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No Zelenskyy in Gdansk: can Ukraine’s recovery forum ease Warsaw–Kyiv tensions?
The Ukraine Recovery Conference opens in Gdansk on Thursday amid an unprecedented spat between Kyiv and Warsaw. With both presiden…
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‘It’s like a furnace’: French struggle with heat-trap homes as climate inequality grows
Many of France’s buildings are not designed for hot weather – and low-income housing estates are suffering the worst Living in a s…
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Consumer prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive and cheapest?
From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky threatens Kyiv will pre-emptively attack Putin’s facilities linked to war
Trump says 'courageous' Zelensky is 'doing pretty well' in the war against Russia
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PODCAST: Is France prepared to face more hellish heatwaves and why are the French ruling the World Cup
The Talking France podcast is back, discussing why France is under-prepared for increasingly severe heatwaves, plus the biggest wo…
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At least 32 killed and 700 injured in powerful Venezuela earthquakes
Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck le…
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What is extreme heat stress? Inside the deadly phenomenon surging across Europe
Parts of Europe are witnessing up to 40 additional days with strong heat stress compared with the 1970s, according to a major new …
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Hormuz confusion deepens as Iran and US clash over who controls it
Trump said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system assert…
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Stubborn, arrogant, a genius: France’s De Gaulle epic shows up the tepidity of our politics | Alexander Hurst
The man who led Free France during Nazi occupation was single-minded to the point of obstinacy. But he believed in his own power t…
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy doing ‘pretty well’ against Russia, declares Trump
Ukrainian president ‘holding his own’ in war, says US leader, as German chancellor flags ‘strong signal of support’ to Kyiv from E…
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The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff
President Donald Trumpwill be on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday seeking to deliver a campaign-style rally that gets Ameri…
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Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war
Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military c…
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Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says
The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.
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Europe leaders reaffirm unity on defence ahead of Ankara NATO summit
European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security gua…
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Crime boss Steven Lyons arrives in Spain after extradition
One of Scotland's leading gangland figures has arrived in Spain after losing a bid against his extradition on a series of charges …
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'OpenLux' investigation reveals new Luxembourg firms linked to wealthy Spaniards
The international investigation 'OpenLux' uncovers new companies linked to some of Spain's biggest fortunes, including Amancio Ort…
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What does British PM's resignation mean for European security?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was widely known for his support of Ukraine and his efforts towards a new EU–UK defense partne…
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What Keir Starmer's resignation means for European security
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was widely known for his support of Ukraine and his efforts towards a new EU–UK defense partne…
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Albania's flamingo revolution: Will protests stop Trump family luxury resort plan?
Can citizens of Albania, population 2-point-4 million, push back against their own government and the pull of the U-S president’s …
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Kyiv using AI-powered Hornet drones to strike deep into Russian territory
Ukraine has stepped up strikes on Russian infrastructure and resources with the aim of choking off its war machine, and as part of…
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Catholics walk barefoot in mud ritual
Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist wi…
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Scientists find human DNA over 2,000 years old in caves in Spain and Portugal
A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery th…
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Has Brexit made Europe stronger or weaker? MEPs go face-to-face on The Ring
What has Brexit taught Europe about sovereignty, migration, economic competitiveness, democratic accountability, and disinformatio…
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UK records hottest June day ever as Europe swelters in heatwave
The Met Office has warned that "exceptionally warm" temperatures are expected to continue through the middle of the week.