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French central banks trims growth outlook on trade tensions

France's economy will slow more sharply this year than previously expected as U.S. trade tensions hit demand for French exports, the central bank said on Wednesday in its quarterly

French central banks trims growth outlook on trade tensions
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Group tracking Russian abductions of Ukrainian children prepares to shut down following Trump admin funding cut

Group tracking Russian abductions of Ukrainian children prepares to shut down following Trump admin funding cut

Group tracking Russian abductions of Ukrainian children prepares to shut down following Trump admin funding cut
Europe|World

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic makes first-ever visit to Ukraine

Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic travelled to the Ukrainian city of Odesa for a regional summit on Wednesday, the first time the Moscow-friendly leader has

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic makes first-ever visit to Ukraine
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Mandatory military service for Israel's ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu's rule

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu faces the greatest test to his rule since Oct. 7, 2023

Mandatory military service for Israel's ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu's rule
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IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Serbia have reached staff-level agreement on the first review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms, the fund said

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal
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ArcelorMittal's Canadian unit to close Hamilton wire drawing mill, lay off 153 workers

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal's Canadian long products unit said on Wednesday that it was laying off 153 workers as part of a restructuring of its wire drawing activities.

ArcelorMittal's Canadian unit to close Hamilton wire drawing mill, lay off 153 workers
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Bayesian yacht that sank off Sicily killing 7 to be raised in late June under updated recovery plan

A salvage company plans to lift the luxury yacht Bayesian in late June from the Sicilian seabed where it sank last summer, killing seven people

Bayesian yacht that sank off Sicily killing 7 to be raised in late June under updated recovery plan
Europe|Political|World

Poland may introduce partial controls on German border in summer, PM says

Poland is likely to introduce partial controls on its border with Germany in the summer if the number of migrant crossings continues to grow, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told

Poland may introduce partial controls on German border in summer, PM says
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Austrian neighbours of school shooter recall withdrawn young man

Neighbours and officials painted the picture of a withdrawn young man who attracted little attention before he achieved international notoriety

Austrian neighbours of school shooter recall withdrawn young man
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Germany welcomes China-US export deal, hopes for similar progress in EU-US talks

Germany welcomes a China-U.S. agreement on easing rare-earth export restrictions and hopes negotiations between the United States and the European Union can progress in a similar way

Germany welcomes China-US export deal, hopes for similar progress in EU-US talks
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European shares slip as markets unfazed by US-China deal

European shares saw their early gains evaporate, closing in the red on Wednesday, as the much-anticipated U.S.-China trade talks offered

European shares slip as markets unfazed by US-China deal
Europe|Sports|World

Tuchel runs into early problems with England as critics circle

German coach Thomas Tuchel was brought in as England manager to get the national team from soccer’s birthplace “over the line” at a World Cup for the first time since 1966

Tuchel runs into early problems with England as critics circle
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Russian court orders house arrest of politician it says discredited the Russian army

A court in Pskov said on Wednesday it had ruled that opposition politician Lev Shlosberg be placed under house arrest for two months and face unspecified restrictions on his

Russian court orders house arrest of politician it says discredited the Russian army
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UBS finance chief voices disappointment over Swiss capital rules

UBS finance chief Todd Tuckner voiced his disappointment on Wednesday over proposed new Swiss capital regulations, which he said was the beginning of a possibly long process that the

UBS finance chief voices disappointment over Swiss capital rules
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Gisele Pelicot settles privacy case with Paris Match magazine over photos

Gisele Pelicot, the French woman who became a symbol of courage and resilience during the trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men for repeatedly raping her, has

Gisele Pelicot settles privacy case with Paris Match magazine over photos
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KKR-Stonepeak raise bid in battle for UK's Assura to $2.3 billion

Private equity firms KKR and Stonepeak Partners raised their offer for Britain's Assura on Wednesday to almost 1.7 billion pounds ($2.3 billion), topping a rival bid with their "best and

KKR-Stonepeak raise bid in battle for UK's Assura to $2.3 billion
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Dutch Princess Amalia undergoes surgery after breaking arm in horse riding fall

The heir to the Dutch throne Princess Amalia is recovering at a hospital after undergoing surgery to one of her arms that she broke a day earlier in a fall from her horse

Dutch Princess Amalia undergoes surgery after breaking arm in horse riding fall
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Tariffs could be the spur Europe's single market needs

To bring electronic scrap and other waste from across the European Union to its Belgian recycling plant, materials group Umicore can spend at least a month

Tariffs could be the spur Europe's single market needs
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Nvidia, Perplexity partner with European firms to boost local AI models

Nvidia and artificial intelligence search firm Perplexity on Wednesday said they are partnering with more than a dozen AI firms in Europe and the Middle East

Nvidia, Perplexity partner with European firms to boost local AI models
Europe|World

Kosovo accepts US request to host third-party deportees

Kosovo has accepted a request to receive migrants deported from the United States, with an initial plan to take in 50 deportees per year, the government said in a

Kosovo accepts US request to host third-party deportees
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Bosnia partners with EU to strengthen border security

Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday signed an agreement with the European Union providing for technical assistance and deployment of EU guards on its borders to control and prevent

Bosnia partners with EU to strengthen border security
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Pro-Israel rabbi and Trump-linked pastor visit Syria, say peace is possible

Peace between Syria and Israel is "very possible", a Trump-linked evangelical Christian pastor said after he and a pro-Israel American rabbi held talks this week

Pro-Israel rabbi and Trump-linked pastor visit Syria, say peace is possible
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Dollar keeps losing market share but euro slow to benefit: ECB study

The dollar continued to lose market share as the world's dominant currency last year but mostly smaller rivals and gold benefited rather than the euro, an ECB report showed on

Dollar keeps losing market share but euro slow to benefit: ECB study
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How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it

Rather than feeling guilty about cooling down in extreme heat, homeowners could boost power reliability and lay a welcome mat for more renewables.

How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
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Police seek answers as Austria mourns victims of one of the worst shootings in its history

Police seek answers as Austria mourns victims of one of the worst shootings in its history

Police seek answers as Austria mourns victims of one of the worst shootings in its history
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Russia says improving ties with US will take time

Talks between Russia and the United States aimed at improving ties and removing "irritants" in their relationship are not expected to yield quick results, the Kremlin said on

Russia says improving ties with US will take time
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Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court

Meta Platforms and TikTok said a European Union supervisory fee levied on them was disproportionate and based on a flawed methodology as they took their fight

Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court
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Kremlin confirms Russia is ready to help remove excess nuclear material from Iran

The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that Russia was ready to help remove excess nuclear material from Iran if the United States and Tehran deemed such assistance useful.

Kremlin confirms Russia is ready to help remove excess nuclear material from Iran
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ECB's latest rate cut will help inflation back to 2%, Lane says

The European Central Bank's latest rate cut will help inflation bounce back to its 2% goal after an expected sag over the next year and a half, the ECB's chief economist Philip

ECB's latest rate cut will help inflation back to 2%, Lane says
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Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signalling he is continuing Vatican's controversial accord

Pope Leo XIV has made his first appointment of a Chinese bishop

Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signalling he is continuing Vatican's controversial accord
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World-famous German "nail artist" Günther Uecker dies at 95

German artist Günther Uecker, one of the country’s most important post-war artists who was world-famous for his large-format nail reliefs, has died

World-famous German "nail artist" Günther Uecker dies at 95
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Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says

Slovakia will not back the EU's 18th package of sanctions against Russia unless the European Commission provides a solution to the situation the country faces if the bloc phases out Russian

Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says
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Macron to push for ban on social media for under-15s after school stabbing

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would push for European Union regulation to ban social media for children under the age of 15 after a fatal stabbing at a school in eastern

Macron to push for ban on social media for under-15s after school stabbing
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Five arrested after disorder in Northern Irish town

Police in Northern Ireland said on Wednesday they arrested five people on suspicion of riotous behaviour following a second night of disorder in the town of Ballymena.

Five arrested after disorder in Northern Irish town
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ECB's wage tracker points to 3.1% growth this year

Negotiated wage growth across the 20 nation euro zone is seen at 3.1% this year, including smoothed one-off payments, in line with figures projected a month earlier, the ECB's

ECB's wage tracker points to 3.1% growth this year
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VietJet in talks to order about 100 Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports

VietJet Aviation JSC is in talks to order around 100 more Airbus SE narrow-body jets, with a potential deal as early as next week's Paris Airshow, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

VietJet in talks to order about 100 Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports
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BoE's Saporta says UK banks should borrow more from its repo facilities

Banks operating in Britain should make more use of the Bank of England's longer-term repurchase facilities, as central bank bond sales and

BoE's Saporta says UK banks should borrow more from its repo facilities
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UniCredit CEO says chances of pursuing Banco BPM deal no more than 20%

The chances that UniCredit can see through its takeover bid for smaller peer Banco BPM are at best 20%, CEO Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday.

UniCredit CEO says chances of pursuing Banco BPM deal no more than 20%
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Polestar restarts market expansion with France

Swedish premium carmaker Polestar will start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year with the goal of making it one of its three main European markets

Polestar restarts market expansion with France
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ECB, China's central bank renew cooperation agreement

The European Central Bank said on Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with the People's Bank of China to update their existing cooperation in central banking.

ECB, China's central bank renew cooperation agreement
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Saab and Helsing pit AI-piloted warplane against real fighter pilot

Sweden's Saab and German defence startup Helsing have conducted combat testing of a Gripen E warplane flown by AI against a real fighter pilot, they said on Wednesday,

Saab and Helsing pit AI-piloted warplane against real fighter pilot
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Germany's imports from Russia fall by 95% since start of Ukraine war

Germany's imports of goods from Russia fell by 95% in the 2021-2024 period while its exports of goods to Russia were cut by 72%, the country's statistics office Destatis reported on

Germany's imports from Russia fall by 95% since start of Ukraine war
Africa|Economy|Europe|Health|MidEast|Travel|World

Egypt's crackdown drives Sudanese refugees on new route to Libya and beyond

Bahr el-Din Yakoub fled Sudan to seek sanctuary in Egypt after a missile ripped through his home in Khartoum and

Egypt's crackdown drives Sudanese refugees on new route to Libya and beyond
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Austrian mayor of city hit by school shooting speaks to CNN

Austria is reeling from one of the worst rampages in the country's history after a gunman opened fire at a high school in the city of Graz, killing 10 people, including teenagers. Graz's Mayor Elke Kahr spoke to CNN's Frederik Pleitgen during a candlelight vigil as the city reflects on the rare tragedy.

Austrian mayor of city hit by school shooting speaks to CNN
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say

The world experienced its second-warmest May since records began this year, a month in which climate change fuelled a record-breaking heatwave in Greenland,

May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
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Polish government wins confidence vote after presidential election blow

Poland's pro-European coalition government won a vote of confidence on Wednesday, an outcome that Prime Minister Donald Tusk hopes will give his

Polish government wins confidence vote after presidential election blow
Europe|US|World

U.S.-Russian talks to take place in Moscow, Russian envoy says

Talks between the United States and Russia on resolving issues in their bilateral relations will move to Moscow from Istanbul, Russia's new ambassador to Washington told the state

U.S.-Russian talks to take place in Moscow, Russian envoy says
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Tusk's government survives vote of confidence in Poland as he bids to reassert control

Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government has survived a vote of confidence in the Polish parliament

Tusk's government survives vote of confidence in Poland as he bids to reassert control
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Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes

Tobacco smugglers and black market salesmen are increasingly using technologies such as social media and drones to deliver cigarettes to smokers in Europe and avoid law enforcers, a

Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes
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US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London

US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London

US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London
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Northern Irish police say people in fear of lives after second night of rioting

People in the Northern Irish town of Ballymena are in fear of their lives after a second night of rioting, police said on Wednesday, amid

Northern Irish police say people in fear of lives after second night of rioting
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US and Israel condemnation of sanctions on ministers is 'predictable', Australia says

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said condemnation by the U.S. and Israel of sanctions imposed on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers was "predictable", and that the

US and Israel condemnation of sanctions on ministers is 'predictable', Australia says
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Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm

New Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year

Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
Africa|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Technology|World

World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICE

The world's most popular TikTok personality has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas

World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICE
Americas|Crime|Environment|Europe|US

2 children, adult rescued after heavy rains left them stranded in creek

2 children, adult rescued after heavy rains left them stranded in creek

2 children, adult rescued after heavy rains left them stranded in creek
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Austrians endure shock, horror after gunman kills 10 at school

Austrians were dumbfounded by grief and horror after a 21-year-old gunman killed 10 people in a high school shooting spree on Tuesday morning, unleashing a

Austrians endure shock, horror after gunman kills 10 at school
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France's Mistral launches Europe's first AI reasoning model

Mistral on Tuesday launched Europe's first AI reasoning model, which uses logical thinking to create a response, as it tries to keep pace with

France's Mistral launches Europe's first AI reasoning model
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Gunman opens fire in Austrian school, killing 10 and throwing country into shock

Gunman opens fire in Austrian school, killing 10 and throwing country into shock

Gunman opens fire in Austrian school, killing 10 and throwing country into shock
Africa|Europe|Sports|World

England booed after losing to Senegal for first defeat under coach Thomas Tuchel

England left the field to boos after a 3-1 loss to Senegal in a friendly which marked the first defeat of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure as coach

England booed after losing to Senegal for first defeat under coach Thomas Tuchel
Crime|Education|Europe|World

A former student opens fire at an Austrian school, killing 10 and taking his own life

Authorities in the Austrian city of Graz say a former student opened fire at a school, killing 10 people and wounding 12 others before taking his own life

A former student opens fire at an Austrian school, killing 10 and taking his own life
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France says Palestinian Authority makes ‘unprecedented commitments’ to reform ahead of conference on statehood

France says Palestinian Authority makes ‘unprecedented commitments’ to reform ahead of conference on statehood

France says Palestinian Authority makes ‘unprecedented commitments’ to reform ahead of conference on statehood
Europe|MidEast|World

Britain and allies impose sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers for 'inciting violence'

Britain and four other nations imposed sanctions on Tuesday on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich,

Britain and allies impose sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers for 'inciting violence'
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13

Ukrainian officials say three people were killed and 13 were wounded when Russia attacked the country with waves of drones and missiles

Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13
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Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized

Israel has deported activist Greta Thunberg a day after Israel's military seized the Gaza-bound ship she was on

Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized
Europe|Health|Political|World

Ukraine brings home new group of POWs, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine on Tuesday returned a new group of prisoners of war as part of an earlier agreement with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Ukraine brings home new group of POWs, Zelenskiy says
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Former pupil kills 10 people and himself in shooting at Austrian school

A former pupil killed 10 people and himself at a secondary school in Austria's second city, Graz, on Tuesday in the worst

Former pupil kills 10 people and himself in shooting at Austrian school
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK and others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers for 'inciting extremist violence'

Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers for allegedly “inciting extremist violence” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

UK and others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers for 'inciting extremist violence'
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Here's what we know about the school shooting in Austria

A 21-year-old former student opened fire inside his school in Austria’s second-biggest city Tuesday morning and killed 10 people

Here's what we know about the school shooting in Austria
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Czech government installs new minister after bitcoin scandal

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala appointed a new justice minister on Tuesday to replace political veteran Pavel Blazek, who triggered a political storm when he accepted a payment to

Czech government installs new minister after bitcoin scandal
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EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat

The European Commission said on Tuesday it had unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Intelsat by SES, confirming a story Reuters exclusively reported earlier this

EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat
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Blackstone to invest $500 billion in Europe over next decade, CEO tells Bloomberg Television

Blackstone is planning to invest up to $500 billion in Europe over the next decade, CEO Steve Schwarzman told Bloomberg Television in an interview on Tuesday, underscoring the increasing

Blackstone to invest $500 billion in Europe over next decade, CEO tells Bloomberg Television
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UniCredit disposals set to win EU nod for Banco BPM deal, sources say

Italian bank UniCredit is expected to win European Union antitrust approval for its Banco BPM takeover bid after offering to

UniCredit disposals set to win EU nod for Banco BPM deal, sources say
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Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands

Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands

Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK, Canada and Western allies sanction two far-right Israeli government ministers

UK, Canada and Western allies sanction two far-right Israeli government ministers

UK, Canada and Western allies sanction two far-right Israeli government ministers
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US hits Palestinian NGOs with sanctions, alleging militant links

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on a leading Palestinian human rights organization as well as five charity groups in the Middle East and Europe on Tuesday, accusing

US hits Palestinian NGOs with sanctions, alleging militant links
Europe|Political|US|World

Israel's Netanyahu says significant progress made in talks to release hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that there had been "significant progress" in efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages in

Israel's Netanyahu says significant progress made in talks to release hostages
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China's vice president visits Spain as mutual courtship blossoms

China's Vice President Han Zheng arrived in Spain on Tuesday for a four-day trip during which he will meet with King Felipe and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a further sign of

China's vice president visits Spain as mutual courtship blossoms
Economy|Europe|World

EU's new Russia sanctions to target energy sector and banks

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday an 18th package of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, aimed at Moscow's energy revenues, its banks and its military

EU's new Russia sanctions to target energy sector and banks
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Goodbye Lenin? Russians flock to see Bolshevik leader's tomb before it closes for repairs

Russians are flocking to catch what some fear could be a final glimpse of the embalmed body of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin before his tomb on Moscow's Red Square, long a place of

Goodbye Lenin? Russians flock to see Bolshevik leader's tomb before it closes for repairs
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Mass shootings in Europe in the past 40 years

A gunman killed at least nine people at a secondary school in the southern Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, in the worst school shooting in the country's modern history.

Mass shootings in Europe in the past 40 years
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Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week

Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday he could nominate a prime minister this week provided pro-European parties reach an agreement on measures needed to

Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week
Europe|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine said they exchanged an unspecified number of sick and wounded prisoners of war on Tuesday under an agreement reached at peace talks last week

Russia and Ukraine exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war
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Two men jailed for life for procuring bomb that killed Malta journalist

Two men were jailed for life by a Maltese judge on Tuesday for having supplied the bomb that killed anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017.

Two men jailed for life for procuring bomb that killed Malta journalist
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Russia fines Apple for violating 'LGBT propaganda' law, TASS reports

A Russian court on Tuesday fined U.S. tech giant Apple six million roubles ($76,510) for violating Russian rules on what Moscow calls "LGBT propaganda," the state TASS news agency

Russia fines Apple for violating 'LGBT propaganda' law, TASS reports
Business|Europe|Health|Science

Novo Nordisk starts new CagriSema weightloss drug trial

Novo Nordisk has launched a new late-stage trial for its experimental next-generation obesity drug candidate, CagriSema, as it tries to reassure the market of its potential after

Novo Nordisk starts new CagriSema weightloss drug trial
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A family thought the sculpture on their piano was a ‘fake’ Rodin. Now it’s sold for nearly $1 million

A family thought the sculpture on their piano was a ‘fake’ Rodin. Now it’s sold for nearly $1 million

A family thought the sculpture on their piano was a ‘fake’ Rodin. Now it’s sold for nearly $1 million
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Russian politician faces criminal charge for condemning Ukraine war

Russian opposition politician Lev Shlosberg was arrested on Tuesday and charged with discrediting the Russian army after describing the Ukraine war as a game of "bloody chess", his

Russian politician faces criminal charge for condemning Ukraine war
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Former Expedia CEO Peter Kern to rescue Italian lingerie company La Perla

Italy's troubled luxury lingerie company La Perla will be rescued and taken over by Peter Kern, the former chief executive of U.S. travel technology company Expedia, the Italian

Former Expedia CEO Peter Kern to rescue Italian lingerie company La Perla
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Slovak PM seeks control of 'national identity' issues in potential clash with EU law

Slovak leader Robert Fico is seeking to change the country's constitution and install what he calls "a dam against progressivism" by declaring that Slovakia has legal

Slovak PM seeks control of 'national identity' issues in potential clash with EU law
Europe|Health|Political|World

Russia launches one of war's largest air attacks on Kyiv

Russia launched one of its largest air strikes on Kyiv in over three years of war and struck a maternity ward in the southern city of Odesa in

Russia launches one of war's largest air attacks on Kyiv
Europe|Political|World

Greek court strips three far-right lawmakers of parliamentary seats

A Greek court has stripped three far-right lawmakers of their seats in parliament on accusations they deceived voters in a June 2023 national vote, the semi-official Athens News

Greek court strips three far-right lawmakers of parliamentary seats
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Ukrainian refugees give Poland big economic boost, report says

Ukrainians have made a significant contribution to Poland's economy and have not caused a rise in unemployment or lower wages for Polish workers, according to a report from the

Ukrainian refugees give Poland big economic boost, report says
Arts|Europe|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy denounces Russian attack on historic Kyiv cathedral

A Russian attack overnight damaged St.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy denounces Russian attack on historic Kyiv cathedral
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Farage's Reform UK picks TV presenter as new chairman

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has appointed David Bull, a doctor and television presenter, as its new chairman who will have the job of trying to end the party's

Farage's Reform UK picks TV presenter as new chairman
Europe|Political|World

Italy's referendum flop bolsters Meloni, reveals divide on left over citizenship

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni snubbed a referendum on easing citizenship laws but has emerged stronger from the vote as the leftist opposition failed to

Italy's referendum flop bolsters Meloni, reveals divide on left over citizenship
Crime|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Sweden's Greta Thunberg says she was kidnapped in international waters

Greta Thunberg on Tuesday accused Israel of kidnapping her and her fellow pro-Palestinian activists in international waters, saying she declined to sign a document stating she entered

Sweden's Greta Thunberg says she was kidnapped in international waters
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany urges Dutch to crack down on citizens' border checks

Germany's interior minister and the head of its federal police union on Tuesday criticised unofficial border checks by citizens in the Netherlands, saying they expected decisive

Germany urges Dutch to crack down on citizens' border checks
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When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way

The red fox is such a fixture of life in London that it has its own ambulance service

When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way
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Ukraine's 'Black Cloud' artwork to evoke war at Burning Man festival

A massive black cloud has stood in Kyiv's historic Sophia Square this week, emitting flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder in evocation of war, before it

Ukraine's 'Black Cloud' artwork to evoke war at Burning Man festival