

Court overturns French decision to cut funding to biggest Muslim school

An administrative court on Wednesday overturned France's decision to cut government funding to the country's biggest Muslim high school in 2023, in what rights

Court overturns French decision to cut funding to biggest Muslim school
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ECB's Lagarde: U.S. tariffs could have a disinflationary impact in Europe

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday U.S. tariffs could have a disinflationary impact in Europe if there are no European countermeasures but they prompt China

ECB's Lagarde: U.S. tariffs could have a disinflationary impact in Europe
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Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica confirms outlook, to raise US prices due to tariffs

Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica on Wednesday confirmed its forecasts through 2026 but also said it was implementing measures including U.S. price

Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica confirms outlook, to raise US prices due to tariffs
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A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds

A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds

A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds
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Pope Francis’ coffin moves to St. Peter’s Basilica

Video shows moments of the procession transferring Pope Francis' coffin from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his papacy to St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will lie in state before his funeral on Saturday.

Pope Francis’ coffin moves to St. Peter’s Basilica
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Meta, Apple fined 700 million euros for violating EU antitrust rules

European Union regulators on Wednesday imposed fines on Apple and Meta totalling 700 million euros ($877 million) for violating new antitrust rules, the first sanctions under

Meta, Apple fined 700 million euros for violating EU antitrust rules
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Sweden to allow microbreweries to sell beer to visitors after a 'lecture'

Sweden will allow its microbreweries, vineyards and distilleries to sell their drinks on-site to visitors, in a relaxation of strict rules on alcohol sales that aim to protect

Sweden to allow microbreweries to sell beer to visitors after a 'lecture'
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European shares at near three-week highs as U.S.-China trade tiff appears to ease

European shares climbed to a near three-week high on Wednesday, boosted by strong earnings from Europe's largest software maker SAP, while

European shares at near three-week highs as U.S.-China trade tiff appears to ease
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A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction

A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month

A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction
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Germany's private sector slips back into contraction in April, PMI shows

Business activity in Germany's private sector has contracted this month, hurt by service sector woes and trade-related uncertainty, although manufacturers are showing some resilience

Germany's private sector slips back into contraction in April, PMI shows
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Economic worries could weigh on airline results as European bookings drop

European airlines are set to report first-quarter results in the coming weeks, offering outlooks for the lucrative travel season amidst growing worries that

Economic worries could weigh on airline results as European bookings drop
Business|Europe|Technology

Meta expands AI access on Ray-Ban smart glasses in Europe

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding access to its artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, on Ray-Ban smart glasses to seven additional European countries.

Meta expands AI access on Ray-Ban smart glasses in Europe
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EU's Dombrovskis says EU prefers negotiated solution on trade with US

The European Union would prefer to reach a negotiated solution with the United States over trade but will respond with countermeasures if discussions do not lead

EU's Dombrovskis says EU prefers negotiated solution on trade with US
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Apple, Meta fined as EU presses ahead with tech probes

Apple was fined 500 million euros ($570 million) on Wednesday and Meta 200 million euros, as European Union antitrust regulators handed out the

Apple, Meta fined as EU presses ahead with tech probes
Europe|Health|Political|World

Vaccine-wary Slovak PM pauses COVID-19 shot purchases pending review

The Slovak government halted purchases of COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday pending a review of their safety by the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Prime Minister Robert Fico said.

Vaccine-wary Slovak PM pauses COVID-19 shot purchases pending review
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Google, X next targets as Europe stays tough on tech regulation

Alphabet's Google and Elon Musk's X may be the next to face fines from European regulators, as they stay tough on Big Tech despite concerns of retaliatory U.S.

Google, X next targets as Europe stays tough on tech regulation
Business|Europe|Technology

What happens to Apple and Meta after the EU fine?

European Union antitrust regulators on Wednesday fined Apple 500 million euros ($570 million) and Meta 200 million euros to make the companies comply with

What happens to Apple and Meta after the EU fine?
Business|Europe|Technology

French media companies sue Meta over business practices

French media companies, including TF1, France TV and BFM TV, are suing Facebook owner Meta over what they say are unlawful business practices, law firms

French media companies sue Meta over business practices
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany, France, Britain call on Israel to allow aid into Gaza

The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain jointly called on Israel to adhere to international law by allowing the unhindered passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza, in a

Germany, France, Britain call on Israel to allow aid into Gaza
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UK company activity weakens by most in more than 2 years as US trade war rages, PMI shows

British companies buckled in April under the strain of an escalating global trade war that threatens to tip the economy into a new downturn, a survey showed on Wednesday.

UK company activity weakens by most in more than 2 years as US trade war rages, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's Jetour to launch European car sales in third quarter

Chinese sport-utility vehicle maker Jetour plans to launch in some European markets in the third quarter and aims to sell cars across much of the continent by 2027,

China's Jetour to launch European car sales in third quarter
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Forget the film: Vatican is preparing for the real 'Conclave'

As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget - to some extent - what you may have learned

Forget the film: Vatican is preparing for the real 'Conclave'
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL great Dominik Hasek

Czech leaders have condemned apparent threats made by former Russian president and prime minister Dmitry Medvedev against NHL great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL great Dominik Hasek
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ECB expects wage growth to ease considerably this year

Wage growth in the euro zone is expected to ease considerably this year, according to data from the European Central Bank released on Wednesday.

ECB expects wage growth to ease considerably this year
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Tariff turmoil casts pall over European banks' 2025 earnings power

With international trade ties in tatters and confidence in the global economy plumbing fresh depths, Europe's leading banks are confronting a

Tariff turmoil casts pall over European banks' 2025 earnings power
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European business growth stalls in April, PMIs show

European business growth has stalled this month, surveys showed on Wednesday, with erratic U.S. trade policy appearing to take a heavy toll on sentiment - though

European business growth stalls in April, PMIs show
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Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for

No one knows who the world's Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic Church.

Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for
Business|Economy|Europe|US|World

The economic damage from Trump’s tariffs is piling up

The economic damage from Trump’s tariffs is piling up

The economic damage from Trump’s tariffs is piling up
Business|Economy|Europe

Minority shareholder in talks with Czech tycoon Kretinsky to take over Prisa, El Economista says

Global Alconaba, a minority shareholder in Spanish media group Prisa, is in talks with Czech tycoon Daniel Kretinsky to make a tender offer on its shares, newspaper El Economista

Minority shareholder in talks with Czech tycoon Kretinsky to take over Prisa, El Economista says
Business|Economy|Europe|US|World

EU exports to US surge by 22.4% in February

European Union exports to the United States increased by 22.4% in February compared to the previous year, Eurostat data showed on Wednesday, marking the highest exports growth rate in 13

EU exports to US surge by 22.4% in February
Europe|Political|World

Danish king to visit Greenland in show of unity amid Trump interest

Denmark's King Frederik will visit Greenland next week, the royal palace said on Wednesday, in a show of solidarity with the semi-autonomous Danish territory

Danish king to visit Greenland in show of unity amid Trump interest
Europe|World

As Pope Francis lies in state, Catholics gather in Rome to say goodbye

Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern Italy after she learned Pope Francis had died at age 88, to say a final

As Pope Francis lies in state, Catholics gather in Rome to say goodbye
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines, first under digital rules

European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition rules

The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines, first under digital rules
Crime|Europe|World

Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
Europe|World

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Istanbul as scores injured in panic

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Istanbul as scores injured in panic

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Istanbul as scores injured in panic
Europe|Travel|World

How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral
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EU whacks Apple and Meta with $800 million in antitrust fines. Meta calls its penalty a ‘tariff’

EU whacks Apple and Meta with $800 million in antitrust fines. Meta calls its penalty a ‘tariff’

EU whacks Apple and Meta with $800 million in antitrust fines. Meta calls its penalty a ‘tariff’
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger cuts workers' hours at German site

Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger will cut hours for some 300 employees at its plant in Germany starting on May 1 due to temporary material bottlenecks, it said on Wednesday.

Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger cuts workers' hours at German site
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Switzerland flexes financial muscle ahead of tariff date in Washington

Top Swiss officials will this week test whether big commitments to the U.S. can help secure relief from import tariffs, after pharma giant Roche followed its cross-

Switzerland flexes financial muscle ahead of tariff date in Washington
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Swiss franc's surge on tariff turmoil pressures SNB to act

The Swiss franc's rapid appreciation on U.S. policy uncertainty could force the Swiss National Bank to intervene soon, as Swiss industry hopes the safe haven

Swiss franc's surge on tariff turmoil pressures SNB to act
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

OPmobility implements its plan to deal with US tariffs

OPmobility plans cost reduction measures to deal with the impact of U.S. tariffs, the French car supplier's CEO Laurent Favre said in a call with journalists on

OPmobility implements its plan to deal with US tariffs
Europe|Political|World

Poland's liberal frontrunner faces tricky balancing act in race to the presidency

When a rival candidate in Poland's presidential election campaign placed the LGBT community's rainbow flag on Rafal Trzaskowski's lectern during a debate, the

Poland's liberal frontrunner faces tricky balancing act in race to the presidency
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European pharma companies push for higher drug prices in EU amid U.S. tariff threats

European drugmakers are urging the EU to allow higher medicine prices, warning that without stronger investment incentives, the bloc would fall further behind the U.S., where

European pharma companies push for higher drug prices in EU amid U.S. tariff threats
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Mercedes CEO urges EU to find equitable solution to China-made EV tariff dispute

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said on Wednesday the German automaker was urging the European Union to find an "equitable solution" to create a level-playing

Mercedes CEO urges EU to find equitable solution to China-made EV tariff dispute
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Dulux paints maker Akzo Nobel sees manageable tariff impact in 2025

Dulux paint maker Akzo Nobel said on Wednesday it sees a manageable cost impact from the tariff war between the U.S. and China and reported a first-quarter profit beat,

Dulux paints maker Akzo Nobel sees manageable tariff impact in 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US|World

Truck maker Volvo cuts North America truck market outlook amid tariff uncertainty

Truck maker Volvo lowered its North America market outlook on Wednesday, pointing to increased uncertainty around tariffs and their impact on global trade, 

Truck maker Volvo cuts North America truck market outlook amid tariff uncertainty
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Britain posts bigger than expected budget deficit for 2024/25

Britain's government borrowed 151.9 billion pounds ($202.07 billion) over the course of the 2024/25 financial year, considerably more than the official budget forecasters had

Britain posts bigger than expected budget deficit for 2024/25
Business|Economy|Europe

UK employer pay rises hold at 3%, Brightmine says

Pay increases granted by British employers stayed at 3% in the three months to March, according to figures from human resources data firm Brightmine that are likely to be welcomed by

UK employer pay rises hold at 3%, Brightmine says
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German tax revenue surges in March but 'lean times' ahead

German state coffers got a strong boost in March despite weak economic growth, according to fiscal revenue data published by the finance ministry on Wednesday, with

German tax revenue surges in March but 'lean times' ahead
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Chinese citizens were working at a drone production site in Russia and suggested that Moscow may have "stolen" drone technology from

Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy pushes back on ceding Ukrainian land in potential peace deal ahead of London talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing back at the notion of ceding territory to Russia as part of any potential peace agreement

Zelenskyy pushes back on ceding Ukrainian land in potential peace deal ahead of London talks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Italy says terms for UniCredit-BPM tie-up avoid helping Russia

Italy deemed it necessary to set binding conditions before clearing UniCredit's proposed bid for Banco BPM to avoid "even the slightest risk" of aiding Russia's

Italy says terms for UniCredit-BPM tie-up avoid helping Russia
Europe|Political|World

Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line, FT reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt his invasion of Ukraine across the current front line as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with U.S.

Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line, FT reports
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine ready to hold talks with Russia once ceasefire in place, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine would be ready to hold talks with Russia in any format once a ceasefire deal is in place and the fighting has stopped.

Ukraine ready to hold talks with Russia once ceasefire in place, Zelenskiy says
Arts|Celebrity|Europe|World

Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and controversial work, dies at 91

Zurab Tsereteli, a prominent Georgian and Russian sculptor known for colossal, often controversial, monuments, has died at 91

Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and controversial work, dies at 91
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Elliott increases BP stake to just over 5%

Activist hedge fund Elliott holds 5.006% of voting rights in BP, according to a regulatory notice published on Tuesday, crossing the threshold that requires reporting of big

Elliott increases BP stake to just over 5%
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European shares close higher as financials, L'Oreal rise; Fed spat still a worry

European shares ended slightly higher on Tuesday on the back of rising financials and post-earnings gains in L'Oreal, though sentiment

European shares close higher as financials, L'Oreal rise; Fed spat still a worry
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says

Vatican News has reported that Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died

Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says
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Mike Lynch's sunken yacht to be pulled from Sicilian waters in May

The superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others, will be lifted out of the water next month after its mast

Mike Lynch's sunken yacht to be pulled from Sicilian waters in May
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Wary of Russia, Denmark to spend $600 million on surveillance vessels

Denmark will spend about 4 billion crowns ($614 million) on building and procuring 26 navy vessels for patrolling, oil spill response and surveillance of undersea cables,

Wary of Russia, Denmark to spend $600 million on surveillance vessels
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

French court orders market watchdog to review Vivendi's breakup

The Paris Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday the French market watchdog must reconsider whether a mandatory buyout offer is or was necessary when the former media

French court orders market watchdog to review Vivendi's breakup
Europe|Sports

Women's soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn't want to sign a player with kids

As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s soccer

Women's soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn't want to sign a player with kids
Americas|Business|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Hundreds mourn Spanish family killed in New York City helicopter crash

Hundreds of people packed into a Barcelona church to mourn a Spanish family of five who died earlier this month in a sightseeing helicopter crash in New York City

Hundreds mourn Spanish family killed in New York City helicopter crash
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia cuts 2025 energy export income estimate by 15%, document shows

Russia has cut its forecast for 2025-2027 oil and gas export revenues, a key source of funding for the state budget, due to weaker oil prices, seeing the

Russia cuts 2025 energy export income estimate by 15%, document shows
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China urges UK and EU to uphold multilateral trade in face of US tariffs

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Britain and the European Union on Tuesday to safeguard multilateral trading systems, as Beijing seeks to rally support from trading partners

China urges UK and EU to uphold multilateral trade in face of US tariffs
Europe|Political|World

Moscow, Kyiv blame each other for blocking truce talks as Washington loses patience

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Tuesday of standing in the way of negotiations on a moratorium on attacking civilian targets, as the warring sides jockey for the favour of a Trump

Moscow, Kyiv blame each other for blocking truce talks as Washington loses patience
Europe|Political|World

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Abuse victims say they saw progress under Pope Francis, just not enough

When Pope Francis sat with his head in his hands and listened to accounts of clerical sexual abuse for an hour longer than scheduled during a trip to Dublin in

Abuse victims say they saw progress under Pope Francis, just not enough
Business|Europe|Political|World

German army approaches big firms for NATO logistics aid, Handelsblatt daily says

The German army has asked several large firms about whether they could provide logistics support if the country needs to deploy soldiers and equipment to NATO's eastern border

German army approaches big firms for NATO logistics aid, Handelsblatt daily says
Business|Economy|Europe

IMF cuts euro zone growth forecast amid tariff uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for the euro zone for this year and next, citing the increase in U.S. tariffs and uncertainty

IMF cuts euro zone growth forecast amid tariff uncertainty
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian guided bombs kill woman in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, governor says

Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with two guided aerial bombs on Tuesday, killing a woman and injuring 26 other

Russian guided bombs kill woman in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, governor says
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis' body to lie in state before funeral on Saturday

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St.

Pope Francis' body to lie in state before funeral on Saturday
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IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy

Britain's economic growth forecast for 2025 received the sharpest downgrade of any major European economy from the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday as

IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

The truth about the ‘chalet girls’ who look after the needs of Europe’s wealthy skiers

The truth about the ‘chalet girls’ who look after the needs of Europe’s wealthy skiers

The truth about the ‘chalet girls’ who look after the needs of Europe’s wealthy skiers
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Greece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus

Greece’s prime minister has announced 1 billion euros in financial benefits for lower-income households and the country’s public investment program

Greece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UniCredit says Banco BPM bid can't go ahead with government's conditions

UniCredit said on Tuesday its ability to make "sound" decisions could be impaired by the conditions Italy set to clear the bank's bid for Banco BPM, and it could not

UniCredit says Banco BPM bid can't go ahead with government's conditions
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB close to hitting inflation target, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank could hit its 2% inflation target in the coming few months but the broader economic outlook is far too uncertain for the bank to provide any meaningful guidance

ECB close to hitting inflation target, Kazimir says
Business|Europe|Political

Sweden eyes purchase of combat vehicles with Norway, Lithuania, Finland

Sweden, Lithuania, Norway and Finland are considering a coordinated acquisition of hundreds of CV90 infantry combat vehicles made by BAE Systems, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf

Sweden eyes purchase of combat vehicles with Norway, Lithuania, Finland
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Hedge funds' 2025 selling focuses on discretionary stocks, Goldman data shows

Hedge funds are fleeing the stocks of companies that provide discretionary items and services consumers want but do not need, in a sign they anticipate an economic

Hedge funds' 2025 selling focuses on discretionary stocks, Goldman data shows
Europe|Political|World

While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'

Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first in 600 years

While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'
Europe|Political|World

PM Starmer welcomes UK top court ruling on biological sex in equality laws

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a landmark ruling that the legal definition of a woman under equality laws should be based on biological sex provided much-needed clarity

PM Starmer welcomes UK top court ruling on biological sex in equality laws
Europe|Political|World

See the moment Vatican announces death of Pope Francis

A video released by Vatican media shows the moment the pope's death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. The camerlengo — or chamberlain — is the acting head of the Vatican in the period between the death or resignation of a pope and appointment of the next leader of the Catholic Church.

See the moment Vatican announces death of Pope Francis
Europe|Sports|World

Italy's Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis' funeral

The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ funeral

Italy's Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis' funeral
Business|Environment|Europe

Oil group Equinor must explain climate discrepancy, minority owners say

The board of Norway's Equinor must explain how the company's plan to raise oil and gas production aligns with its stated commitment to the Paris agreement on curbing climate change, a

Oil group Equinor must explain climate discrepancy, minority owners say
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis thanked nurse for surprise popemobile tour before his death

Among Pope Francis' final words was a thank you to his nurse, who had helped the pope surprise crowds in St.

Pope Francis thanked nurse for surprise popemobile tour before his death
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain vows to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025

Spain will meet NATO's target of spending 2% of gross domestic product on defence this year, much earlier than its previous self-imposed deadline of 2029, Prime Minister Pedro

Spain vows to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025
Europe|Sports

Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis win big at 25th Anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards

Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis win big at 25th Anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards

Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis win big at 25th Anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards
Europe|Political|World

HOW IS A NEW POPE CHOSEN?

The process to find Pope Francis' successor will start soon.

HOW IS A NEW POPE CHOSEN?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise to merge to create top 10 company

Helvetia and Baloise plan to merge to create Switzerland's second-largest insurance group with a combined business volume of 20 billion Swiss francs ($24.69 billion),

Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise to merge to create top 10 company
Arts|Europe|World

Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel

The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather on May 7 to elect a new pope in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Sistine Chapel.

Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel
Europe|World

Death is a new beginning, Pope Francis wrote in preface to book

Death should not be seen as the end of life but as the beginning of eternity, Pope Francis said in words he wrote only days before his final hospitalisation in the preface to

Death is a new beginning, Pope Francis wrote in preface to book
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
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German government forecasts economic stagnation in 2025, source says

The German government cut its economic forecast for this year and now foresees stagnation instead of 0.3% growth, a source told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming a report by the

German government forecasts economic stagnation in 2025, source says
Europe|Political|World

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy

The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

BoE's Greene says US tariffs likely to put downward pressure on UK inflation

Britain is more likely to see lower rather than higher inflation as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said on Tuesday.

BoE's Greene says US tariffs likely to put downward pressure on UK inflation
Europe|World

Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial

Pope Francis, who visited more than 60 countries during his papacy, will make his final journey along the road from Vatican City to the Esquiline, one of the seven

Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says

A Russian court on Tuesday ordered that the jail sentence of a U.S. citizen convicted of drug trafficking be reduced to 9-1/2 years from 12-1/2, the man's lawyer told Reuters.

Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

KKR makes $1.2 billion offer for Sweden's Biotage

Sweden's Biotage said on Tuesday that KKR had made a cash offer for the Swedish biotechnology firm, valuing it at around 11.6 billion Swedish crowns ($1.22 billion).

KKR makes $1.2 billion offer for Sweden's Biotage
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia is ramping up hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says

By Anthony Deutsch and Bart H.

Russia is ramping up hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says
Europe|Political|US|World

Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds

Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds

Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds
Europe|World

Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death

Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death

Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Majority of German firms fear negative effects of Trump tariffs, ZEW finds

More than 80% of German companies in manufacturing and the information technology industry expect a negative impact on the German economy from tariffs imposed by the U.S., according

Majority of German firms fear negative effects of Trump tariffs, ZEW finds
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Euro zone firms were seeing improved business momentum before tariffs, ECB says

Euro zone firms were reporting improved business momentum in the weeks leading up to the Trump administration's early April tariff announcement, mainly reflecting an incipient

Euro zone firms were seeing improved business momentum before tariffs, ECB says
Europe|Political|World

Europeans outlined non-negotiable issues to US for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, French minister says

European powers told the United States last week which aspects of a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia would be non-negotiable for them, ahead of a new round of

Europeans outlined non-negotiable issues to US for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, French minister says
Business|Economy|Europe

Spain's trade deficit widens 58% in Jan-Feb from same period a year ago

Spain's trade deficit widened 58% in the first two months of 2025 from the same period a year earlier, to 9.62 billion euros ($11.07 billion), the Economy ministry said on Tuesday.

Spain's trade deficit widens 58% in Jan-Feb from same period a year ago
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB survey sees inflation stabilising at 2%

Euro zone inflation could be a touch higher this year than earlier thought but will then stabilise at the European Central Bank's 2% target, the bank's Survey of Professional

ECB survey sees inflation stabilising at 2%
Arts|Europe|World

Russian-Georgian sculptor Tsereteli, known for monumental projects, dies at 91

Zurab Tsereteli, a Russian-Georgian sculptor, painter and architect known for his large-scale and sometimes divisive works, has died aged 91, Russian state news agency TASS reported on

Russian-Georgian sculptor Tsereteli, known for monumental projects, dies at 91
Europe|Political|World

Russian drone attack injures three people in Ukraine's Odesa, governor says

Russian forces launched a mass overnight drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa, wounding three people and damaging many apartments, local officials said early on

Russian drone attack injures three people in Ukraine's Odesa, governor says
Education|Europe|World

70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows

Eighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive, but according to a study 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years

70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trying to contain US market contagion

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. There is an old saying that when the U.S. sneezes, the world catches a cold.

Trying to contain US market contagion
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter

China's Nio said on Tuesday it would launch its Firefly electric vehicle in Europe in the third quarter, later than initially forecast, after it underestimated challenges involved

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter
Europe|Political|World

Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope

Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?
Americas|Europe|Political|World

An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes

An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pontiff and before the election of another

An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Every pope has his critics

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Europe|Finance

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion

Nomura is acquiring Macquarie Group's U.S. and European public asset management businesses for $1.8 billion, marking the Japanese investment bank's most

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Brazil's Lula to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and first lady Janja Lula da Silva will travel to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral, the Brazilian government said in a statement

Brazil's Lula to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Australia|Europe|Political|World

Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are expected to agree to deepen defence and security ties, including stepping up support for

Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet
Celebrity|Europe|Health|World

Norway's Queen Sonja, 87, hospitalised for shortness of breath

Norway's Queen Sonja, 87, was admitted to the National Hospital on Monday evening for examinations due to shortness of breath, the Norwegian royal court said.

Norway's Queen Sonja, 87, hospitalised for shortness of breath
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday. He was 88, and had suffered a serious bout of double pneumonia.

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis
Europe|Political|US|World

Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican

Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican

Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican
Europe|Political|World

Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on Monday bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time since the early days of the war, and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr

Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine
Europe|Sports

Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards

The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the

Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
Americas|Europe|Health|Political|World

OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church, dies at 88, the Vatican has announced.

OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88
Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity

Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch

Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity
Europe|World

Pope Francis gives Easter blessing on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony in last appearance

Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in what was his last appearance. CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb reports.

Pope Francis gives Easter blessing on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony in last appearance
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed

Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina have been postponed after the death of Pope Francis

Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed
Europe|World

Pope Francis asked to be buried 'in the ground,' without grave decoration

Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament that he wished to be buried in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major and not at St.

Pope Francis asked to be buried 'in the ground,' without grave decoration
Europe|Health|World

Pope died of a stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says

Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli said in a death certificate released on Monday for the 88-year-old pontiff.

Pope died of a stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says
Europe|Political|World

Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates

Predict who the next pope will be at your peril.

Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest,

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest
Europe|World

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Pope Francis has died at age 88

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin hawk Patrushev says trust between Russia and U.S. should be restored

One of the Kremlin's most senior hawks, Nikolai Patrushev, said on Monday that trust between the two "great powers" of Russia and the United States should be restored and that

Kremlin hawk Patrushev says trust between Russia and U.S. should be restored
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine sending delegation to London talks on settling war

Ukainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv was sending a delegation to talks in London on Wednesday with Western countries on finding a resolution to the more than

Zelenskiy says Ukraine sending delegation to London talks on settling war
Europe|World

Two papal deaths 20 years apart, one expected, the other a surprise

When Pope John Paul II died on the evening of April 2, 2005, the whole world knew it would be coming at any moment.

Two papal deaths 20 years apart, one expected, the other a surprise
Europe|Political|US|World

JD Vance was one of the last leaders to meet with Pope Francis

One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited the Vatican over the weekend

JD Vance was one of the last leaders to meet with Pope Francis
Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region

The head of Ukraine's southern Kherson region says that Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in the region

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia launches deadly aerial barrage on Ukraine as US pushes for peace plan

Russia launches deadly aerial barrage on Ukraine as US pushes for peace plan

Russia launches deadly aerial barrage on Ukraine as US pushes for peace plan
Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis gave women Vatican roles, but held back on wider changes

One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis' pontificate may be his appointment of more women than ever before to top Vatican positions.

Pope Francis gave women Vatican roles, but held back on wider changes
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Catholics express hurt over late Pope's war stance

Worshippers coming out of a Catholic church service in the Ukrainian city of Lviv on Monday expressed sorrow at the death of Pope Francis, but also lingering

Ukraine's Catholics express hurt over late Pope's war stance
Europe|Political|World

After Pope Francis' death, focus turns to cardinals who will choose his successor

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed

After Pope Francis' death, focus turns to cardinals who will choose his successor
Celebrity|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis: His pontificate in numbers

Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.

Pope Francis: His pontificate in numbers
Europe|World

Catholics around the world mourn 'humble' Pope Francis

Members of the 1.4 billion-member global Catholic community expressed grief on Monday at the death of Pope Francis aged 88, many praising him as a humble man

Catholics around the world mourn 'humble' Pope Francis
Environment|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style
Europe|Sports

Ostapenko stuns world No. 1 Sabalenka to win Porsche Grand Prix

Jelena Ostapenko has upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 in the Porsche Grand Prix final in Stuttgart

Ostapenko stuns world No. 1 Sabalenka to win Porsche Grand Prix
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector

More than 500 trucks drove through the Bosnian capital Sarajevo on Monday, blowing horns in a protest against the government's failure to help the struggling transportation sector

Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals

Fighting in Ukraine has resumed after the Easter ceasefire, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, adding that Moscow was open to any peace initiatives and expected

Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals
Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors' orders

After spending more than five weeks in hospital for a bout of double pneumonia, doctors told Pope Francis he needed two months' rest - but the leader of the

Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors' orders
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death

Tributes to Pope Francis are pouring in from around the world

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes

European equity funds drew massive inflows in the week ended April 16, while U.S. funds faced hefty outflows, as investors continued to shift capital on concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and

Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

EU says it will enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO and location

The European Union is determined to enforce its full digital rule book no matter who is in charge of companies such as X, Meta, Apple and Tiktok or where they are based, Commission

EU says it will enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO and location
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Davos gathering founder Klaus Schwab quits as World Economic Forum chair

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, whose annual gathering of business and political leaders in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos became a symbol of

Davos gathering founder Klaus Schwab quits as World Economic Forum chair
Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

It was once a small Spanish fishing town. Now it attracts millions of tourists every year

It was once a small Spanish fishing town. Now it attracts millions of tourists every year

It was once a small Spanish fishing town. Now it attracts millions of tourists every year
Europe|Political|World

'They never even pretended': Ukrainian MP accuses Russia of breaking 'Easter truce'

Ukrainian parliament member Inna Sovsun told CNN Russian forces continued attacks just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a brief Easter truce. There have been no pauses in the conflict since Russia launched its unprovoked full-scale invasion in February 2022.

'They never even pretended': Ukrainian MP accuses Russia of breaking 'Easter truce'
Europe|World

Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony after pope's death but Jubilee continues

The canonisation of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, has been suspended due to Pope Francis' death, the Vatican said in a statement on Monday.

Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony after pope's death but Jubilee continues
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction

The Kremlin said on Monday that the position of U.S.

Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction
Election|Europe|Political|World

What are the church's rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one

What are the church's rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences
Europe|World

The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope's death

The Vatican says the canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death of Pope Francis

The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope's death
Europe|Health|Political|World

The life and times of Pope Francis

Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88.

The life and times of Pope Francis
Europe|Political|World

Italian PM hails Pope Francis' help in hard times

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni mourned Pope Francis on Monday as a friend who had given her comfort in tough times and done his duty to the end.

Italian PM hails Pope Francis' help in hard times
Europe|Sports

Holger Rune stuns Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open and end two-year trophy drought

Holger Rune stuns Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open and end two-year trophy drought

Holger Rune stuns Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open and end two-year trophy drought
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship
Europe|Political|World

What happens now, following the funeral of Pope Francis

Here is what happens next in the Roman Catholic Church following the funeral of Pope Francis, after his death at the age of 88, and the announcement of the start of the

What happens now, following the funeral of Pope Francis
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but his attempts to make the

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire
Europe|Political|World

What happens when a pope dies?

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that mark the

What happens when a pope dies?
Europe|World

The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins

The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
Europe|Political|World

'Who am I to judge?' Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style

Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style

'Who am I to judge?' Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Norway's Prime Minister to meet US President Trump on Thursday

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and finance minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, the prime minister's office said.

Norway's Prime Minister to meet US President Trump on Thursday
Europe|Political|World

Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion

Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear weapons

Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|US

EU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks, sources say

The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for U.S. gas exports to comply with its methane emissions rules, as the bloc attempts

EU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks, sources say
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Moscow court finds Google guilty of disclosing Russian war casualties, TASS says

A Moscow court has found Alphabet's Google guilty of disclosing personal data of Russian servicemen who died in Ukraine, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Monday, citing court documents

Moscow court finds Google guilty of disclosing Russian war casualties, TASS says
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour

Pope Francis has emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless people in St. Peter’s Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the square

Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to create an “impression of a ceasefire,” saying Russian forces continued attacks after President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of an Easter truce

Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine reports nearly 3,000 violations of Russia's own Easter ceasefire vow

Ukraine's forces reported 2,935 violations of Russia's own Easter ceasefire vow, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said early on Monday.

Ukraine reports nearly 3,000 violations of Russia's own Easter ceasefire vow
Europe|Political|World

Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of countless violations of one-day Easter ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of thousands of attacks that violated the one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir

Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of countless violations of one-day Easter ceasefire
Europe|Sports

Liverpool needs one more win to secure the Premier League title after beating Leicester 1-0

The Premier League title is so close Liverpool can almost touch it

Liverpool needs one more win to secure the Premier League title after beating Leicester 1-0
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine asks Russia to halt strikes on civilian targets for 30 days

Ukraine proposes that Russia abandon drone and missile strikes on civilian infrastructure for at least 30 days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday.

Ukraine asks Russia to halt strikes on civilian targets for 30 days
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire

The U.S.

Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

Putin accused of breaching own truce as brief pause to fighting in Ukraine ends

Putin accused of breaching own truce as brief pause to fighting in Ukraine ends

Putin accused of breaching own truce as brief pause to fighting in Ukraine ends
Europe|Political|US|World

Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kids

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday as the pontiff recovers from pneumonia

Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kids
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Queen Elizabeth II's favorite dogs race for glory in Britain's Corgi Derby

Some of the fastest canines on four very short legs have raced for glory in Scotland’s annual Corgi Derby

Queen Elizabeth II's favorite dogs race for glory in Britain's Corgi Derby
Environment|Europe|Science

An Asian elephant calf was born at Zurich Zoo and its name will start with the letter Z

The Zurich Zoo says a 19-year-old Asian elephant has given birth to a male calf

An Asian elephant calf was born at Zurich Zoo and its name will start with the letter Z
Celebrity|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

King Charles and Queen Camilla greet crowds after Easter service

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla briefly greeted onlookers after an Easter service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, an important fixture in the calendar of the monarch, who

King Charles and Queen Camilla greet crowds after Easter service
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance
Europe|Sports

Aryna Sabalenka takes photo of ball mark to dispute umpire’s call during Stuttgart Open victory

Aryna Sabalenka takes photo of ball mark to dispute umpire’s call during Stuttgart Open victory

Aryna Sabalenka takes photo of ball mark to dispute umpire’s call during Stuttgart Open victory
Africa|Education|Europe|Political|World

Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UN

The great-great grandson of 19th-century British prime minister William Gladstone says he “shocked and horrified” to learn about seven years ago that his ancestors were slave owners in Jamaica and Guyana

Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UN
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis entered St.

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia
Europe|Political|US|World

Pope Francis, a Trump critic, meets US VP Vance on Easter morning

Pope Francis held a private meeting at the Vatican on Sunday morning with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the Vatican said in a statement.

Pope Francis, a Trump critic, meets US VP Vance on Easter morning
Europe|Political|World

Russia says Ukraine broke ceasefire over a thousand times, reports civilian casualties

Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday that Ukraine had broken the Easter ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin more than a thousand times, inflicting damages to

Russia says Ukraine broke ceasefire over a thousand times, reports civilian casualties
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians mark Easter with little faith in Russia ceasefire

Dozens of Ukrainians gathered at a bombed-out church in the country’s north to celebrate Easter Sunday, doubting a ceasefire with Russia is possible

Ukrainians mark Easter with little faith in Russia ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy tells Ukraine on Easter: 'Evil may have its hour but God will have his day'

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Ukrainians on Easter Sunday not to give up hope that peace will return to their country and to persevere to overcome the difficult path of war on

Zelenskiy tells Ukraine on Easter: 'Evil may have its hour but God will have his day'
Europe|Sports|World

A Holywood perspective on Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph

CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell gets the Northern Ireland perspective on Rory McIlroy's historic win at Augusta from Holywood Golf Club men's captain Trevor Heaven.

A Holywood perspective on Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph
Europe|Political|World

Putin declares brief ‘Easter truce’ but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue

Putin declares brief ‘Easter truce’ but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue

Putin declares brief ‘Easter truce’ but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says

A Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner and NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has returned to Earth, Russia's Roscosmos space agency reported on

Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says
Europe|Political|World

Putin attends Orthodox Easter service after declaring ceasefire in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin joined other worshippers for an Easter service led by the head of Russia's Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, a faithful backer of

Putin attends Orthodox Easter service after declaring  ceasefire in Ukraine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

An incessant crackdown in Belarus hurls dozens of independent journalists into harsh prisons

Dozens of journalists in Belarus have been imprisoned in recent years under a crackdown by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko

An incessant crackdown in Belarus hurls dozens of independent journalists into harsh prisons
Europe|MidEast|Political|US

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US

Thousands of protesters rallied in Washington and other cities across the U.S. on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies on

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people

Ukraine and Russia conducted a swap of more than 500 prisoners of war on Saturday, the latest in a series of exchanges since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people
Europe|Political|World

EU says it wants to see proof of Russia halting aggression in Ukraine

The European Union on Saturday reacted cautiously to Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration of a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, saying Moscow could stop

EU says it wants to see proof of Russia halting aggression in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Britain urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire in Ukraine

Britain has urged Russia to commit to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, "not just a one-day pause", its foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

Britain urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire in Ukraine
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Zelenskiy says fighting ongoing in Russian border regions despite Putin's Easter ceasefire declaration

Fighting continued in Russia's border regions of Kursk and Belgorod despite President Vladimir Putin's declaration of a Eastern ceasefire, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Zelenskiy says fighting ongoing in Russian border regions despite Putin's Easter ceasefire declaration
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US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks