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Russia says improving ties with US will take time

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

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

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

Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Kremlin confirms Russia is ready to help remove excess nuclear material from Iran

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says
Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Macron to push for ban on social media for under-15s after school stabbing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UniCredit CEO says chances of pursuing Banco BPM deal no more than 20%
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Polestar restarts market expansion with France

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

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

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

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

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

Saab and Helsing pit AI-piloted warplane against real fighter pilot
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany's imports from Russia fall by 95% since start of Ukraine war

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Polish government wins confidence vote after presidential election blow

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tusk's government survives vote of confidence in Poland as he bids to reassert control
Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology

Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes

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

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

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

US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Northern Irish police say people in fear of lives after second night of rioting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 children, adult rescued after heavy rains left them stranded in creek
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Austrians endure shock, horror after gunman kills 10 at school

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

Austrians endure shock, horror after gunman kills 10 at school
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

France's Mistral launches Europe's first AI reasoning model

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13
Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized

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

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

Ukraine brings home new group of POWs, Zelenskiy says

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

Ukraine brings home new group of POWs, Zelenskiy says
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Former pupil kills 10 people and himself in shooting at Austrian school

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EU's new Russia sanctions to target energy sector and banks
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Goodbye Lenin? Russians flock to see Bolshevik leader's tomb before it closes for repairs

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

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

Mass shootings in Europe in the past 40 years

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

Mass shootings in Europe in the past 40 years
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week

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

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

Russia and Ukraine exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war

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

Russia and Ukraine exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Two men jailed for life for procuring bomb that killed Malta journalist

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

Two men jailed for life for procuring bomb that killed Malta journalist
Arts|Business|Europe|Technology|World

Russia fines Apple for violating 'LGBT propaganda' law, TASS reports

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

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

Novo Nordisk starts new CagriSema weightloss drug trial

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

Novo Nordisk starts new CagriSema weightloss drug trial
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

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

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

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

Russian politician faces criminal charge for condemning Ukraine war

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

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

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

Former Expedia CEO Peter Kern to rescue Italian lingerie company La Perla
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM seeks control of 'national identity' issues in potential clash with EU law

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

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

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

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

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

Greek court strips three far-right lawmakers of parliamentary seats

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

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

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

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

Ukraine's Zelenskiy denounces Russian attack on historic Kyiv cathedral

A Russian attack overnight damaged St.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Germany urges Dutch to crack down on citizens' border checks

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

Germany urges Dutch to crack down on citizens' border checks
Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|World

When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way

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

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

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

Ukraine's 'Black Cloud' artwork to evoke war at Burning Man festival
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Spain sees economic growth at 0.5%-0.6% in second quarter

Spain's economy is likely to grow at a solid rate of between 0.5% and 0.6% in the second quarter from the previous three months when it expanded 0.6%, the central bank said on

Bank of Spain sees economic growth at 0.5%-0.6% in second quarter
Europe|World

France says it obtains Palestinian reform pledge ahead of conference

France said on Tuesday it had obtained new commitments from the Palestinian Authority to reform, ahead of a conference next week at which Paris could become the most prominent Western

France says it obtains Palestinian reform pledge ahead of conference
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Kremlin says it has been ready to hand over bodies of Ukrainian war dead for 'several days'

Russia has been ready to start handing over the corpses of Ukraine's war dead for several days with refrigerated trucks containing the first bodies parked near the border, but Kyiv

Kremlin says it has been ready to hand over bodies of Ukrainian war dead for 'several days'
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France to test adding security gates at schools after aide stabbed to death, PM says

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday said the government plans to test adding security gates at schools after a 14-year-old student allegedly stabbed a school assistant to

France to test adding security gates at schools after aide stabbed to death, PM says
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French luxury group Kering buys sun lens maker Lenti from Italy's Safilo

Kering Eyewear has agreed to buy Italian sunglass lens maker Lenti from Safilo, the unit of French luxury group Kering said on Tuesday, as it pushes for greater control of its supply

French luxury group Kering buys sun lens maker Lenti from Italy's Safilo
Europe|Sports|World

Sarina Wiegman and England women starting from ‘zero’ heading into Euro 2025

Sarina Wiegman and England women starting from ‘zero’ heading into Euro 2025

Sarina Wiegman and England women starting from ‘zero’ heading into Euro 2025
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Italy industry output rises in April as long slump eases

Italian industrial output rose unexpectedly in April from the month before, data showed on Tuesday, and increased from the year before for the first time in more

Italy industry output rises in April as long slump eases
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Women who survived Spain's Franco-era centres disrupt Catholic apology

Spanish women who were forced into rehabilitation centres during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco broke up a Catholic meeting held to offer

Women who survived Spain's Franco-era centres disrupt Catholic apology
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Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people in 2024, led by Syrians

Germany granted citizenship to a record 291,955 people last year, a 46% increase from 2023, with Syrians making up the largest group, according to data released by the Federal

Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people in 2024, led by Syrians
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Massive Russian drone attack slams Kyiv and hits maternity hospital in Odesa, Ukrainian officials say

Massive Russian drone attack slams Kyiv and hits maternity hospital in Odesa, Ukrainian officials say

Massive Russian drone attack slams Kyiv and hits maternity hospital in Odesa, Ukrainian officials say
Environment|Europe

Greta Thunberg departs Israel on flight to Paris after detention aboard aid ship

Greta Thunberg departs Israel on flight to Paris after detention aboard aid ship

Greta Thunberg departs Israel on flight to Paris after detention aboard aid ship
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Czech president appoints a new justice minister amid a bitcoin scandal

Czech President Petr Pavel has sworn in a new justice minister amid a political crisis caused by a bitcoin-related scandal

Czech president appoints a new justice minister amid a bitcoin scandal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany's far-right AfD harbours growing number of extremists, spy agency reports

Germany's biggest opposition party the Alternative for Germany is harbouring a growing number of right-wing extremists, the domestic spy agency said in its annual report on Tuesday,

Germany's far-right AfD harbours growing number of extremists, spy agency reports
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EU will propose more flexibility for defence procurement, commissioner says

The European Commission will propose next week to give governments more flexibility on defence procurement and make access to European funding easier, European Defence Commissioner

EU will propose more flexibility for defence procurement, commissioner says
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UK pay growth slows as jobless rate rises to highest since 2021

Pay growth in Britain slowed sharply and unemployment rose to its highest in nearly four years in the three months to April, official data showed

UK pay growth slows as jobless rate rises to highest since 2021
Crime|Europe|World

Ukrainian woman searches for husband lost in action two years ago

When gaunt Ukrainian soldiers dismount from buses as part of prisoner swaps with Russia, Mariia Pylnyk tries to find out anything she can about her

Ukrainian woman searches for husband lost in action two years ago
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Ryanair to buy 30 new jet engines from CFM for $500 million

Ryanair said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines with a list price of $500 million from jet engine maker CFM, which the budget airline expects to reduce its

Ryanair to buy 30 new jet engines from CFM for $500 million
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ECB will be as "agile" as needed in line with data flow- Villeroy

The European Central Bank stands ready to react as necessary to the flow of economic data in the face of currently high uncertainty, ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said

ECB will be as "agile" as needed in line with data flow- Villeroy
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Proximus, Thales win contract to modernise NATO IT infrastructure

Belgium's Proximus and France's Thales have won a major NATO contract to modernise the alliance's IT infrastructure, the two companies said on Tuesday.

Proximus, Thales win contract to modernise NATO IT infrastructure
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Irish corporate tax set for further short-term boost, fiscal watchdog says

Booming Irish corporate tax receipts could grow further in 2025 and 2026, even as the threat of potentially damaging tariffs hangs over the volatile source of revenue, the country's

Irish corporate tax set for further short-term boost, fiscal watchdog says
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GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week

GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week

GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week
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German consumers' pessimism rises amid economic, political concerns, survey shows

The economic and political sentiment among consumers in Germany is increasingly worsening, a European survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) showed on Tuesday.

German consumers' pessimism rises amid economic, political concerns, survey shows
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Coco Gauff reacts to winning the French Open

Coco Gauff claimed her second career grand slam singles title, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open women’s final.

Coco Gauff reacts to winning the French Open
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Russia has plans to test NATO's resolve, German intelligence chief warns

Russia is determined to test the resolve of the NATO alliance, including by extending its confrontation with the West beyond the borders of Ukraine, the Germany's

Russia has plans to test NATO's resolve, German intelligence chief warns
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|US|World

Foreperson’s complaints signal a divided jury at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial

The foreperson of the jury deliberating in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial has told the judge that some jurors are prodding others to change their minds, talking about the former studio boss’ past and going beyond the charges

Foreperson’s complaints signal a divided jury at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial
Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched 479 drones at the country in the war’s biggest overnight drone bombardment

Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war
Europe|World

Israeli forces seize Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israeli naval forces boarded and seized a charity vessel carrying Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, which had tried to break the naval blockade of the

Israeli forces seize Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
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Pause in ECB rate cuts could last a while, policymaker Holzmann tells Austrian TV

The current pause in European Central Bank rate cuts could be long-lasting unless economic data worsens, in which case there could be further rate cuts this year, policymaker Robert

Pause in ECB rate cuts could last a while, policymaker Holzmann tells Austrian TV
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Seized Gaza aid ship docks in Israel with Greta Thunberg aboard

Seized Gaza aid ship docks in Israel with Greta Thunberg aboard

Seized Gaza aid ship docks in Israel with Greta Thunberg aboard
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Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war under the age of 25 on Monday in emotional homecoming scenes, the first step in a series of

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war
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'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86

Frederick Forsyth, the British author of “The Day of the Jackal” and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness

'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
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Stellantis offers voluntary redundancy scheme at Turin plant

Stellantis has started a voluntary redundancy plan for 610 workers at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, after introducing the scheme at other

Stellantis offers voluntary redundancy scheme at Turin plant
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Soldiers return home after years in captivity as Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap begins

Soldiers return home after years in captivity as Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap begins

Soldiers return home after years in captivity as Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap begins
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Low turnout thwarts Italian referendums, deals blow to opposition

Low voter turnout on Monday sank Italian opposition referendum proposals to ease citizenship laws and tighten job protection rules, with senior

Low turnout thwarts Italian referendums, deals blow to opposition
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Getty Images and Stability AI face off in British copyright trial that will test AI industry

Getty Images is facing off against artificial intelligence company Stability AI in a London courtroom for the first major copyright trial of the generative AI industry

Getty Images and Stability AI face off in British copyright trial that will test AI industry
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner now take their terrific rivalry from the French Open to Wimbledon

The takeaways from Carlos Alcaraz’s fifth-set tiebreaker victory over Jannik Sinner in the French Open men’s final are multiple and significant

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner now take their terrific rivalry from the French Open to Wimbledon
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Putin promised to make Ukraine pay for its airbase attacks. What does he have left?

Putin promised to make Ukraine pay for its airbase attacks. What does he have left?

Putin promised to make Ukraine pay for its airbase attacks. What does he have left?
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Nina Stemme says farewell to Isolde after 126 performances

Soprano Nina Stemme sung her 126th and final performance of Isolde in Wagner's “Tristan und Isolde” with the Philadelphia Orchestra at Marian Anderson Hall

Nina Stemme says farewell to Isolde after 126 performances
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Ireland to exempt sitting tenants from rent cap changes

Sitting Irish tenants will not face rent increases above the current 2% a year limit under reforms to rent controls being considered by government, Irish Prime Minister Micheal

Ireland to exempt sitting tenants from rent cap changes
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Spain's top prosecutor poised to face trial over leak accusation

Spain's Supreme Court is set to put the prosecutor general on trial over allegations of leaking confidential information in a tax fraud case involving

Spain's top prosecutor poised to face trial over leak accusation
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Kim Novak to receive Venice Film Festival’s lifetime achievement honor

Kim Novak, the glamorous and fiercely independent star of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival this fall

Kim Novak to receive Venice Film Festival’s lifetime achievement honor
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Six detained for abuse of patients in Bulgaria nursing home

Six people have been arrested in a Bulgarian village on suspicion of beating and drugging patients in a private nursing home for older people and those with dementia or other mental

Six detained for abuse of patients in Bulgaria nursing home
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At this museum, no one will shush you, and you can touch the objects

Most big collections have only a fraction of their items on display, with the rest locked away in storage

At this museum, no one will shush you, and you can touch the objects
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Czech court sentences Colombian to 8 years for arson attack which officials think is tied to Russia

A court in the Czech capital has sentenced a Colombian national to eight years in prison for an arson attack and planning another one in a case which authorities believe may be linked to Russia

Czech court sentences Colombian to 8 years for arson attack which officials think is tied to Russia
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Poland's new president hopes for good relations with Hungary's Orban

Hungary is an important partner for Poland, newly elected Polish president, Karol Nawrocki, told a Hungarian magazine in his first foreign interview, adding he would be building

Poland's new president hopes for good relations with Hungary's Orban
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Russia says it takes more territory in east-central Ukraine, creating 'buffer zone' there

Russia said on Monday that its forces had taken control of more territory in Ukraine's east-central region of Dnipropetrovsk, where the Kremlin said fighting was partly aimed at

Russia says it takes more territory in east-central Ukraine, creating 'buffer zone' there
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Kremlin says NATO air defence plan is confrontational and will cost European taxpayers

The Kremlin said on Monday that NATO's plan for a huge boost to its air and missile defence capabilities was confrontational and would come at the expense of European taxpayers who

Kremlin says NATO air defence plan is confrontational and will cost European taxpayers
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Kremlin says Russia is still ready for prisoner swap with Ukraine despite problems

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was still ready to honour agreements with Ukraine on a new prisoner of war exchange and on the repatriation of dead soldiers despite what it

Kremlin says Russia is still ready for prisoner swap with Ukraine despite problems
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Europe's equities ease as US-China trade talks grip markets

European shares eased in cautious trade on Monday as investors avoided making big bets pending the outcome of Sino-U.S. trade talks in London.

Europe's equities ease as US-China trade talks grip markets
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Heavyweight boxing champion Usyk pleads with Trump, inviting him to spend a week in Ukraine: ‘Open your eyes, help my people’

Heavyweight boxing champion Usyk pleads with Trump, inviting him to spend a week in Ukraine: ‘Open your eyes, help my people’

Heavyweight boxing champion Usyk pleads with Trump, inviting him to spend a week in Ukraine: ‘Open your eyes, help my people’