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All of us are migrants, says pope as he arrives in Tenerife

Pope Leo urges ‘human family’ to do more to welcome refugees and warns people traffickers to expect ‘divine justice’ Pope Leo has …

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Warnings about processionary caterpillars in France

Climate change means that the stinging caterpillars can now be found almost everywhere in France, after being confined to certain …

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Switzerland wants to make foreigners carry out civil defence duties

Following a vote in the Swiss National Council, some foreigners in Switzerland could soon be made to take part in civil defence du…

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EMYA 2026: Which museum will be named Europe’s best?

Thirty-four nominees are eyeing this year’s European Museum of the Year Award - from Portugal and Estonia to Türkiye and the Unite…

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Any change to EU protection scheme for Ukrainians should be 'gradual', UNHCR deputy chief says

Kelly Clements tells Euronews that any planned changes to EU protections for Ukrainian refugees should be carried out "very gradua…

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Israel: Tel Aviv pride marchers push for LGBTQ+ equality amid tensions and war

Thousands of people joined the Tel Aviv Pride parade on 12 June, filling the city's seafront with rainbow flags, music and calls f…

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'Have fun and be safe': What to know about Vienna's Rainbow Pride Parade in 2026

Vienna’s Rainbow Pride Parade will return to the Ringstrasse on Saturday June 13th, bringing hundreds of thousands of people into …

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Paris Metro to allow passengers to use bank cards at entry gates

The public transport authority for the Greater Paris region has announced that Metro users will soon be able to 'tap in' to the ne…

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Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk says data leaked in cyber incident

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs, said Thursday it had been hi…

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Analysis: Iran's stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz loosens as Gulf Arab oil reaches market

Iran’s stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz may be easing and its own oil problems now seem to be mounting

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The path to SAFE II: inside the struggle to revamp Europe's defence financing tool

EU policymakers are weighing a SAFE II defence financing tool, with Eastern-flank states pushing for grants over loans. But the fi…

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US withdraws long-range military capabilities from NATO

The move comes at a particularly tense moment, with US Donald Trump increasingly angry at NATO allies over their refusal to join h…

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Russia will be ready to attack Nato in three years, says German army chief

European defence chiefs have consistently warned that Putin is a threat to Europe

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Which issues look set to decide Sweden's election?

With three months to go until Sweden's general election on 13th September, parties are jostling for position. So far, one classic …

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EXPLAINED: Why has Denmark's new government got off to such a bad start?

Within hours of Denmark's new government being announced last week, the Social Democrats had descended into internal squabbling. N…

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Brexit: 10 years of regret?

On June 23, 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union with 52 percent of "Leave" votes against 48 percent for "Rem…

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Spain’s former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find €1.3m of jewellery

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, already under investigation for alleged influence-peddling, facing questions over items found in off…

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Poland records biggest rise in Global Peace Index

Poland’s rise was driven mainly by stronger ties with its neighbours.

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France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP

Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French elections France’s cybersecurity …

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EU energy ministers eye jet fuel reserves as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens supply

With the peak summer season drawing near, EU energy ministers are wary that jet fuel supply may be further strained, even as analy…

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Washington plans to slash fighter jets and warships to NATO in Europe, US media report

The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defence capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukra…

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Not up for debate: Britain bans commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at Britain's decision to block controversial left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and …

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Paris airport cancels or reroutes 3,000 flights for runway works

One of Paris' major airports has announced that 3,000 flights will either be cancelled or transferred to a different airport as it…

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Closed-doors agreement on Sweden's parliamentary pairing dispute collapses last-minute

The Moderates and the Social Democrats have been holding behind-the-scenes talks for weeks to resolve parliament's pairing dispute…