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German Q1 GDP upgraded as orders rush to beat tariffs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

European stocks retreated from two-month peaks on

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

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

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

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

UK signs Chagos deal with Mauritius to seal future of US-UK air base
Europe|World

Germany set to defend NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From outlaw to icon: Bambi on trans survival, fame, JK Rowling and the fight that isn’t over
Crime|Europe|World

An adviser to an ex-Ukrainian president is killed near an American school in Spain, officials say

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

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

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

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

Years before Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy became a U.S. blockbuster, then-CEO Lars Rebien Sorensen told a press conference

Novo Nordisk's former chief makes comeback to steer choice of new CEO
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China's BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for first time, report says

Chinese automaker BYD sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for the first time, according to a report by JATO Dynamics, as an aging model lineup and CEO Elon Musk's politics hurt

China's BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for first time, report says
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What’s next for Manchester United after losing the Europa League final and a historically bad Premier League season?

What’s next for Manchester United after losing the Europa League final and a historically bad Premier League season?

What’s next for Manchester United after losing the Europa League final and a historically bad Premier League season?
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Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' sends Cannes swooning

It took nearly until the end of the festival, but the Cannes Film Festival has its first outright sensation

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' sends Cannes swooning
Europe|World

Merz inaugurates a historic German brigade in Lithuania and pushes for security spending

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has inaugurated a groundbreaking German brigade in Lithuania that is meant to help protect NATO’s eastern flank

Merz inaugurates a historic German brigade in Lithuania and pushes for security spending
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Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024

Fewer work and study visas contributed to a near-halving in net migration into the U.K. — the number of people moving to the U.K. minus the number of those moving abroad — in 2024

Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024
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Euro zone rebound hopes dashed by services slump

The euro zone economy is still just limping along and a raft of surveys published on Thursday point to only lukewarm optimism among

Euro zone rebound hopes dashed by services slump
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Realistic Romania 2025 budget deficit target is 7.5% of GDP, president-elect says

An "optimistic, realistic" budget deficit target for Romania in 2025 is 7.5% of economic output, President-elect Nicusor Dan said on Thursday, adding that preliminary talks on the

Realistic Romania 2025 budget deficit target is 7.5% of GDP, president-elect says
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EU open to extending lobster deal in package on Trump tariffs, FT reports

The European Union is open to extending a deal which allows the duty-free import of U.S. lobsters as part of a broader package aimed at removing U.S.

EU open to extending lobster deal in package on Trump tariffs, FT reports
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Deutsche Bank CEO calls 2025 a 'year of reckoning'

Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing on Thursday called 2025 a "year of reckoning" for Germany's largest bank as it faces a deadline to meet

Deutsche Bank CEO calls 2025 a 'year of reckoning'
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Hate groups in the US decline but their influence grows, report shows

The number of white nationalist, hate and anti-government groups around the U.S. dropped slightly in 2024, not because of any shrinking influence but rather the opposite

Hate groups in the US decline but their influence grows, report shows
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Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in DC

Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in DC

Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in DC
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German business sentiment brightens in May, Ifo survey finds

German business morale improved slightly more than expected in May, a survey showed on Thursday, with companies less gloomy about their future prospects.

German business sentiment brightens in May, Ifo survey finds
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German business activity contracts in May amid services slump, PMI shows

Business activity in Germany fell in May, marking the first contraction this year, as a sharp downturn in the service sector overshadowed some improvement in

German business activity contracts in May amid services slump, PMI shows
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Novak Djokovic wins first match on clay since Paris Olympics to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic wins first match on clay since Paris Olympics to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic wins first match on clay since Paris Olympics to reach Geneva Open quarterfinals
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Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election

Romania's Constitutional Court said on Thursday it had unanimously rejected a request to cancel the May 18 presidential election that was won by centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor

Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election
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New German chancellery chief calls for tougher Russia sanctions

Europe needs to step "out of its comfort zone" and consider much tougher sanctions on Russia, such as bans on gas or uranium, or tapping into frozen

New German chancellery chief calls for tougher Russia sanctions
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Rio Tinto CEO Stausholm to step down later in 2025

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year once a successor is appointed, the world's largest iron ore miner said on

Rio Tinto CEO Stausholm to step down later in 2025
Election|Europe|Political|World

Romanian court validates presidential election, rejecting defeated candidate’s challenge to results

A top Romanian court has validated the results of Romania’s presidential election rerun, shortly after rejecting a request to annul the results by the hard-right candidate who decisively lost the race to his pro-European Union opponent

Romanian court validates presidential election, rejecting defeated candidate’s challenge to results
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC prosecutor says Netanyahu arrest warrant should remain as Israel jurisdiction challenge is heard

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are urging judges to reject a request by Israel to scrap arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister while the court reconsiders its jurisdiction over Gaza and the West Bank

ICC prosecutor says Netanyahu arrest warrant should remain as Israel jurisdiction challenge is heard
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli politician critiques the Gaza war's toll on Palestinians and sparks an outcry

An Israeli center-left opposition party leader and former general sparked an outcry this week when he made rare criticism of the toll of the war on Palestinian civilians in Gaza

Israeli politician critiques the Gaza war's toll on Palestinians and sparks an outcry
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Banco BPM urges UniCredit to drop bid if it can't meet govt's demands

Banco BPM on Thursday urged suitor UniCredit to abandon its buyout offer, given the bank led by CEO Andrea Orcel has told authorities it cannot comply with the conditions Rome has

Banco BPM urges UniCredit to drop bid if it can't meet govt's demands
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France's private sector contracts for ninth month in May, PMI shows

France's private sector continued to contract in May, marking the ninth consecutive month of decline, as weakness in the services sector weighed on the euro zone's

France's private sector contracts for ninth month in May, PMI shows
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Loan volume for offices plummets, German bank data show

The volume of loans to finance office buildings fell sharply in the first three months of the year, Germany's VDP banking association said on Thursday, a grim sign as the nation's

Loan volume for offices plummets, German bank data show
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US says it agreed with Japan that dollar-yen reflects fundamentals

U.S.

US says it agreed with Japan that dollar-yen reflects fundamentals
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Case growing for summer pause in ECB easing cycle

The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates once again in June but the case is growing for a pause beyond that as the economy is holding up

Case growing for summer pause in ECB easing cycle
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Nestle to refocus on core business, CEO says

Swiss food giant Nestle is refocusing on the group's core business after straying into segments like health supplements that "weakened the fabric of the organisation," CEO Laurent Freixe

Nestle to refocus on core business, CEO says
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Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel

Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said,

Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel
Europe|US|World

Three decades later, NATO parliamentarians head to the site of the Dayton Peace Accords

Representatives of NATO-aligned nations will gather starting in the Ohio city where an end to the three-year Bosnian war was brokered 30 years ago

Three decades later, NATO parliamentarians head to the site of the Dayton Peace Accords
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G7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus

Finance leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies sought to downplay disputes over U.S.

G7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus
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Netanyahu promises new Gaza aid delivery plan as supplies still fail to reach Palestinians

The U.N. says it is trying to get the desperately needed aid that has entered Gaza this week into the hands of Palestinians

Netanyahu promises new Gaza aid delivery plan as supplies still fail to reach Palestinians
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Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation

Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation

Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation
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Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offense over alleged Hezbollah flag

Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offense over alleged Hezbollah flag

Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offense over alleged Hezbollah flag
Europe|Sports|World

Tottenham Hotspur wins first trophy in 17 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 in Europa League final

Tottenham Hotspur wins first trophy in 17 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 in Europa League final

Tottenham Hotspur wins first trophy in 17 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 in Europa League final
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Bundesbank's Nagel sees progress on tariffs but work to be done

There has been progress towards a solution on a damaging tariff dispute with the United States but there are more hurdles to overcome, the Bundesbank's

Bundesbank's Nagel sees progress on tariffs but work to be done
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UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting

The top U.N. official for Syria is warning of the “real dangers of renewed conflict and deeper confrontation” in the war-battered country

UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting
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Tottenham beats Man United 1-0 for Europa League title and ends long trophy drought

Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final and lift its first European trophy in more than four decades

Tottenham beats Man United 1-0 for Europa League title and ends long trophy drought
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US and European authorities crack down on hacking tool used by cybercriminals worldwide

US and European authorities crack down on hacking tool used by cybercriminals worldwide

US and European authorities crack down on hacking tool used by cybercriminals worldwide
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Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces

President Vladimir Putin has visited Russia's Kursk region for the first time since Moscow said that it drove out Ukrainian forces from the area in April

Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces
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Jim Morrison bust stolen from Doors singer’s Paris grave in the ‘80s has finally been recovered

Police have found a bust of Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly four decades ago from the Paris grave that has long been a place of pilgrimage for fans of the legendary Doors singer and poet

Jim Morrison bust stolen from Doors singer’s Paris grave in the ‘80s has finally been recovered
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Europe must make concessions to Trump in trade talks, LVMH's Arnault says

The European Union must soften its stance toward U.S.

Europe must make concessions to Trump in trade talks, LVMH's Arnault says
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UK minister calls Israeli soldiers firing near diplomats 'unacceptable'

The British minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, said on Wednesday that he had spoken to diplomats who were affected by Israeli soldiers' fire near a

UK minister calls Israeli soldiers firing near diplomats 'unacceptable'
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What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region

Russia has announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region, nearly nine months after losing chunks of the border territory to a surprise Ukrainian incursion

What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region
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In call with NATO chief, Ukraine's Zelenskiy says pressure needed on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he had spoken by telephone to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and that they had discussed joint steps and the need to put

In call with NATO chief, Ukraine's Zelenskiy says pressure needed on Russia
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Italy expects NATO to raise defence spending target to between 3.5% and 5% of GDP

NATO will raise the defence spending target for its member nations to between 3.5% and 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) from the current 2% at the

Italy expects NATO to raise defence spending target to between 3.5% and 5% of GDP
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Government-commissioned report says Muslim Brotherhood posing threat to French unity

President Emmanuel Macron convened senior ministers on Wednesday to address a state-commissioned report that accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of waging a covert

Government-commissioned report says Muslim Brotherhood posing threat to French unity
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Italy's CDP, Macquarie at odds over future of loss-making Open Fiber, sources say

Italian state lender CDP and its partner Macquarie are at odds over the future of their loss-making fibre network operator Open Fiber, sources

Italy's CDP, Macquarie at odds over future of loss-making Open Fiber, sources say
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Europe gains traction amid doubts over US assets, global money managers say

Asset managers at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are fielding more investor enquiries about the resilience of U.S. assets and helping clients move more

Europe gains traction amid doubts over US assets, global money managers say
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Iran faces U.S. without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide

While rising U.S.-Iran tensions over Tehran's uranium enrichment jeopardize nuclear talks, three Iranian sources said on Tuesday that the

Iran faces U.S. without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide
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Israeli allies unleash strong rhetoric over Gaza, but actions so far are limited

Three allies of Israel used words like “abhorrent” and “monstrous” this week to describe the country’s actions in Gaza

Israeli allies unleash strong rhetoric over Gaza, but actions so far are limited
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Italy changes law on right to claim citizenship through great-grandparents

Italy changes law on right to claim citizenship through great-grandparents

Italy changes law on right to claim citizenship through great-grandparents
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Africans lost nearly $70M to denied visas applications to Europe in 2024

Africans lost nearly $70M to denied visas applications to Europe in 2024

Africans lost nearly $70M to denied visas applications to Europe in 2024
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Trump nominates Darryl Nirenberg as new US ambassador to Romania

President Donald Trump has chosen Darryl Nirenberg, a lawyer and former U.S.

Trump nominates Darryl Nirenberg as new US ambassador to Romania
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Poland intervenes as Russian 'shadow fleet' ship spotted near power cable

Poland's military intervened after a ship from the Russian "shadow fleet" was seen performing suspicious manoeuvres near a power cable

Poland intervenes as Russian 'shadow fleet' ship spotted near power cable
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Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan

Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan

Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan
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Swiss evacuate livestock by hoof and helicopter because of landslide risk over Alpine village

Swiss authorities added livestock to the list of evacuees along with about 300 people moved out of a village threatened by a possible landslide from an Alpine mountainside overhead

Swiss evacuate livestock by hoof and helicopter because of landslide risk over Alpine village
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EU targets business barriers to enhance competitiveness amid US tariffs

The European Commission set out plans on Wednesday to remove barriers to business within the European Union as part of a push to boost competitiveness and

EU targets business barriers to enhance competitiveness amid US tariffs
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UK pledges over $5 million in aid to Gaza

Britain pledged 4 million pounds ($5.4 million) in humanitarian aid to Gaza, the government said on Wednesday, as its Minister for Development Jenny Chapman visited Israel and the

UK pledges over $5 million in aid to Gaza
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EU plans 2 euro fee for low-value parcels in setback for Shein, Temu

The European Union is set to propose a 2 euro ($2.27) handling fee for low-value e-commerce packages coming into the bloc, as it struggles to deal with the billions of goods sold

EU plans 2 euro fee for low-value parcels in setback for Shein, Temu
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EU envoys reach deal on 150 billion euro arms fund

European Union ambassadors signed off on Wednesday on a new flagship arms-buying fund, being set up quickly to provide 150 billion euros ($170 billion) in loans for defence

EU envoys reach deal on 150 billion euro arms fund
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Portugal to investigate far-right leader over anti-Roma remarks

Portuguese prosecutors have opened a probe into remarks made by far-right leader Andre Ventura against the Roma community, three days after an election in which his

Portugal to investigate far-right leader over anti-Roma remarks
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UK anti-Islam activist 'Tommy Robinson' charged with harassment of two men

Prominent British anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon has been charged with harassment causing fear of violence to two men around the time of the nationwide riots last year,

UK anti-Islam activist 'Tommy Robinson' charged with harassment of two men
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Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say

Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say

Russian fighter jet protects ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in first such move by Moscow, officials say
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Sanctioned Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid’s American school

Sanctioned Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid’s American school

Sanctioned Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid’s American school
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Finland completes first 35 km of fence on Russian border

Finland has completed the first 35 km (22 miles) of a 4.5-metre (15-ft) high fence it is building on its closed eastern border with Russia to stop

Finland completes first 35 km of fence on Russian border
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Czech president pardons soldiers prosecuted in death of Afghan prisoner

Czech President Petr Pavel granted pardons on Wednesday to four members of the country's special forces, who had been facing prosecution for alleged crimes related to the death of a

Czech president pardons soldiers prosecuted in death of Afghan prisoner
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ECB's Centeno: rate cuts below neutral level may be needed to keep inflation on target

The European Central Bank may need to cut its key interest rate below the neutral level of 1.5%-2% to prevent inflation from falling below its 2% target in a frail economic setting,

ECB's Centeno: rate cuts below neutral level may be needed to keep inflation on target
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Vatican silent on Russia-Ukraine talks, leaving prospects uncertain

Pope Leo XIV may have offered to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Vatican, but neither the pope nor senior Vatican officials have spoken publicly about

Vatican silent on Russia-Ukraine talks, leaving prospects uncertain
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All the surprising, subversive and rule-breaking looks from Cannes Film Festival

All the surprising, subversive and rule-breaking looks from Cannes Film Festival

All the surprising, subversive and rule-breaking looks from Cannes Film Festival
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Hikers stumble across treasure hidden on a mountain trail, sparking an investigation into its origin

Hikers stumble across treasure hidden on a mountain trail, sparking an investigation into its origin

Hikers stumble across treasure hidden on a mountain trail, sparking an investigation into its origin
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Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won't be used as a launchpad to strike Israel

The Lebanese and Palestinian presidents have agreed that Palestinian factions won't use Lebanon as a launchpad for any attacks against Israel

Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won't be used as a launchpad to strike Israel
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Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes

Some of Spike Lee’s most deeply felt passions — filmmaking and the New York Knicks — have collided at the Cannes Film Festival

Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes
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Moscow mayor says air defences downed three approaching drones

Sergei Sobyanin, Moscow's mayor, said on Wednesday that air defence forces had downed three drones en route to Russia's capital.

Moscow mayor says air defences downed three approaching drones
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German economic council forecasts stagnation for country's economy in 2025

The German Council of Economic Experts cut its forecast for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday, now expecting it to stagnate this year during a "pronounced phase

German economic council forecasts stagnation for country's economy in 2025
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Russia denies stalling peace talks, says no decision yet on venue

Russia on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations it was trying to drag out the peace process around Ukraine, but said that no decision had yet been made on a venue for

Russia denies stalling peace talks, says no decision yet on venue
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China's BYD turns up heat in Europe with launch of Dolphin Surf EV

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure

China's BYD turns up heat in Europe with launch of Dolphin Surf EV
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Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside elite American school in Madrid

Unidentified gunmen shot dead a former Ukrainian politician on Wednesday outside a school in a wealthy suburb of Madrid, Spain's Interior Ministry

Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside elite American school in Madrid
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Germany arrests minors in strike against far-right 'terrorist' group

German authorities on Wednesday arrested five adolescents suspected of forming a far-right terrorist group and said the charges included attempted murder and

Germany arrests minors in strike against far-right 'terrorist' group
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ECB has no doubt Fed will continue to supply dollars abroad

European Central Bank supervisors are analysing the dollar exposure of euro zone banks but there is no doubt the U.S.

ECB has no doubt Fed will continue to supply dollars abroad
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Dior agrees remedies to close Italian antitrust body's investigation

LVMH-owned Dior has agreed a number of remedies to settle an Italian competition authority investigation into whether the luxury brand and two of its units misled consumers with their

Dior agrees remedies to close Italian antitrust body's investigation
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Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appealed for Israel to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, calling the situation in the Palestinian enclave "yet more worrying

Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza
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Kremlin says Russia will defend its ships in the Baltic Sea with all means available

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia would defend its ships using the Baltic Sea with all means available and that a failed Estonian attempt to seize a tanker there recently

Kremlin says Russia will defend its ships in the Baltic Sea with all means available
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Ukraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers

Ukraine will ask the EU next week to consider big new steps to isolate Moscow, including seizing Russian assets and bringing in sanctions for some buyers of Russian

Ukraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers
Election|Europe|Finance|World

Romanian hard-right presidential candidate challenges election defeat

Romania's defeated hard-right presidential contender George Simion said late on Tuesday that he would challenge the ballot's result, alleging interference by France and Moldova, after a

Romanian hard-right presidential candidate challenges election defeat
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Germany says it broke up a far-right group that planned attacks. 5 teens have been arrested

German police have arrested five teenagers on accusations of involvement with a far-right group that calls itself “Last Defense Wave” and allegedly aims to destabilize Germany’s democratic system by carrying out attacks on migrants and political opponents

Germany says it broke up a far-right group that planned attacks. 5 teens have been arrested
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UK inflation rises to its highest level since January 2024 after domestic bills spike

Inflation in the U.K. spiked to its highest level for more than a year in April amid higher domestic bills such as energy and water

UK inflation rises to its highest level since January 2024 after domestic bills spike
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Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed to have recaptured the region

Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed to have recaptured the region

Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed to have recaptured the region
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Rosneft takes control of Russia's largest rare earth deposit, registry shows

Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft has acquired Tomtor, the country's largest rare earth metal deposit, a companies registry showed on Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin's

Rosneft takes control of Russia's largest rare earth deposit, registry shows
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ECB warns buoyant markets 'out of sync' with uncertain world

Buoyant credit and stock markets appear "out of sync" with a world gripped by geopolitical and trade uncertainty, the European Central Bank said on Wednesday.

ECB warns buoyant markets 'out of sync' with uncertain world
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran parliament approves strategic pact with Russia

Iran's parliament approved a 20-year strategic partnership on Wednesday between Moscow and Tehran, state media reported.

Iran parliament approves strategic pact with Russia
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UK's JD Sports falls on lower sales, US tariffs warning

British sportswear retailer JD Sports posted a 2% fall in first-quarter sales and warned that higher prices in its key U.S. market from President Donald Trump's

UK's JD Sports falls on lower sales, US tariffs warning
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UK house prices rose by most since 2022 in March, official data shows

British house prices rose at their fastest pace since the end of 2022 in the 12 months to March, according to official data published on Wednesday.

UK house prices rose by most since 2022 in March, official data shows
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Putin visits Kursk region for first time since ejecting Ukrainian forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces ejected Ukrainian troops from the area last month.

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since ejecting Ukrainian forces
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The navigator is blind and the driver's in pain, but they're racing though France, busting barriers

Two of the navigators in a women-only vintage car rally tearing through France are blind

The navigator is blind and the driver's in pain, but they're racing though France, busting barriers
Europe|World

Trump-Putin call on war in Ukraine is another blow to Kyiv and its allies

For Ukraine and its allies, who spent months trying to win Donald Trump over to their cause in the war started by Russia, it is

Trump-Putin call on war in Ukraine is another blow to Kyiv and its allies
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Google, Volvo Cars deepen partnership to develop Android software for vehicles

Volvo Cars and Alphabet's Google said on Wednesday the Swedish carmaker was now the lead development partner for Android automotive software, which should give its buyers

Google, Volvo Cars deepen partnership to develop Android software for vehicles
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Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer

U.K. police say a third suspect has been charged with arson over a series of fires targeting property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
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Trump misjudged influence on Putin, German defence minister says

U.S.

Trump misjudged influence on Putin, German defence minister says
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Wi-Fi industry clashes with mobile operators over additional EU spectrum

A group of 58 internet providers and industry associations urged EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen on Wednesday to free up additional spectrum for Wi-Fi services, setting

Wi-Fi industry clashes with mobile operators over additional EU spectrum
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EU will provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat after US cuts

The European Union plans to provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy media outlet

EU will provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat after US cuts
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UK employer pay rises hold at 3% but signs of softness grow, Brightmine says

Pay settlements granted by British employers stayed at 3% in the three months to April but many firms are now offering smaller raises, according to figures from data firm Brightmine

UK employer pay rises hold at 3% but signs of softness grow, Brightmine says
Europe|Health|World

Israeli military campaign hits last functioning hospital in Gaza’s north

Israel launched intense air and ground campaigns that health officials say killed hundreds over the last few days and shuttered the last functioning hospital in the enclave’s north. The Israeli military’s ground operation in northern and southern Gaza comes as international mediators push for progress in ceasefire talks.

Israeli military campaign hits last functioning hospital in Gaza’s north
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Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy as Democrats press him on Gaza aid and white South Africans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators have sparred over a wide range of the Trump administration’s foreign policies: Ukraine and Russia, the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget, refugee admissions and more

Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy as Democrats press him on Gaza aid and white South Africans
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Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City

Omar Marmoush’s stunning long-range strike upstaged Kevin De Bruyne on the Manchester City great’s Etihad farewell

Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City
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French, German leaders call on EU to scrap supply chain audit law

The leaders of France and Germany have called on the European Union to scrap its new supply chain audit law, worried that it

French, German leaders call on EU to scrap supply chain audit law
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Italy PM says pope confirmed willingness to host Ukraine peace talks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a statement on Tuesday that Pope Leo had confirmed during a phone call with her his willingness to host in the Vatican the next round of

Italy PM says pope confirmed willingness to host Ukraine peace talks
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EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze

The European Union will donate 5.5 million euros ($6.2 million) to support Radio Free Europe following a freeze on U.S. federal grants to the media outlet by the Trump

EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze
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EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump

The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for Washington to join them,

EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says

The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday

EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UAE agrees with Israel to allow delivery of urgent aid to Gaza, WAM reports

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it agreed with Israel to allow delivery of urgent humanitarian aid from the Gulf country to Gaza, the state news agency WAM reported.

UAE agrees with Israel to allow delivery of urgent aid to Gaza, WAM reports
Crime|Europe|World

Russia opens criminal case against journalist critical of Ukraine war

Russia's Investigative Committee said on Tuesday that it had launched criminal proceedings against a prominent journalist who heads a publication in neighbouring Latvia providing critical

Russia opens criminal case against journalist critical of Ukraine war
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IRS nominee who sponsored legislation to abolish the agency faces pointed questions

A former congressman who sponsored legislation to abolish the IRS and is now the nominee to lead that agency has faced pointed questions from senators

IRS nominee who sponsored legislation to abolish the agency faces pointed questions
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers

The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveling new sanctions targeting West Bank settlers as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers
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Airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, international criticism of Israel grows

Israeli forces killed at least 55 Palestinians in airstrikes in Gaza on Tuesday, local medics said, continuing to bombard the enclave

Airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, international criticism of Israel grows
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EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions

The EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, including a 17th package targeting

EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions
Economy|Europe|Political|World

The EU says it will lift sanctions on Syria but leave those on the former Assad regime

The European Union's top diplomat says the EU will lift sanctions on Syria’s economy but keep those in place targeting the former Assad regime

The EU says it will lift sanctions on Syria but leave those on the former Assad regime
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU proposes allowing deportation of asylum seekers to third countries

The European Union executive on Tuesday proposed amending EU law to allow member states to deport rejected asylum seekers to countries with which they have no connection, a move rights

EU proposes allowing deportation of asylum seekers to third countries
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria, Kallas says

EU foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria, Kallas says
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What's in the EU's new Russia sanctions

The European Union adopted on Tuesday its 17th package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

What's in the EU's new Russia sanctions
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Russia extends pre-trial detention of billionaire Moshkovich till Aug 25, lawyer says

A Russian court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention of Vadim Moshkovich, the billionaire founder of Russia's top agriculture company Rusagro who faces charges of embezzlement

Russia extends pre-trial detention of billionaire Moshkovich till Aug 25, lawyer says
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Green card holder from New Hampshire recounts his 'scary' months in ICE custody

Green card holder from New Hampshire recounts his 'scary' months in ICE custody

Green card holder from New Hampshire recounts his 'scary' months in ICE custody
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Pagenaud easing back into motorsports after serious injury in 2023. Finding a new career outside car

Simon Pagenaud’s career was cut short eight races into the 2023 season when he was badly injured in a crash that caused concussion-related symptoms he’s still battling nearly two years later

Pagenaud easing back into motorsports after serious injury in 2023. Finding a new career outside car
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Serbian court swaps prison for house arrest for 3 out of 6 jailed activists after pressure

An appeals court in Serbia has released three out of six political activists from jail following international criticism of the populist government which has faced anti-graft protests

A Serbian court swaps prison for house arrest for 3 out of 6 jailed activists after pressure
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EU sanctions three pro-Kremlin activists identified by Reuters

The European Union on Tuesday announced sanctions against three pro-Russia activists whose activities promoting the Kremlin's agenda inside Germany

EU sanctions three pro-Kremlin activists identified by Reuters
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Russia releases oil tanker from Baltic Sea detention, Estonian broadcaster says

Russia has released a Greek-owned oil tanker which was detained in Russian waters on Sunday after leaving an Estonian port, and the vessel has resumed its journey towards the

Russia releases oil tanker from Baltic Sea detention, Estonian broadcaster says
Crime|Europe|World

Poland to try suspect in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskiy

Polish authorities have indicted a man charged with planning to help Russian foreign intelligence services prepare a possible attempt to assassinate Ukraine's president, prosecutors

Poland to try suspect in alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskiy
Business|Europe|World

European editors sign petition opposing Hungary's move against foreign-funded groups

Over 80 editors from leading European news outlets signed a petition calling for the scrapping of legislation in Hungary that aims to restrict foreign-funded media

European editors sign petition opposing Hungary's move against foreign-funded groups
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

On 'World Bee Day,' the bees did not seem bothered. They should be

Tuesday was the eighth annual “World Bee Day.”

On 'World Bee Day,' the bees did not seem bothered. They should be
Economy|Europe|Political|World

With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions

Kyiv’s European allies have slapped new sanctions on Moscow, a day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to produce a breakthrough on ending the 3-year-old war in Ukraine

With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Harris Dickinson is one of the most in-demand actors, but he had to direct a film first

Harris Dickinson is sitting on a rooftop terrace in Cannes, trying to find all the movie tattoos on his body

Harris Dickinson is one of the most in-demand actors, but he had to direct a film first
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years

Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years

Jim Morrison’s stolen grave bust found after 37 years
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Mediobanca CEO to pitch Banca Generali bid to Italian investors on June 4

CEO Alberto Nagel plans to present Mediobanca's bid for the private bank Banca Generali to a group of Italian investors on June 4, a source with knowledge of the matter said on

Mediobanca CEO to pitch Banca Generali bid to Italian investors on June 4
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

US singer Chris Brown to re-apply for bail after UK assault charge

U.S. singer Chris Brown will again apply for bail on Wednesday, after an English court remanded him into custody over a serious assault charge and threw his upcoming world tour into

US singer Chris Brown to re-apply for bail after UK assault charge
Election|Europe|Political|World

Poland's far-right lays down demands to presidential hopefuls

Poland's two presidential hopefuls, who are seeking to broaden their appeal ahead of a June 1 run-off vote, received lists of demands on

Poland's far-right lays down demands to presidential hopefuls
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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -15.2 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May from the April number, figures released on Tuesday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -15.2 in May
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UK economy to grow 1.0% in 2025; sentiment improves slightly: Reuters poll

Britain's economy will grow a bit faster this year than thought a month ago, a Reuters poll of economists predicted, partly due to unexpectedly strong growth in

UK economy to grow 1.0% in 2025; sentiment improves slightly: Reuters poll
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Ireland's main banks flag lack of appetite for house building

Ireland's two dominant banks are not receiving enough demand from housebuilders to use all the funds they have earmarked for housing projects, executives said on Tuesday,

Ireland's main banks flag lack of appetite for house building
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UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive

Britain on Tuesday paused free trade talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and announced further sanctions against West Bank settlers as its

UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive
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Blackstone launches Clarion sale as markets stabilise, sources say

Blackstone has kicked off the sale of Clarion Events, four people familiar with the matter said, in a test of demand for takeovers

Blackstone launches Clarion sale as markets stabilise, sources say
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Elections, Gaza, polarisation drive political crime to record high in Germany

A series of closely fought elections, the war in Gaza and deepening political polarisation helped drive the number of politically motivated crimes in Germany to a

Elections, Gaza, polarisation drive political crime to record high in Germany
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Trade disputes should be resolved as quickly as possible, Germany says ahead of G7

Ongoing trade disputes with the United States should be resolved as quickly as possible for the benefit of all, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on

Trade disputes should be resolved as quickly as possible, Germany says ahead of G7
Europe|Political|World

Russia says Ukraine must decide if it will discuss peace accord memorandum

Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine had to decide whether or not it would cooperate in discussing a memorandum ahead of a potential future peace accord that Moscow has discussed with

Russia says Ukraine must decide if it will discuss peace accord memorandum
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Renault still open to supply technology to rivals to make cars cheaper, CEO says

French automaker Renault is willing to supply technology to other carmakers to help increase the total output of vehicles with shared features that make them cheaper to manufacture,

Renault still open to supply technology to rivals to make cars cheaper, CEO says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

New EU and UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil

The European Union and U.K. have imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, notably targeting almost scores of ships from the shadow fleet illicitly transporting oil to skirt Western restrictions imposed over the war on Ukraine

New EU and UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil
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With US and EU deals, Britain embarks on high-risk balancing act

Britain's pursuit of trade deals with the European Union and United States, while courting China, has made it a test case for

With US and EU deals, Britain embarks on high-risk balancing act
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

ECB's Escriva sees risks to global financial sector from U.S. trade policies

Geopolitical and trade tensions stemming from U.S. tariffs pose a risk to the stability of the global financial system and to global economic growth, European Central Bank

ECB's Escriva sees risks to global financial sector from U.S. trade policies
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UK hits Russia's military, financial, energy sectors with new sanctions

Britain announced wide-ranging new sanctions targeting Russia's military, energy and financial sectors on Tuesday, ramping up pressure on Moscow in coordination with

UK hits Russia's military, financial, energy sectors with new sanctions
Crime|Europe|Political|World

English Defense League founder Tommy Robinson due for early release after UK judge's decision

The founder of the far-right English Defense League had his prison sentence for contempt of court reduced by the U.K. High Court in London and could be released in coming days

English Defense League founder Tommy Robinson due for early release after UK judge's decision
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Next EU budget must be more flexible, have new revenues says von der Leyen

The next European Union budget, paying for EU policies in 2028-2034, must be more flexible, more focused and funded by new revenues to repay the joint EU

Next EU budget must be more flexible, have new revenues says von der Leyen
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Russia is only playing for time in Ukraine peace talks, Germany says

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of not really being interested in peace in Ukraine, saying he was only playing for time

Russia is only playing for time in Ukraine peace talks, Germany says
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Ukraine, Russia say drone strikes continue after Trump-Putin call

Ukraine, Russia say drone strikes continue after Trump-Putin call

Ukraine, Russia say drone strikes continue after Trump-Putin call
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Jailed UK anti-Islam activist 'Tommy Robinson' to be released next week

British anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon on Tuesday won a bid to trim his 18-month sentence for contempt of court, meaning he will be released from jail within a week.

Jailed UK anti-Islam activist 'Tommy Robinson' to be released next week
Europe|Health|Science|World

WHO members adopt global pandemic accord, but US absence casts doubts

Members of the World Health Organization adopted an agreement on Tuesday intended to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global

WHO members adopt global pandemic accord, but US absence casts doubts
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First major piece of Bayesian superyacht recovered from seabed

First major piece of Bayesian superyacht recovered from seabed

First major piece of Bayesian superyacht recovered from seabed
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Look of the Week: Alexander Skarsgård flips the script on thigh-high leather boots

Look of the Week: Alexander Skarsgård flips the script on thigh-high leather boots

Look of the Week: Alexander Skarsgård flips the script on thigh-high leather boots
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US tariffs dampen mood of global exporters, study shows

The wave of new U.S. tariffs has severely dampened the mood among exporters and 42% of companies now expect their export revenues to decline markedly, according to

US tariffs dampen mood of global exporters, study shows
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European shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks

European stocks closed at near nine-week highs on Tuesday with utilities and telecom firms leading gains, while some positive corporate

European shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks
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Klopp to Roma could be a rumor created by amateur sleuths

Roma fans have been driven into a frenzy by Italian media reports that Jürgen Klopp has agreed to be the team coach from next season

Klopp to Roma could be a rumor created by amateur sleuths
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Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversy

The Tour de France is set for a dramatic finale in July after organizers announced a climb up Montmartre in Paris on the final day

Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversy
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Israel's aid access to Gaza insufficient, offensive must stop, France says

Israel's easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza is insufficient, France's foreign minister said on Tuesday, warning its ally that the new offensive on Gaza had to

Israel's aid access to Gaza insufficient, offensive must stop, France says
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A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer

A second man has been charged over a series of fires that targeted properties linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
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Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country's year-long withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orban's

Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court
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UK, Canada, France threaten Israel with 'concrete actions' over Gaza

The leaders of Britain, Canada and France threatened "concrete actions" against Israel on Monday if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel with 'concrete actions' over Gaza
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US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation

The United States has sent 68 immigrants from Honduras and Colombia back to their countries in the first government-funded flight of what the Trump administration is calling voluntary deportations

US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation
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Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe

Donald Trump said after his call on Monday with President Vladimir Putin that Russia and Ukraine will

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe
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Greece's top diplomat calls war in Gaza a 'nightmare'

Greece’s top diplomat says the world is facing the most turbulent time since World War II, pointing to a crossroads in democracy and saying Europe is facing a “political identity crisis.”

Greece's top diplomat calls war in Gaza a 'nightmare'
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Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere for 'Highest 2 Lowest'

Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival in between Broadway performances for the premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” and was rewarded with a surprise honorary Palme d'Or

Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere for 'Highest 2 Lowest'
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US Senate confirms Trump nominee Kushner to be ambassador to France

The U.S.

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Kushner to be ambassador to France
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Denzel Washington gets a surprise honor from Spike Lee at ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere in Cannes

Denzel Washington gets a surprise honor from Spike Lee at ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere in Cannes

Denzel Washington gets a surprise honor from Spike Lee at ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ premiere in Cannes
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Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, as ambassador to France

The Senate has confirmed real estate developer Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France

Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, as ambassador to France
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Portugal's election result falls short of ending political instability. Here's what to know

Portugal’s third general election in three years has failed to deliver the result that could break the worst spell of political instability for decades in the European Union country of 10.6 million people

Portugal's election result falls short of ending political instability. Here's what to know
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Kremlin spokesman: No deadline can be set for Ukraine memorandum

The process for Moscow and Kyiv to develop a unified text of a peace and ceasefire memorandum will be complex, so there can be no fixed deadline, Russia's news agencies cited Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman: No deadline can be set for Ukraine memorandum
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The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump

Moscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump

The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump
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GDI raises additional $11.5 million to scale up EV battery anode production

Battery materials startup GDI said on Tuesday it has raised an additional $11.5 million in Series A funding to scale up production of silicon anodes for electric

GDI raises additional $11.5 million to scale up EV battery anode production
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Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at Cannes

U.S. actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday evening in recognition of his outstanding career, according

Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at Cannes
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Sheriff says 'defective' locks were a key factor in Louisiana jailbreak by 10 men

The sheriff who oversees the New Orleans jail where 10 men escaped last week says defective locks were a key factor in the jailbreak

Sheriff says 'defective' locks were a key factor in Louisiana jailbreak by 10 men
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Europeans to pressure Russia with sanctions, Germany says

European leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions after U.S.

Europeans to pressure Russia with sanctions, Germany says
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Kremlin says Romanian election was 'strange, to say the least'

The Kremlin on Monday described Romania's presidential election as "strange", saying the pro-Russian candidate who won an aborted vote last year had been unfairly disqualified.

Kremlin says Romanian election was 'strange, to say the least'
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Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in White House

Former U.S.

Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in White House
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Zelenskiy says high-level meeting between Ukraine, Russia, US, EU and UK being considered

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv and its partners were considering arranging a high-level meeting between Ukraine, Russia, the United States, European Union

Zelenskiy says high-level meeting between Ukraine, Russia, US, EU and UK being considered
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Putin, Trump discussed 'impressive' prospects for US-Russia ties, Kremlin says

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed what the U.S. leader called "impressive" prospects for ties between their two countries in a phone call on Monday, the

Putin, Trump discussed 'impressive' prospects for US-Russia ties, Kremlin says
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After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'

U.S.

After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'
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European, US leaders would welcome Vatican-hosted Russia-Ukraine talks, Italy's Meloni says

European and U.S. leaders spoke on Monday and welcomed U.S.

European, US leaders would welcome Vatican-hosted Russia-Ukraine talks, Italy's Meloni says
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Pierpaolo Piccioli takes over at Balenciaga from disrupter Demna

Pierpaolo Piccioli is the new creative director of the iconic fashion house Balenciaga

Pierpaolo Piccioli takes over at Balenciaga from disrupter Demna
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Russia bans Amnesty International, which vows to redouble work on rights abuses

Russia banned Amnesty International on Monday by classing it as an "undesirable organisation" for backing Ukraine against Russia, drawing a

Russia bans Amnesty International, which vows to redouble work on rights abuses
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Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent and activists

Russian authorities have outlawed Amnesty International as an “undesirable organization,” a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organizations a criminal offense

Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent and activists
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Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria

Akinola Davies Jr.' s “My Father’s Shadow” is making history in Cannes as the first Nigerian film in Cannes’ official selection

Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria
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Polish presidential election a 'yellow card' for Tusk government

If large urban centres are the core constituency of the liberal government of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, then Sunday's

Polish presidential election a 'yellow card' for Tusk government
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What to know about the Trump-Putin call on Ukraine

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone on Monday, the third officially announced call this year between the presidents of the United States and Russia. 

What to know about the Trump-Putin call on Ukraine
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Slovakia to challenge adoption of 'critical' global pandemic agreement

Slovakia's COVID-19 vaccine sceptic prime minister said on Monday that his country would challenge the adoption of a potentially groundbreaking global treaty on

Slovakia to challenge adoption of 'critical' global pandemic agreement
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European stocks subdued as corporate news outweighs US credit downgrade

European stocks closed flat on Monday, following a five-week winning streak, as declines from a surprise U.S. credit rating downgrade were offset by

European stocks subdued as corporate news outweighs US credit downgrade
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Putin agrees with Trump to work with Ukraine on memorandum on possible peace accord

Russian President Vladimir Putin, after a call with U.S.

Putin agrees with Trump to work with Ukraine on memorandum on possible peace accord
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JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV a Trump invitation to visit the US

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit the United States during a meeting at the Vatican

JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV a Trump invitation to visit the US
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EU executive cuts euro zone growth forecasts because of U.S. trade war

The euro zone economy will grow more slowly this year and next because of the trade war started by the United States and uncertainty over when and how it will end, the European

EU executive cuts euro zone growth forecasts because of U.S. trade war
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'Choose France' summit brings 20 billion euros of new investment

This year's "Choose France" business summit is set to secure 20 billion euros ($22.47 billion) of new investment, French President Emmanuel Macron

'Choose France' summit brings 20 billion euros of new investment
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Spain's PM wants Israel out of international cultural events over Gaza war

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on Monday for Israel's exclusion from international cultural events such as the Eurovision song contest over its military campaign in Gaza

Spain's PM wants Israel out of international cultural events over Gaza war
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UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations

Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after

UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations
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Work on long-debated bridge to Sicily could begin in coming months

Work to build a giant bridge connecting the Italian mainland to the island of Sicily is expected to begin over the summer, the infrastructure

Work on long-debated bridge to Sicily could begin in coming months
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Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism

Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player and now a media celebrity, will step down from his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat

Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism
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German antitrust head sees divergence in rhetoric with US peers, not in substance

Germany's antitrust head Andreas Mundt on Monday addressed mounting concerns about the deviation in approaches between European regulators and their U.S. peers,

German antitrust head sees divergence in rhetoric with US peers, not in substance
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EU antitrust regulators to decide on Mars' Kellanova deal by June 25

European Union antitrust regulators will decide by June 25 whether to clear Mars' $36 billion takeover of Pringles maker Kellanova, according to a European

EU antitrust regulators to decide on Mars' Kellanova deal by June 25
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German trade lobby ups online retail forecast for this year

Demand is growing for online retail in Germany, the HDE trade association said on Monday, increasing its forecast for the year despite subdued consumer sentiment, with Chinese

German trade lobby ups online retail forecast for this year
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Citroen appoints Xavier Chardon as CEO, Koskas to leave company

Citroen has appointed Xavier Chardon as its new CEO, the brand's owner Stellantis said on Monday, as the group's search for its own top executive nears completion.

Citroen appoints Xavier Chardon as CEO, Koskas to leave company
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Romania's new president faces uphill battle to reduce EU's widest deficit

Romanian centrist Nicusor Dan may have defied the odds to win the presidency, but now he faces an even more daunting task:

Romania's new president faces uphill battle to reduce EU's widest deficit
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What's in the UK-EU reset deal?

Britain agreed the most significant reset of relations with the European Union since Brexit on Monday, with both sides hailing deals on everything from trade and migration to security and

What's in the UK-EU reset deal?
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EU leaders relieved after centrist beats pro-Trump rival to Romanian presidency

Romania's European allies and markets welcomed centrist Nicusor Dan's presidential election victory over a eurosceptic hard-right rival on Sunday, relieved

EU leaders relieved after centrist beats pro-Trump rival to Romanian presidency
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Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98

Russian ballet maestro Yuri Grigorovich, considered one of the greatest choreographers of the 20th century, has died at the age of 98, the Bolshoi Theatre said on Monday.

Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98
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Finland to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to supply ammunition to Ukraine

Finland will supply 90 million euros ($101.35 million) of ammunition to Ukraine by using proceeds from Russian financial assets frozen by the European Union after

Finland to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to supply ammunition to Ukraine
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Italy's data watchdog fines AI company Replika's developer $5.6 million

Italy's data protection agency has fined the developer of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot company Replika 5 million euros ($5.64 million) for breaching rules designed to protect

Italy's data watchdog fines AI company Replika's developer $5.6 million
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Telegram's Durov says French spy chief asked him to ban conservative Romanian voices

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, has accused the head of France's foreign intelligence agency of asking him to ban Romanian conservative voices ahead of the

Telegram's Durov says French spy chief asked him to ban conservative Romanian voices
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Man who tried to sell $6.4m gold toilet stolen from English country house is spared jail

A man who tried to help a burglar cash in from the theft of a gold toilet was spared prison on Monday after a British judge said he had been taken advantage of by the thieves

Man who tried to sell $6.4m gold toilet stolen from English country house is spared jail
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EU deadline on UniCredit, Banco BPM deal extended after national request

EU antitrust regulators have extended their decision deadline on Italian bank UniCredit's takeover bid for its smaller rival Banco BPM after a national watchdog asked to take over

EU deadline on UniCredit, Banco BPM deal extended after national request
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UK police arrest third man over fire at PM Starmer's house

British police arrested a third man in an investigation into a series of arson attacks in north London, including a fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

UK police arrest third man over fire at PM Starmer's house
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Volkswagen weighs plan to sell or find partner for Italdesign

Volkswagen is considering a plan to divest from its design and engineering unit Italdesign, union representatives told Reuters on Monday, as

Volkswagen weighs plan to sell or find partner for Italdesign
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Europe and the UK ‘reset’ relations, almost a decade after Brexit nearly broke them

Europe and the UK ‘reset’ relations, almost a decade after Brexit nearly broke them

Europe and the UK ‘reset’ relations, almost a decade after Brexit nearly broke them
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EU and UK reach tentative agreement ahead of summit, say EU officials

The European Union and Britain reached a tentative agreement on defence and security, fisheries and youth mobility ahead of a EU-UK summit on Monday, paving the way for British

EU and UK reach tentative agreement ahead of summit, say EU officials
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China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty on Greenland, foreign minister says

China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity on the Greenland issue, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Danish counterpart on Monday, urging the European

China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty on Greenland, foreign minister says
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Romania's new pro-European president puts it back on a Western course, but fault lines remain

A pro-European Union centrist pulled off an upset in Romania’s presidential election, beating out a hard-right nationalist who had channeled people’s anger at the political establishment to surge in the polls

Romania's new pro-European president puts it back on a Western course, but fault lines remain
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Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violations

Spain’s government says it has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings on its platform for having violated rules

Spain orders Airbnb to block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings over rule violations
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France planning Supermax-style prison near notorious Devil’s Island penal colony site

France planning Supermax-style prison near notorious Devil’s Island penal colony site

France planning Supermax-style prison near notorious Devil’s Island penal colony site
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Trump's tariff onslaught casts shadow over European economy, even in best case scenario

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive has led European officials to cut their growth forecasts for this year and next, even in a best-case scenario in which the highest rates on most goods could be negotiated away

Trump's tariff onslaught casts shadow over European economy, even in best case scenario
Election|Europe|Finance|World

Who is Nicusor Dan, the pro-EU centrist who beat a nationalist in Romania’s tense presidential race?

Nicusor Dan, the former civic activist and pro-European Union centrist politician who defied odds to decisively defeat a hard-right nationalist in Romania’s critical presidential race, has emerged as a counterforce to the right-wing populist wave sweeping across Eastern Europe Final results from the presidential race showed Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, Dan winning 53.6% of the vote over the hard-right candidate George Simion

Who is Nicusor Dan, the pro-EU centrist who beat a nationalist in Romania’s tense presidential race?
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Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise

Portugal’s president has convened political parties for consultations after a general election delivered another minority government

Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise
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Russia launches massive drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call

Russia launches massive drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call

Russia launches massive drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Right-wing populists hopeful after first round of Polish presidential election

There’s a long way to go yet in Poland’s presidential election, but Sunday’s first round was a good day for candidates on the right and far right

Right-wing populists hopeful after first round of Polish presidential election
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Please disregard EU--Portugal-Election, published most recently on May

STORY REMOVED: EU--Portugal-Election
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Qatar Airways reports earning a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, a record for carrier

The holding company that owns Qatar Airways has reported it earned a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic

Qatar Airways reports earning a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, a record for carrier
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Poland set for knife-edge presidential runoff as far right surges

The centrist and nationalist hopefuls contesting Poland's presidential election runoff began trying to win over the supporters of

Poland set for knife-edge presidential runoff as far right surges
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EU countries agree on big defence fund, diplomat says

EU countries have in principle agreed on the proposals for a 150 billion euro ($168.3 billion) fund aimed at boosting Europe's defence, known as Security Action for Europe (SAFE),

EU countries agree on big defence fund, diplomat says
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Spain blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb holiday rental listings

Spain has ordered Airbnb to withdraw more than 65,000 listings for holiday rentals which it said violated existing rules from its platform as part of a general

Spain blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb holiday rental listings
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Ryanair forecasts fare rebound as consumers recover from interest-rate hit

Ryanair on Monday reported strong demand across Europe and projected that fares would rebound to recover much of the decline that dented profit last year as

Ryanair forecasts fare rebound as consumers recover from interest-rate hit
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Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form

Carlos Alcaraz is clearly the favorite for the French Open

Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form
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Curtain coming down after 30 years at 'Inside Edition' for Deborah Norville

At a time of constant change for the television news industry, Deborah Norville was a beacon of stability

Curtain coming down after 30 years at 'Inside Edition' for Deborah Norville
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STORY REMOVED: EU--Portugal-Election
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Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election

Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election

Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election
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Liberal mayor and conservative historian headed to presidential runoff in Poland, exit poll suggests

An exit poll shows that the liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and a conservative historian, Karol Nawrocki, are the front-runners in a presidential election in Poland

Liberal mayor and conservative historian headed to presidential runoff in Poland, exit poll suggests
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Wes Anderson talks 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Gene Hackman and his Cannes bus

With remarkable regularity, Anderson has been crafting movies uniquely his own since his 1996 debut, “Bottle Rocket.”

Wes Anderson talks 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Gene Hackman and his Cannes bus
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Romania's pro-EU president-elect known for calm, methodical approach

Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan's decision to attend a string of debates last week shunned by his hard-right rival appeared to pay off on Sunday when

Romania's pro-EU president-elect known for calm, methodical approach
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Centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival

Romania's centrist Bucharest mayor, Nicusor Dan, won the country's presidential election on Sunday in a shock upset over a hard-right, nationalist

Centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival
Europe|Political|World

Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist

Pro-European Union candidate Nicusor Dan has won Romania’s closely watched presidential runoff against a hard-right nationalist

Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist
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Asking prices for UK homes have smallest spring rise since 2016, Rightmove says

Asking prices for homes put up for sale in Britain have risen by the least for the late spring period since 2016, according to data published on Monday that added to signs of a

Asking prices for UK homes have smallest spring rise since 2016, Rightmove says
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Nicole Kidman champions gender equality at star-studded Cannes party

Australian actor Nicole Kidman vowed to keep pushing for gender equality in cinema at an exclusive party attended by celebrities like

Nicole Kidman champions gender equality at star-studded Cannes party
Election|Europe|World

Polish centrist's narrow presidential lead leaves pro-EU path in balance

Polish liberals performed worse than expected in a presidential election on Sunday, exit polls showed, as Rafal Trzaskowski from ruling centrists

Polish centrist's narrow presidential lead leaves pro-EU path in balance
Europe|Political|World

Starmer discusses Russian war against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with leaders of the U.S., Italy, France and Germany, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

Starmer discusses Russian war against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany
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US scores 5 goals in middle period to rout Kazakhstan and advance at ice hockey worlds

After a goalless opening period the United States went on to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship with a 6-1 rout of Kazakhstan

US scores 5 goals in middle period to rout Kazakhstan and advance at ice hockey worlds
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Struggling Sergio Garcia says he'd decline playing for European Ryder Cup team right now if invited

Sergio Garcia has appeared in 10 Ryder Cups and amassed more points than any other European player

Struggling Sergio Garcia says he'd decline playing for European Ryder Cup team right now if invited
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Austria grappling with venue, funding for next Eurovision Song Contest

The Austrian government and national broadcaster ORF are grappling with where to host the next Eurovision Song Contest and how to cover the cost, officials said

Austria grappling with venue, funding for next Eurovision Song Contest
Europe|Political|World

Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza

Red-clad protesters have marched through the Dutch capital of The Hague demanding their government do more to halt Israel’s campaign in Gaza

Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza
Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal secures return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy

Arsenal has sealed its place in next season’s Champions League

Arsenal secures return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy
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Estonia says Russia detained a tanker in Baltic Sea

Russia detained a Greek-owned oil tanker on Sunday after it left an Estonian Baltic Sea port, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said, adding it had alerted NATO allies

Estonia says Russia detained a tanker in Baltic Sea
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French interior minister wins contest to lead conservative party

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau was voted the new leader of the centre-right Republicans (LR) party on Sunday, bolstering his chances ahead of a 2027 presidential election

French interior minister wins contest to lead conservative party
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Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite

There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner

Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Trump envoy Witkoff cites US 'red line' with Iran against uranium enrichment

Any deal between the United States and Iran must include an agreement not to enrich uranium, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday, a comment that drew criticism from

Trump envoy Witkoff cites US 'red line' with Iran against uranium enrichment
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Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call

Russia launched on Sunday its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, destroying homes and killing at least one woman a day

Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call
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Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics

Around 10,000 protesters have gathered in Hungary's capital to oppose a bill by the country's right-wing government that critics say targets free speech and independent media

Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics
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Estonian PM vows to keep up checks on Russia's 'shadow fleet'

Estonia will keep checking Russian "shadow fleet" vessels, Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Reuters on Sunday, days after Russia deployed a SU-35 fighter jet as

Estonian PM vows to keep up checks on Russia's 'shadow fleet'
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Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Catholic Church as pontificate officially starts

Pope Leo XIV has vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world

Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Catholic Church as pontificate officially starts
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Tens of thousands protest in The Hague against Gaza war

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through The Hague on Sunday demanding a tougher stance from the Dutch government against Israel's war in Gaza.

Tens of thousands protest in The Hague against Gaza war
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Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’
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Max Verstappen takes brilliant win at Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Max Verstappen takes brilliant win at Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Max Verstappen takes brilliant win at Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
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Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff in Italian Open final to become first home winner in 40 years

Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff in Italian Open final to become first home winner in 40 years

Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff in Italian Open final to become first home winner in 40 years
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A man had heart attack symptoms on a flight. A cardiologist and a pocket-sized tool on board may have helped save his life

A man had heart attack symptoms on a flight. A cardiologist and a pocket-sized tool on board may have helped save his life

A man had heart attack symptoms on a flight. A cardiologist and a pocket-sized tool on board may have helped save his life
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Zelenskiy meets U.S. Vice President Vance, says source in Ukrainian delegation

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met U.S.

Zelenskiy meets U.S. Vice President Vance, says source in Ukrainian delegation
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There are plenty of one-euro homes hidden all over Sicily. These brothers want to find them for you

There are plenty of one-euro homes hidden all over Sicily. These brothers want to find them for you

There are plenty of one-euro homes hidden all over Sicily. These brothers want to find them for you
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Russia plans to launch intercontinental ballistic missile, Kyiv says

Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Sunday Russia planned to conduct a "training and combat" launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile to intimidate Ukraine and the

Russia plans to launch intercontinental ballistic missile, Kyiv says
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Italian Open organizers want to make the tournament a 5th Grand Slam

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is dominating men’s tennis and Italy swept both the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team titles last year

Italian Open organizers want to make the tournament a 5th Grand Slam
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Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that he, along with the leaders of Britain, France and Poland, aimed to speak with Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. president's planned call

Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says
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How might Trump win peace in Ukraine?

Donald Trump has said he will be speaking to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine on Monday about stopping the 'bloodbath' in Ukraine.

How might Trump win peace in Ukraine?
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Pope Leo to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Sunday, Vatican says

Pope Leo will have a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy later on Sunday following the pope's inaugural Mass, the Vatican said.

Pope Leo to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Sunday, Vatican says
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Pope Leo urges unity for divided Church, vows not to be 'autocrat'

Pope Leo XIV formally began his reign on Sunday by reaching out to conservatives who felt orphaned under his predecessor,

Pope Leo urges unity for divided Church, vows not to be 'autocrat'
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Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since start of war, killing at least 1

Russia has launched one its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukrainian officials confirmed to the Associated Press

Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since start of war, killing at least 1
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ECB's Wunsch says central bank may need to cut rates below 2%, FT reports

The European Central Bank may need to cut interest rates to "slightly below" 2% as global trade tensions pose downside risks to inflation and growth, Belgium's central bank governor, Pierre

ECB's Wunsch says central bank may need to cut rates below 2%, FT reports
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Austria's JJ wins Eurovision Song Contest with pop-opera song 'Wasted Love.' Israel comes 2nd

Classically trained countertenor JJ of Austria wins 69th Eurovision Song Contest with his pop-opera song “Wasted Love.”

Austria's JJ wins Eurovision Song Contest with pop-opera song 'Wasted Love.' Israel comes 2nd
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At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere

Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 27 people dead

At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere
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Trump says he will speak to Putin on the phone Monday

Trump says he will speak to Putin on the phone Monday

Trump says he will speak to Putin on the phone Monday
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Canada PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskiy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday reaffirmed the country's support for Ukraine in his first face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy since

Canada PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskiy
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Back in the mix: Jon Rahm 'hungry' for first major championship since joining LIV Golf in 2023

Jon Rahm is back in contention at a major championship

Back in the mix: Jon Rahm 'hungry' for first major championship since joining LIV Golf in 2023
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UK-EU edge towards a reset on e-gates, food and defence

Britain hopes to secure a reset deal with the European Union on Monday that would boost defence and security cooperation, and smooth the arrival of people and also

UK-EU edge towards a reset on e-gates, food and defence
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Five dead in helicopter collision in Finland, police say

Five people were killed on Saturday when two helicopters collided and crashed in a wooded area near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, police said.

Five dead in helicopter collision in Finland, police say
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Germany, Italy say Europe's leaders 'far from' talks on troop deployment in Ukraine

Europe is a long way from talking about deploying troops in Ukraine as all its efforts are currently focused on securing an unconditional ceasefire from Russia, German

Germany, Italy say Europe's leaders 'far from' talks on troop deployment in Ukraine
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Germany does not expect UniCredit to go for full Commerzbank bid at present

Germany does not expect Italy's UniCredit to launch a full bid for German rival Commerzbank at present, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday.

Germany does not expect UniCredit to go for full Commerzbank bid at present
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Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Turkey

U.S.

Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Turkey
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Italy's Meloni warns EU green policies risk 'industrial desertification'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned on Saturday that rigid green policies could devastate Europe's industrial base, and called for a more cautious approach to the ecological

Italy's Meloni warns EU green policies risk 'industrial desertification'
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Crystal Palace makes FA Cup history by stunning Man City 1-0 in the final

Crystal Palace has pulled off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in recent memory by beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium

Crystal Palace makes FA Cup history by stunning Man City 1-0 in the final
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FA Cup final: Crystal Palace wins first major trophy after shocking Manchester City

FA Cup final: Crystal Palace wins first major trophy after shocking Manchester City

FA Cup final: Crystal Palace wins first major trophy after shocking Manchester City
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Trump says he will call Putin, then Zelenskyy, on Monday to push for Ukraine ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine

Trump says he will call Putin, then Zelenskyy, on Monday to push for Ukraine ceasefire
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A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties

A second man has been arrested on arson charges in connection with a series of fires targeting property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties
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Trump says he will speak with Putin, Zelenskiy on Monday

U.S.

Trump says he will speak with Putin, Zelenskiy on Monday
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No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says

German news agency dpa has reported that a Lufthansa flight to Spain last year went without a pilot for 10 minutes after the co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit

No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says
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Istanbul peace talks laid bare chasm between Ukraine and Russia

The first high-level talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early months of Moscow's 2022 invasion showed they are far from agreement on steps needed for a

Istanbul peace talks laid bare chasm between Ukraine and Russia
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Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the Vatican can be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help
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World leaders set to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass

Following is a list of the main world leaders who are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass on Sunday, according to a Vatican statement.

World leaders set to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass
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Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks

Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks

Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks
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‘Bare beating’: The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy

‘Bare beating’: The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy

‘Bare beating’: The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy
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Three Iranian nationals appear in court in the UK charged with national security offenses

Three Iranian nationals appear in court in the UK charged with national security offenses

Three Iranian nationals appear in court in the UK charged with national security offenses
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Zelenskiy will attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, Vatican says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo on Sunday, along with many other world leaders, the Vatican said.

Zelenskiy will attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, Vatican says
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Ukraine, Europe urge more pressure on Russia after drone kills nine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Saturday for stronger sanctions on Moscow after a Russian drone killed nine bus passengers in northeastern Ukraine

Ukraine, Europe urge more pressure on Russia after drone kills nine
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Russia demanded Ukraine cede more territory at Turkey talks, Ukrainian source says

Russian negotiators at peace talks in Istanbul demanded Ukraine pull its troops out of all the Ukrainian regions claimed by Moscow before they would agree to a

Russia demanded Ukraine cede more territory at Turkey talks, Ukrainian source says
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UK police charge rapper HoodyBaby with assault in case involving US singer Chris Brown

British police charged a second American musician on Saturday in connection with an alleged assault in London in 2023, a day after singer Chris Brown was charged over the same

UK police charge rapper HoodyBaby with assault in case involving US singer Chris Brown
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Pope Leo’s personal trainer reveals shock at learning client became next pontiff

Pope Leo’s personal trainer reveals shock at learning client became next pontiff

Pope Leo’s personal trainer reveals shock at learning client became next pontiff
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Erdogan says U.S. CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defence sector easing under Trump

President Tayyip Erdogan said he believed the United States' 'CAATSA' sanctions on the Turkish defence sector would soon be "overcome" thanks to U.S.

Erdogan says U.S. CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defence sector easing under Trump
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Kremlin says Putin could meet Zelenskiy if certain agreements are reached

The Kremlin said on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but only if certain agreements were reached.

Kremlin says Putin could meet Zelenskiy if certain agreements are reached
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Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy's south

In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily's capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and

Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy's south
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Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assault

British police say a musician and friend of Chris Brown has been charged alongside the Grammy-winning singer on allegations they beat and seriously injured a music producer at a London nightclub in 2023

Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assault
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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is playing a single game against 140,000 people worldwide

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?
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How to watch and vote in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest

Acts from more than two dozen countries will take the stage in Basel, Switzerland, to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest

How to watch and vote in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest
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Australia condemns Russia's jailing of Melbourne man caught in Ukraine

Australia's foreign minister on Saturday condemned a 13-year prison sentence handed by a Russian court to an Australian citizen for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces.

Australia condemns Russia's jailing of Melbourne man caught in Ukraine
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Russia sentences Australian man to 13 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine

Russia sentences Australian man to 13 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine

Russia sentences Australian man to 13 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine
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Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales clash with police in push to secure his candidacy

Street clashes have erupted in Bolivia's capital of La Paz as hundreds of supporters of ex-President Evo Morales marched toward the country's top electoral court to push for their leader’s candidacy in presidential elections later this year

Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales clash with police in push to secure his candidacy
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Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump's image, with 'MAGA accounts' and more

House Republicans are in the final rounds of negotiations over a sweeping budget plan that has been significantly influenced by President Donald Trump's priorities

Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump's image, with 'MAGA accounts' and more
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Epic Games' Fortnite not available on iPhones in EU and the US

(This May 16 story was refiled without any changes to text.)

Epic Games' Fortnite not available on iPhones in EU and the US
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Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia

Police in Slovenia are investigating the disappearance of a bronze statue of U.S. first lady Melania Trump that was sawed off and carried away from her hometown

Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia
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US singer Chris Brown denied bail in UK, throwing upcoming tour into doubt

U.S. singer Chris Brown was denied bail by an English court over a serious assault charge on Friday, throwing his upcoming world tour into doubt.

US singer Chris Brown denied bail in UK, throwing upcoming tour into doubt
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Hungarian official sought information on perceived Orban opponents in USAID meeting

An official appointed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to investigate foreign political interference met with Trump administration

Hungarian official sought information on perceived Orban opponents in USAID meeting
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Ukraine calls on allies to keep pressure on Russia after talks yield no ceasefire

Ukraine rallied support from its Western allies on Friday after Kyiv and Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire at their first

Ukraine calls on allies to keep pressure on Russia after talks yield no ceasefire
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Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers

A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency specifying protections against workplace harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation

Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers
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Romanian centrist has slight lead over hard-right ahead of tight Sunday vote-survey

Centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan gained a slight lead over hard-right eurosceptic George Simion, an opinion poll on Friday showed, ahead of Sunday's

Romanian centrist has slight lead over hard-right ahead of tight Sunday vote-survey
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Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final

Jannik Sinner has gone all the way to the final in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban

Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final
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Poland’s presidential election could end last vestige of populist resistance to PM Tusk

Poland’s presidential election could end last vestige of populist resistance to PM Tusk

Poland’s presidential election could end last vestige of populist resistance to PM Tusk
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'Non-starter' Ukraine talks renew call for US sanctions bill

U.S. senators renewed calls on Friday for Congress to pass sanctions on Russia after Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks showed little progress, but no votes

'Non-starter' Ukraine talks renew call for US sanctions bill
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Global equities gain, gold prices set for big weekly loss

Wall Street gained on Friday, as European shares climbed to a fifth straight weekly gain on upbeat earnings that helped sustain the rally

Global equities gain, gold prices set for big weekly loss
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His plane crashed during WWII; Now his family has answers

His plane crashed during WWII; Now his family has answers

His plane crashed during WWII; Now his family has answers
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Portugal's parties wrap up election campaigning, stable government unlikely

Portuguese political parties were wrapping up their campaigns on Lisbon's streets on Friday ahead of a general election on Sunday - the

Portugal's parties wrap up election campaigning, stable government unlikely
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France's Macron: Gaza conditions are 'intolerable,' hopes to discuss it with Netanyahu and Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Friday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was unacceptable, and said he hoped to discuss the matter soon with Israeli Prime Minister

France's Macron: Gaza conditions are 'intolerable,' hopes to discuss it with Netanyahu and Trump
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US to start European troop withdrawal discussions later this year, US NATO ambassador says

The United States will begin discussions with European allies to reduce U.S. troops in Europe later this year, U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on

US to start European troop withdrawal discussions later this year, US NATO ambassador says
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Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey

Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who was jailed in March in Turkey on terrorism and insult charges, is on his way home, Sweden's Prime Minister said on Friday.

Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey
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George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run

George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run

George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run
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Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire

The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs but no ceasefire
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France's CMA CGM to redeploy fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels

French shipping group CMA CGM will reorganise its global fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese-built vessels that are due to take effect from October, the company's

France's CMA CGM to redeploy fleet to avoid U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels
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Polish presidential election frontrunner faces scrutiny over ads

The frontrunner in Poland's presidential election faced questions over a series of online advertisements criticising his rivals on Friday, as he rejected claims that his campaign

Polish presidential election frontrunner faces scrutiny over ads
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Moving back in: Pope Leo expected to live at Vatican's Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo XIV is expected to live in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, unlike the late Pope Francis who shunned the palace in favour of a

Moving back in: Pope Leo expected to live at Vatican's Apostolic Palace
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What Depardieu's conviction and Cannes' response means for #MeToo in France

This was a week of reckoning for powerful men in France’s film industry

What Depardieu's conviction and Cannes' response means for #MeToo in France
Crime|Europe|US

Woman connected to the Zizians fired the bullet that killed a Vermont border agent, report says

Authorities say a woman charged in the January killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont fired the bullet that struck him during a traffic stop

Woman connected to the Zizians fired the bullet that killed a Vermont border agent, report says
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Secretive French thinkers behind Le Pen come out of the shadows

A secret group of French experts and technocrats that has been discreetly shaping Marine Le Pen's nationalist programme over the past 10 years came

Secretive French thinkers behind Le Pen come out of the shadows
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EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, EU

EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
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ICC prosecutor Khan on leave amid sexual misconduct probe

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has stepped aside temporarily as an investigation by the United

ICC prosecutor Khan on leave amid sexual misconduct probe
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ECB's Lane queries value of publishing economic scenarios

European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane argued on Friday that publishing alternative economic scenarios alongside the ECB's economic projections may raise more problems

ECB's Lane queries value of publishing economic scenarios
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European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talks

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says European leaders have agreed to press ahead with joint action against Russia over the failure to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine

European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talks
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Watching Trump from afar, Israel fears being left out of a new Middle East it helped create

For decades, Israel has leveraged its special relationship with the United States to serve as a gatekeeper to Washington

Watching Trump from afar, Israel fears being left out of a new Middle East it helped create
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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside pending outcome of sexual misconduct investigation

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has stepped down temporarily pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside pending outcome of sexual misconduct investigation
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Yamal's rise helps Barcelona move beyond the post-Messi era

When Lionel Messi left Barcelona it looked like generation would have to go by before another player of his incredible talent would don the burgundy and blue

Yamal's rise helps Barcelona move beyond the post-Messi era
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Pele's pain, Rooney's rocket and great escapes: Everton bids farewell to Goodison Park

The Grand Old Lady of English soccer is about to bid farewell to the men's game

Pele's pain, Rooney's rocket and great escapes: Everton bids farewell to Goodison Park
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Inditex appoints new chief financial officer

Inditex on Friday announced a new chief financial officer and chief sustainability officer in a top management reshuffle, without detailing any reason for the changes.

Inditex appoints new chief financial officer
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Russia says Ukraine talks yielded a prisoner swap deal and an agreement to keep talking

Russia said on Friday that the first direct talks with Ukraine in more than three years had yielded a deal to swap 1,000 prisoners of war

Russia says Ukraine talks yielded a prisoner swap deal and an agreement to keep talking
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NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say

Boosting defence spending is a task for all NATO members willing to close gaps with allies, ministers from historic low-spenders Italy and Germany said on Friday,

NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say
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Europeans and Zelenskiy agree Russian stance is 'unacceptable', Starmer says

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland agreed on Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Russia's position in peace talks was "unacceptable" and also

Europeans and Zelenskiy agree Russian stance is 'unacceptable', Starmer says
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What you need to know about Romania's presidential run-off vote

Here's what to know about Sunday's run-off vote in Romania's presidential election, pitting hard-right eurosceptic lawmaker George Simion against centrist independent Bucharest

What you need to know about Romania's presidential run-off vote
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Fear and anger in France's crypto community after spate of kidnappings

After watching frightening images of a prominent French crypto boss' daughter being attacked on a Paris street during a botched kidnapping, crypto executive

Fear and anger in France's crypto community after spate of kidnappings
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Polish ruling party reports attack on its website before election

A group of Russian hackers attacked the websites of the Polish ruling Civic Platform party, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday, two days before a presidential election.

Polish ruling party reports attack on its website before election
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Estonia's Tommy Cash says Italians aren’t in a froth over his Eurovision song ‘Espresso Macchiato’

One song generating a lot of froth at the Eurovision Song Contest is “Espresso Macchiato.”

Estonia's Tommy Cash says Italians aren’t in a froth over his Eurovision song ‘Espresso Macchiato’
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Talks to replace Novo Nordisk CEO lasted several weeks, board chair says

Discussions between Novo Nordisk and the Novo Nordisk Foundation that controls the company regarding a CEO change have been ongoing for the past few weeks, the company's board

Talks to replace Novo Nordisk CEO lasted several weeks, board chair says
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Trump-admirer Simion hopes voter anger will win him Romania presidency

Eurosceptic hard-right lawmaker George Simion could be elected Romania's president on Sunday, riding a wave of popular anger over living costs, corruption and the

Trump-admirer Simion hopes voter anger will win him Romania presidency
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Volkswagen shareholders demand carmaker reform 'highly problematic' governance

Volkswagen's shareholders renewed their criticism of the automaker's corporate governance on Friday, demanding greater board independence and expressing growing

Volkswagen shareholders demand carmaker reform 'highly problematic' governance
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Nationalist Polish presidential contender talks tough on Ukraine

While his main rival plays up his European credentials, nationalist Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki posts videos of

Nationalist Polish presidential contender talks tough on Ukraine
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Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says

Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told Ukrainian TV on Friday as talks in Istanbul ended.

Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says
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Iran, Europeans hold nuclear talks, agree to more, diplomats say

Diplomats from Iran and the three European parties remaining in a moribund 2015 nuclear deal met in Istanbul on Friday, Iranian and British officials said, their first round of talks since

Iran, Europeans hold nuclear talks, agree to more, diplomats say
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CEO of Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, to step down in wake of share price drop

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, maker of blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy, says its CEO is stepping down

CEO of Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, to step down in wake of share price drop
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After meeting Pope Leo XIV, Jannik Sinner leads Italy’s charge at the Italian Open

After meeting Pope Leo XIV, Jannik Sinner leads Italy’s charge at the Italian Open

After meeting Pope Leo XIV, Jannik Sinner leads Italy’s charge at the Italian Open
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Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is approaching its grand final in the Swiss city of Basel

Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final
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Singer Chris Brown's tour in question as UK judge orders him into custody on assault charge

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown’s upcoming tour has been thrown into question as a British judge ordered him held in custody while facing allegations he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023

Singer Chris Brown's tour in question as UK judge orders him into custody on assault charge
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UK has fewer billionaires in 2025, Sunday Times 'Rich List' shows

The number of billionaires in Britain has fallen in 2025, The Sunday Times said on Friday in its annual compilation of the country's richest people, adding that it was the biggest

UK has fewer billionaires in 2025, Sunday Times 'Rich List' shows
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Swedish diplomat spy suspect has died, his lawyer says

A Swedish diplomat who was recently questioned by police on suspicion of espionage has died, the man's lawyer said on Friday.

Swedish diplomat spy suspect has died, his lawyer says
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Syria plans to print currency in UAE and Germany, ending Russian role

Syria plans to print a newly-designed currency in the UAE and Germany instead of Russia, three sources said, reflecting rapidly improving ties with Gulf Arab and

Syria plans to print currency in UAE and Germany, ending Russian role
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Microsoft makes Office-Teams offer to avert EU antitrust fine

Microsoft has offered to make its Office product without Teams cheaper than when sold with Teams, EU antitrust regulators said on Friday, which could spare the

Microsoft makes Office-Teams offer to avert EU antitrust fine
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Melania Trump bronze statue disappearance investigated by police

Melania Trump bronze statue disappearance investigated by police

Melania Trump bronze statue disappearance investigated by police
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Britain's audit on China relations to be released in June, sources say

Britain's long-awaited audit of relations with China is expected to be released in early June, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as

Britain's audit on China relations to be released in June, sources say
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Croatia's Game of Thrones filming sites face threat from Trump tariffs

The fortresses and cobbled streets of the ancient Croatian town of Dubrovnik are often crowded with tourists eager to visit the locations from the Game of

Croatia's Game of Thrones filming sites face threat from Trump tariffs
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Greek warrant holders form creditor group as government plans buyback

Investors holding Greece's growth-linked debt instruments have formed a group to represent their interests, they said, after the

Greek warrant holders form creditor group as government plans buyback
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Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results

The Kremlin said on Friday that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results
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Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson set to start in November

The trial of former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson for historical sex offences has been provisionally scheduled to start on November 3, a court heard on Friday.

Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson set to start in November
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Rafal Trzaskowski: the pro-EU Polish polyglot with his eye on the presidency

Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, the Oxford-educated son of a jazz musician and frontrunner in Sunday's Polish presidential election,

Rafal Trzaskowski: the pro-EU Polish polyglot with his eye on the presidency
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Long-running EU antitrust case of Microsoft Teams appears to be nearing an end

European Union regulators say they’ll seek feedback on Microsoft’s latest proposed changes to Teams to ease competition concerns

Long-running EU antitrust case of Microsoft Teams appears to be nearing an end
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Pope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity

Pope Leo XIV has affirmed core Catholic teaching on marriage and the unborn in his first meeting with the ambassadors accredited to the Holy See

Pope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity
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‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones

‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones

‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones
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After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader soon

President Donald Trump says he may call Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, after Putin skipped peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey

After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he'll meet the Russian leader soon
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Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that its forces seized two more settlements in their drive through eastern Ukraine, but Kyiv made no such acknowledgement and its top

Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front
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Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit

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Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit
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U.S. recession no longer likely after trade truce, says Barclays

Barclays no longer expects the U.S. economy to slip into a recession later this year and has revised up its growth forecasts, given signs of a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade

U.S. recession no longer likely after trade truce, says Barclays
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New Jersey Transit rail strike commences as labor talks deadlock

New Jersey's commuter rail engineers walked off the job early on Friday after 11th-hour contract talks with the third-largest U.S. public transit system

New Jersey Transit rail strike commences as labor talks deadlock
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Pope Leo urges respect for migrants, challenging Trump views

U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to world diplomats, said on Friday that the dignity of migrants had to be respected, possibly putting himself on

Pope Leo urges respect for migrants, challenging Trump views
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Ukraine may lose 3.5 billion euros a year if EU trade privileges end, lawmaker says

The end of preferential trade with the European Union in June could deprive Ukraine of 3.5 billion euros ($3.92 billion) in annual revenue, a hole other markets will be unable to fill

Ukraine may lose 3.5 billion euros a year if EU trade privileges end, lawmaker says
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Swedish police found no racist or radical motive for February school shooting

Swedish police have found no clear motive behind the country's deadliest mass shooting in February, but said on Friday there was no evidence

Swedish police found no racist or radical motive for February school shooting
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Intel spars with EU regulators over $421.4 million antitrust fine

U.S. chipmaker Intel on Friday sparred with EU antitrust regulators over a 376 million euro ($421.4 million) fine levied nearly two years ago for excluding

Intel spars with EU regulators over $421.4 million antitrust fine
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Ukraine to make securing a ceasefire a priority in Istanbul talks, says source

Ukraine will make securing a ceasefire a priority in expected talks with a Russian delegation in Istanbul on Friday, a Ukrainian diplomatic source said, adding there was also a

Ukraine to make securing a ceasefire a priority in Istanbul talks, says source
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Ukrainian man in court over fires linked to UK PM Starmer

A Ukrainian man appeared in a London court on Friday to face charges of arson following a counter-terrorism investigation into a series of fires all linked to Prime Minister Keir

Ukrainian man in court over fires linked to UK PM Starmer
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The good, the bad and the raunchy: All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first

The good, the bad and the raunchy: All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first

The good, the bad and the raunchy: All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first
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World Economic Forum chases Christine Lagarde as its next leader, Bloomberg reports

The World Economic Forum still sees European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde as the top candidate to replace its founder Klaus Schwab as the WEF leader, Bloomberg News reported on

World Economic Forum chases Christine Lagarde as its next leader, Bloomberg reports
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Chevron, European firms lobby to keep stakes in Venezuela oil joint ventures

U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp and several European companies are in talks with the Trump administration to obtain authorizations to keep their stakes in joint ventures with Venezuela's

Chevron, European firms lobby to keep stakes in Venezuela oil joint ventures
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Lamine Yamal, 17, scores another stunning goal as Barcelona clinches La Liga title

Lamine Yamal, 17, scores another stunning goal as Barcelona clinches La Liga title

Lamine Yamal, 17, scores another stunning goal as Barcelona clinches La Liga title
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Spain will limit access to Madrid's airport to try to prevent homeless camping

Spain’s airport authority will begin limiting access to Madrid’s airport during some parts of the day as a preventive measure to stop more homeless people from sleeping in terminals

Spain will limit access to Madrid's airport to try to prevent homeless camping
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Romania braces for crossroads presidential runoff viewed as a choice between East or West

As Romania heads into a critical presidential runoff on Sunday between two starkly different candidates, many view the final vote as a geopolitical choice between East or West

Romania braces for crossroads presidential runoff viewed as a choice between East or West
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The desert blooms, roses perfume the air and a Moroccan town comes to life

Gloved and armed with shears, women weave through thorny brambles, clipping and tossing their harvest into wheelbarrows

The desert blooms, roses perfume the air and a Moroccan town comes to life
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Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskiy in Turkey

Russia's Vladimir Putin spurned a challenge to meet face-to-face with Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Turkey on Thursday,

Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskiy in Turkey
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Thirteen hurt when car plows into crowd before Spanish soccer match

At least 13 people were hurt when a driver lost control and plowed into a crowd gathered outside a soccer match between RCD Espanyol and city rivals FC Barcelona, police said on

Thirteen hurt when car plows into crowd before Spanish soccer match
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Latin America's leftist leaders remember Uruguay's 'Pepe' Mujica as generous, charismatic leader

In the soaring palace of Uruguay’s parliament, left-wing presidents from the region have come to remember former President Jose Mujica as a generous and charismatic leader whose legacy of humility remained an example for the world’s politicians

Latin America's leftist leaders remember Uruguay's 'Pepe' Mujica as generous, charismatic leader
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Greenland wants more out of US defence agreement, minister says

Greenland wants to benefit more from a defence deal struck decades ago with the United States, the territory's foreign minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, told Reuters on

Greenland wants more out of US defence agreement, minister says
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Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine

Vladimir Medinsky, the head of Russia's delegation at peace talks on Ukraine in Turkey, said on Thursday that Moscow's aim was to secure a long-lasting peace

Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine
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Phillips 66 trims portfolio with German and Austria retail sale amid Elliott pressure

Phillips 66 said on Thursday it will sell a 65% stake in its German and Austrian fuel retail business to a private equity-led consortium, valuing the unit at $2.8 billion, as the U.S.

Phillips 66 trims portfolio with German and Austria retail sale amid Elliott pressure
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Rubio says Russia-Ukraine talks at 'logjam,' Trump-Putin meeting needed for breakthrough

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Rubio says Russia-Ukraine talks at 'logjam,' Trump-Putin meeting needed for breakthrough
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Singer Chris Brown charged over alleged assault at London club

U.S. singer Chris Brown has been arrested and charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in connection with an alleged assault in February 2023, British authorities said on

Singer Chris Brown charged over alleged assault at London club
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French finance minister criticises Sanofi's $20 billion USA investment decision

France's finance minister criticised on Thursday a decision by French drugmaker Sanofi to invest at least $20 billion in the United States through to 2030, as France aims to get more

French finance minister criticises Sanofi's $20 billion USA investment decision
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US top diplomat Rubio meets Syrian counterpart; discuss Israel, human rights

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Turkey on Thursday, the State Department said in a statement.

US top diplomat Rubio meets Syrian counterpart; discuss Israel, human rights
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Putin replaces commander of Russia's ground forces and appoints him to security council

Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced the commander of Russia's ground forces, Army General Oleg Salyukov, 69, appointing him deputy secretary of the Security Council,

Putin replaces commander of Russia's ground forces and appoints him to security council
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Valentino unit put under court administration over labour exploitation

An Italian court has placed a unit of fashion brand Valentino under judicial administration for a year after uncovering

Valentino unit put under court administration over labour exploitation
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Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?

Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to the first direct diplomatic talks between the two warring countries since the spring of 2022?

Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?
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Barcelona clinches its 28th La Liga title as Yamal's stunning strike seals domestic treble

Barcelona has clinched its 28th Spanish league title after Lamine Yamal starred in its 2-0 win at crosstown rival Espanyol

Barcelona clinches its 28th La Liga title as Yamal's stunning strike seals domestic treble
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At least 13 people injured as car drives into crowd outside FC Barcelona-Espanyol match. Police say it’s ‘accidental’

At least 13 people injured as car drives into crowd outside FC Barcelona-Espanyol match. Police say it’s ‘accidental’

At least 13 people injured as car drives into crowd outside FC Barcelona-Espanyol match. Police say it’s ‘accidental’
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Seattle judge rescinds order directing Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees

A judge has rescinded an order that would have required the Trump administration to admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States

Seattle judge rescinds order directing Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees
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A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years

A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years

A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years
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Putin spurns Zelenskyy meeting but lower-level Ukraine-Russia talks are still on

Russia and Ukraine are set to hold their first direct peace talks in three years, but hopes for a breakthrough are still dim after Russian President Vladimir Putin spurned an offer by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet face-to-face in Turkey

Putin spurns Zelenskyy meeting but lower-level Ukraine-Russia talks are still on
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New York ends paper routes for younger kids, but the job has mostly faded away for teens

New York's recently approved budget makes clear that paper routes are not allowed for anyone under 14 years old

New York ends paper routes for younger kids, but the job has mostly faded away for teens
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Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the war in Gaza

Israel’s Yuval Raphael is keeping a low profile at the Eurovision Song Contest

Israel’s presence still roils Eurovision a year after major protests over the war in Gaza
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Delaware teen recalls hiding and calling 911 during terrifying home invasion

Delaware teen recalls hiding and calling 911 during terrifying home invasion

Delaware teen recalls hiding and calling 911 during terrifying home invasion
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Trump says the US and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal

President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have “sort of” agreed to terms on a nuclear deal

Trump says the US and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal
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War reaches Ukrainian rock band Ziferblat even at the Eurovision Song Contest

Ukraine’s musicians can’t escape war, even at the Eurovision Song Contest

War reaches Ukrainian rock band Ziferblat even at the Eurovision Song Contest
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'No time for playing games': Zelensky asserts commitment to ceasefire talks in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will be present in Turkey for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling CNN's Nick Paton Walsh he expects new sanctions to be imposed on Russia if a 30-day unconditional ceasefire isn't agreed upon.

'No time for playing games': Zelensky asserts commitment to ceasefire talks in Turkey
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Kaitlan Collins gives behind-the-scenes look at Trump’s third day in Middle East

In comments to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump suggested he might travel to Turkey for a high-stakes possible meeting between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Putin would “like me to be there” and it remains “a possibility.” Later, White House officials said Trump won’t attend Ukraine-Russia talks, ending speculation sparked by the president’s remarks

Kaitlan Collins gives behind-the-scenes look at Trump’s third day in Middle East
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Chris Brown arrested in UK for alleged attack at London club in 2023

Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023

Chris Brown arrested in UK for alleged attack at London club in 2023
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NATO mulls US demand for a big increase in defense spending as some struggle to meet today's goal

NATO foreign ministers are debating a U.S. demand for a big increase in defense spending, President Donald Trump's administration wants to focus on security challenges outside of Europe

NATO mulls US demand for a big increase in defense spending as some struggle to meet today's goal
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Slovakia's Fico holds meeting at site of his shooting, rails against opposition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held a government meeting under tight security at the site where he was shot a year ago, and accused the opposition

Slovakia's Fico holds meeting at site of his shooting, rails against opposition
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FIFA gets formal complaint of human rights oversight failure with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

A group of international lawyers has filed a formal complaint to FIFA claiming the soccer body is failing to uphold its human rights policy with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

FIFA gets formal complaint of human rights oversight failure with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia
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Russian-backed union free trade deal with Iran goes into effect

The Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) free trade deal with Iran went into effect on Thursday, paving the way for increased trade across sectors ranging from agriculture to

Russian-backed union free trade deal with Iran goes into effect
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Erdogan tells Zelenskiy that Turkey to host him, Putin when they are ready

President Tayyip Erdogan told Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ankara on Thursday that Turkey was ready to host him and Russia's Vladimir Putin for peace talks "when they are ready"

Erdogan tells Zelenskiy that Turkey to host him, Putin when they are ready
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Zelenskiy says no need for Putin meeting if technical talks agree ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday a proposed meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin could be skipped if an agreement on a ceasefire between the two

Zelenskiy says no need for Putin meeting if technical talks agree ceasefire
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Portugal far-right leader suffers second collapse days before election

The leader of Portugal's far-right party Chega collapsed on Thursday during an open-air campaign rally ahead of Sunday's general election and was rushed to hospital, two days after

Portugal far-right leader suffers second collapse days before election
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Estonia says Russia sent jet after attempt to stop sanction-breaking ship

Estonia said on Thursday that Moscow had briefly sent a fighter jet into NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea during an attempt to

Estonia says Russia sent jet after attempt to stop sanction-breaking ship
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Birkenstock hikes price of celebrity-loved sandals to help offset tariffs

Birkenstock, the German maker of sandals and clogs favoured by several Hollywood celebrities, plans to raise prices globally and look for production

Birkenstock hikes price of celebrity-loved sandals to help offset tariffs
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In Romania vote, centrist mathematician Dan braces for tight battle with hard-right

Bucharest's centrist mayor Nicusor Dan, a quiet mathematician, will face off against the hard-right contender in Sunday's presidential run-off vote, trying to keep

In Romania vote, centrist mathematician Dan braces for tight battle with hard-right
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Germany lays to rest Margot Friedlaender, Holocaust survivor key to remembrance culture

Margot Friedlaender, a Holocaust survivor who played an important role in Germany's remembrance culture ensuring the country's Nazi past is not played down with the passage of time,

Germany lays to rest Margot Friedlaender, Holocaust survivor key to remembrance culture
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EU's Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions – document

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has proposed a

EU's Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions – document
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Tired of elections, Portuguese just want a stable government

For many Portuguese, the hope for Sunday's general election is pretty simple: a government that can navigate the challenges

Tired of elections, Portuguese just want a stable government
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What are the parties running in Portugal's election?

Following are the main parties running in Portugal's general election on Sunday, its third in just over three years.

What are the parties running in Portugal's election?
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France to file case against Iran over citizens' detention

France will file a case at the World Court on Friday against Iran for violating the right to consular protection, foreign ministry spokesman Christophe Lemoine said on

France to file case against Iran over citizens' detention
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Britain seeking third countries to host deported migrants

The British government is in talks with unspecified third countries about deals to send them migrants who have been refused the right to stay in Britain and run out of legal

Britain seeking third countries to host deported migrants
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Small, aspirational Albania hosts giant European summit

European leaders descend on Albania on Friday for a meeting sure to be dominated by the war in Ukraine, but small Balkan countries hope talk of

Small, aspirational Albania hosts giant European summit
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What's at stake in Portugal's general election?

Portuguese will go to the polls on Sunday in their third general election in just over three years.

What's at stake in Portugal's general election?
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Britain says it's talking with some countries to set up migrant return hubs

Britain's prime minister says his government is talking with several countries to host rejected asylum seekers as they wait to be deported

Britain says it's talking with some countries to set up migrant return hubs
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Argentina's soy farmers race ahead with harvest to beat the rains

On Cristian Giacobone's farm in the heart of Argentina's Pampas plains, workers in the soy fields have been up since dawn, racing to

Argentina's soy farmers race ahead with harvest to beat the rains
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Putin currently has no plans to go to Istanbul talks, the Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin currently has no plans to travel to Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Thursday, but the Russian delegation is there and

Putin currently has no plans to go to Istanbul talks, the Kremlin says
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Turkey for talks with Erdogan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday for a meeting with President Tayyip Erdogan, while in Istanbul Russian and Ukranian

Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Turkey for talks with Erdogan
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Turkey says it expects Syrian Kurdish militia to fulfil Damascus deal

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that Turkey expects the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia to fulfil a deal the group agreed with the Syrian government, under which

Turkey says it expects Syrian Kurdish militia to fulfil Damascus deal
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German minister says expulsion at borders up 45% since new govt stepped up checks

Germany's interior minister said on Thursday that 45% more people had been expelled at Germany's land borders over the past seven days, when the new government stepped up border checks.

German minister says expulsion at borders up 45% since new govt stepped up checks
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Russian nationalists press Putin to fight on in Ukraine

As Russian President Vladimir Putin explores a potential peace settlement to end the war in Ukraine, hawkish anti-Western nationalists at home are waging a campaign to keep

Russian nationalists press Putin to fight on in Ukraine
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Eurovision favorites KAJ fly the flag for Sweden and make saunas all the rage at the contest

There’s one word you hear more than any other in Basel during the Eurovision Song Contest: Sauna

Eurovision favorites KAJ fly the flag for Sweden and make saunas all the rage at the contest
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Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations in a shift for the festival

The Cannes Film Festival has barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry “Case 137.”

Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations in a shift for the festival
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Hungarian media, activists protest against crackdown on foreign-funded groups

Dozens of news outlets, think tanks and rights groups published an open letter on Thursday protesting against planned legislation that they said is meant to silence criticism of

Hungarian media, activists protest against crackdown on foreign-funded groups
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European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with lack of transparency on ads

European Union regulators are accusing TikTok of breaching digital safety rules because of because it’s not being transparent enough about ads shown to users of the video sharing app

European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with lack of transparency on ads
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Zelenskiy describes Russia's delegation to peace talks as 'decorative'

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Ukraine would decide on the next steps in talks with Russia after his meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

Zelenskiy describes Russia's delegation to peace talks as 'decorative'
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Euro zone growth downgraded but employment holding up

The euro zone economy grew slower in the first quarter than initially estimated but employment held up well, indicating that the bloc keeps creating jobs despite years of anaemic

Euro zone growth downgraded but employment holding up
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Adidas CEO says lion's share of job cuts at HQ complete

Adidas has completed the majority of planned cuts to its workforce at the German sportswear retailer's headquarters outside Munich, CEO Bjoern Gulden told shareholders on Thursday.

Adidas CEO says lion's share of job cuts at HQ complete
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Russia says its position on Ukrainian peace reflects the situation on the ground

Russia's position on a possible peace deal with Ukraine has changed to reflect changes on the frontlines where Russia has been advancing, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria

Russia says its position on Ukrainian peace reflects the situation on the ground
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Trade war, high debt, market volatility among top risks for euro zone, ECB says

A global trade war, financial market volatility and high debt levels are the three key risks facing the euro zone economy, ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Thursday,

Trade war, high debt, market volatility among top risks for euro zone, ECB says
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Estonia warns Russia may use military force to defend its shadow tanker fleet

Estonia is warning that Russia appears willing to defend with military force its shadow fleet of aging tankers dodging international sanctions to keep oil revenue flowing

Estonia warns Russia may use military force to defend its shadow tanker fleet
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UK plans to double permanent settlement wait for some migrants already in the country

The British government is planning to make some immigrants living in the country wait up to five years longer to qualify for permanent

UK plans to double permanent settlement wait for some migrants already in the country
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That 'tourist' in the forest might be a Russian spy, Latvia warns

They might look like lost tourists who are unkempt and overloaded with gear

That 'tourist' in the forest might be a Russian spy, Latvia warns
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‘It changed me’: Big wave surfer Garrett McNamara on the wipeout that altered his perspective

‘It changed me’: Big wave surfer Garrett McNamara on the wipeout that altered his perspective

‘It changed me’: Big wave surfer Garrett McNamara on the wipeout that altered his perspective
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Motorsport’s world governing body dials back driver cursing penalties after major outcry

Motorsport’s world governing body dials back driver cursing penalties after major outcry

Motorsport’s world governing body dials back driver cursing penalties after major outcry
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Inside the Bayesian’s final moments: extreme winds sank superyacht, interim report finds

Inside the Bayesian’s final moments: extreme winds sank superyacht, interim report finds

Inside the Bayesian’s final moments: extreme winds sank superyacht, interim report finds
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NATO's procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military contracts

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the organization’s procurement agency is cooperating with police investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving the purchase of military equipment

NATO's procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military contracts
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Russia and Ukraine are due to meet. But with Putin a no-show, confusion reigns. Here’s what we know

Russia and Ukraine are due to meet. But with Putin a no-show, confusion reigns. Here’s what we know

Russia and Ukraine are due to meet. But with Putin a no-show, confusion reigns. Here’s what we know
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Stanchart builds US-based private equity team amid investment bank push

Standard Chartered has created a dedicated team covering private equity firms, hedge funds and sovereign wealth funds, as part of a wider drive in its investment

Stanchart builds US-based private equity team amid investment bank push
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Euro zone industrial output unexpectedly surges in March

Industrial production in the 20-nation euro zone rose far more than predicted in March, indicating that the sector's two-year recession may finally be coming to an end, data from

Euro zone industrial output unexpectedly surges in March
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Stellantis to return Maserati production to its Modena hometown

Automaker Stellantis said on Thursday that the production of Maserati sports cars will be moved from Turin's Mirafiori plant to Modena by the end of the year.

Stellantis to return Maserati production to its Modena hometown
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After US tariff shock, Cannes Film Market is cautiously business-as-usual

Buyers and sellers are heading into this year's Cannes Film Market under a cloud of uncertainty as the initial shock of U.S.

After US tariff shock, Cannes Film Market is cautiously business-as-usual
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Danish minister heads to China, days after Taiwan ex-leader's contested Denmark trip

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will travel to China on Saturday for high-level meetings, just days after a visit by former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to

Danish minister heads to China, days after Taiwan ex-leader's contested Denmark trip
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Video shows pregnant daughter of crypto exec escaping kidnapping in Paris

Video circulating widely on social media shows the horrifying moment the pregnant daughter of a cryptocurrency company executive, accompanied by her 2-year-old child, narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt in Paris. CNN's Saskya Vandoorne reports from the scene of the attempted kidnapping.

Video shows pregnant daughter of crypto exec escaping kidnapping in Paris
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Commerzbank CEO and workers rally to fend off UniCredit as investors meet

Commerzbank's chief executive and hundreds of employees voiced support for the German lender's standalone strategy as its

Commerzbank CEO and workers rally to fend off UniCredit as investors meet
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UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter

The British economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of 2025, in a welcome boost to the Labour government, which has made lifting the country’s growth its number one priority

UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter
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Putin discussed Ukraine talks with Russia's most senior officials

President Vladimir Putin held a late night meeting with some of Russia's most powerful officials to discuss the upcoming peace talks with Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Thursday.

Putin discussed Ukraine talks with Russia's most senior officials
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'Too good to be true': investors eye Syria after Trump sanctions move

An end to U.S. sanctions on Syria is expected to mark a new era for an economy devastated by 13 years of war, opening the way for

'Too good to be true': investors eye Syria after Trump sanctions move
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Trump's tariff fog clouds outlook for Europe Inc after robust first quarter

Europe Inc has weathered the turbulence sparked by U.S.

Trump's tariff fog clouds outlook for Europe Inc after robust first quarter
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UK economy grew more quickly than forecast in early 2025

Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in March to push up output over the first quarter of 2025 by the most in a year, according to official data on Thursday that will be welcomed by

UK economy grew more quickly than forecast in early 2025
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The diplomatic road seeking peace in Ukraine has had twists and turns

Last weekend saw a flurry of diplomatic activity surrounding the war in Ukraine

The diplomatic road seeking peace in Ukraine has had twists and turns
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Rotterdam unveils a museum about migration while anti-foreigner sentiment rises in Europe

A new museum is opening in the Netherlands focused on migration

Rotterdam unveils a museum about migration while anti-foreigner sentiment rises in Europe
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Poland votes for a new president Sunday as worries grow about the future

Voters in Poland will cast ballots Sunday in a presidential election to choose a successor to conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda

Poland votes for a new president Sunday as worries grow about the future
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Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal's work

Nearly three months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan

Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal's work
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Trump envoys Witkoff and Kellogg to go to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, sources say

U.S.

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kellogg to go to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, sources say
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Germany, Philippines sign defence agreement

Germany and the Philippines have agreed to enhance defence ties and boost joint activities as Manila builds up a range of alliances to strengthen its position in a longstanding

Germany, Philippines sign defence agreement
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Where things stand in 5 of the Trump administration’s highest profile immigration cases

Where things stand in 5 of the Trump administration’s highest profile immigration cases

Where things stand in 5 of the Trump administration’s highest profile immigration cases
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UK and Germany to jointly develop 2,000-km-range strike weapon

Britain and Germany will jointly develop a new "deep precision strike" weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometres (1,242 miles), the British government said on Thursday, as

UK and Germany to jointly develop 2,000-km-range strike weapon
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Britain steps up efforts to tackle organised immigration crime in the West Balkans

Britain will step up its efforts to tackle criminal networks across the Western Balkans that facilitate illegal migration, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday, days after

Britain steps up efforts to tackle organised immigration crime in the West Balkans
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Mourners from all corners of Uruguay bid farewell to iconic former President José Mujica

Crowds have poured into the streets of Uruguay’s capital to bid a poignant farewell to former President José Mujica, a guerrilla fighter-turned-pioneering leader who became an icon of the Latin American left, remembered most for his humility, simple lifestyle and ideological earnestness

Mourners from all corners of Uruguay bid farewell to iconic former President José Mujica
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Brazil's Lula says he would try to urge Putin to 'go to Istanbul and negotiate' with Zelenskyy

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he would try to urge Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week in Turkey

Brazil's Lula says he would try to urge Putin to 'go to Istanbul and negotiate' with Zelenskyy
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Putin to skip Ukraine talks, Russian team includes seasoned negotiators

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the composition late on Wednesday of a delegation of experienced negotiators to conduct direct talks with Ukraine to resolve the ongoing war,

Putin to skip Ukraine talks, Russian team includes seasoned negotiators
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Key House Republicans threaten to oppose Trump agenda

Key House Republicans threaten to oppose Trump agenda

Key House Republicans threaten to oppose Trump agenda
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Pope meets Sinner: No. 1 player gives tennis fan Pope Leo XIV racket on Italian Open off day

Pope Leo XIV has apparently made peace with Jannik Sinner

Pope meets Sinner: No. 1 player gives tennis fan Pope Leo XIV racket on Italian Open off day
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As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks

The talks took place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe

As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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Fines for swearing are reduced after backlash from Formula 1 drivers

Formula 1’s governing body has reduced penalties on drivers for swearing after the new misconduct rules had sparked a backlash

Fines for swearing are reduced after backlash from Formula 1 drivers
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Community responds after porch pirate steals medical device from family

Community responds after porch pirate steals medical device from family

Community responds after porch pirate steals medical device from family
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Pre-war EU-Ukraine trade deal may temporarily return when tariff suspension expires

The EU is weighing a temporary return to its pre-war trade agreement with Ukraine if a renegotiated deal is not ready to take effect when war-

Pre-war EU-Ukraine trade deal may temporarily return when tariff suspension expires
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Finland plans to raise reservists' age limit to add 125,000 troops to wartime army

The government of NATO-member Finland wants to raise the upper age limit of its army reservists to 65, it said on Wednesday, which would add 125,000 troops to the its wartime

Finland plans to raise reservists' age limit to add 125,000 troops to wartime army
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Iran moves closer to compliance with global dirty money watchdog's rules

Iran's top arbitration body has approved a bill that could help remove Tehran from the blacklist of a global financial crime watchdog, state media reported on Wednesday, potentially

Iran moves closer to compliance with global dirty money watchdog's rules
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Retailers urge European Commission to crack down on Visa, Mastercard

Europe's largest retailers and online retail companies have urged the European Commission to rein in allegedly high fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, saying

Retailers urge European Commission to crack down on Visa, Mastercard
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Bypassed by Trump, Israel dismayed but silent

Israel's right-wing government has maintained a diplomatic silence this week as U.S.

Bypassed by Trump, Israel dismayed but silent
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Microsoft's Office-Teams offer will likely stave off EU antitrust fine, sources say

Microsoft is set to stave off a possible hefty antitrust fine as EU regulators are likely to accept an offer on its Office and Teams products, three people

Microsoft's Office-Teams offer will likely stave off EU antitrust fine, sources say
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Switzerland sets out framework for immigration curbs under EU deal

The Swiss government said on Wednesday it wants the right to restrict free movement of people from the European Union if factors such as net immigration, commuter numbers or welfare

Switzerland sets out framework for immigration curbs under EU deal
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Italy's Meloni urges Netanyahu to respect international law in Gaza

Israel must respect international law in its military operation in Gaza, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian

Italy's Meloni urges Netanyahu to respect international law in Gaza
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TenneT in talks with funds to sell up to $13 billion stake in German unit, sources say

State-owned Dutch power grid operator TenneT has kicked off talks with investors about the sale of a minority

TenneT in talks with funds to sell up to $13 billion stake in German unit, sources say
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HSBC to cut 10% of its workforce in France

HSBC plans to cut 348 jobs in France through a voluntary redundancy scheme, amounting to about 10% of its workforce in the country, the bank said on Wednesday.

HSBC to cut 10% of its workforce in France
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Carlyle nears deal to sell Italian premium brand Twinset, sources say

U.S. private equity group Carlyle Group is expected to clinch in the coming days an accord to sell Italian fashion brand Twinset to local investment firms Borletti Group and Quadrivio

Carlyle nears deal to sell Italian premium brand Twinset, sources say
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Luxury sector faces more gloom as Bain cuts sales forecast

Sales of luxury goods worldwide are likely to fall between 2% and 5% this year, consultancy Bain & Co forecast on Wednesday, sharply downgrading its previous estimate for 0-4%

Luxury sector faces more gloom as Bain cuts sales forecast
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Fire breaks out at chemicals warehouse in southern Spain

A fire broke out on Wednesday at a warehouse for chemical product distribution near Seville in southern Spain, sending a plume of dark smoke billowing from the

Fire breaks out at chemicals warehouse in southern Spain
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Syria's economy: The devastating impact of war and sanctions

U.S.

Syria's economy: The devastating impact of war and sanctions
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Syria's finance minister says foreign investors welcome after US sanctions move

Syrian Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh made a call to global investors on Wednesday to come do business with Syria after U.S.

Syria's finance minister says foreign investors welcome after US sanctions move
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EU ready to take slow road in US trade talks in pursuit of bigger deal

When U.S.

EU ready to take slow road in US trade talks in pursuit of bigger deal
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Parisian hailed as a hero for helping thwart crypto kidnapping

A Parisian shop-owner who helped prevent a masked gang from kidnapping the daughter of a French crypto businessman has been hailed as a hero after he rushed at the

Parisian hailed as a hero for helping thwart crypto kidnapping
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UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said arson attacks on properties linked to him represent “an attack on all of us, on democracy and the values that we stand for.”

UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to him
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Putin and Trump still 'maybes' for Ukraine peace talks that Russian leader proposed

U.S.

Putin and Trump still 'maybes' for Ukraine peace talks that Russian leader proposed
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Granada substation power loss pinpointed as ground zero of Spain's blackout

An abrupt loss of power generation at a substation in Granada, followed by failures seconds later in Badajoz and Seville, triggered an unprecedented blackout

Granada substation power loss pinpointed as ground zero of Spain's blackout
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Poland to choose between pro-EU and MAGA paths in presidential vote

Poles vote in a presidential election on Sunday that the pro-European government in Warsaw says can revive its stalled democratic drive and its

Poland to choose between pro-EU and MAGA paths in presidential vote
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Advocacy group threatens Meta with injunction over data-use for AI training

Austrian advocacy group NOYB will seek an injunction against Meta Platforms, it said on Wednesday, that could lead to substantial claims if the tech giant goes

Advocacy group threatens Meta with injunction over data-use for AI training
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Sinner hears Pope Leo's tennis confession

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner had an audience on Wednesday with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, himself a keen tennis player, the Vatican said.

Sinner hears Pope Leo's tennis confession
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Poland finds what it says may be foreign-funded election interference

Poland said on Wednesday it had uncovered what could be an attempt to interfere in its presidential election campaign using advertisements on Facebook that may have

Poland finds what it says may be foreign-funded election interference
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Danish aid group exits six countries, slashes more jobs after Trump cuts

The Danish Refugee Council, a major humanitarian group, said on Wednesday it will end its relief programmes in six countries and slash 650 additional jobs after the United States,

Danish aid group exits six countries, slashes more jobs after Trump cuts
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MAGA goes East: Romania's presidential frontrunner rides hard-right wave

A pro-Trump hard-right lawmaker could win Sunday's presidential election in Romania, while polls put two more MAGA-fans in second and

MAGA goes East: Romania's presidential frontrunner rides hard-right wave
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan's global peacemaker spotlight hides tumult within Turkey

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan has probably never held more global sway: he will host the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in three years on Thursday,

Erdogan's global peacemaker spotlight hides tumult within Turkey
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Germany's Merz urges western unity on Ukraine on eve of peace talks

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged the West not to be divided on Ukraine and vowed to provide the financial means needed

Germany's Merz urges western unity on Ukraine on eve of peace talks
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German foreign minister warns countries can't fill gap if U.S. pulls UN peacekeeping funding

Countries will not be able to fill the gap if the U.S. withdraws its funding for the United Nations peacekeeping mission, Germany's foreign

German foreign minister warns countries can't fill gap if U.S. pulls UN peacekeeping funding
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Daughter of crypto boss escapes Paris kidnap attempt in latest in series of attacks

Daughter of crypto boss escapes Paris kidnap attempt in latest in series of attacks

Daughter of crypto boss escapes Paris kidnap attempt in latest in series of attacks
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Ukraine wants clarity from Russia before deciding next steps on talks in Turkey

Ukraine's leadership will decide on its next steps for peace talks in Turkey once there is clarity on Russian President Vladimir Putin's participation, a Ukrainian diplomatic source

Ukraine wants clarity from Russia before deciding next steps on talks in Turkey
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Rare Ian Fleming story features a Londoner named Bone, Caffery Bone

Before there was Bond, James Bond, there was Bone, Caffery Bone

Rare Ian Fleming story features a Londoner named Bone, Caffery Bone
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Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present

Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present

Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present
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How India and Pakistan pulled back from the brink with US-brokered ceasefire

At 2.09 a.m. on Saturday, Ahmad Subhan, who lives near an air base in the Pakistan military garrison

How India and Pakistan pulled back from the brink with US-brokered ceasefire
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Former Reform UK lawmaker Lowe won't face charges over alleged threats

British prosecutors will not bring any charges against former Reform UK party lawmaker Rupert Lowe over allegations that he made threats of physical violence against the party's

Former Reform UK lawmaker Lowe won't face charges over alleged threats
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ECB's Nagel says stronger U.S. dollar is still needed

European Central Bank policymaker Joachim Nagel on Wednesday underlined the role of the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency for the global system that was needed, though he also

ECB's Nagel says stronger U.S. dollar is still needed
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Pope Leo says he will make 'every effort' for world peace

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to head the global Catholic Church, pledged on Wednesday to make "every effort" for peace and offered the Vatican as a

Pope Leo says he will make 'every effort' for world peace
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Time to suffocate Russia's economy after 17th EU sanctions package, France says

The European Union must focus on a new sanctions package to suffocate Russia's economy and force President Vladimir Putin to end the war in

Time to suffocate Russia's economy after 17th EU sanctions package, France says
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Putin has invitation to visit Iran, but dates have yet to be set, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has an invitation to visit Iran, but the dates have not yet been agreed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

Putin has invitation to visit Iran, but dates have yet to be set, Kremlin says
Europe|World

Iran rejects Trump's negative portrayal of its regional role

Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday called his country's characterisation by U.S.

Iran rejects Trump's negative portrayal of its regional role
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Kremlin criticises Macron remarks on nuclear-armed planes

The Kremlin on Wednesday criticised comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that Paris is open to deploying nuclear-armed warplanes in other European countries, saying it would

Kremlin criticises Macron remarks on nuclear-armed planes
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Celine Dion makes surprise video appearance at Eurovision

Celine Dion makes surprise video appearance at Eurovision

Celine Dion makes surprise video appearance at Eurovision
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Trump’s movie tariff plot twist: What’s a Hollywood movie anyway?

Trump’s movie tariff plot twist: What’s a Hollywood movie anyway?

Trump’s movie tariff plot twist: What’s a Hollywood movie anyway?
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Workers strike in protest against job cuts at Ford Germany

Workers at Ford's two car plants in the German city of Cologne went on strike on Wednesday, protesting thousands of planned job cuts across the U.S. automaker's European operations.

Workers strike in protest against job cuts at Ford Germany
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Russia jails head of independent election watchdog for five years

The head of Russia's only independent election watchdog was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in a penal colony after being found guilty of working with an "

Russia jails head of independent election watchdog for five years
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Hungary ruling party drafts bill to crack down on foreign-funded organisations

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party submitted a bill to parliament which would list organisations that receive foreign financing and curtail their activities if

Hungary ruling party drafts bill to crack down on foreign-funded organisations
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Court annuls European Commission's refusal to disclose COVID texts

The EU's General Court annulled on Wednesday a European Commission decision not to disclose text messages Commission President Ursula von der

Court annuls European Commission's refusal to disclose COVID texts
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Fortress sets up Abu Dhabi office, appoints regional head in push for Gulf growth

Fortress Investment Group has opened an office in Abu Dhabi and appointed a senior executive to build its business in the Gulf region, the U.S

Fortress sets up Abu Dhabi office, appoints regional head in push for Gulf growth
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Pope vows every effort to work for peace in regions where Christians persecuted, forced to flee

Pope Leo XIV is vowing to actively promote and protect the spirituality and traditions of the eastern rite churches, those Catholic communities with origins in the Middle East and North Africa that have been decimated by conflict and persecution

Pope vows every effort to work for peace in regions where Christians persecuted, forced to flee
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Premier League striker reportedly placed in an induced coma after ‘urgent’ surgery on serious abdominal injury

Premier League striker reportedly placed in an induced coma after ‘urgent’ surgery on serious abdominal injury

Premier League striker reportedly placed in an induced coma after ‘urgent’ surgery on serious abdominal injury
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Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOs

Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party is introducing a bill that would allow the government to monitor, restrict, and penalize organizations it deems a threat to national sovereignty

Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOs
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Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation unchanged at 2.2% in April

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate remained at 2.2% in April from the period through March, final data released by the National Statistics Institute, or INE, showed

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation unchanged at 2.2% in April
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The volunteer firefighters warding off Greece's blazes

In summer 2023, Dimitris Marinelis spent days on the frontline of Europe's biggest wildfire in northern Greece, protecting homes and setting up anti-fire

The volunteer firefighters warding off Greece's blazes
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Alstom forecasts softer cash flow after strong annual beat, shares fall

French train maker Alstom reported an annual free cash flow well above market expectations on Wednesday, in a sign its cash issues were now solved, but its shares slumped

Alstom forecasts softer cash flow after strong annual beat, shares fall
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France expels Algerian officials in tit-for-tat measure, minister says ties 'totally blocked'

France's foreign ministry summoned a senior Algerian diplomat on Wednesday to inform him that Paris was expelling Algerians holding diplomatic passports without visas in a response

France expels Algerian officials in tit-for-tat measure, minister says ties 'totally blocked'
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Bank of England's Mann says UK labour market more resilient than thought

Bank of England interest rate-setter Catherine Mann said she voted to keep borrowing costs on hold last week - having sought a big 50-basis point cut in February - because Britain's

Bank of England's Mann says UK labour market more resilient than thought
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Tears, trauma and a million-dollar necklace as defiant Kim Kardashian faces Paris robbery suspects

Kim Kardashian appeared in a Paris courtroom Tuesday to testify in the trial over the 2016 armed robbery that upended her life

Tears, trauma and a million-dollar necklace as defiant Kim Kardashian faces Paris robbery suspects
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10 acts win a place in the Eurovision final but 5 are sent home as the music contest heats up

Competition in the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off with the first of two semifinals

10 acts win a place in the Eurovision final but 5 are sent home as the music contest heats up
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Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans who are labeled gang members

A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang

Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans who are labeled gang members
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Ukraine completes steps for minerals deal with US, deputy prime minister says

Ukraine has concluded procedures for implementation of a deal with the United States on exploiting minerals, including the operation of an investment fund, the country's first deputy prime

Ukraine completes steps for minerals deal with US, deputy prime minister says
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How Carlo Ancelotti's move from Real Madrid to Brazil got awkward

Carlo Ancelotti is swapping Real Madrid for Brazil in one of the biggest moves in world soccer

How Carlo Ancelotti's move from Real Madrid to Brazil got awkward
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Family of 2-year-old US citizen deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration

Lawyers for the 2-year-old U.S. citizen who was deported with her mother to Honduras confirmed that the family is lifting its lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump

Family of 2-year-old US citizen deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration
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Iran, Europeans to hold nuclear talks on Friday, diplomatic sources say

Iran will hold talks in Istanbul on Friday with European parties to their now-moribund 2015 nuclear deal, two European and an Iranian diplomatic

Iran, Europeans to hold nuclear talks on Friday, diplomatic sources say
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At Cannes opening, Robert De Niro calls Trump 'America's philistine president'

Much of the cinema world, including Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino, descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza got its 78th edition underway Tuesday

At Cannes opening, Robert De Niro calls Trump 'America's philistine president'
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would attend talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine this week only if Vladimir Putin is also there, and

Ukraine's Zelenskiy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul
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France's Macron says Russia could face new sanctions if no ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he was in favour of imposing new sanctions on Russia in coming days if Moscow failed to agree to a

France's Macron says Russia could face new sanctions if no ceasefire
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ECB's Villeroy sees room for additional rate cut by summer

There is room for another rate cut by the European Central Bank by the summer, ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said in a French newspaper group interview on Tuesday.

ECB's Villeroy sees room for additional rate cut by summer
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Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will be waiting for Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Turkish capital this week to conduct face-to-face talks about the more than 3-year war

Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks
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On 100th anniversary of 'The Gold Rush,' Cannes tips hat to Charlie Chaplin

One hundred years after Charlie Chaplin made dinner rolls dance and ate his shoe like it was a fine meal, “The Gold Rush” has been vividly brought back to life in a new restoration that premiered Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival

On 100th anniversary of 'The Gold Rush,' Cannes tips hat to Charlie Chaplin
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Netanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel halts the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza, even if a deal is reached to release more hostages

Netanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel halts the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated
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Scottish parliament approves assisted dying bill in key vote

The Scottish parliament voted on Tuesday in favour of a bill that would allow people living in Scotland with a terminal illness to take their own lives, bringing

Scottish parliament approves assisted dying bill in key vote
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Kim Kardashian testifies about being bound and held at gunpoint during Paris robbery

Kim Kardashian says she feared she would be raped and killed during a 2016 armed robbery in Paris

Kim Kardashian testifies about being bound and held at gunpoint during Paris robbery
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'Massive' EU sanctions on Russia would take time and US help, diplomats say

"Massive" sanctions European leaders threatened to impose on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine face

'Massive' EU sanctions on Russia would take time and US help, diplomats say
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Germany bans the far-right 'Kingdom of Germany' group and arrests 4 of its leaders

The German government has banned the far-right organization “Kingdom of Germany” as a threat to the country’s democratic order and arrested four of its leaders in raids across several states

Germany bans the far-right 'Kingdom of Germany' group and arrests 4 of its leaders
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Newly named ancient cicada fossil is so well preserved you can see the veins in its wings

Newly named ancient cicada fossil is so well preserved you can see the veins in its wings

Newly named ancient cicada fossil is so well preserved you can see the veins in its wings
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Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to restore relations with new leader

President Donald Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to normalize relations with its new government to give the country “a chance at peace.”

Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to restore relations with new leader
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VW German cost-cutting drive has sunk factory costs by 13%, brand CEO tells FT

Volkswagen's cost-cutting programme in Germany, signed off with unions last December, has so far led to an average cut in factory costs of 13%, brand CEO Thomas Schaefer told the

VW German cost-cutting drive has sunk factory costs by 13%, brand CEO tells FT
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Cannes jury head Binoche says Trump trying to save reputation with film tariffs

Juliette Binoche, head of this year's Cannes Film Festival jury, said on Tuesday U.S.

Cannes jury head Binoche says Trump trying to save reputation with film tariffs
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Zelenskiy hopes to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, top aide says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo at the Vatican on Sunday, war commitments permitting, a top

Zelenskiy hopes to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, top aide says
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French economy to grow only 'slightly' in second quarter: central bank

France's economy will grow only "slightly" in the second quarter although the outlook is clouded by a string of public holidays in May and by international trade tensions, the central

French economy to grow only 'slightly' in second quarter: central bank
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Trump lays out Mideast vision as he looks to revamp US approach in Iran, Syria and beyond

President Donald Trump is holding out Saudi Arabia as a model for a reimagined Middle East

Trump lays out Mideast vision as he looks to revamp US approach in Iran, Syria and beyond
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Global aviation council finds Russia responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives more than a decade ago

Global aviation council finds Russia responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014
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US-UK trade deal probably not a template for EU-US agreement, says Lithuania

The trade deal struck last week between the United States and Britain is probably not going to serve as a template for a trade agreement between the U.S. and

US-UK trade deal probably not a template for EU-US agreement, says Lithuania
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Kim Kardashian tells accused in Paris jewel heist that she forgives him

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian told the alleged mastermind of a jewel heist in which she thought she was going to die that she forgives him,

Kim Kardashian tells accused in Paris jewel heist that she forgives him
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Poland to ban Bosnian Serb leader Dodik from its territory

Poland will ban Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik from entering its territory, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, amid a political crisis in the Balkan state where he

Poland to ban Bosnian Serb leader Dodik from its territory
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Composer Gustav Mahler, whose music is enjoying new popularity, is celebrated at Amsterdam festival

A Gustav Mahler festival featuring all his symphonies and other major works is taking place at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam through May 18

Composer Gustav Mahler, whose music is enjoying new popularity, is celebrated at Amsterdam festival
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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release
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Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week

The European Union is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia if progress on ending the war in Ukraine is not made this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday,

Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
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UK charges exiled Myanmar ambassador with trespassing at diplomatic residence

British police charged Myanmar's former ambassador to the United Kingdom with trespassing on a diplomatic residence in London that he has refused to leave since

UK charges exiled Myanmar ambassador with trespassing at diplomatic residence
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Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP

Sweden said on Tuesday it would propose that the European Union join a Pacific rim-based trading group with the aim of forming the world's biggest free trade area to help counter

Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP
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Bulgarian parliament rejects president's euro referendum proposal

The speaker of the Bulgarian national assembly Nataliya Kiselova has dismissed President Rumen Radev's proposal for a national referendum on adopting the euro, saying it violated the

Bulgarian parliament rejects president's euro referendum proposal
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Albania's Rama wins historic fourth term, opposition says vote stolen

Albanian Prime minister Edi Rama has secured an unprecedented fourth term in power after his Socialist Party sailed to victory in Sunday's election, official results

Albania's Rama wins historic fourth term, opposition says vote stolen
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Stanley Tucci returns to Italy with National Geographic series and vows to 'go more in depth'

You can’t keep Stanley Tucci from his beloved Italy just like you can’t keep cheese from lasagna

Stanley Tucci returns to Italy with National Geographic series and vows to 'go more in depth'
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Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of his Augustinian religious order during a visit to the congregation’s headquarters outside St. Peter’s Square

Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order
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TRIAL FOR GANG ACCUSED OF ROBBING KIM KARDASHIAN

Trial of gang accused of robbing Kim Kardashian underway

TRIAL FOR GANG ACCUSED OF ROBBING KIM KARDASHIAN
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Novak Djokovic splits with coach Andy Murray ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic is splitting with coach Andy Murray, just two weeks ahead of the French Open

Novak Djokovic splits with coach Andy Murray ahead of French Open
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French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault and given 18-month suspended sentence

French movie star Gérard Depardieu has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a set and received an 18-month suspended prison sentence

French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault and given 18-month suspended sentence
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Kardashian tells court she ‘absolutely thought’ robbers would kill her in $10 million heist

Kardashian tells court she ‘absolutely thought’ robbers would kill her in $10 million heist

Kardashian tells court she ‘absolutely thought’ robbers would kill her in $10 million heist
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Kim Kardashian gives evidence in Paris jewel heist trial

Celebrity billionaire Kim Kardashian gave evidence on Tuesday in the trial of a gang dubbed the "grandpa robbers", who are accused of stealing jewellery worth millions of euros from

Kim Kardashian gives evidence in Paris jewel heist trial
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UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer's house

British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson after counter-terrorism officers launched an investigation into three fires,

UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer's house
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Turkey and PKK face a tricky path determining how militants will disband

Turkey is embarking on a hazardous path to ensure the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group implements its decision to disband after 40

Turkey and PKK face a tricky path determining how militants will disband
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says only meeting Putin face-to-face can deliver peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he wanted to negotiate an unconditional 30-day ceasefire face-to-face with Vladimir Putin at this week's talks in Istanbul

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says only meeting Putin face-to-face can deliver peace
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Bologna's leaning tower to be stabilised by late 2028, mayor says

A leaning medieval tower in the centre of Bologna that was cordoned off due to the risk of its collapse is expected to be stabilised and restored by late 2028, the

Bologna's leaning tower to be stabilised by late 2028, mayor says
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5 things to look for at this year’s Cannes Film Festival

The 78th Cannes Film Festival got underway Tuesday, kicking off two weeks of French Riviera frenzy

5 things to look for at this year’s Cannes Film Festival
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Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer

Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
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Crimean Tatars safeguard traditions in Ukraine in hope of return to homeland

With their ancestral homeland at the heart of future peace talks with Russia, Crimean Tatars are fighting to keep their language and practices

Crimean Tatars safeguard traditions in Ukraine in hope of return to homeland
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Deported Venezuelans believed held at El Salvador mega-prison, UN says

The United Nations has information that over 100 Venezuelans deported from the United States are being held at a high-security centre in El Salvador, where

Deported Venezuelans believed held at El Salvador mega-prison, UN says
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EU's Kallas says Russia not truly interested in peace in Ukraine

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday she does not think Russia is truly interested in establishing peace in Ukraine.

EU's Kallas says Russia not truly interested in peace in Ukraine
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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end coaching partnership after six months

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end coaching partnership after six months

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end coaching partnership after six months
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Will Putin attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey? Kremlin declines comment for now

Russia will announce who is attending proposed peace talks in Turkey on ending the war in Ukraine when President Vladimir Putin sees fit to, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, declining

Will Putin attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey? Kremlin declines comment for now
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South Korea Jeju Air crash families file criminal complaint against minister, 14 others

Families of victims from the Jeju Air plane that crashed in December have filed a criminal complaint against 15 people including South Korean government officials and airline safety

South Korea Jeju Air crash families file criminal complaint against minister, 14 others
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Tough enough? Polish presidential hopefuls train for war amid security fears

"Let's shoot," said Karol Nawrocki, before a heavy rock soundtrack kicked in and the camera switched to scenes of the presidential candidate

Tough enough? Polish presidential hopefuls train for war amid security fears
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Russia rejects 'biased' UN ruling on 2014 downing of Malaysian airliner

The Kremlin on Tuesday rejected as biased a ruling by the U.N. aviation council that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014 that killed

Russia rejects 'biased' UN ruling on 2014 downing of Malaysian airliner
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Poll shows Romanian hard-right and centrist candidates tied ahead of run-off

Romania's hard-right nationalist George Simion and centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan are neck-and-neck ahead of a May 18 presidential run-off that could have far-reaching

Poll shows Romanian hard-right and centrist candidates tied ahead of run-off
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Britain's Tesco has no plans to source American beef

Tesco, Britain's biggest supermarket group, has no plans to source American beef despite last week's U.S.-UK trade deal giving the product access to the UK market.

Britain's Tesco has no plans to source American beef
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Ancelotti focused on finishing 'spectacular adventure' with Madrid before taking over Brazil job

Carlo Ancelotti wants to remain fully focused on his job with Real Madrid before taking over Brazil’s national team in two weeks

Ancelotti focused on finishing 'spectacular adventure' with Madrid before taking over Brazil job
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European Council president says Serbia's leader has vowed to stay on the EU path despite Russia trip

European Council President António Costa has criticized the trip by Serbia's president to Russia’s Victory Day parade last week

European Council president says Serbia's leader has vowed to stay on the EU path despite Russia trip
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Turkey says it is closely monitoring PKK disbandment to secure peace

A top official says Turkey is closely monitoring any attempts to undermine its peace initiative with the PKK following the militant Kurdish group’s announcement that it is ending its decades-long armed conflict with the Turkish state

Turkey says it is closely monitoring PKK disbandment to secure peace
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Paris court convicts actor Depardieu of sexual assault, imposes suspended sentence

A Paris court on Tuesday found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set and handed him an 18-month suspended sentence, with the

Paris court convicts actor Depardieu of sexual assault, imposes suspended sentence
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Germany bans 'Kingdom of Germany' far-right group and arrests leaders

Police arrested four members of a radical group seeking to replace the modern German state, the interior minister and prosecutors said on Tuesday, in the latest operation against a

Germany bans 'Kingdom of Germany' far-right group and arrests leaders
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Serbia's Vucic says he wants to join EU, despite visit to Moscow

Serbia remains committed to its plan to join the European Union and wants to speed up its membership bid, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday after his recent trip to

Serbia's Vucic says he wants to join EU, despite visit to Moscow
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EBRD trims growth forecast again as tariffs and wars loom

Tariffs, wars and economic worries in powerhouse economies such as Germany and China led the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to cut its

EBRD trims growth forecast again as tariffs and wars loom
Europe|Sports|World

Coco Gauff makes history with dominant victory over Emma Raducanu to advance to Italian Open quarterfinals

Coco Gauff makes history with dominant victory over Emma Raducanu to advance to Italian Open quarterfinals

Coco Gauff makes history with dominant victory over Emma Raducanu to advance to Italian Open quarterfinals
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Man arrested for arson at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home

British police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson for a fire at the London house where U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer lived before he was elected to lead the country

Man arrested for arson at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

UK High Court hears challenge to British government's role arming Israel

Human rights groups launched a court fight challenging the British government’s decision to supply parts for F-35 fighter jets, saying they are being used by Israel in Gaza in violation of international law

UK High Court hears challenge to British government's role arming Israel
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Czech populist opposition leads as election set for October

Czechs will hold parliamentary elections on October 3-4, President Petr Pavel said on Tuesday, setting the stage for a contest between the unpopular, centre-right governing

Czech populist opposition leads as election set for October
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German investor morale brightens more than expected in May, ZEW finds

German investor morale rose more than expected in May, recovering from its sharp decline the previous month, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday.

German investor morale brightens more than expected in May, ZEW finds
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UK jobs market cools further, offering some relief to Bank of England

Britain's jobs market cooled again last month, according to data that showed the impact of a tax hike on employers and Donald Trump's trade

UK jobs market cools further, offering some relief to Bank of England
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ECB to stand by past stimulus policies in strategy review

The European Central Bank will stand by its aggressive stimulus policy of the last decade in a strategy review, side-stepping calls for self

ECB to stand by past stimulus policies in strategy review
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Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answers

President Donald Trump is on his way to the Middle East, where he had intended to focus on pressing wealthy Gulf nations to pour billions in new investment into the United States

Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answers
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UK shoppers celebrate Easter and the sunshine with a spending splurge

British shoppers overcame their worries about a global trade war and sharply increased their spending in April with Easter and sunny weather boosting sales of food, gardening

UK shoppers celebrate Easter and the sunshine with a spending splurge
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Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talks

Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks

Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talks
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Zelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand

Zelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand

Zelensky challenges Putin’s offer to meet after Russia ignores ceasefire demand
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Canada PM Carney, UK PM Starmer agree to strengthen defense and commercial ties in call

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on Monday and agreed to strengthen trade, commercial, and defence ties, according to a statement

Canada PM Carney, UK PM Starmer agree to strengthen defense and commercial ties in call
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Turkish, Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Russian ministry says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan spoke on Monday to discuss Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's proposal to hold direct Russian-

Turkish, Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Russian ministry says
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Trump offers to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey

U.S.

Trump offers to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey
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Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy

Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV

Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy
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Brazil signs Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti one year before 2026 World Cup

Brazil’s soccer confederation has said it has a deal with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to lead the national team at the 2026 World Cup

Brazil signs Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti one year before 2026 World Cup
Crime|Europe|World

UN aviation body rules Russia downed Malaysian airliner

The U.N. aviation council on Monday ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 passengers and crew, including 196 Dutch

UN aviation body rules Russia downed Malaysian airliner
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EU analysing U.S.-UK trade deal for impact on EU, global trade

The European Commission is analysing the trade deal struck last week between the United States and Britain for implications for the 27-nation European Union and global trade,

EU analysing U.S.-UK trade deal for impact on EU, global trade
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia continues attacks, gives no response to proposal for direct talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Russia was continuing its attacks on Ukraine and had made no response to a proposal for direct talks in Turkey this week in a "

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia continues attacks, gives no response to proposal for direct talks
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The pope and Sinner: Love, service and a match made in heaven

Jannik Sinner says it’s “a good thing for us tennis players” that the new pope likes to play the sport

The pope and Sinner: Love, service and a match made in heaven
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After leaders request, European Commission working on tougher Russia sanctions, France says

France said on Monday that leaders at a meeting on Ukraine this weekend had asked the European Commission to put together new "massive" sanctions targeting Russia's oil

After leaders request, European Commission working on tougher Russia sanctions, France says
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EU regulators ask if Starlink is credible rival to SES, Intelsat

EU antitrust regulators, who are examining European satellite company SES's $3.1-billion bid for Intelsat, have asked the two companies' customers whether Elon

EU regulators ask if Starlink is credible rival to SES, Intelsat
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6 Bulgarians convicted in UK of spying for Russia get prison terms up to nearly 11 years

Six Bulgarian nationals have been sentenced in a London court to up to nearly 11 years in prison for spying for Russia

6 Bulgarians convicted in UK of spying for Russia get prison terms up to nearly 11 years
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UK police investigate a fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house

British police are investigating a fire that damaged the door of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s house in north London

UK police investigate a fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house
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Giant lily pads and a bronze tree are among designs for Queen Elizabeth II's memorial

What could be a better memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, than a pod of faintly psychedelic giant lily pads

Giant lily pads and a bronze tree are among designs for Queen Elizabeth II's memorial
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Triad mom pregnant with twins delivers early following cancer diagnosis

Triad mom pregnant with twins delivers early following cancer diagnosis

Triad mom pregnant with twins delivers early following cancer diagnosis
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Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

The Cannes Film Festival red carpet is perhaps the most rigidly controlled red carpet in the world

Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet
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The PKK Kurdish militant group will disarm and disband as part of a peace initiative with Turkey

The PKK Kurdish militant group says it will disband and end its armed struggle as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of armed conflict

The PKK Kurdish militant group will disarm and disband as part of a peace initiative with Turkey
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EU antitrust regulators to decide on SES, Intelsat deal by June 10

EU antitrust regulators will decide by June 10 whether

EU antitrust regulators to decide on SES, Intelsat deal by June 10
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The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here's how and who to watch

The Eurovision party is officially underway

The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here's how and who to watch
Europe|Technology|Travel|World

A power outage disrupts London's subway network during the afternoon rush

A power outage has disrupted multiple lines on the London Underground network

A power outage disrupts London's subway network during the afternoon rush
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Jannik Sinner overcomes 'big drop' in level in 2nd match back from doping ban at Italian Open

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd at the Italian Open

Jannik Sinner overcomes 'big drop' in level in 2nd match back from doping ban at Italian Open
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Russian spy ring leader jailed in UK for nearly 11 years

The leader of a British-based Russian spy ring which prosecutors said carried out surveillance for the Kremlin was sentenced in a London court on Monday to nearly 11 years in jail,

Russian spy ring leader jailed in UK for nearly 11 years
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Polestar leans on 'home market' Europe to revive business; posts smaller Q1 loss

Polestar will focus more on profitable Europe rather than the U.S and China, the company's CEO said on Monday, as the Swedish EV maker seeks to pull

Polestar leans on 'home market' Europe to revive business; posts smaller Q1 loss
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UK police investigating fire at PM Starmer's house

British police are investigating an overnight fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in north London in which nobody was hurt.

UK police investigating fire at PM Starmer's house
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Markets reduce bets on ECB rate cuts after US-China talks, Schnabel remarks

Euro area benchmark Bund yields hit a fresh one-month high and markets reduced bets on European Central Bank interest rate cuts on Monday as an easing in trade and

Markets reduce bets on ECB rate cuts after US-China talks, Schnabel remarks
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Britain sets out plan to toughen rules on migration, as Starmer combats surge in support for populists

Britain sets out plan to toughen rules on migration, as Starmer combats surge in support for populists

Britain sets out plan to toughen rules on migration, as Starmer combats surge in support for populists
Europe|World

What happened the last time Russia and Ukraine held peace talks?

Russia and Ukraine may be on the point of holding peace talks for the first time since the early weeks of the war.

What happened the last time Russia and Ukraine held peace talks?
Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine says Russia 'completely ignoring' ceasefire proposal

Russia is "completely ignoring" a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Ukraine and European powers that was to have begun on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.

Ukraine says Russia 'completely ignoring' ceasefire proposal
Europe|World

France accuses enemies of spreading fake news after 'cocaine bag' claims

President Emmanuel Macron's office has accused France's enemies of spreading fake news by suggesting that he and other European leaders had taken

France accuses enemies of spreading fake news after 'cocaine bag' claims
Economy|Europe|World

Iran warns Europeans that reimposing sanctions could have irreversible consequences

Iran's foreign minister warned Britain, France and Germany on Monday that a decision to trigger a U.N. mechanism reimposing sanctions on Tehran could lead to an

Iran warns Europeans that reimposing sanctions could have irreversible consequences
Crime|Europe|World

Kurdish PKK ends 40-year Turkey insurgency, bringing hope of regional stability

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in bloody conflict with Turkey for more than four decades, has

Kurdish PKK ends 40-year Turkey insurgency, bringing hope of regional stability
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU sees Syria instability as terror risk

Instability in Syria could pose security risks for Europe, according to a draft internal EU counter-terrorism document seen by Reuters warning that the overall

EU sees Syria instability as terror risk
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Prosecutor seeks 6 years in jail for independent Russian election monitor

A Russian prosecutor on Monday requested six years in prison for Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of an independent monitoring group that has criticised the conduct of Russian

Prosecutor seeks 6 years in jail for independent Russian election monitor
Economy|Europe|World

British PM Starmer's new policies to drive down net migration

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would end the country's "failed experiment in open borders" with a sweeping set of reforms to significantly drive down net

British PM Starmer's new policies to drive down net migration
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Poland to close Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack

Poland summoned the Russian ambassador and said it would close the Russian consulate in Krakow after evidence showed Moscow was responsible for a huge fire that

Poland to close Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack
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Kremlin says Putin is serious about Ukraine peace talks but says no more

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious about trying to find peace at talks he has proposed in Turkey but his spokesman said he could say no

Kremlin says Putin is serious about Ukraine peace talks but says no more
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The Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian changed how celebrities think about exposure

Sharing online was second nature for Kim Kardashian, an extension of her fame

The Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian changed how celebrities think about exposure
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Poland orders the Russian Consulate in Krakow closed after Moscow was blamed for a 2024 arson attack

Poland's foreign minister says he's ordering the closure of Russia’s Consulate in the southern city of Krakow

Poland orders the Russian Consulate in Krakow closed after Moscow was blamed for a 2024 arson attack
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Boston nurse with terminal cancer keeps helping patients because "I love what I do"

Boston nurse with terminal cancer keeps helping patients because "I love what I do"

Boston nurse with terminal cancer keeps helping patients because "I love what I do"
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Stellantis eyes November for start of hybrid Fiat 500 production

Automaker Stellantis aims to start producing the hybrid version of its Fiat 500 city car in November, it said on Monday.

Stellantis eyes November for start of hybrid Fiat 500 production
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France to respond firmly after Algeria expels more officials

France will respond to Algeria's "unjustified" decision to expel 15 French officials, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday, as relations between the countries worsened

France to respond firmly after Algeria expels more officials
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Ford's German workers to strike as tensions rise over planned cuts

Ford workers at the U.S. automaker's two plants in Cologne, Germany, will go on strike on Wednesday, their works council head said on Monday, as tensions rise over planned job

Ford's German workers to strike as tensions rise over planned cuts
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Israel asks ICC judges to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant

THE HAGUE - Israel has asked judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw arrest warrants against its prime minister and defence minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to

Israel asks ICC judges to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant
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UK's Starmer, under pressure from Farage, pledges big drop in immigration

Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to cut net migration to Britain significantly over the next four years, saying the country risked

UK's Starmer, under pressure from Farage, pledges big drop in immigration
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Iran is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, Tehran says

Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani was quoted by Russia's state RIA news agency as saying on Monday

Iran is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, Tehran says
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Pope Leo, in first known call with foreign leader, speaks to Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Pope Leo XIV had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday and spoke about ceasefire proposals, Zelenskiy said, in the first known conversation between the newly-

Pope Leo, in first known call with foreign leader, speaks to Ukraine's Zelenskiy
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‘Stark and remarkable moment’: Nick Paton Walsh on demand for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Ukraine and its European allies have called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire, which could start as early as Monday, after the leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Poland arrived in Kyiv on Saturday. CNN international security correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports from Kyiv.

‘Stark and remarkable moment’: Nick Paton Walsh on demand for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
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A museum opens at a former factory in the Czech Republic where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews

A dilapidated industrial site in the Czech Republic where German businessman Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews during the World War II is coming back to life

A museum opens at a former factory in the Czech Republic where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews
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Shipping group Maersk says US-China deal is a step in the right direction; shares spike

Danish shipping group Maersk said on Monday that the agreement between China and the United States to introduce a 90-day pause on tariffs and reciprocal duties was a step in the

Shipping group Maersk says US-China deal is a step in the right direction; shares spike
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Pope Leo tells media to shun divisions, urges release of jailed reporters

Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to the media, urged journalists on Monday to focus on reporting the truth instead of engaging in

Pope Leo tells media to shun divisions, urges release of jailed reporters
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Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey

Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey

Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey
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Runaway goat attempts to ram cyclist off bike in freak incident during Giro d’Italia

Runaway goat attempts to ram cyclist off bike in freak incident during Giro d’Italia

Runaway goat attempts to ram cyclist off bike in freak incident during Giro d’Italia
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EU and Ukraine defence industries need to integrate more, EU commissioner says

European Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius on Monday called for more integration between the European and Ukrainian defence industries.

EU and Ukraine defence industries need to integrate more, EU commissioner says
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Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One

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Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One
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Bank of England's Lombardelli says caution still needed over inflation risks

Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said on Monday that there were signs that inflation pressures in Britain would continue to weaken but she was still cautious and

Bank of England's Lombardelli says caution still needed over inflation risks
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Telefonica hires Citi to sell Chilean business, El Confidencial reports

Spanish telecoms company Telefonica has hired Citi as an adviser to sell its Chilean business, news website El Confidencial reported on Monday, citing unidentified market sources.

Telefonica hires Citi to sell Chilean business, El Confidencial reports
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Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama was on course for an unprecedented fourth term in office on Monday as partial results showed his Socialist Party with a commanding lead in Sunday's

Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show
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Moet Hennessy woes test Alexandre Arnault's credentials

Bernard Arnault's son Alexandre has been handed a daunting task: reviving LVMH's worst-performing unit, the famed Moet Hennessy drinks business,

Moet Hennessy woes test Alexandre Arnault's credentials
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Rubio speaks with UK's Lammy, Germany's Merz on India-Pakistan tensions, Russia

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Rubio speaks with UK's Lammy, Germany's Merz on India-Pakistan tensions, Russia
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Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has challenged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally in Turkey on Thursday

Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally'
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UK to host EU foreign ministers on defence and Ukraine before summit

Britain's foreign minister will host European peers on Monday to discuss support for Ukraine and greater regional defence cooperation in the run-up to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's

UK to host EU foreign ministers on defence and Ukraine before summit
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Argentina's top court finds 80 boxes of Nazi materials in its basement

Dozens of boxes of Nazi material confiscated by Argentinean authorities during World War II were recently rediscovered in the Supreme Court's basement, the court said on Sunday

Argentina's top court finds 80 boxes of Nazi materials in its basement
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Trump 'starting to doubt' that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia

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Trump 'starting to doubt' that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia
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First group of 49 white South Africans leaves for the US after Trump offered them refugee status

A group of 49 white South Africans has departed their homeland for the United States on a private charter plane having been offered refugee status by the Trump administration

First group of 49 white South Africans leaves for the US after Trump offered them refugee status
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Dallas Stars score without Mikko Rantanen getting a point, ending record streak at 13 goals in a row

Mikko Rantanen’s NHL playoffs-record streak of consecutive goals involved in has ended at 13 for the Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars score without Mikko Rantanen getting a point, ending record streak at 13 goals in a row
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Arsenal and Newcastle to meet in Premier League showdown as Champions League race intensifies

Arsenal and Newcastle set up a Premier League showdown next weekend as the race for the remaining Champions League spots intensifies

Arsenal and Newcastle to meet in Premier League showdown as Champions League race intensifies
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Barcelona rallies to beat Real Madrid 4-3 despite Mbappé hat trick to move closer to La Liga title

Barcelona took a huge step to securing the Spanish league title with a 4-3 win over Real Madrid despite Kylian Mbappé’s hat trick in a mesmerizing “clasico” and opened a seven-point lead over its second-placed rival with three matches remaining

Barcelona rallies to beat Real Madrid 4-3 despite Mbappé hat trick to move closer to La Liga title
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Zelenskiy tells Putin to come to Turkey if he wants talks, after Trump intervention

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday after U.S.

Zelenskiy tells Putin to come to Turkey if he wants talks, after Trump intervention
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Albania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term, promising EU integration

Albanians voted in parliamentary elections on Sunday with prime minister Edi Rama seeking an unprecedented fourth term after a campaign

Albania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term, promising EU integration
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Albanians vote in election after a campaign dominated by uphill efforts to join the EU

Voting has ended in Albania’s parliamentary election after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term

Albanians vote in election after a campaign dominated by uphill efforts to join the EU
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Zelenskiy says he will meet Putin after Trump tells him not to await truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would agree to meet Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday after U.S.

Zelenskiy says he will meet Putin after Trump tells him not to await truce
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US, China hail 'constructive' Geneva trade talks, details due Monday

The U.S. and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with U.S. officials touting a "deal" to reduce the U.S. trade deficit,

US, China hail 'constructive' Geneva trade talks, details due Monday
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Poland says Russian secret service behind 2024 fire in Warsaw shopping centre

Russian secret services were behind a massive fire that nearly completely destroyed a Warsaw shopping centre in May 2024, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Sunday after a

Poland says Russian secret service behind 2024 fire in Warsaw shopping centre
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US blanks newcomer Hungary for 2nd straight shutout at hockey worlds, Canada routs Latvia

The United States has routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship

US blanks newcomer Hungary for 2nd straight shutout at hockey worlds, Canada routs Latvia
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Zelenskiy says: I am ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he would be ready to meet Vladimir Putin for talks in Istanbul on Thursday after U.S.

Zelenskiy says: I am ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday
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Some Ukrainian soldiers say Russians must withdraw before any peace talks

After fending off attacks during a three-day weekend ceasefire declared by Russia, some Ukrainian soldiers fighting near

Some Ukrainian soldiers say Russians must withdraw before any peace talks
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American Danielle Collins stuns world No. 2, ending her reign at Italian Open

American Danielle Collins stuns world No. 2, ending her reign at Italian Open

American Danielle Collins stuns world No. 2, ending her reign at Italian Open
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Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo's first Sunday blessing in St. Peter's Square

Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday blessing of his pontificate exactly at noon

Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo's first Sunday blessing in St. Peter's Square
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Russia’s European neighbors are lifting bans on landmines. Campaigners are horrified

Russia’s European neighbors are lifting bans on landmines. Campaigners are horrified

Russia’s European neighbors are lifting bans on landmines. Campaigners are horrified
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US Secretary of State Rubio to attend NATO meeting on Ukraine-Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the informal NATO foreign ministers meeting in Turkey on May 14-16 to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

US Secretary of State Rubio to attend NATO meeting on Ukraine-Russia
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‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election

‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election

‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election
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Gaza war cannot be solved by military means, says German foreign minister

The conflict in Gaza cannot be solved by military means and a political solution must be found to end the war permanently, German Foreign Minister Johann

Gaza war cannot be solved by military means, says German foreign minister
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Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Turkey is ready to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul again, President Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Sunday,

Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin
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Pope Leo XIV appeals for 'no more war' in first Sunday message

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war" in his first Sunday message to crowds in St.

Pope Leo XIV appeals for 'no more war' in first Sunday message
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Kremlin focuses on draft 2022 deal for proposed peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed peace talks with Ukraine will take into account an abandoned 2022 draft deal between the two countries and the reality of Russia's

Kremlin focuses on draft 2022 deal for proposed peace talks
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on Russia to confirm ceasefire before talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Russia on Sunday to confirm an unconditional ceasefire beginning on May 12, saying Ukraine would then be ready to meet for direct

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on Russia to confirm ceasefire before talks
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What is the traditional Sunday blessing that popes deliver in St. Peter’s Square?

The new pope, Leo XIV, is scheduled to deliver his first such prayer on Sunday from the loggia where he first appeared in public after being elected three days ago

What is the traditional Sunday blessing that popes deliver in St. Peter’s Square?
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Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions,” an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'
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Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. Following are key quotes translated into English by Reuters.

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine
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Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing the New York Knicks 115-93 on Saturday in Game 3

Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals
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Sinner wins in return from doping ban before home crowd at Italian Open

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has made a solid return from his three-month doping ban by beating 99th-ranked Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 before an adoring home crowd at the Italian Open

Sinner wins in return from doping ban before home crowd at Italian Open
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France in talks with Britain, Ukraine about potential troops, Macron tells paper

France is consulting with partners on how to potentially support Ukraine in its struggle with Russia with troops, French President Emmanuel Macron told newspaper Le Parisien on

France in talks with Britain, Ukraine about potential troops, Macron tells paper
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo visits Pope Francis' tomb and Marian shrine on first trip outside Vatican

Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome for a visit to a Catholic shrine and stopping on

Pope Leo visits Pope Francis' tomb and Marian shrine on first trip outside Vatican
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Germany will stop reporting arms deliveries to Ukraine, Merz says

The German government will stop publishing details of military aid to Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday during a visit to Kyiv.

Germany will stop reporting arms deliveries to Ukraine, Merz says
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After ceasefire demand, Kremlin calls European statements 'confrontational'

The Kremlin accused European countries on Saturday of making contradictory and confrontational statements, after European leaders backed a U.S. plan for a 30-day ceasefire in

After ceasefire demand, Kremlin calls European statements 'confrontational'
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Turkey ready to undertake duty for observing potential ceasefire in Ukraine, source says

Turkey is ready to undertake the duty to observe a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, its foreign minister said during a "coalition of the willing" call with Kyiv's partners on Saturday, a

Turkey ready to undertake duty for observing potential ceasefire in Ukraine, source says
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Fire at chemical plant in northeastern Spain keeps thousands indoors

Authorities in northeastern Spain say a fire at a chemical factory has forced emergency services to issue health warnings to 150,000 local residents and stay-indoors orders for five nearby towns

Fire at chemical plant in northeastern Spain keeps thousands indoors
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New German foreign minister travels to Israel for 'critical discussions'

The new German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, departed for Israel on Saturday for a Middle East trip in which "critical discussions" are expected, he said when leaving Berlin.

New German foreign minister travels to Israel for 'critical discussions'
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European leaders tell Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions

Major European powers threw their weight behind an unconditional 30-day Ukraine ceasefire on Saturday, with the backing of U.S.

European leaders tell Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions
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European leaders visit Kyiv, and tell Russia: 30-day ceasefire now or face massive sanctions

European leaders visit Kyiv, and tell Russia: 30-day ceasefire now or face massive sanctions

European leaders visit Kyiv, and tell Russia: 30-day ceasefire now or face massive sanctions
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Restrictions lifted after 160,000 Spaniards confined due to toxic cloud

An order was lifted on Saturday to confine around 160,000 people in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region after a fire at an industrial estate caused a toxic cloud of chlorine over a

Restrictions lifted after 160,000 Spaniards confined due to toxic cloud
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European leaders say Trump agreed to sanction Russia unless ceasefire agreed

Ukraine and European leaders agreed on Saturday to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from May 12 with the backing of U.S.

European leaders say Trump agreed to sanction Russia unless ceasefire agreed
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Wounded Ukrainian soldiers ask: What ceasefire?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine, but for bloodied Ukrainian

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers ask: What ceasefire?
Europe|World

Pope Leo tells cardinals they must continue 'precious legacy' of Pope Francis

Pope Leo XIV signalled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic cardinals

Pope Leo tells cardinals they must continue 'precious legacy' of Pope Francis
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EU Commission chief says bloc ready to impose more sanctions on Russia if ceasefire breached

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday backed a proposed unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the Russian war in Ukraine and said that the EU was ready to

EU Commission chief says bloc ready to impose more sanctions on Russia if ceasefire breached
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Russia says Western arms flows to Ukraine would need to stop during any ceasefire

Russia would require a halt to U.S. and European arms supplies to Ukraine during any potential ceasefire, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with ABC News.

Russia says Western arms flows to Ukraine would need to stop during any ceasefire
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Salvage of Lynch's sunken yacht paused after diver's death

Work to recover the late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht off the coast of northern Sicily has been paused following the death of a diver involved in the

Salvage of Lynch's sunken yacht paused after diver's death
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Slovak PM derides EU attempts to keep him from Moscow war commemorations

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday his country wanted to develop relations with Russia, and he derided those in the European Union who he said created obstacles to his

Slovak PM derides EU attempts to keep him from Moscow war commemorations
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Long-range Russian attacks continue to kill Ukrainians amid ceasefire deadlock

Two months ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine was ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a 30-day cease-fire, provided Russia did the same

Long-range Russian attacks continue to kill Ukrainians amid ceasefire deadlock
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From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st US pope

Church bells rang out for hours in celebration at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia after one of their graduates was elected the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church

From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st US pope
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Trove of documents unsealed in NYC mayor's criminal case offers a glimpse of thwarted investigation

Federal agents investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams were still seizing phones and applying for search warrants days before Justice Department leaders ordered prosecutors to drop the corruption case

Trove of documents unsealed in NYC mayor's criminal case offers a glimpse of thwarted investigation
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says participation in Russia-Ukraine war justified -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said North Korea’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war was justified, calling it an exercise of sovereign rights in defence of a “brother nation,”

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says participation in Russia-Ukraine war justified -KCNA
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Ellen DeGeneres shares a look at her life in the country

Ellen DeGeneres shares a look at her life in the country

Ellen DeGeneres shares a look at her life in the country
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US military ordered to pull books on diversity, gender issues

The Pentagon ordered military educational institutions to pull and review any books that promote what it called "divisive concepts and gender

US military ordered to pull books on diversity, gender issues
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Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Bush nominee who veered to the left, dies at 85

Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Bush nominee who veered to the left, dies at 85

Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Bush nominee who veered to the left, dies at 85
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US and other allies of Ukraine pile pressure on Putin, threatening fresh sanctions if he refuses 30-day truce

US and other allies of Ukraine pile pressure on Putin, threatening fresh sanctions if he refuses 30-day truce

US and other allies of Ukraine pile pressure on Putin, threatening fresh sanctions if he refuses 30-day truce
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Skorts vs. shorts uniform debate brimming in Irish sport camogie as women push for choice

A small Irish sport has become the latest battleground for female athletes protesting against their dress codes — in this case “skorts.”

Skorts vs. shorts uniform debate brimming in Irish sport camogie as women push for choice
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Russia backs 30-day ceasefire but with due account of nuances, Kremlin's Peskov says

Russia supports the implementation of a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, but only with due consideration of 'nuances' in the more than three-year-old war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

Russia backs 30-day ceasefire but with due account of nuances, Kremlin's Peskov says
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Warm American welcome for new pope masks US church's deep divide

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel on Friday, he spoke a few words in English.

Warm American welcome for new pope masks US church's deep divide
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Bank of England cuts rates in split decision before US tariff deal

(This May 8 story has been corrected to say two-thirds of the impact is due to the direct effect of tariffs on demand for UK

Bank of England cuts rates in split decision before US tariff deal
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US to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain paused

The Trump administration will welcome more than two dozen white South Africans to the United States as refugees next week

US to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain paused
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The Latest: Russia-West rift at forefront of celebrations for victory over Nazis

In contrast to Russia’s celebrations marking 80 years since the surrender of the Nazis, European leaders agreed to set up a tribunal to try Russian leaders for Moscow’s war on Ukraine

The Latest: Russia-West rift at forefront of celebrations for victory over Nazis
Europe|Political|World

Trump to Putin and Zelenskiy: 'Get this war ended'

U.S.

Trump to Putin and Zelenskiy: 'Get this war ended'
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German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer dies at age 103

Margot Friedländer, a German Jew who survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp and became a high-profile witness to Nazi persecution in her final years, has died

German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer dies at age 103
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Thousands rally in Romania in EU support ahead of presidential election run-off

Thousands of people rallied in Romania's capital, Bucharest, and other cities in support of the European Union on Friday, one week before a presidential election run-off that

Thousands rally in Romania in EU support ahead of presidential election run-off
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U.S. embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potentially significant' air attack

The U.S. embassy in Kyiv warned on Friday of a "potentially significant" air attack in the coming days. "The U.S.

U.S. embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potentially significant' air attack
Europe|Political|World

Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin presiding over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square

Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
Europe|World

Protesters in Slovakia condemn Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow

Protesters have gathered in the Slovak capital to to demonstrate against populist Prime Minister Robert Fico’s latest trip to Russia

Protesters in Slovakia condemn Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow
Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte wants 2032 deadline for new defence spending goals, Dutch PM says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed that alliance members meet higher targets for defence spending by 2032, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on Friday.

NATO's Rutte wants 2032 deadline for new defence spending goals, Dutch PM says
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Ukraine, Hungary each expel two diplomats in espionage row

Ukraine and Hungary said on Friday they were expelling two diplomats each after each side accused the other of engaging in espionage.

Ukraine, Hungary each expel two diplomats in espionage row
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Pentagon considers shifting Greenland to US Northern Command, sparking concerns over Trump’s ambitions for the territory

Pentagon considers shifting Greenland to US Northern Command, sparking concerns over Trump’s ambitions for the territory

Pentagon considers shifting Greenland to US Northern Command, sparking concerns over Trump’s ambitions for the territory
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Pope Leo plays tennis and supports AS Roma, says senior priest

Pope Leo XIV, the first US leader of the global Catholic Church, is a keen tennis player and a fan of AS Roma soccer club, according to a senior member of his religious order

Pope Leo plays tennis and supports AS Roma, says senior priest
Europe|Political|World

US, Europeans finalising 30-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal, says diplomatic source

The United States and its European allies are finalising a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that if refused would see them jointly impose new sanctions on

US, Europeans finalising 30-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal, says diplomatic source
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Pope Leo XIV is a tennis player. Tsitsipas would be happy to hit some balls with him

It was fitting that when Pope Leo XIV was elected the Italian Open tennis tournament was being played just up the road from the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV is a tennis player. Tsitsipas would be happy to hit some balls with him
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Alcaraz beats Lajovic in return from injury at Italian Open; Sabalenka and Gauff advance

Carlos Alcaraz returned from a brief injury layoff with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic at the Italian Open

Alcaraz beats Lajovic in return from injury at Italian Open; Sabalenka and Gauff advance
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A 2012 video shows comments from new pope that disappoint LGBTQ activists

Pope Leo XIV in 2012 made comments critical of what he called the “homosexual lifestyle” and the role of mass media in promoting acceptance of same-sex relationships that conflicted with Catholic doctrine

A 2012 video shows comments from new pope that disappoint LGBTQ activists
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England's record six teams in next Champions League set to fuel wealth gap in European soccer

England will send a record six teams into the Champions League next season

England's record six teams in next Champions League set to fuel wealth gap in European soccer
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New York Cardinal Dolan says new pope will seek to 'build bridges' with Trump

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said on Friday he thought the new U.S. pontiff, Pope Leo, will seek to build bridges with all world leaders, including U.S.

New York Cardinal Dolan says new pope will seek to 'build bridges' with Trump
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French pro-Palestinian group contests government decision to shut it down

A French pro-Palestinian protest group is contesting a government decision to shut it down, saying the move was politically motivated and based on "false" arguments

French pro-Palestinian group contests government decision to shut it down
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Italy's Moltiply sues Google in 3 billion euro lawsuit over market dominance

Italy's Moltiply Group said on Friday it was suing Alphabet's Google and seeking damages of 2.97 billion euros ($3.34 billion) for abuse of its dominant market position as previously

Italy's Moltiply sues Google in 3 billion euro lawsuit over market dominance
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Hear first American pope address the world

Cardinal Robert Prevost, of the United States, has been elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church and the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Leo XIV. In his speech, which he delivered in front of a roaring crowd, he called for the Church to “build bridges” and also paid tribute to the late Pope Francis.

Hear first American pope address the world
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Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region

Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region

Ukraine says it has uncovered Hungarian spy network working in border region
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German legislator's concealed meeting with Putin confidants sparks security concerns

German legislators are demanding an explanation from a senior Social Democrat on the parliamentary committee that scrutinises the work of the intelligence services

German legislator's concealed meeting with Putin confidants sparks security concerns
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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine to seek presidency, chides West over rights

Ugandan opposition leader and pop singer Bobi Wine said on Friday he plans to run for president for a second time and criticised the West for not speaking out more against "gross

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine to seek presidency, chides West over rights
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Ukraine to host 'coalition of willing' leaders Saturday, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will host a meeting of leaders of the so-called "coalition of the willing" on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Ukraine to host 'coalition of willing' leaders Saturday, Zelenskiy says
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Ceasefire efforts in Ukraine moving in right direction, Finland says

Efforts towards securing an agreed ceasefire in Ukraine are moving in the right direction, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Friday, shortly after speaking

Ceasefire efforts in Ukraine moving in right direction, Finland says
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See the moment white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel

White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave.

See the moment white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel
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For US Cardinal Prevost, road to becoming Pope Leo was paved in Peru

Cardinal Robert Prevost may be the first person from the U.S. to become the head of the Catholic Church but his surprising election by the world's cardinals

For US Cardinal Prevost, road to becoming Pope Leo was paved in Peru
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Germany's Merz does not rule out EU defence borrowing

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not rule out common European Union borrowing for defence during a trip to Brussels on Friday, but said it

Germany's Merz does not rule out EU defence borrowing
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Russia and US are in talks on Russian gas flows to Europe, Kremlin says

The issue of Russian gas shipments to Europe is being discussed at talks between Russia and the United States, state news agency TASS quoted a Kremlin official as saying on Friday,

Russia and US are in talks on Russian gas flows to Europe, Kremlin says
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Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes. Here's his history with the festival

Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or next week at the Cannes Film Festival, a culmination for the 81-year-old actor whose history with the French film festival stretches back half a century

Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes. Here's his history with the festival
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Polish opposition presidential candidate takes poll hit over apartment deal

Poland's main opposition presidential candidate was facing mounting criticism on Friday over his acquisition of an apartment from a vulnerable pensioner, as a poll showed a dip in

Polish opposition presidential candidate takes poll hit over apartment deal
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Delta, Korean Air to buy 25% stake in Canada's WestJet

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air Lines will acquire an aggregate 25% stake in Canada's WestJet Airlines for $550 million from private equity firm Onex Corp, the U.S. carrier said on Friday.

Delta, Korean Air to buy 25% stake in Canada's WestJet
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Putin and Trump exchanged World War Two anniversary greetings via aides, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Putin and Trump exchanged World War Two anniversary greetings via aides, Kremlin says
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Pope Leo XIV was natural leader in high school, says Robert Prevost's classmate from Massachusetts

Pope Leo XIV was natural leader in high school, says Robert Prevost's classmate from Massachusetts

Pope Leo XIV was natural leader in high school, says Robert Prevost's classmate from Massachusetts
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Russia and Ukraine accuse one another of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian troops have made further attempts to breach the Russian border in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday as President Vladimir Putin

Russia and Ukraine accuse one another of ceasefire violations
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Portuguese centre-right in lead before election but short of majority, poll shows

Portugal's governing centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) kept its lead in a new opinion poll released on Friday ahead of a May 18 national election, though it

Portuguese centre-right in lead before election but short of majority, poll shows
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Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles

Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the Vatican said

Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles
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German prosecutors move to strip AfD lawmaker's immunity amid bribery probe

Public prosecutors in Germany have moved to strip a politician from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) of his immunity as a lawmaker after initiating a probe into bribery

German prosecutors move to strip AfD lawmaker's immunity amid bribery probe
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Kurdish PKK congress took 'historic decisions' after jailed leader urged disarmament, agency says

The militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) made "historic decisions" at a congress this week after a call from its jailed leader to dissolve, a linked news agency said on Friday - a

Kurdish PKK congress took 'historic decisions' after jailed leader urged disarmament, agency says
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EU changes to sustainability law risk company lawsuits, legal scholars say

The European Union's plans to cut back sustainability reporting rules could expose European companies to more climate change-related lawsuits, 31 legal scholars said

EU changes to sustainability law risk company lawsuits, legal scholars say
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Poland and France deepen defence ties amid doubts over U.S. support

France and Poland signed a treaty on Friday to increase cooperation on defence, nuclear energy and other measures, in a sign of growing alliances between

Poland and France deepen defence ties amid doubts over U.S. support
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EU's von der Leyen: Will only go to the White House to negotiate a tariffs solution

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday she would only go to the White House for "a solution" on trade tariffs, reacting to a question related to

EU's von der Leyen: Will only go to the White House to negotiate a tariffs solution
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North Korea's Kim visits Russian embassy as his generals meet Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare visit to Russia's embassy in Pyongyang with his daughter on Friday and reaffirmed "the invincible alliance" between the two

North Korea's Kim visits Russian embassy as his generals meet Putin
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Europe throws support behind Ukraine special tribunal to prosecute Russia

Europe threw its support on Friday behind a special tribunal to prosecute President Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials

Europe throws support behind Ukraine special tribunal to prosecute Russia
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Two men convicted of felling UK’s famous Sycamore Gap tree

Two men convicted of felling UK’s famous Sycamore Gap tree

Two men convicted of felling UK’s famous Sycamore Gap tree
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Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade

Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade

Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade
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Pope Leo hopes to bring light to "dark nights of this world"

Pope Leo said on Friday he hoped that his election can help the Catholic Church bring light to the "dark nights of this world" as he delivered his first Mass since being

Pope Leo hopes to bring light to "dark nights of this world"
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Audi CEO expects 'more bearable' tariff regulation in coming months

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi, which has no production in the United States, expects current trade talks between Brussels and Washington to provide some level of clarity over

Audi CEO expects 'more bearable' tariff regulation in coming months
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Reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff

Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday.

Reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff
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With Xi at his side, Putin marks WW2 victory as Ukraine war grinds on

Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Friday with a major military parade

With Xi at his side, Putin marks WW2 victory as Ukraine war grinds on
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Romania should be compensated for aiding Ukraine, hard-right presidential frontrunner says

Romania's hard-right presidential frontrunner George Simion said in a televised debate that the EU and NATO state should be compensated for the aid it has provided to

Romania should be compensated for aiding Ukraine, hard-right presidential frontrunner says
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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek to salvage tough domestic seasons in Europa League final

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek to salvage tough domestic seasons in Europa League final

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek to salvage tough domestic seasons in Europa League final
Europe|World

UK's Lammy to join international meeting in Lviv on support for Ukraine

British foreign minister David Lammy will on Friday meet with his Ukrainian counterpart and 17 other foreign ministers in Lviv, western Ukraine, to confirm their support for the

UK's Lammy to join international meeting in Lviv on support for Ukraine
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Russia parades drones it uses against Ukraine on Moscow's Red Square

Russia on Friday paraded combat drones that its forces use in the war in Ukraine on Moscow's Red Square in what state TV said was a first.

Russia parades drones it uses against Ukraine on Moscow's Red Square
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Taiwan denounces Russia, China for distorting World War Two history

Taiwan criticised Russia and China on Friday for distorting World War Two history, saying Chinese communist forces made "no substantial contribution" to fighting

Taiwan denounces Russia, China for distorting World War Two history
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Euro zone disinflation on track but growth at risk, ECB's Rehn says

The euro zone's fight to bring inflation back to the 2% target is on track but the growth environment is deteriorating, with a global trade war creating a significant risk in the

Euro zone disinflation on track but growth at risk, ECB's Rehn says
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Wirecard fugitive discussed weapons, diamonds with Russian spy ring leader

Wirecard fugitive Jan Marsalek and the leader of a British-based Russian spy ring discussed sourcing drones for Russia's war in Ukraine, trading

Wirecard fugitive discussed weapons, diamonds with Russian spy ring leader
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UK sanctions directors of oil trading group over Russian ties

Britain on Friday announced a package of sanctions aimed at Russia, including placing asset freezes on several directors of oil trading company Coral Energy Group, which is now known

UK sanctions directors of oil trading group over Russian ties
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Commerzbank delivers surprise profit jump as it fends off UniCredit

Commerzbank, fending off a possible takeover by Italy's UniCredit, said on Friday that net profit rose nearly 12% in the first quarter, beating

Commerzbank delivers surprise profit jump as it fends off UniCredit
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Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series lead

Leon Draisaitl took a pass from Connor McDavid and scored off the rush at 15:20 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series

Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series lead
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U.S. beginning to understand Russian positions, Kremlin aide says

The United States is coming round to an understanding of Russia's positions on key issues including the Ukraine conflict, a top Kremlin aide said on Thursday.

U.S. beginning to understand Russian positions, Kremlin aide says
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Ukrainians on front line say Russians keep breaking Putin’s ceasefire

Ukrainians on front line say Russians keep breaking Putin’s ceasefire

Ukrainians on front line say Russians keep breaking Putin’s ceasefire
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Man United and Tottenham reach Europa League final and are one win away from Champions League

For Manchester United or Tottenham, a miserable campaign will end in Europa League glory

Man United and Tottenham reach Europa League final and are one win away from Champions League
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Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire, calls it a 'farce'

Ukraine's foreign minister said on Thursday Russia had repeatedly violated its own 3-day ceasefire hours after it began and called the initiative a "

Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire, calls it a 'farce'
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Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

President Donald Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job

Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC
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US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships

U.S. energy groups are asking President Donald Trump's administration to exempt liquefied natural gas tankers from a new rule

US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships
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Gaza's Christians confident new Pope will give importance to enclave's peace

Gaza's tiny Christian community said that they were happy about the election of a new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, adding they were also confident he would give

Gaza's Christians confident new Pope will give importance to enclave's peace
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King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

Britain's King Charles said on Thursday the world had a duty to commit to seeking lasting peace and preventing warfare in a speech to mark the end of four days of commemorations for

King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day
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Zelenskiy says 30-day ceasefire would be 'real indicator' of movement towards peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he told U.S.

Zelenskiy says 30-day ceasefire would be 'real indicator' of movement towards peace
Europe|World

Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV
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Suit challenges new rules on children in federal custody who crossed into US

Two advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit asking the courts to halt new Trump Administration vetting procedures for reuniting children who crossed into the U.S. without their parents

Suit challenges new rules on children in federal custody who crossed into US
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Americans in St. Peter's Square were stunned by choice of new pope

Americans in St. Peter’s Square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Provost, was elected pope and had taken the name Leo XIV

Americans in St. Peter's Square were stunned by choice of new pope
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EU drugs regulator confirms suicidal thoughts as side effect of hair loss drug

The European drugs regulator said on Thursday its safety panel has confirmed suicidal thoughts as a side effect of anti-hair-loss drug finasteride and its generic versions, following an EU-

EU drugs regulator confirms suicidal thoughts as side effect of hair loss drug
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Merz assures Zelenskiy his government can be relied upon for support

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that his government could be relied upon for continued support against Russia's invasion, in

Merz assures Zelenskiy his government can be relied upon for support
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Merz, Trump agree on need to resolve trade disputes, Germany says

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and U.S.

Merz, Trump agree on need to resolve trade disputes, Germany says
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Trump calls for 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, warns of more sanctions

U.S.

Trump calls for 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, warns of more sanctions
Africa|Crime|Europe|Health|World

Reports of Trump deportation plans highlight abuse of migrants in Libya

Experts, human rights workers and lawyers criticized reports of plans to deport migrants from the U.S. to Libya

Reports of Trump deportation plans highlight abuse of migrants in Libya
Europe|World

The Latest: Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV

The Latest: Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV
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What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, very much in line with the late Pope Francis’ global ministry

What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice
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Judge grills Trump administration over order against law firm Susman Godfrey

U.S. law firm Susman Godfrey asked a judge in Washington on Thursday to permanently bar President Donald Trump's executive order against it, calling the

Judge grills Trump administration over order against law firm Susman Godfrey
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Starmer hails second trade win in a week after UK's tariff deal with Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday secured a second trade pact in three days through a deal with U.S.

Starmer hails second trade win in a week after UK's tariff deal with Trump
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Britain's IAG to order around 30 Airbus jets, sources say

British Airways owner IAG plans to place an order for around 30 long-haul jets from Airbus as part of a wide-body order split between the European planemaker and its U.S. rival

Britain's IAG to order around 30 Airbus jets, sources say
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Full text of Pope Leo XIV's first speech: 'Peace be with you'

The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St.

Full text of Pope Leo XIV's first speech: 'Peace be with you'
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Putin’s 3-day ceasefire comes into effect, but Ukraine claims Russia already broke it

Putin’s 3-day ceasefire comes into effect, but Ukraine claims Russia already broke it

Putin’s 3-day ceasefire comes into effect, but Ukraine claims Russia already broke it
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Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal

Russia and Ukraine have both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin

Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal
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What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details

The Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it achieves

What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details
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Sullivan makes sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach

For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy

Sullivan makes sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach
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Britain's farmers welcome no weakening of import standards in US-UK deal

Britain's farmers union gave Thursday's U.S.-UK economic deal a mixed reception, welcoming the retention of British food standards on U.S. imports and reciprocal market access for

Britain's farmers welcome no weakening of import standards in US-UK deal
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Prevost, first US pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight

Robert Prevost, the choice of the world's Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the first pope from the United States

Prevost, first US pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight
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Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated new pope Leo on his election on Thursday and said he trusted that constructive dialogue would be maintained, based on Christian values,

Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue
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The EU publishes a US product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump's tariffs

The European Union has published a list of U.S. imports to target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end President Donald Trump’s tariff war

The EU publishes a US product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump's tariffs
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Campari's results miss expectations, uncertainty about tariffs weighed

Italian spirits group Campari, posted a decline in revenue and adjusted operating profit in the first quarter, well below analysts expectations, partly due to the uncertainty about

Campari's results miss expectations, uncertainty about tariffs weighed
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Trump says he looks forward to meeting with Pope Leo, an American

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo on his election to head the Catholic Church on Thursday, and said it "is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope."

Trump says he looks forward to meeting with Pope Leo, an American
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World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
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Red Cross appeals to governments to act now to end Gaza 'horror'

Governments must act now to stop the horrors in Gaza, the director-general of the Red Cross said on Thursday, adding that the suffering there was reaching a point where it "

Red Cross appeals to governments to act now to end Gaza 'horror'
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Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments

Ukraine is starting to consider a shift away from the U.S. dollar, possibly linking its currency more closely to the euro amid the splintering

Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments
Europe|World

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know
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Trump's anti-DEI push doesn't stop Black Kentucky grads from holding an off-campus celebration

President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate diversity initiatives on college campuses didn’t stop minority students at the University of Kentucky from staging their own celebration

Trump's anti-DEI push doesn't stop Black Kentucky grads from holding an off-campus celebration
Europe|World

: WHITE SMOKE FROM SISTINE CHAPEL SIGNALS POPE CHOSEN

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel signals a new pope has been elected.

: WHITE SMOKE FROM SISTINE CHAPEL SIGNALS POPE CHOSEN
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Josaia Raisuqe, Olympic rugby silver medalist from Paris 2024, dies at age 30 in road accident

Josaia Raisuqe, Olympic rugby silver medalist from Paris 2024, dies at age 30 in road accident

Josaia Raisuqe, Olympic rugby silver medalist from Paris 2024, dies at age 30 in road accident
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Nestle lines up Rothschild for water unit sale, sources say

Nestle has hired Rothschild to advise on the sale of its water division later this year, four people familiar with the matter told

Nestle lines up Rothschild for water unit sale, sources say
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UK-India trade pact to be signed after three months, India official says

A bilateral trade deal between India and the United Kingdom could be signed after three months and will take over a year to implement, an Indian government

UK-India trade pact to be signed after three months, India official says
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What's in the US-UK economic deal?

The United States and Britain announced a deal to lower tariffs on some goods on Thursday, with U.S. levies on cars and steel being cut and both sides gaining better

What's in the US-UK economic deal?
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EU sets out possible 95-billion-euro response to US tariffs

The European Commission on Thursday proposed countermeasures on up to 95 billion euros ($107.2 billion) of U.S. imports if negotiations with Washington fail to

EU sets out possible 95-billion-euro response to US tariffs
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US, Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, sources say

With a frost covering Europe's energy relations with Russia, officials from Washington and Moscow have held discussions about the U.S.

US, Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, sources say
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JP Morgan creates new green banking leadership role

JP Morgan has bolstered its green finance and advisory offering in Europe with a new division head to support clients across renewable energy and green technology

JP Morgan creates new green banking leadership role
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'Friends of steel': Xi and Putin pledge to stand together against US

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's Vladimir Putin on Thursday their two countries should be "friends of steel", as they pledged to raise cooperation to a

'Friends of steel': Xi and Putin pledge to stand together against US
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What items are in the EU's new response measures to Trump tariffs?

The European Commission opened a public consultation on Thursday on products which could be hit by its new counter-measures to U.S. tariffs should negotiations with

What items are in the EU's new response measures to Trump tariffs?
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How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history

How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine
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Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser

President Donald Trump is adopting a tougher approach towards Russia to secure the ceasefire he promised when he took office after becoming "really aligned" with

Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser
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Central banks in Europe keep easing on the agenda even as Fed stays firmly on hold

Europe's central banks stood in stark contrast to their U.S. counterpart on Thursday, cutting interest rates or hinting at policy easing to

Central banks in Europe keep easing on the agenda even as Fed stays firmly on hold
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Ukraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal with US, hopes for more arms

Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday in favour of ratifying a minerals deal signed with the United States, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure

Ukraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal with US, hopes for more arms
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Israel's plan to evacuate Gaza would be illegal forceful displacement, Norway and Iceland say

Israel's plans to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza would amount to illegal forceful displacement, would lead to more violence and would undermine efforts to create a

Israel's plan to evacuate Gaza would be illegal forceful displacement, Norway and Iceland say
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Deliberations begin in UK trial of men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Jurors have begun deliberating in the case of two men charged with cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree in northern England

Deliberations begin in UK trial of men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree
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X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account under court order but challenges decision

The X social media platform has blocked access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s X social media account in Turkey, complying with a Turkish court order

X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account under court order but challenges decision
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Higher interest rates to delay U.S. residential market recovery, CRH CEO says

A recovery in the currently subdued U.S. residential construction market will inevitably take longer due to interest rates and inflation potentially staying higher for longer, the

Higher interest rates to delay U.S. residential market recovery, CRH CEO says
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The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth

The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth

The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth
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German spy agency pauses 'extremist' classification for AfD party

Germany's domestic spy agency BfV has paused its classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist organisation in what the AfD on Thursday called

German spy agency pauses 'extremist' classification for AfD party
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EU seeks feedback on merger rules revamp amid pressure from businesses

EU antitrust regulators are seeking feedback from companies and Europeans on their proposed overhaul of merger rules which telecom providers hope will place more

EU seeks feedback on merger rules revamp amid pressure from businesses
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Ukraine ratifies strategic minerals deal with US

The Ukrainian parliament ratified a milestone minerals deal with the United States on Thursday, lawmakers said.

Ukraine ratifies strategic minerals deal with US
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Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks

Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks

Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks
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In his own words: Bill Gates on giving away the remainder of his wealth

Bill Gates is pledging 99% of his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will spend it all within 20 years

In his own words: Bill Gates on giving away the remainder of his wealth
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US tariff uncertainty weighs on Infineon's revenue outlook

German chipmaker Infineon Technologies reported stable order intake on Thursday but lowered its full-year revenue outlook due to uncertainty over global tariff disputes. U.S.

US tariff uncertainty weighs on Infineon's revenue outlook
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Slovak PM Fico takes circuitous route to Russia after Baltics close airspace

Slovakia's prime minister embarked on a circuitous route to Moscow on Thursday to attend Russia's World War 2 victory parade after Lithuania shut its airspace to flights carrying him to

Slovak PM Fico takes circuitous route to Russia after Baltics close airspace
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EU disburses a new one-billion-euro loan tranche to Ukraine

The European Commission said on Thursday it had disbursed the fourth tranche of its exceptional macro-financial assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine worth 1 billion euros ($1.1

EU disburses a new one-billion-euro loan tranche to Ukraine
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Bosch says US tariffs' impact is unpredictable, sees flat 2025 organic sales

German automotive supplier Robert Bosch said on Thursday it would not be able to estimate the impact of tariffs on its business until late in the year, and predicted 2025 sales to

Bosch says US tariffs' impact is unpredictable, sees flat 2025 organic sales
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'Mediterranean Blue Diamond' could fetch $20 million at auction

A 10-carat blue diamond which could fetch $20 million when it goes under the hammer later this month was presented by auction house Sotheby's in Geneva on Thursday.

'Mediterranean Blue Diamond' could fetch $20 million at auction
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PSG vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League final? Few expected that

It’s a Champions League final few could have predicted

PSG vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League final? Few expected that
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Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes

Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday, signalling that cardinals meeting in a secret conclave did not elect a new pope during

Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes
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Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to join OpenAI as head of applications

Instacart head Fidji Simo will step down to join OpenAI as its chief of applications, CEO and co-founder Sam Altman said on Thursday, adding she will report to him and that he will remain

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to join OpenAI as head of applications
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Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel

Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel

Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel
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Press freedom stifled in Greece, reforms needed, says Human Rights Watch

Press freedom has been stifled in Greece since Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' conservative government came to power in 2019, with phone malware and aggressive lawsuits used

Press freedom stifled in Greece, reforms needed, says Human Rights Watch
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Norway seeks deeper security ties with Europe, saying US relations uncertain

Norway said on Thursday it would seek to deepen security ties with Nordic neighbours and major European allies, bolstering protections against a resurgent Russia and signalling a

Norway seeks deeper security ties with Europe, saying US relations uncertain
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Foreign workers a key driver of euro zone growth, say ECB economists

Foreign workers accounted for much of the euro zone's economic growth since the pandemic and could help the bloc overcome the economic constraints of an ageing and shrinking

Foreign workers a key driver of euro zone growth, say ECB economists
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Ukraine, allies discuss ways to pressure Russia into 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine has discussed ways to pressure Russia into agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire with U.S., French, British and German senior officials, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's top aide said

Ukraine, allies discuss ways to pressure Russia into 30-day ceasefire
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What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope
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Pound little changed as US trade deal touted, BoE rate cut eyed

The British pound was steady on Thursday after a report said that U.S.

Pound little changed as US trade deal touted, BoE rate cut eyed
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Taiwan president marks World War Two anniversary, warning indulging aggressors only whets appetite for expansion

Taiwan and Europe face the same threat from authoritarianism, President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe and

Taiwan president marks World War Two anniversary, warning indulging aggressors only whets appetite for expansion
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German exports, industrial production rose in March ahead of tariffs

German exports rose more than expected in March as U.S. demand increased in anticipation of U.S. tariffs and a gain in industrial production also beat expectations,

German exports, industrial production rose in March ahead of tariffs
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Trump campaign architects are now training their sights on Albania's upcoming election

Albania’s main opposition leader has hired Trump-linked campaign consultants and a lobbying firm to help him in the country's May 11 parliamentary election

Trump campaign architects are now training their sights on Albania's upcoming election
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Starmer to promise 'defence dividend' from UK military spending

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to promise on Thursday that his government will deliver a "defence dividend" for voters, framing an increase in military spending

Starmer to promise 'defence dividend' from UK military spending
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Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade
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British Steel, under UK government control, to ramp up output, hire staff

British Steel said on Wednesday it would hire over 180 new staff as it prepares to ramp up production following the British government's operational seizure of the group from its

British Steel, under UK government control, to ramp up output, hire staff
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US to seek UN sanctions on ships taking North Korean coal to China

The United States said

US to seek UN sanctions on ships taking North Korean coal to China
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Anne Frank tree planted at Seton Hill University, "A beautiful symbol of growth and renewal."

Anne Frank tree planted at Seton Hill University, "A beautiful symbol of growth and renewal."

Anne Frank tree planted at Seton Hill University, "A beautiful symbol of growth and renewal."
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Ex-model takes the stand in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial. The prior jury never heard about her

Ex-model takes the stand in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial. The prior jury never heard about her

Ex-model takes the stand in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial. The prior jury never heard about her
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Sans superstars, PSG reaches Champions League final and will face Inter Milan for elusive title

Paris Saint-Germain weathered one attack after another and showed remarkable adaptability to hold off and defeat an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to reach the Champions League final

Sans superstars, PSG reaches Champions League final and will face Inter Milan for elusive title
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Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory during World War II

Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means
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New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6

Federal officials have released images showing a helicopter as it broke apart midair and crashed in New York last month, killing six people

New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6
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Police investigating after hundreds of 'white power' flyers were found

Police investigating after hundreds of 'white power' flyers were found

Police investigating after hundreds of 'white power' flyers were found
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'Modern-day appeasement': Biden criticizes Trump for Ukraine stance

In an interview with the BBC, former President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump for suggesting Ukraine may have to give up territory in exchange for peace, calling it a “modern-day appeasement,” in reference to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s efforts to appease Adolf Hitler as he sought to annex land in the 1930s.

'Modern-day appeasement': Biden criticizes Trump for Ukraine stance
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France's Macron wants EU to end Syrian sanctions

France's president said on Wednesday he would urge the EU to end sanctions on Syria when they come up for renewal in June and lobby the U.S. to

France's Macron wants EU to end Syrian sanctions
Europe|World

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
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Venezuela minister says opposition negotiated members' exit from Argentine residence

Venezuela's interior minister on Wednesday said the exit of Venezuelan opposition members from Argentina's diplomatic residence in Caracas was negotiated, after the opposition said the

Venezuela minister says opposition negotiated members' exit from Argentine residence
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After critical remarks in Munich, Vance adopts more conciliatory tone toward Europe

U.S.

After critical remarks in Munich, Vance adopts more conciliatory tone toward Europe
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US lawmakers criticise UK backdoor order to Apple, warn of cybercriminal risks

U.S.

US lawmakers criticise UK backdoor order to Apple, warn of cybercriminal risks
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Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control

Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation
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Cardinals fail to pick new pope on day one of the conclave

Cardinals fail to pick new pope on day one of the conclave

Cardinals fail to pick new pope on day one of the conclave
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Merz stresses European unity and defense during his first trip as German chancellor

Friedrich Merz has plunged straight into international crises on his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor

Merz stresses European unity and defense during his first trip as German chancellor
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Russia denies opposing ceasefire in Ukraine, foreign ministry says

Russia has never opposed a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian state-run news agencies reported on Wednesday, citing foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

Russia denies opposing ceasefire in Ukraine, foreign ministry says
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Romanian hard-right frontrunner Simion leads opinion poll before vote run-off

Romania's hard-right presidential frontrunner George Simion will win the May 18 run-off vote against centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan, an opinion survey showed on Wednesday,

Romanian hard-right frontrunner Simion leads opinion poll before vote run-off
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EU envoys discuss sanctions related to Russia chemical weapons use

The European Commission has proposed listing 15 additional new entities and individuals to its sanctions framework on Russian hybrid threats as well as individuals

EU envoys discuss sanctions related to Russia chemical weapons use
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Vance says Russia ‘asking for too much’ in concessions, while Trump says decisions ‘have to be made’ soon

Vance says Russia ‘asking for too much’ in concessions, while Trump says decisions ‘have to be made’ soon

Vance says Russia ‘asking for too much’ in concessions, while Trump says decisions ‘have to be made’ soon
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Putin and Venezuela's Maduro sign strategic partnership agreement in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday signed a strategic partnership agreement in a ceremony shown on state TV.

Putin and Venezuela's Maduro sign strategic partnership agreement in Moscow
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Polish police say one killed in axe attack at Warsaw University

Police said on Wednesday they had detained a 22-year-old Polish man after he killed one person with an axe at Warsaw University, in an attack the institution described as a "huge

Polish police say one killed in axe attack at Warsaw University
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Palestinian children in east Jerusalem could lose their schools as Israeli-ordered closures loom

Israeli authorities have ordered six United Nations schools for the children of Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem to close this week

Palestinian children in east Jerusalem could lose their schools as Israeli-ordered closures loom
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Prosecutor says Sycamore Gap tree cutters committed 'arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery'

A prosecutor says two men who cut down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England did it for a laugh

Prosecutor says Sycamore Gap tree cutters committed 'arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery'
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Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer

Vice President JD Vance says Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine

Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer
Europe|Political|World

Poland will not accept anyone sending illegal migrants to its territory, says PM

Poland will not accept groups of illegal migrants being sent onto its territory, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, after Germany said that it would reject undocumented

Poland will not accept anyone sending illegal migrants to its territory, says PM
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US senator says US intel should not help Germany monitor far-right party

The Republican chairman of the U.S.

US senator says US intel should not help Germany monitor far-right party
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Judge demands Trump officials detail legal grounds for deporting Palestinian activist

A federal judge instructed the Trump administration on Wednesday to detail the legal precedent for its plan to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist whose presence in

Judge demands Trump officials detail legal grounds for deporting Palestinian activist
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France's Macron: will pursue progressive lifting of EU sanctions on Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would pursue the progressive lifting of European Union sanctions against Syria if Syria stuck to its current path, and added he would lobby

France's Macron: will pursue progressive lifting of EU sanctions on Syria
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Erdogan conveys Turkey's solidarity to Pakistan PM amid crisis with India

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone on Wednesday with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to convey his solidarity after India hit Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir

Erdogan conveys Turkey's solidarity to Pakistan PM amid crisis with India
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Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent

The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has conceded last November’s election to the Democratic incumbent

Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Skiing legends look ahead to 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2025 ski season may be over but the build-up to next year's Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina continues to ramp up. The torch for the Games has been unveiled and test events have already taken place at some of the venues. Three stars who've tasted the heady success of winning gold at a Winter Olympics – Lindsey Vonn, Eileen Gu and Maria Höfl-Riesch – have all each had their own unique experience of Milan-Cortina. They joined CNN's Amanda Davies at the recent Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid for a special Winter Olympics panel.

Skiing legends look ahead to 2026 Winter Olympics
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Salvage to begin in Italy this month for Lynch's yacht after fatal sinking

The recovery of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's superyacht from the waters off the coast of northern Sicily is expected to

Salvage to begin in Italy this month for Lynch's yacht after fatal sinking
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus deliveries fell 8% in April

Airbus said on Wednesday it delivered 56 aircraft in April, down 8% from the same month of last year.

Airbus deliveries fell 8% in April
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Europe reviews Valneva's chikungunya vaccine after reports of serious side effects

The European Union's health regulator said on Wednesday it was reviewing French drugmaker Valneva's chikungunya vaccine after reports of serious side effects in older adults.

Europe reviews Valneva's chikungunya vaccine after reports of serious side effects
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France seeks to raise pressure on Iran over couple's detention

Supporters of two French citizens held in Iran for three years staged rallies on Wednesday to demand their release as France's foreign ministry said it would soon file a legal

France seeks to raise pressure on Iran over couple's detention
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Germany to reject undocumented migrants at border, interior minister says

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt issued an order on Wednesday to reject undocumented migrants, including asylum seekers, at the country's borders, on the first day of work

Germany to reject undocumented migrants at border, interior minister says
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Russian air defences down 12 more Ukrainian drones en route to Moscow, mayor says

Russian air defence forces downed 12 Ukrainian drones flying towards Moscow, the city's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said on Wednesday.

Russian air defences down 12 more Ukrainian drones en route to Moscow, mayor says
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Ukrainian drones target Moscow as foreign leaders arrive for Red Square parade

Russian authorities say drone attacks by Ukraine have caused flight disruption at Moscow’s main airports for a third straight day

Ukrainian drones target Moscow as foreign leaders arrive for Red Square parade
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Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
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Stellantis to cut up to 500 jobs through voluntary exits at Italy's Melfi plant, union says

Carmaker Stellantis will cut up to 500 jobs through voluntary exits at its Melfi assembly plant in southern Italy, which employs around 5,000 people, the Fiom-Cgil union said on Wednesday

Stellantis to cut up to 500 jobs through voluntary exits at Italy's Melfi plant, union says
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Aerospace faces wider tariffs as Europe draws up retaliation

Aerospace companies are preparing for the next chapter in a new trade war as the European Union draws up expected counter-measures against Boeing jets in

Aerospace faces wider tariffs as Europe draws up retaliation
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China's Xi arrives in Moscow in show of support for Putin after Ukrainian drones target capital

Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into Moscow on Wednesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin and a pomp-filled visit that Kyiv has made clear it

China's Xi arrives in Moscow in show of support for Putin after Ukrainian drones target capital
Europe|World

Doors of Sistine Chapel close, conclave to elect new pope starts

The doors of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican were closed on Wednesday, signalling the start of a secret conclave where 133 cardinals from around the world will elect a new

Doors of Sistine Chapel close, conclave to elect new pope starts
Europe|Travel|World

Lithuania closes airspace to Slovak and Serb leaders on route to Russia, president says

Lithuania has closed its airspace to flights carrying the Slovak and Serbian leaders to Moscow for its World War Two victory parade, President Gitanas Nauseda said

Lithuania closes airspace to Slovak and Serb leaders on route to Russia, president says
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Merz hails reset in ties with neighbours on first trip as German chancellor

Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a new start in relations with European partners France and

Merz hails reset in ties with neighbours on first trip as German chancellor
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NYPD investigating release of Palestinian woman’s sealed records to ICE

NYPD investigating release of Palestinian woman’s sealed records to ICE

NYPD investigating release of Palestinian woman’s sealed records to ICE
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Students at Chicago Catholic school learn valuable lessons in mock conclave

Students at Chicago Catholic school learn valuable lessons in mock conclave

Students at Chicago Catholic school learn valuable lessons in mock conclave
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Vance says US, Europe still on same team but past security posture not adequate for future

U.S.

Vance says US, Europe still on same team but past security posture not adequate for future
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Putin and Xi to mark WW2 victory amid war in Ukraine

Russia marks on Friday the 80th anniversary of the Soviet and allied victory over Nazi Germany, though there are fears that Ukraine may

Putin and Xi to mark WW2 victory amid war in Ukraine
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Lukashenko pardons 42 people jailed in Belarus for extremism, BELTA reports

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 42 people convicted of "extremist offences", state news agency BELTA reported on Wednesday.

Lukashenko pardons 42 people jailed in Belarus for extremism, BELTA reports
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French startup Mistral launches chatbot for companies, triples revenue in 100 days

Mistral AI on Wednesday launched its Le Chat chatbot for corporate use, and its CEO said the French startup has tripled its revenue in the last 100 days,

French startup Mistral launches chatbot for companies, triples revenue in 100 days
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Oscar-winner Paul Haggis cleared of sex charges in Italy, lawyers say

An Italian judge has dismissed a case against Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis for alleged rape, his lawyers said on Wednesday.

Oscar-winner Paul Haggis cleared of sex charges in Italy, lawyers say
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Airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting

Airlines including United Airlines and Korean Air re-routed or cancelled flights and about a dozen Indian airports

Airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting
Environment|Europe|World

Greece, Bulgaria reach long-awaited water deal before summer

After months of negotiations, Bulgaria and Greece have signed a five-year water deal, the Bulgarian foreign ministry confirmed on

Greece, Bulgaria reach long-awaited water deal before summer
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EU urges Israel to lift Gaza blockade, warns against new aid delivery plan

The European Union renewed an urgent call on Wednesday for Israel to immediately lift the blockade on Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid to reach those in need, and warned against

EU urges Israel to lift Gaza blockade, warns against new aid delivery plan
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Turkey, Britain to hold free trade agreement modernisation talks by end-July, trade minister says

Turkey and the United Kingdom agreed to hold the first round of negotiations to modernize and expand the scope of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between them by end-July, Turkish

Turkey, Britain to hold free trade agreement modernisation talks by end-July, trade minister says
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Serbian president's flight en route to Moscow after halted in Baku

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday resumed his flight to Moscow for Russia's parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory in World War Two after his plane was halted in Baku

Serbian president's flight en route to Moscow after halted in Baku
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Thyssenkrupp steel unit, union reach general agreement on restructuring

Thyssenkrupp's steel unit said on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement in principle with the IG Metall union around the planned restructuring of Germany's largest steel

Thyssenkrupp steel unit, union reach general agreement on restructuring
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Greece backs Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction

ATHENS - Greece backs an Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza once a ceasefire is achieved, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday.

Greece backs Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction
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Nordics and Estonia rolling out offline card payment back-up in case internet cut

Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Estonia are rolling out offline card payment systems to provide a back-up if internet connections are lost, including due to

Nordics and Estonia rolling out offline card payment back-up in case internet cut
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz calls on EU allies to boost defence spending on first foreign visit

All members of the European Union must boost their defence spending to fill gaps in the bloc's capabilities and secure continued support for Ukraine, Germany's new Chancellor

Germany's Merz calls on EU allies to boost defence spending on first foreign visit
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Europe's costly military pensions complicate defence build-up

European nations want to spend big on artillery, missiles and drones, but costly military pension commitments risk constraining those ambitious plans, according to

Europe's costly military pensions complicate defence build-up
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France and Germany in close contact to work on a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, Macron says

France and Germany are in close contact in their unwavering support for Ukraine and will continue to work towards a 30-day ceasefire, French president Emmanuel Macron said on

France and Germany in close contact to work on a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, Macron says
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EU sues several countries for not properly implementing Digital Services Act

The European Commission said in a statement it had decided to take the Czech Republic, Spain, Cyprus, Poland and Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to

EU sues several countries for not properly implementing Digital Services Act
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‘Proud of you’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son earns first call-up for Portugal Under-15 national team

‘Proud of you’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son earns first call-up for Portugal Under-15 national team

‘Proud of you’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son earns first call-up for Portugal Under-15 national team
Crime|Europe|World

Kremlin says everything is being done to protect planned WW2 parade from Ukrainian drones

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia was doing everything necessary to ensure the security of upcoming events to mark the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War

Kremlin says everything is being done to protect planned WW2 parade from Ukrainian drones
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Putin and Venezuela's Maduro to sign strategic partnership pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Moscow on Wednesday and the two leaders will sign a strategic partnership agreement, the

Putin and Venezuela's Maduro to sign strategic partnership pact
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EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine

A European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday that China continues to be the key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine and that without China's support, Russia would not be

EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine
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German defence minister seeks annual budget hike to over 60 billion euros, sources say

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is seeking a drastic increase in the country's annual defence budget to over 60 billion

German defence minister seeks annual budget hike to over 60 billion euros, sources say
Europe|Political|World

UK urges India and Pakistan to show restraint

Britain on Wednesday said it was urging India and Pakistan to show restraint and engage in dialogue following the worst fighting in more than two decades between the nuclear-armed

UK urges India and Pakistan to show restraint
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Italy retail sales fall 0.5% m/m in March

Italian retail sales fell 0.5% in March from the month before, data showed on Wednesday, following a 0.1% rise in February.

Italy retail sales fall 0.5% m/m in March
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Fighter jet crashes in Finland, pilot ejects to safety

A fighter jet belonging to the Finnish Air Force crashed near an airport in northern Finland on Wednesday, the country's military said, adding that the pilot had ejected from the

Fighter jet crashes in Finland, pilot ejects to safety
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Romania curbs debt sale plan as presidential favourite rules out tax hikes

Romanian debt managers curbed local debt sale plans on Wednesday amid a slide in the leu currency since hard-right

Romania curbs debt sale plan as presidential favourite rules out tax hikes
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says 21 hostages alive, doubts over three others

Three Israeli hostages in Gaza previously thought to be living may be dead, leaving 21 definitely believed to be alive, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday,

Israeli PM Netanyahu says 21 hostages alive, doubts over three others
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UK construction activity falls for fourth month, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's construction sector contracted for a fourth month in a row in April as new work dried up while cost pressures remained high, an industry

UK construction activity falls for fourth month, PMI shows
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Pandora sticks to US as CEO says demand remains strong

Jewellery maker Pandora has been gaining market share in the United States and plans to keep investing to win over new customers

Pandora sticks to US as CEO says demand remains strong
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New German chancellor sends minister to Israel amid concern about aid plans

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern about Israel's plans to take over the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza and said his new foreign minister would travel

New German chancellor sends minister to Israel amid concern about aid plans
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Mobile operators warn Europe may fall behind US on 6G without more spectrum

Twelve of the largest European telecoms firms urged regulators on Wednesday to allocate more spectrum for mobile services, warning Europe risks falling behind the U.S

Mobile operators warn Europe may fall behind US on 6G without more spectrum
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BMW expects car tariffs to fall from July in upbeat take on trade war

BMW expects U.S. car tariffs to decline from July, based on its contacts with U.S. officials, a more upbeat assessment of the trade

BMW expects car tariffs to fall from July in upbeat take on trade war
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German industrial orders rise more than expected in March

German industrial orders rose more than expected in March, posting their first increase this year and potentially pointing to an improvement in the sluggish sector if

German industrial orders rise more than expected in March
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Former US president Biden accuses Trump of appeasement of Russia

Former U.S.

Former US president Biden accuses Trump of appeasement of Russia
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Catholicism spreads amongst young Britons longing for 'something deeper'

Twenty-three-year-old Joshua Steel found a "great sense of peace" that he couldn't find anywhere else when he started attending Catholic Mass in Britain.

Catholicism spreads amongst young Britons longing for 'something deeper'
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Swiss Eurovision stirs familiar controversy over Israeli entry, LGBTQ+ flags

Switzerland will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time since 1989 next week, amid familiar political criticism over LGBTQ+ rights and the participation

Swiss Eurovision stirs familiar controversy over Israeli entry, LGBTQ+ flags
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Vodafone finance boss Luka Mucic to step down by early 2026

Mobile group Vodafone said on Wednesday finance chief Luka Mucic will be stepping down from his role by early next year, adding that a search for his successor is ongoing.

Vodafone finance boss Luka Mucic to step down by early 2026
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Ukrainian drone attack disrupts Moscow airports as Xi visits

Ukraine attacked Moscow with drones for a third day on Wednesday forcing most of the Russian capital's airports to close just as Chinese President Xi Jinping was due to arrive to

Ukrainian drone attack disrupts Moscow airports as Xi visits
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What has happened in India and Pakistan as they fight over Kashmir killings

India launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday, an assault its neighbour called a "blatant act of war" as tension spirals between the nuclear-armed rivals

What has happened in India and Pakistan as they fight over Kashmir killings
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Mother and son killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Russia launched an intense drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing a mother and her son in the capital, amid

Mother and son killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv
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Can't go forward, can't go back: Afghan refugees stuck in Qatar wait for a way forward

When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, among the numerous immigration-related executive orders he signed was one suspending the country’s refugee program

Can't go forward, can't go back: Afghan refugees stuck in Qatar wait for a way forward
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Inter stuns Barcelona with improbable comeback to reach another Champions League final

Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in another rollercoaster encounter to reach a second Champions League final in three years

Inter stuns Barcelona with improbable comeback to reach another Champions League final
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UK watchdog says police must not be caught off-guard again after violent summer riots

Nationwide rioting that shook Britain last summer was not coordinated by specific groups, but police must do more to counter false narratives online to avoid similar events in

UK watchdog says police must not be caught off-guard again after violent summer riots
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Iran says 'disturbed' by UK arrest of Iranians in terrorism probes

Iran's foreign ministry rejected accusations brought by Britain following the weekend arrest of seven Iranians in two separate counter-terrorism operations, state media reported on

Iran says 'disturbed' by UK arrest of Iranians in terrorism probes
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Germany's Merz says ban on far-right AfD won't solve problem

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that simply banning the far-right Alternative for Germany would not end the groundswell of support for it, noting it was key

Germany's Merz says ban on far-right AfD won't solve problem
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Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons caught White House off guard

Roughly a week after Donald Trump started his second term as president, the U.S. military issued an order to

Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons caught White House off guard
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US to fold Palestinian affairs office into embassy in Israel

The Trump administration will fold the office that manages Washington's relations with Palestinians into the U.S.

US to fold Palestinian affairs office into embassy in Israel
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Dollar falls, euro gains after Merz elected German chancellor

The dollar fell broadly on Tuesday on worries that U.S.

Dollar falls, euro gains after Merz elected German chancellor
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Turkey thwarted another attack with pagers in Lebanon last year, officials say

A daily newspaper and officials say Turkey’s intelligence service thwarted a remote attack with pagers last year in Lebanon

Turkey thwarted another attack with pagers in Lebanon last year, officials say
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Merz appointed German chancellor hours after unprecedented parliamentary defeat

Merz appointed German chancellor hours after unprecedented parliamentary defeat

Merz appointed German chancellor hours after unprecedented parliamentary defeat
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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
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Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a street priest, a missionary and a Lutheran convert

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.”

Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a street priest, a missionary and a Lutheran convert
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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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Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, temporarily halting flights ahead of major military parade

Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, temporarily halting flights ahead of major military parade

Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, temporarily halting flights ahead of major military parade
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Who is Friedrich Merz, the man who has been elected Germany's next chancellor?

Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's 10th post-World War II chancellor, the culmination of a long political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader, Angela Merkel

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man who has been elected Germany's next chancellor?
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Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded in becoming Germany’s next chancellor

Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
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Conservative Merz elected German chancellor after initial debacle

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday in a second round of voting after an unprecedented

Conservative Merz elected German chancellor after initial debacle
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German stocks cut losses as Merz elected as chancellor after initial setback

German shares trimmed early losses on Tuesday after conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor during a second vote in parliament after an

German stocks cut losses as Merz elected as chancellor after initial setback
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Malta to repair aid ship reportedly bombed by drones

Malta's government said on Tuesday it would carry out repairs in international waters on a humanitarian aid ship which was reportedly bombed by two drones early on Friday.

Malta to repair aid ship reportedly bombed by drones
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Ukraine drone attacks briefly shut down Moscow's international airports

All four international airports around Moscow temporarily suspended flights as Russia said its forces intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones

Ukraine drone attacks briefly shut down Moscow's international airports
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Greenland should make own decisions free of interference, EU's Kallas says

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday the people of Greenland should be able to make their own choices free from external pressure, following repeated Trump

Greenland should make own decisions free of interference, EU's Kallas says
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Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

Cardinals have wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings before they enter the conclave to elect a new pope

Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis
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Tesla sales plunge across Europe

Tesla sales plunge across Europe

Tesla sales plunge across Europe
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Belarus opens case against a 78-year-old activist who became a symbol of the pro-democracy movement

Authorities in Belarus have opened a criminal case against the 78-year-old activist who became the face of the country’s pro-democracy protests in 2020

Belarus opens case against a 78-year-old activist who became a symbol of the pro-democracy movement
Arts|Europe|World

Queen Camilla visits poppy memorial for Victory in Europe Day celebrations

The Tower of London was adorned with a flood of ceramic poppies as part of Britain's commemorations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, in a display which was visited

Queen Camilla visits poppy memorial for Victory in Europe Day celebrations
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European Commission proposes 17th Russia sanctions package

The European Commission proposed adding more individuals and over 100 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet to its 17th package of sanctions against Moscow, EU

European Commission proposes 17th Russia sanctions package
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Merz's fumbled chancellor vote is big win for Germany's far right

Friedrich Merz's unprecedented first-round failure in the vote to make him German chancellor on Tuesday gave a boost to the far-right AfD, which

Merz's fumbled chancellor vote is big win for Germany's far right
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One Tech Tip: Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives

Skype users are scrambling to find an alternative after Microsoft shut down the pioneering internet phone service which let people make cheap long distance calls and chat with other users

One Tech Tip: Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives
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Merz's stumble casts shadow over hopes for rebooting Germany's struggling economy

Friedrich Merz’s unprecedented failure to win election as German chancellor in the first round of voting in parliament has raised doubts about his new government’s ability to carry through on plans to push Europe’s largest economy out of stagnation

Merz's stumble casts shadow over hopes for rebooting Germany's struggling economy
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What's in the UK-India trade deal?

Britain and India clinched a long-coveted free trade pact on Tuesday after tariff turmoil sparked by U.S.

What's in the UK-India trade deal?
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Merz elected German chancellor after initial shock defeat

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday in a second round of voting after his new alliance with the centre-left Social Democrats

Merz elected German chancellor after initial shock defeat
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German cardinal to pay fee to settle perjury probe related to abuse case

One of Germany's most senior clerics, part of the conclave gathering to elect a new pope, must pay 26,000 euros ($29,500) to a charity to settle an allegation of perjury linked to a

German cardinal to pay fee to settle perjury probe related to abuse case
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Spooked by US tariffs, retailers look for growth in Europe

Growing numbers of retailers and consumer brands are shifting their focus to Europe and other markets from the United States, as they expect U.S. tariffs to spark price

Spooked by US tariffs, retailers look for growth in Europe
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Spanish bill to cut workweek to 37.5 hours heads to parliament after receiving government approval

Workers in Spain may soon have 2.5 more hours of weekly rest after the government approved a bill that would reduce the workweek from 40 hours to 37.5 hours

Spanish bill to cut workweek to 37.5 hours heads to parliament after receiving government approval
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EU plans tariffs on 100 billion euros of US goods if talks fail, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union plans to hit about 100 billion euros ($113.26 billion) worth of U.S. goods with additional tariffs if trade talks fail to deliver a satisfactory result for the bloc,

EU plans tariffs on 100 billion euros of US goods if talks fail, Bloomberg News reports
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Romanian hard-right presidential frontrunner vows to soften impact of U.S. tariffs

Romania's hard-right presidential frontrunner George Simion said on Tuesday that if elected he would propose compensatory measures to U.S.

Romanian hard-right presidential frontrunner vows to soften impact of U.S. tariffs
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Ferrari to start deliveries of new EV in October 2026

Ferrari first fully electric model will hit the streets in October 2026, its CEO said on Tuesday as the luxury sports car maker posted a 15% rise in first-quarter

Ferrari to start deliveries of new EV in October 2026
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each, Russian military reports

Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday swapped 205 prisoners of war each, the Russian Defence ministry said in a statement.

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each, Russian military reports
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Twenty-nine world leaders are expected at Moscow's World War Two victory commemorations, Kremlin says

Twenty-nine world leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, are expected to attend World War Two Victory Day commemorations in Moscow in the coming days, Yuri Ushakov, a Kremlin

Twenty-nine world leaders are expected at Moscow's World War Two victory commemorations, Kremlin says
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Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister

Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister

Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister
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EU and UK to hold annual summits, draft statement shows

The European Union and United Kingdom will agree to hold annual summits to take stock of their bilateral relationship, according to a draft statement prepared for an upcoming

EU and UK to hold annual summits, draft statement shows
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From rebound to rescue: how Argentex collapsed on untested currency swings

In early April, Argentex's chief executive Jim Ormonde and chief financial officer Guy Rudolph were buying shares in the

From rebound to rescue: how Argentex collapsed on untested currency swings
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UBS agrees private credit tie-up with General Atlantic

Swiss lender UBS Group and U.S. investment firm General Atlantic have agreed to make a joint push into the booming market for private credit, the companies said on Tuesday in the

UBS agrees private credit tie-up with General Atlantic
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Tesla's German car sales nearly halved in April

Tesla's sales volume in Germany nearly halved in April, German road traffic agency KBA said on Tuesday, even as sales of battery electric vehicles rose overall.

Tesla's German car sales nearly halved in April
Europe|Political|World

Putin discussed Iran-US talks with Tehran, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the progress talks between Iran and the United States with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin said.

Putin discussed Iran-US talks with Tehran, Kremlin says
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Lamborghini quarterly revenue up 29.6% as hybrid models boost deliveries

Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini reported on Tuesday a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros, driven by strong global demand for its new hybrid models, the Revuelto and

Lamborghini quarterly revenue up 29.6% as hybrid models boost deliveries
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Tesla's UK, Germany new car sales at two-year low in April even as EV demand rises

Tesla's new car sales in Britain and Germany plummeted to their lowest in over two years in April, falling 62% and 46% year-on-year respectively, even as demand for

Tesla's UK, Germany new car sales at two-year low in April even as EV demand rises
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Prince Harry's lawyers back in court against Daily Mail publisher

Lawyers for Prince Harry were back in court in London on Tuesday, days after he lost a legal fight with the government over his security arrangements

Prince Harry's lawyers back in court against Daily Mail publisher
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EU to set out plans to halt Russian gas imports by end-2027

The European Commission will next month propose a ban on new Russian gas deals by the end of this year, and a ban on imports under existing contracts

EU to set out plans to halt Russian gas imports by end-2027
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Turkey crackdown on Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, Erdogan's main rival

Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is fighting a series of legal battles on charges of corruption, insulting officials and terrorism links amid a widening crackdown on the

Turkey crackdown on Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, Erdogan's main rival
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Vatican to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope

Vatican to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope

Vatican to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope
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Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return

Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return

Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return
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ICE and other agents conduct at least 12 recent arrests at courthouses. Experts warn some may stop showing up to court

ICE and other agents conduct at least 12 recent arrests at courthouses. Experts warn some may stop showing up to court

ICE and other agents conduct at least 12 recent arrests at courthouses. Experts warn some may stop showing up to court
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EU will not be pushed into unfair US tariffs deal, says trade chief

The European Union is under no pressure to accept an unfair tariff deal with the United States, its trade chief said on Tuesday, adding that it was being contacted by other

EU will not be pushed into unfair US tariffs deal, says trade chief
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Poland says Russia is trying to interfere in presidential election

Poland is facing an unprecedented attempt by Russia to interfere in its presidential election, the digital affairs minister said on Tuesday, as the first round of

Poland says Russia is trying to interfere in presidential election
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China's Xi ready to work with EU to expand ties, handle friction

President Xi Jinping said China was ready to work with European Union leaders to expand mutual openness and properly handle frictions and differences, the official news agency

China's Xi ready to work with EU to expand ties, handle friction
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Germany's AfD backs new vote for chancellor on Wednesday

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) supports a second vote in parliament for chancellor taking place on Wednesday, the party co-leader said after conservative leader

Germany's AfD backs new vote for chancellor on Wednesday
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German parliament deals historic setback to would-be chancellor Merz - what now?

Friedrich Merz's failure on Tuesday to win the required absolute majority in parliament to be elected chancellor of Germany leaves him weakened but not yet

German parliament deals historic setback to would-be chancellor Merz - what now?
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Russia still plans to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 but will respond if attacked

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian forces still planned to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as per President Vladimir Putin's orders, but would respond if Ukrainian forces

Kremlin says Russia still plans to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 but will respond if attacked
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Ukrainian border guards helped draft-dodgers flee country, police say

Ukraine has detained a gang, including two border guard officers, suspected of charging men about $15,000 dollars each to get them out of the country to dodge the military draft, law

Ukrainian border guards helped draft-dodgers flee country, police say
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We've stalled Russian attacks on Pokrovsk, says Ukraine army chief

Ukraine's military has stabilised the sector of the frontline around the town of Pokrovsk, where Russian forces have been attacking for months, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's top

We've stalled Russian attacks on Pokrovsk, says Ukraine army chief
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Swiss National Bank ready to take rates below zero to tackle low inflation

The Swiss National Bank is ready to intervene in the foreign currency markets and cut interest rates even below zero to prevent inflation falling below its price

Swiss National Bank ready to take rates below zero to tackle low inflation
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Italian services sector sees stronger growth in April, PMI shows

Italy's services sector expanded for a fifth month running in April and at a faster pace than the month before, driven by a boost in new business, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Italian services sector sees stronger growth in April, PMI shows
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Romania appoints an interim prime minister after the coalition's defeat in the presidential race

Romania’s interim president has appointed a new prime minister

Romania appoints an interim prime minister after the coalition's defeat in the presidential race
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Trump says with lower oil prices, Putin is more eager to settle the Ukraine war

U.S.

Trump says with lower oil prices, Putin is more eager to settle the Ukraine war
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Macron to meet Syrian president on Wednesday, expected to discuss security

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a meeting with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Paris on Wednesday, the French presidency said on Tuesday.

Macron to meet Syrian president on Wednesday, expected to discuss security
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Zalando beats first-quarter sales forecast despite 'cautious' consumers

European online fashion retailer Zalando reported first-quarter revenue that was stronger than expected thanks to additional customers and a good start to spring and

Zalando beats first-quarter sales forecast despite 'cautious' consumers
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Conservative leader Merz set to become Germany's chancellor

Conservative Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in on Tuesday as Germany's new chancellor at a critical juncture as the economy battles its longest post-war downturn,

Conservative leader Merz set to become Germany's chancellor
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Dollar selling takes a breather

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors are easing off heavy selling of the U.S. dollar after the Taiwan dollar led a dizzying surge in Asian currencies

Dollar selling takes a breather
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Philips cuts annual profit estimates as trade war clouds outlook

Dutch healthcare technology company Philips on Tuesday cut its profit margin forecast for 2025, citing a net impact from tariffs of between 250 and 300 million euros (

Philips cuts annual profit estimates as trade war clouds outlook
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Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Putin prepares anniversary parade

A Ukrainian drone attack forced Moscow to close its airports for several hours, Russian officials said on Tuesday, before President Vladimir Putin will host several leaders to

Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Putin prepares anniversary parade
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Turkish bank appeals Iran sanctions decision to US Supreme Court

Turkey's Halkbank asked the U.S.

Turkish bank appeals Iran sanctions decision to US Supreme Court
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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’
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children

Before he died, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile health unit to serve the children of Gaza, officials said Monday

Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian premier resigns after his coalition's candidate fails to advance in presidential runoff

Romania's prime minister has announced his resignation, a day after the governing coalition’s joint candidate failed to advance to the runoff in the rerun of the presidential election

Romanian premier resigns after his coalition's candidate fails to advance in presidential runoff
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Norway fund urged by union to divest from companies aiding Israel in occupied territories

Norway's $1.8 trillion wealth fund should divest from all companies that aid Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories, a leader at Norway's powerful LO trade

Norway fund urged by union to divest from companies aiding Israel in occupied territories
Europe|World

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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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