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New Pegasus spyware revelations as French PM visits Morocco
PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 7: we look into new revelations on the Moroccan surveillance apparatus, five years after the first w…
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Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike
Russian missiles killed two people and wounded five, including a child, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 16 July 2026.
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Wikipedia and social media weaponised against French World Cup referee
François Letexier became the target of a coordinated online misinformation campaign following Egypt's World Cup exit, highlighting…
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TELL US: What is your ultimate hack to survive a Norwegian heatwave?
With Norway sweltering in a heatwave, The Local wants to hear from readers about how they deal with the soaring temperatures and a…
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Poland charges man allegedly paid by Russia to inflame Polish-Ukrainian tensions
Polish prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian man with sabotage and diversionary activities on behalf of Russian intelligence
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Ahead of French PM's visit, Rabat faces allegations of spying on Paris
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to visit Morocco on July 16 in an effort to strengthen ties between Paris and Rabat…
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The hidden art of taking control of French conversations
Learning French in the classroom is one thing, launching into conversation with a French person is quite another - French language…
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Uber buys Delivery Hero for $14.8bn, ending European tech champion
Uber’s $14.8bn purchase of Delivery Hero ends the era of one of Europe’s few global tech champions, underscoring the food delivery…
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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 …