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Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed several in Moscow logistics centre
A local official said that a Ukrainian drone attack killed seven night-shift workers and wounded 24 at a Moscow logistics centre o…
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Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms
The European Parliament has approved extraordinary measures to fight child sex abuse online. The rules have been dubbed "Chat Cont…
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‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices
As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration …
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Trump, not Iran, is the world’s greatest danger. He’s a one-man weapon of mass destruction | Simon Tisdall
As the bombing starts again, it’s clear the president has dragged the US into a limitless fiasco – and the world into an economic …
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Why has Austria become Europe's hottest AI market this year?
An Austrian chipmaker is up 459% this year, turning Vienna’s bank-heavy market into one of the eurozone's best performers of 2026.
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Flying while pregnant? Here are your airport and airline rights you might not know about
Skipping a queue or getting assistance can make the process of flying while you’re expecting much less stressful. From airports to…
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French hospitality sector navigates cultural divides to protect tourism reputation
France’s professionalized waiting staff and strict social etiquette often clash with tourist expectations, prompting industry effo…
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One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
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'Make America Read Again': Venice protesters greet US ambassador with protest signs
US Ambassador to Italy arrived in Venice aboard the 117-meter luxury yacht Boardwalk, which features two helipads, two swimming po…
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Thousands protest for second day in Kyiv over ouster of popular defence minister
Protesters rallied for a second day in the Ukrainian capital on Friday, angered by President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to fire…
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Latvia faces migrant surge as Lithuania weighs Schengen checks
Belarus has redirected irregular migration towards Latvia, straining the EU's eastern frontier and raising the prospect of interna…
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How a British plane and Spanish tungsten armed the Nazi war machine
Newly uncovered evidence suggests British intelligence quietly helped Francisco Franco launch his 1936 revolt, a catastrophic misc…
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Germany estimates 5,120 heat deaths as emergency services struggle
An estimated 5,120 people died during Germany's late June heatwave, a figure that underscores the mounting strain on a European he…
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Apple reclaims most valuable company title from Nvidia
Apple has reclaimed the position of the world's most valuable company from Nvidia, signaling a pivotal shift in investor sentiment…
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Ukraine: Trouble at the Top? Adieu Keir, Alright Andy
In a week that’s seen rare wartime demonstrations in Ukraine protesting the ousting of Defence Minister Mykhailo (Misha) Fedorov a…
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France and Germany agree China trade roadmap and joint nuclear drill
France and Germany have agreed to draft a joint plan to counter Chinese trade practices and announced unprecedented military integ…
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EU foreign policy chief Kallas visits EU naval mission in the Red Sea
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited personnel serving with the EU's ASPIDES and ATALANTA naval missions, receiving operati…
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EU extends free carbon permits to 2038 in ETS overhaul
The European Commission has proposed relaxing emissions trading rules to lower near-term costs for industry, extending free carbon…
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US envoy Fertitta faces Venice protests as Trump-Meloni ties cool
U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's arrival in Venice on a luxury yacht sparked protests highlighting local anger over energy prices…
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Drone attacks disrupt Ukraine power grid amid defence shake-up
Russian drone and missile strikes have killed seven people and caused regional power outages across Ukraine, complicating a major …
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Wildfire smoke threatens Spain's World Cup final
Smoke from Canadian wildfires may descend on the Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New Jersey, raising severe health concerns for…
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Bull ray influx threatens Trieste mussel farms in EU trial
An unprecedented influx of protected bull rays is damaging mussel farms in the Gulf of Trieste, prompting an EU-funded trial of ma…
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EU fishing rules drive bull ray surge, threatening Trieste mussel farms
Unprecedented groups of protected bull rays are devastating mussel farms in the Gulf of Trieste, forcing a trial of magnetic deter…
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Venice protests target US envoy's yacht as Trump stokes election doubts
The billionaire US ambassador to Italy arrived in Venice aboard a 117-metre yacht to celebrate bilateral ties, but was met by prot…