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EU unveils €1.6bln in aid for Palestinian Authority for West Bank, Gaza projects

EU unveils €1.6bln in aid for Palestinian Authority for...

More than a third of the money, to be provided over two years, will come as direct...

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Two bodies, 39 survivors found on Greek island after suspected migrant boat sinking

Two bodies, 39 survivors found on Greek island after suspected...

Officials said there were no reports of any missing people, nor any immediate information...

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EU has secured 'two-thirds' of €5 billion ammunition goal for Ukraine, Kallas says

EU has secured 'two-thirds' of €5 billion ammunition goal...

"If you want the killing to stop, you should put the pressure on Russia, which actually...

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Former UK Conservative MP charged with cheating in election betting scandal

Former UK Conservative MP charged with cheating in election...

Craig Williams was one of 15 people charged by the Gambling Commission on Monday...

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Cyprus sentences Syrian national for bringing migrants to country on overloaded boat

Cyprus sentences Syrian national for bringing migrants...

According to the ruling, the Syrian man, himself a migrant, received training on...

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At least nine people injured in Odesa in overnight Russian attacks

At least nine people injured in Odesa in overnight Russian...

The development came shortly after two Russian missiles killed at least 34 civilians...

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Which European countries are draining their freshwater resources?

Which European countries are draining their freshwater...

Scientists fear another catastrophic summer for crops as drought conditions worsen...

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EU sanctions Iranian prison and justice officials over 'unlawful' arrests of its citizens

EU sanctions Iranian prison and justice officials over...

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot welcomed the sanctions, describing Iran's...

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Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz

Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine,...

The chancellor-in-waiting said Kyiv must be allowed to 'get ahead'.

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Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles...

Greece plans to spend €25 billion over the next decade on advanced, AI-powered defence...

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The untold war: UN sounds alarm on violence against Ukrainian women

The untold war: UN sounds alarm on violence against Ukrainian...

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, women in Ukraine have faced rising gender-based...

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'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions on Russia after Sumy attack

'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for...

The latest Russian attacks against Sumy and Kryvyi Rih demonstrate that Vladimir...

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Tariffs: Europe's textile sector holds its breath

Tariffs: Europe's textile sector holds its breath

The escalation of the trade war between the United States and China could lead to...

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Where's the voice of the WTO?, Newsletter

Where's the voice of the WTO?, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' competition and trade reporter Peggy...

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Can Europe build a peacekeeping force in Ukraine without the US?

Can Europe build a peacekeeping force in Ukraine without...

Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans assessed whether a post-peace deal mission...

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Is Spain banning the use of €50 notes?

Is Spain banning the use of €50 notes?

The claims seem to feed into a general narrative of misinformation that European...

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Zelenskyy slams Russia after ballistic missile strike on Sumy kills dozens

Zelenskyy slams Russia after ballistic missile strike on...

The Kremlin launched two ballistic missiles on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday....

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Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties if elected

Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties...

Hungary’s opposition leader told supporters he will restore Western alliances if...

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Russia 'was and remains the aggressor', says Von der Leyen following deadly attack on Ukraine's Sumy

Russia 'was and remains the aggressor', says Von der Leyen...

European leaders quickly condemned Sunday's deadly Russian attack on Sumy, sharing...

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Spanish authorities say they dismantled a human trafficking organisation smuggling migrants into EU

Spanish authorities say they dismantled a human trafficking...

The organisation reportedly flew Moroccan migrants, who paid €3,000 per person,...

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Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries of origin

Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries...

Asylum requests of migrants coming from EU candidate countries and seven other countries...

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Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after NATO Secretary General's visit

Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's support for Ukraine remains...

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'The West as we knew it no longer exists,' von der Leyen says amid Trump tensions

'The West as we knew it no longer exists,' von der Leyen...

"Europe is still a peace project. We don't have bros or oligarchs making the rules....

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How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump's tariffs?

How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump's tariffs?

In addition to the pre-existing 6% US customs duty on Belgian chocolate, the sweets...

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Survivors and doctors recount horror of deadly Russian missile attack in Sumy

Survivors and doctors recount horror of deadly Russian...

In the deadliest Russian attack on Ukrainian citizens this year, 35 people were...

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Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? | Radio Schuman

Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? | Radio Schuman

Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine,...

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Is the EU banning American credit cards?

Is the EU banning American credit cards?

Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans...

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Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland

Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf...

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor...

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NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine during surprise visit to Odesa

NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine during...

Rutte's visit came days after two Russian ballistic missiles struck the centre of...

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Muslim World League's Dr Al-Issa calls for global dialogue to combat hatred

Muslim World League's Dr Al-Issa calls for global dialogue...

In an interview with Euronews, the Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh...

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Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court after found with 5,000 ants

Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court...

Kenya has in the past fought against the trafficking of parts of larger species...

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Renewed concern over direction of EU climate policy in wake of alarming 2024 weather report

Renewed concern over direction of EU climate policy in...

Despite the ever increasing body of scientific and real-life evidence for the accelerating...

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Leaders meet in London to raise funds for Sudan on second anniversary of civil war

Leaders meet in London to raise funds for Sudan on second...

On the second anniversary of the outbreak of Sudan’s civil war, UK Foreign Secretary...

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Suburbs surge, cities slide: Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise?

Suburbs surge, cities slide: Which EU countries saw rents...

Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to...

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Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says

Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks,...

The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially...

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What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety?

What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety?

Around 20,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the EU last year. To help...

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Travelling to the US? Here are five dos and don'ts to protect yourself

Travelling to the US? Here are five dos and don'ts to protect...

As the number of German visitors to America drops, here are some steps to ensure...

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EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court'

EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court'

After several hours of discussions with US trade representatives, 'it's over to...

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Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles four major drug smuggling networks

Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles four major drug...

Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple...

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How much power does the ICC have to enforce arrest warrants?

How much power does the ICC have to enforce arrest warrants?

The International Criminal Court's remit of power is limited and strongly depends...

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Romania's brown bear population higher than previously thought, new data shows

Romania's brown bear population higher than previously...

According to research conducted by Romania's Forestry Research Institute, there...

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Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and vehicles burned

Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and...

Vehicles were set on fire in several prison car parks and a prison in the southern...

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Young men's financial insecurity helping to fuel anti-feminism in the EU, research claims

Young men's financial insecurity helping to fuel anti-feminism...

Faced with the radicalisation of the discourse against women's rights, an analysis...

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EU Council mulling court decision on sanctioning of Pumpyanskiy

EU Council mulling court decision on sanctioning of Pumpyanskiy

Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until...

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We believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir tells Euronews

We believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir...

In an interview with Euronews, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir reaffirmed...

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France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show cracks

France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show...

Amid mounting pressure from the trade tensions sparked by the United States, some...

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Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin? | Radio Schuman

Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin?...

Last week Germany's conservative CDU party and its social-democrat counterpart agreed...

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Which EU countries are receiving the most asylum applications?

Which EU countries are receiving the most asylum applications?

First-time asylum applications in the EU dropped to fewer than a million last year.

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European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen participation

European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen...

Chemnitz strives for a creative fresh start. As European Capital of Culture 2025,...

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Fact check: Are Donald Trump's tariffs on the EU really reciprocal?

Fact check: Are Donald Trump's tariffs on the EU really...

Economists tell Euronews Trump's rates are not in any way based on the tariffs imposed...

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North Macedonia warns the EU of growing Russian influence 

North Macedonia warns the EU of growing Russian influence 

Talking to Euronews, North Macedonia Foreign Affairs Minister Timcho Mucunski emphasises...

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At least seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos

At least seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek...

Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and...

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US will stay in NATO, but it must be 'stronger', Marco Rubio tells his 31 counterparts

US will stay in NATO, but it must be 'stronger', Marco...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reassured allies that Donald Trump is not...

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Trump targets EU law, but it's not up for negotiation, says lead lawmaker

Trump targets EU law, but it's not up for negotiation,...

The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee said the American President...

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NATO allies brace themselves for more harsh truths from US' Marco Rubio

NATO allies brace themselves for more harsh truths from...

NATO allies are preparing for the US to scale back in Europe, diplomats tell Euronews...

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Green MEP urges EU companies not to change diversity policy post-Trump letter | Radio Schuman

Green MEP urges EU companies not to change diversity policy...

In an interview with Euronews, Green MEP Majdouline Sbai stated that European companies...

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Diversifying from Russia and China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet

Diversifying from Russia and China main goal as EU and...

The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade...

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Watch: Euronews is live at first-ever EU-Central Asia summit

Watch: Euronews is live at first-ever EU-Central Asia summit

Our correspondents will bring you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that brings...

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Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine

Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine

Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from...

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EU preparing 'further countermeasures' to protect its interest, von der Leyen says

EU preparing 'further countermeasures' to protect its interest,...

US President Donald Trump announced 20% tariffs on EU goods on Wednesday.

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Danish prime minister refutes US claim on Greenland on visit to the Arctic territory

Danish prime minister refutes US claim on Greenland on...

Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after US Vice President JD Vance...

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At least 14 killed as Russian ballistic missiles strike Kryvyi Rih

At least 14 killed as Russian ballistic missiles strike...

Ukrainian officials say Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on a residential...

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EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends

EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand...

Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years...

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Commission watching for Chinese steel and electronics imports amid trade war

Commission watching for Chinese steel and electronics imports...

As reciprocal tariffs kick in, the EU is expecting goods formerly destined for the...

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What impact will new US tariffs have on the wallets of people in Europe?

What impact will new US tariffs have on the wallets of...

The 20% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on European products could drive...

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Greek rescuers continue search for missing girl after migrant boat sank off Lesbos

Greek rescuers continue search for missing girl after migrant...

The boat sank in the early hours of Thursday morning, killing seven people.

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As Romania gears up for presidential election rerun, who are the frontrunners?

As Romania gears up for presidential election rerun, who...

Romanian voters will cast their ballots for the second time in six months on 4 May,...

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Hit US with maximum political, economic damage - EU ex-trade chief

Hit US with maximum political, economic damage - EU ex-trade...

The EU must hit US digital and financial services hard to stop the trade war launched...

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Kyrgyz deputy leader touts rising cooperation between EU and Central Asian 'tigers'

Kyrgyz deputy leader touts rising cooperation between EU...

Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, spoke to Euronews about...

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Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs?

Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour...

Hourly labour costs ranged from €10.6 in Bulgaria to €55.2 in Luxembourg in 2024.

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Moscow's words are 'empty': Europeans pressure US to toughen stance on Russia

Moscow's words are 'empty': Europeans pressure US to toughen...

At a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, US allies doubt Russia's...

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Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths

Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia,...

Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides...

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Watch: Euronews is live at second day of first-ever EU-Central Asia summit

Watch: Euronews is live at second day of first-ever EU-Central...

Our correspondents are bringing you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that...

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The EU’s path forward on Trump tariffs | Radio Schuman

The EU’s path forward on Trump tariffs | Radio Schuman

The EU is preparing further countermeasures to protect its interests, Commission...

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Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting peace

Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting...

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says more pressure must be exerted on Russia...

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Senator criticises Pentagon officials on alleged US troop drawdown in Europe

Senator criticises Pentagon officials on alleged US troop...

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military...

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Macron lashes out against Trump's 'brutal' tariffs, calls for a pause in investment

Macron lashes out against Trump's 'brutal' tariffs, calls...

The European Union 'must not rule out anything' to retaliate against the so-called...

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Greens, socialists hope centrist alliance will limit scale of EU deregulation

Greens, socialists hope centrist alliance will limit scale...

The European Parliament has voted to delay key rules on corporate sustainability...

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EU adjusts strategy to hit back at US tariffs

EU adjusts strategy to hit back at US tariffs

Caught by the throat by new US tariffs, the EU is honing its response strategy,...

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Did pharma sector dodge Trump’s tariffs? The EU's not so sure

Did pharma sector dodge Trump’s tariffs? The EU's not so...

The fear of a trade war over pharmaceuticals between the EU and the US has been...

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Bulgaria's government survives no-confidence vote brought by pro-Russia party

Bulgaria's government survives no-confidence vote brought...

The conservative GERB party condemned the motion as an attempt to derail Bulgaria’s...

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EU digital rules are fair, because they apply to everybody, says Henna Virkkunen

EU digital rules are fair, because they apply to everybody,...

The European Commissioner Vice-President for Technology denies that EU digital rules...

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EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June

EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed...

The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever...

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Working in Europe: How can social mobility boost the continent's economy?

Working in Europe: How can social mobility boost the continent's...

A new study shows that Europe's progress on social mobility has stalled over the...

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Von der Leyen offers Trump 'zero-for-zero' tariffs deal on all industrial goods

Von der Leyen offers Trump 'zero-for-zero' tariffs deal...

"Europe is always ready for a good deal," Ursula von der Leyen says as trade tensions...

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What we know about the killings of 15 Palestinian first responders by Israeli forces

What we know about the killings of 15 Palestinian first...

Video evidence shared by the Palestinian Red Crescent contradicts Israel's earlier...

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EU reports surge in human trafficking as female victims outnumber male

EU reports surge in human trafficking as female victims...

Although sexual exploitation was the predominant form of exploitation in 2023, there...

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The EPP takes firmer line on migration in policy pitch

The EPP takes firmer line on migration in policy pitch

The largest group in the European Parliament has adopted a new position paper, endorsing...

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Canada says it is 'leading the charge' against Trump's trade war

Canada says it is 'leading the charge' against Trump's...

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly tells Euronews that her country is 'leading...

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Canada wants to get closer to Europe, says foreign minister | Radio Schuman

Canada wants to get closer to Europe, says foreign minister...

In an interview with Euronews, Canadian foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly made...

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Le Pen slams embezzlement conviction as 'witch hunt' in Paris rally

Le Pen slams embezzlement conviction as 'witch hunt' in...

"I won't give up," Marine Le Pen told supporters gathered at Place Vauban on Sunday,...

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Ceremony commemorates 80th anniversary of Buchenwald camp liberation

Ceremony commemorates 80th anniversary of Buchenwald camp...

Former German President Christian Wulff attended the commemoration event marking...

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Elon Musk says he hopes for 'free trade zone' between Europe and the US

Elon Musk says he hopes for 'free trade zone' between Europe...

The billionaire advisor to the US president was speaking via video link at a conference...

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Pope makes surprise appearance during Mass in St. Peter's Square

Pope makes surprise appearance during Mass in St. Peter's...

The pontiff made a surprise appearance at a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and...

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Austria shuts dozens of border crossings with Hungary and Slovakia due to foot-and-mouth outbreak

Austria shuts dozens of border crossings with Hungary and...

The disease poses no danger to humans and primarily affects cattle and other cloven-hoofed...

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Death toll from Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 19, one dead after overnight strikes in Kyiv

Death toll from Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 19,...

Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of firing ballistic missiles to target residential...

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Setback for Merz: AfD ties with CDU/CSU in poll for first time

Setback for Merz: AfD ties with CDU/CSU in poll for first...

Many voters seem disappointed with the coalition negotiations carried out so far...

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Thousands join Five Star Party rally in Rome against the EU's rearmament plan

Thousands join Five Star Party rally in Rome against the...

Thousands took to the streets of Rome to protest the European Commission's proposed...

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Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence

Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the EU's attempts...

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Trump tariffs risk ripping apart global auto value chains, says car sector chief - Radio Schuman

Trump tariffs risk ripping apart global auto value chains,...

US tariffs and the EU's countermeasures would result in economic disruption ripping...

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