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Fiscal constraints blunt EU’s €150bn defence loan programme
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has warned that domestic budget limits are forcing several EU countries to scale back their…
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Heatwave in Sweden: five tips for how to cope with the heat
As the Swedish weather agency warns of continued high temperatures in much of the country, including at night, here are a few tips…
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Musk backs Le Pen, sparking French interference warnings
Elon Musk's public endorsement of Marine Le Pen for the 2027 French presidency has triggered accusations of foreign interference a…
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German cabinet approves digital shift for unemployment benefits
Germany is moving its short-term unemployment system online to cut red tape for employers and jobseekers, though strict local obli…
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EU court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists
The European Union's top court handed a symbolic victory to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday, upholding his contes…
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Where to watch the World Cup finals on the big screen in Denmark
Whether you're supporting Spain or Argentina in the World Cup final, or just interested in the half-time show, here's where to wat…
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Demise of Timmy the whale inspires satirical play exploring German identity
Timmy: Hope Dies Last elevates stranded humpback into Jesus-like figure, igniting hope and grief When people in Germany organised …
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EU Court of Justice clears way for Puigdemont amnesty as it backs Spain
The ECJ backs Spain’s amnesty law, saying it breaches neither EU nor anti-terror rules, although Puigdemont's arrest warrant stand…
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Ukraine taps Naftogaz chief for PM as defence shakeup spurs protests
Ukraine's parliament appointed energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as prime minister to steer the country through a difficult winter…
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Ukraine lawmakers to elect government amid defense chief row
It is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second Cabinet shakeup in a year. He faces criticism for dismissing reformist Defense Minist…
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Ukraine lawmakers approves Koretskyi as new PM amid protests
It is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second Cabinet shakeup in a year. He faces criticism for dismissing reformist Defense Minist…
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Ukraine lawmakers approve Koretskyi as new PM amid protests
It is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second Cabinet shakeup in a year. He faces criticism for dismissing reformist Defense Minist…
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Protests erupt over Zelensky's dismissal of Ukraine tech defence chief
The surprise dismissal of Ukraine’s tech-driven defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked public protests and military resigna…
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France passes assisted dying law, awaits Constitutional Council ruling
France has ended its outright ban on assisted dying, though the restrictive new rules face a final legal hurdle before reshaping e…
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Spanish government partner demands mandatory air con in rentals
A proposal to legally require air conditioning in all Spanish rental homes would force significant upfront costs on landlords whil…
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Uber agrees €13bn takeover of Delivery Hero
Uber's €13 billion acquisition of Delivery Hero will create the world's largest delivery platform and end Berlin's reign over one …
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Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario
A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway cre…
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Europe's solar fleet saves €20bn in gas during Iran conflict
A rapid expansion of solar power has saved Europe €20 billion in avoided gas imports since the Iran war began, proving renewables …
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Trains between Gothenburg and Borås finally rolling again after heat derailment
After three weeks, the train line between Gothenburg and Borås is open again, the Swedish Transport Administration has announced.
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Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky removes defence minister, 'his most popular'
Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on July 16 against the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by …
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Elderly men over-represented in drowning accidents in Sweden
Several people over 70 years of age have died in drowning accidents recently. Elderly people are over-represented in the statistic…
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Uber acquires German delivery group Delivery Hero for €12.7bn
Uber’s €12.7bn acquisition of Delivery Hero removes one of Europe’s few global tech champions and signals a sweeping consolidation…
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Swedish Social Democrats push for state rules on climate insurance
Sweden's opposition is calling for state intervention to guarantee affordable home insurance against extreme weather, warning that…
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"It's freedom": Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks
Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While ma…