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Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova

Germany and France have proposed giving aspiring European Union members more opportunities to join EU programmes and access the single market before joining the bloc,

Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova
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New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation
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Adriano Panatta has been waiting 50 years for an Italian man to match him with a French Open title

Adriano Panatta was expecting to award the French Open trophy to Jannik Sinner 50 years after his own triumph in Paris

Adriano Panatta has been waiting 50 years for an Italian man to match him with a French Open title
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Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails

Universal Music Group said on Thursday it has repurchased some

Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails
Europe|Political|World

Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'

Russia accused NATO on Thursday of squeezing Serbia "like a boa constrictor", citing a joint military exercise taking place there as evidence of an attempt to subjugate the

Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Armenia's election to test Pashinyan's peace drive after war defeat

When Anna Yegoyan first moved from the Armenian capital to the northern mountain town of Ijevan, she had to reach it along bumpy, potholed

Armenia's election to test Pashinyan's peace drive after war defeat
Europe|Political|World

Tiny Montenegro vies to be EU's next member but hurdles remain

When Air Montenegro's passenger planes took to the skies earlier this year, they were branded with a new slogan: "28 by 28 - The Next EU Member".

Tiny Montenegro vies to be EU's next member but hurdles remain
Crime|Europe|World

Several people killed in plane crash in Croatia's Istria region

Several people were killed when a small plane crashed on Thursday in the northwestern Croatian region of Istria, near the Adriatic town of Medulin, state news agency Hina reported,

Several people killed in plane crash in Croatia's Istria region
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

After Ukraine said it will make the Gripen the backbone of its air force, the Swedish fighter jet is finally set to be tested in the

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia
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Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says

Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen model E and F fighter jets from Sweden's Saab, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Thursday.

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says
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Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Europe|Political|World

Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president

Kosovo will hold a parliamentary election on Sunday, its third in just 18 months, after its political parties failed to reach a compromise on choosing a

Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president
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Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
Economy|Europe|Political|World

German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss

A senior member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) met one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top advisers as well as the head of energy group Gazprom

German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it

The European Union is preparing an economic support package worth an initial amount of €50 million ($58.1 million) for Armenia after Russia hit Armenia with some trade

EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards

The European Commission will delay the introduction of a new market risk capital framework for banks for three years to see how the U.S. and Britain implement the same

EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes
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Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit

Dozens of artists at this year’s Venice Biennale are threatening legal action if their names aren't removed from a visitor voting ballot

Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit
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UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's construction sector slowed at the sharpest pace in six years last month as economic uncertainty and rising inflation triggered by the Iran war led to a

UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows
Crime|Europe|World

Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march

Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony over his role in organising an LGBTQ+ rights rally in 2025, prosecutors said

Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East

European shares rose on Thursday as oil prices eased, although investors remained cautious on whether the latest developments in

European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows

Sweden's centre-left opposition looks likely to win power in the parliamentary election in September, ousting the right-wing government, according to an opinion poll

Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Serbia's security agency advises Vucic not to travel to EU summit in Montenegro

Serbia's security agency warned President Aleksandar Vucic not to travel to Montenegro on Friday for a summit with European Union and Balkan leaders, citing security

Serbia's security agency advises Vucic not to travel to EU summit in Montenegro
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet

As the European Union unveiled its technology sovereignty package on Wednesday, a top official posted in glee: "Today is Tech Liberation Day".

Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet
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A ceasefire too far for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Markets are in risk-off mode again as traders grapple with conflicting headlines: renewed fighting between the U.S. and

A ceasefire too far for markets
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Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals

Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel said on Wednesday that they had agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that

Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims

The Confederation of British Industry called on Britain's government not to treat business as a cash cow or accuse companies of price-gouging as the

UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims
Business|Europe|Political|World

All EU members greenlight first step in accession talks, Ukraine PM says

All members of the European Union agreed to open talks with Ukraine and Moldova on the first cluster of issues in their accession talks, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko

All EU members greenlight first step in accession talks, Ukraine PM says
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Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat

Security agencies from the "Five Eyes" alliance which includes the U.S. and Britain issued a warning on Wednesday about Chinese spies aggressively using online job platforms

Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat
Business|Economy|Europe|World

US tariff doubling cut EU steel exports by 34%, steel body says

EU steel exports to the U.S. have fallen by 34% since Washington hiked tariffs to 50%, with higher duties on derivative products such as washing

US tariff doubling cut EU steel exports by 34%, steel body says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam has rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by rapper Ye, finding the concerts are not a threat to public order

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Meet the surprise semifinalists at this year’s ridiculous French Open

Meet the surprise semifinalists at this year’s ridiculous French Open

Meet the surprise semifinalists at this year’s ridiculous French Open
Europe|Sports|World

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: 'just want to quit tennis' after French Open quarterfinal defeat

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka wasted a lead of a set and two breaks in a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: 'just want to quit tennis' after French Open quarterfinal defeat
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Trump says he will attend G7 summit in France

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said in a post on Truth Social that he would travel to a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France.

Trump says he will attend G7 summit in France
Europe|Political|World

Germany says Russia stirred up opposition to UN Security Council bid

Germany's leading role in rallying support for Ukraine and its close relations with Israel may have cost Berlin the chance of a seat on the U.N.

Germany says Russia stirred up opposition to UN Security Council bid
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday talks with Denmark and Greenland about using the island for collective defense are "in a good place."

Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'
Europe|World

After narrow escape, air raid sirens spark panic for a Kyiv child

For Ukrainian survivors of Russian drone and missile attacks, each air raid warning can be a source of fresh distress.

After narrow escape, air raid sirens spark panic for a Kyiv child
Europe|Political|World

Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks

Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that Hungary and Ukraine reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, which could allow approval

Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks
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Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues

Rejoining the European Union would not "magically solve" Britain's issues, even if the country's long-term future lies with Europe, business and trade

British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S.

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

The filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” due to a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
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Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals

Ukraine's stepped-up strikes deep inside Russia enable Kyiv to negotiate the end of the war on an equal footing, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, just after one of the

Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief warns young Russians they would die in Ukraine war

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday warned young Russians that they would probably die if they sign up to join Russia's war in Ukraine.

NATO chief warns young Russians they would die in Ukraine war
Europe|World

US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces

The U.S. expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance's defence plans

US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
Europe|Sports|Technology

Charles Leclerc signs new multiyear deal with Ferrari in F1

Ferrari says Charles Leclerc has signed a new contract with the Formula 1 team “for the coming seasons.”

Charles Leclerc signs new multiyear deal with Ferrari in F1