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

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

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

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
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Health|Political

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
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

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
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

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'
Business|Crime|Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

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
Arts|Business|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

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
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Food|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

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
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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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Crime|Europe|World

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
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

'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
Business|Economy|Europe

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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Arts|Business|Europe|Technology|World

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
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

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
Europe|Political|Technology|World

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?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Crime|Europe|World

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
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|US

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
Crime|Europe|Health|World

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
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

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
Crime|Europe|World

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
Election|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Europe|Political|Sports|World

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’
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Argentina's Milei insults Spanish PM Sanchez again

Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at an event in Madrid, a year after a similar attack escalated into a diplomatic spat.

Argentina's Milei insults Spanish PM Sanchez again
Business|Economy|Europe|World

NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years

The head of NATO says members need to increase their air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia and warns that Moscow could be ready to attack the military alliance within five years

NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB close to being done with rate cuts, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank is nearly done with interest rate cuts and should watch data through the summer months to determine whether a little more policy fine-tuning may be

ECB close to being done with rate cuts, Kazimir says
Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO needs 400% increase in air and missile defence, Rutte will say in London

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will use a speech in London on Monday to say the military alliance needs a 400% increase in air and missile defence, one of the priorities for a

NATO needs 400% increase in air and missile defence, Rutte will say in London
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L'Oreal to buy majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8

L'Oreal has agreed to acquire a majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8, boosting the French cosmetics giant's position in the fast-growing dermatological skincare

L'Oreal to buy majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin approves big revamp of Russia's navy, Kremlin aide says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new naval strategy which aims to fully restore Russia's position as one of the world's leading maritime powers, Kremlin aide Nikolai

Putin approves big revamp of Russia's navy, Kremlin aide says
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Getty argues its landmark UK copyright case does not threaten AI

Getty Images' landmark copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI began at London's High Court on Monday, with Getty rejecting Stability AI's

Getty argues its landmark UK copyright case does not threaten AI
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK private-sector pay settlements fall despite higher minimum wage, data shows

Typical annual pay settlements offered by British companies in the three months to April fell slightly, despite a rise in the minimum wage which boosted pay significantly for some

UK private-sector pay settlements fall despite higher minimum wage, data shows
Crime|Europe|World

Russian forces claim new advance deeper into Ukraine, amid dispute over dead soldiers

Russian forces claim new advance deeper into Ukraine, amid dispute over dead soldiers

Russian forces claim new advance deeper into Ukraine, amid dispute over dead soldiers
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Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner

Bad starts in Grand Slam finals are nothing new for Carlos Alcaraz and each time it’s happened he has won the tournament anyway

Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|US|World

Carlos Alcaraz wins Roland Garros, completing historic comeback from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in men’s final

Carlos Alcaraz wins Roland Garros, completing historic comeback from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in men’s final

Carlos Alcaraz wins Roland Garros, completing historic comeback from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in men’s final
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy vows to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Sunday to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia and said any failure by Moscow to uphold humanitarian accords cast doubt over U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy vows to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Israel vows to stop aid boat with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board from reaching Gaza

Israel vows to stop aid boat with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board from reaching Gaza

Israel vows to stop aid boat with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board from reaching Gaza
Europe|Political|World

Russia advances to east-central Ukrainian region amid row over dead soldiers

Russia said on Sunday its forces had advanced to the edge of the east-central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk

Russia advances to east-central Ukrainian region amid row over dead soldiers
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression

Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression

Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression
Crime|Europe|World

Russia says it is sending more Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies to border amid spat over prisoner swap

Russia says it is sending more Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies to border amid spat over prisoner swap

Russia says it is sending more Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies to border amid spat over prisoner swap
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Russia awaits Ukraine's confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say

Russian officials say that Moscow is still awaiting confirmation from Kyiv on a planned exchange of 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action

Russia awaits Ukraine's confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say
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ECB can take time on policy, policymaker Nagel says

The European Central Bank can take its time on interest rates with monetary policy now set at a neutral level that is no longer restrictive, ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel said on

ECB can take time on policy, policymaker Nagel says
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ECB's Escriva sees scope for minor monetary policy easing

The path of monetary policy easing in the euro zone could require further adjustments if the current macroeconomic and inflation outlooks are confirmed, ECB policymaker Jose Luis

ECB's Escriva sees scope for minor monetary policy easing
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB should not 'overreact' if inflation edges below 2%, Vujcic says

The European Central Bank should not "overreact" to euro-zone inflation edging below its 2% target as there are good reasons to believe it will come

ECB should not 'overreact' if inflation edges below 2%, Vujcic says
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Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life

Mohammad Sharafoddin, his wife and young son managed to make it out of Afghanistan as refugees nine years ago, at one point walking 36 hours over mountain passes

Travel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life
Crime|Europe|Opinion|World

Desperate to get its illegally detained civilians out of Russia, Kyiv offers Ukrainian collaborators in exchange

Desperate to get its illegally detained civilians out of Russia, Kyiv offers Ukrainian collaborators in exchange

Desperate to get its illegally detained civilians out of Russia, Kyiv offers Ukrainian collaborators in exchange
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Italians vote on citizenship and job protections in referendums threatened by low turnout

Italians vote over two days on referendums that would make it easier for children born in Italy to foreigners to obtain citizenship, and on providing more job protections

Italians vote on citizenship and job protections in referendums threatened by low turnout
Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

US coach Mauricio Pochettino says 'We’re going to have the possibility to win the World Cup'

A third straight loss didn’t prevent Mauricio Pochettino from thinking big

US coach Mauricio Pochettino says 'We’re going to have the possibility to win the World Cup'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike

The United States believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin's threatened retaliation against Ukraine over its drone attack last weekend has

US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike
Europe|World

Kharkiv hit by ‘most powerful attack’ of entire war, mayor says, as Russia pounds Ukraine again

Kharkiv hit by ‘most powerful attack’ of entire war, mayor says, as Russia pounds Ukraine again

Kharkiv hit by ‘most powerful attack’ of entire war, mayor says, as Russia pounds Ukraine again
Europe|World

Tens of thousands march in Romania demanding LGBTQ equality

Tens of thousands of Romanians joined an LGBTQ Pride march in Bucharest on Saturday, demanding civil union partnership legislation and equal rights after a highly-contested

Tens of thousands march in Romania demanding LGBTQ equality
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Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say

Russia attacked the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv at night and in the evening with drones, missiles and guided bombs, killing at least four people and injuring more than 60,

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say
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A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave'

Vegetable likenesses of U.S. President Donald Trump and singer Dolly Parton and a papal “Cornclave” are on display at the Lambeth Country Show

A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave'
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Bucharest gay pride march turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians face growing hostility from right-wing groups

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters have taken to the streets of Romania’s capital for its annual gay pride parade

Bucharest gay pride march turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians face growing hostility from right-wing groups
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Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title

Drawing on the painful memory of her defeat three years ago in the French Open final gave Coco Gauff just the motivation she needed to win the clay-court tournament for the first time

Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title
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Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 4, wound more than two dozen

Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the eastern city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21

Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 4, wound more than two dozen
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UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire

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UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire
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Russia says Ukraine postpones prisoner exchange, accepting bodies

Ukraine has unexpectedly postponed exchanging prisoners of war and accepting the bodies of killed soldiers for an indefinite period, Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky said on Saturday.

Russia says Ukraine postpones prisoner exchange, accepting bodies
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Kyiv rejects Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies

Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies are untrue, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday, urging Moscow to stop "playing dirty games" and return to

Kyiv rejects Russia's claims that Ukraine is delaying exchange of soldiers' bodies
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ECB should watch out for price hikes from U.S. tariffs, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank has made "great progress" in taming inflation but it should watch out for fresh price hikes caused by U.S. tariffs, ECB

ECB should watch out for price hikes from U.S. tariffs, Schnabel says
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Ukraine denies postponing prisoner swaps as Russian strike on Kharkiv kills four

Ukraine denied Russian allegations on Saturday that it had indefinitely postponed prisoner swaps, accusing Moscow of "playing dirty games" after overnight Russian missile

Ukraine denies postponing prisoner swaps as Russian strike on Kharkiv kills four
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Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certain he won't play at Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo says he’s almost certain he will not be playing at the Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certain he won't play at Club World Cup
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Bank of England is 'not sanguine' about inflation hump, Greene says

The Bank of England still expects the ongoing rise in UK inflation to fade but is "not sanguine" about it after price growth proved more persistent than anticipated only

Bank of England is 'not sanguine' about inflation hump, Greene says
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Ukrainian attack damaged 10% of Russia's strategic bombers, Germany says

A Ukrainian drone attack last weekend likely damaged around 10% of Russia's strategic bomber fleet and hit some of the aircraft as they were being prepared for

Ukrainian attack damaged 10% of Russia's strategic bombers, Germany says
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UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court

A British High Court judge says lawyers have cited fake cases generated by artificial intelligence in court proceedings in England

UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court
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ECB's Schnabel sees no lasting decoupling from Fed

Ongoing trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the world are a shock to the entire global economy, meaning the Federal Reserve's and the European

ECB's Schnabel sees no lasting decoupling from Fed
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ECB is 'nearly done' with cuts if forecasts hold, Vujcic says

The European Central Bank is "nearly done" cutting interest rates if inflation settles at 2% as expected, ECB policymaker Boris Vujcic said on Saturday.

ECB is 'nearly done' with cuts if forecasts hold, Vujcic says
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Ukraine says it shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jet

Ukraine's air forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on Saturday morning, the Ukrainian military said.

Ukraine says it shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jet
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Roland Garros: A visual guide to the iconic clay court grand slam

Roland Garros: A visual guide to the iconic clay court grand slam

Roland Garros: A visual guide to the iconic clay court grand slam
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How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more

The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds, and it's got a very big budget problem

How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more
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Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid

Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid

Russia launches one of war’s largest air attacks days after Ukraine’s bomber raid
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US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

Senior U.S. administration officials will meet with a Chinese delegation on Monday in London for the next round of trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, President Donald Trump said Friday

US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks
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US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling

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US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling
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Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russia launched an intense missile and drone barrage at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the early hours of Friday, killing at least

Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ousts Novak Djokovic from Roland Garros to set up title clash with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz
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Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought

Tottenham has fired manager Ange Postecoglou two weeks after he won the Europa League and the club's first trophy in 17 years

Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought
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French rabbi tells of two attacks in one week as hate crimes rise

A French rabbi was attacked on Friday for the second time in a week, he told Reuters, reflecting a broad rise in hate crimes across

French rabbi tells of two attacks in one week as hate crimes rise
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A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops

One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base

A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops
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Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US

Porsche has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., a spokesperson said on Friday, dismissing a Bloomberg report saying the company was considering such a

Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US
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China says it is working with France on trade differences, no sign yet of a cognac deal

China and France have agreed to resolve their trade disputes through dialogue, China's foreign ministry said on Friday, though

China says it is working with France on trade differences, no sign yet of a cognac deal
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Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory

Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory

Tottenham Hotspur sacks manager Ange Postecoglou, 16 days after famous Europa League victory
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Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service

Three Iranian men appeared in court in London on Friday accused of assisting Iran's foreign intelligence service and plotting violence against journalists working for a British-based

Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service
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A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prison

An art expert who appeared on the BBC’s Bargain Hunt show has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for failing to report his sale of pricey works to a suspected financier of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group

A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prison
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Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis

Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis

Former soccer player sentenced to four years in prison after orchestrating the smuggling of around $800,000 worth of cannabis
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Teacher loses hundreds of dollars after theft in restaurant

Teacher loses hundreds of dollars after theft in restaurant

Teacher loses hundreds of dollars after theft in restaurant
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Soft-focus interview positions Bardella as leader-in-waiting of France's far-right

Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old wunderkind of France's far right National Rally (RN), says he grew up wanting to be Superman, or James Bond.

Soft-focus interview positions Bardella as leader-in-waiting of France's far-right
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European equities gain for second week on jobs data and trade hopes

European shares rose for a second straight week, buoyed by robust U.S. employment figures and diminishing concerns over trade friction

European equities gain for second week on jobs data and trade hopes
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Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential

The Kremlin said on Friday that the war in Ukraine was an existential question for Russia, after U.S. President Donald Trump likened it to a playground fight.

Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential
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Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition

Consuelo Garcia del Cid was 16 when the family doctor came into her bedroom in Barcelona, Spain with her mother in 1974, grabbed her left

Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition
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Switzerland hits UBS with $26 billion added capital requirement; shares rise

The Swiss government on Friday proposed stricter rules for UBS following its takeover of Credit Suisse, which could make it hold $26 billion more in

Switzerland hits UBS with $26 billion added capital requirement; shares rise
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Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence

Aid distribution in Gaza was halted on Friday after the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said

Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence
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Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast
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Dutch economy held back by tariffs and uncertainty, central bank says

Trade tariffs and the uncertainty they are causing put a brake on economic growth in the Netherlands, the Dutch central bank DNB said on Friday.

Dutch economy held back by tariffs and uncertainty, central bank says
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ECB policymakers debate risk of inflation going too low

European Central Bank policymakers hailed victory over runaway inflation on Friday even as some warned that it was now at risk of going too

ECB policymakers debate risk of inflation going too low
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Europe can sustain Ukraine's war effort without U.S., German general says

Europe is capable of sustaining Ukraine's resistance against Russia, even if the United States were to decide to completely halt its military support to Kyiv, the

Europe can sustain Ukraine's war effort without U.S., German general says
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US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief

U.S. tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, the country's labour office head told Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper in an interview released on Friday.

US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief
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Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant

Russia asked the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Friday to mediate between Moscow and Washington to resolve the question of what to do with U.S. nuclear fuel stored at a Ukrainian power

Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant
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Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers

The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk provoked chatter, mockery and amusement among the ruling class in Moscow, where one senior official joked about hosting peace

Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers
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Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament

Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, a day after he

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
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Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that he would pursue a deal under which U.S. cars could be imported into Europe duty free in exchange for tariff waivers on the same

Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks
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EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks

The European Union is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertiliser imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration, but will not weaken its food

EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks
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Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had carried out a massive and successful strike on military and military-related targets in Ukraine overnight in response to

Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'
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Manchester United expects annual core profit to return to pre-COVID levels

Manchester United raised their annual core profit forecast on Friday to levels last seen before the pandemic as the club's strong performance in the Europa League drove

Manchester United expects annual core profit to return to pre-COVID levels
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EU reimposes pre-war agri duties on Ukraine, seeks compromise in new deal

The European Union reimposed duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural products from Friday, and hopes to clinch a deal on new quotas that will

EU reimposes pre-war agri duties on Ukraine, seeks compromise in new deal
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy – on stage

‘Harry Potter’ actor Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy – on stage

‘Harry Potter’ actor Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy – on stage
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Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer

Three men all linked to Ukraine will go on trial next April accused of involvement in a series of arson attacks on houses and a vehicle in London connected to British Prime Minister

Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer
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EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges

The EU gave its backing on Friday to the International Criminal Court after Washington imposed sanctions on four

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges
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Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety

Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns about or decided to skip the World Pride gathering going on in Washington due to anxieties about safety, border policies and a hostile political climate

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety
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Italy stats bureau cuts 2025 GDP growth estimate, in line with government

Italy's economy will grow by 0.6% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, trimming a previous forecast of 0.8% made in December amid mounting uncertainty over the

Italy stats bureau cuts 2025 GDP growth estimate, in line with government
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German government spending may take years to boost growth, Bundesbank says

Economic growth in Germany, the euro zone's biggest nation, will be weaker this year than already muted expectations and increased government spending will not significantly raise

German government spending may take years to boost growth, Bundesbank says
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World food prices dip in May as cereal, sugar and vegoils drop

Global food commodity prices declined in May, driven by marked drops in cereal, sugar, and vegetable oil prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.

World food prices dip in May as cereal, sugar and vegoils drop
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Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest

Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stars as Spain beats France in Nations League semifinal goalfest
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Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that nationalist Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's presidential election was "fantastically good", hailing the success of an

Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland
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Austrian central bank expects country will barely avoid recession in 2025

Austria's economy will grow slightly this year, avoiding what would be a third year of recession in a row, the Austrian National Bank said in its half-yearly economic forecast,

Austrian central bank expects country will barely avoid recession in 2025
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ECB's Stournaras: Another rate cut dependent on economy weakening further

If the European economy weakens further then the European Central Bank might cut interest rates again, policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Bloomberg TV in an interview on Friday,

ECB's Stournaras: Another rate cut dependent on economy weakening further
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On Ireland’s peat bogs, climate action clashes with tradition

As wind turbines on the horizon churn out clean energy, John Smyth bends to stack damp peat - the cheap, smoky fuel he has

On Ireland’s peat bogs, climate action clashes with tradition
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Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee

The Lebanese army has condemned Israel’s airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut, warning that such attacks are weakening the role of Lebanon’s armed forces that might eventually suspend cooperation with the committee monitoring the truce that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee
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NATO's dilemma: how Zelenskiy can attend summit without provoking Trump

Officials organising a NATO summit in The Hague this month are expected to keep it short, restrict discussion of Ukraine, and

NATO's dilemma: how Zelenskiy can attend summit without provoking Trump
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ECB's Kazaks calls time on rate-cut streak

The European Central Bank should stop cutting interest rates at every meeting and instead keep its powder dry given an uncertain economic outlook, ECB

ECB's Kazaks calls time on rate-cut streak
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Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform

Italians will start voting on Sunday in a two-day referendum on whether to ease citizenship laws and reverse a decade-old liberalisation of the labour market, but the

Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform
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Swiss National Bank denies currency manipulation after being put on U.S. watch list

The Swiss National Bank said on Friday it would intervene in foreign currency markets where necessary to keep inflation on track after the United States added

Swiss National Bank denies currency manipulation after being put on U.S. watch list
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German exports, industrial output dip as pre-tariff boost ends

German exports and industrial output fell more than expected in April as demand from the United States decreased following months of strong purchases in

German exports, industrial output dip as pre-tariff boost ends
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Peckham or Sarajevo? Bosnian brothers spark joy with replica van from iconic British sitcom

There is an unmistakable air of Peckham these days in Bosnia’s capital, Sarajevo, as the legendary yellow three-wheeler from BBC’s long-running sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" cruises the city streets

Peckham or Sarajevo? Bosnian brothers spark joy with replica van from iconic British sitcom
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For markets, end to ECB rate cuts just got closer

Traders are increasingly confident the European Central Bank will pause its run of interest rate cuts now that the central bank sees itself as

For markets, end to ECB rate cuts just got closer