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Ukraine disappointed at Slovak PM's fascism comments

Ukraine on Monday expressed disappointment at allegations by Slovakia's pro-Russian prime minister that Kyiv should act to remove from its military ranks what he described as fascist

Ukraine disappointed at Slovak PM's fascism comments
Europe|News|World

Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in meetings with senior officials in London

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Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in meetings with senior officials in London
Europe|News

UK PM Starmer sees off rebellion over cuts to winter fuel payments

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer avoided a major rebellion in his party on Tuesday over plans to cut 1.5 billion pounds ($1.96 billion) in

UK PM Starmer sees off rebellion over cuts to winter fuel payments
Europe|News|Political

Two Pakistani men convicted over calls to murder Dutch anti-Muslim leader Wilders

A Dutch court said it convicted two Pakistani political leaders on Monday of making calls for the murder of anti-Muslim lawmaker Geert Wilders, though both are thought to be

Two Pakistani men convicted over calls to murder Dutch anti-Muslim leader Wilders
Entertainment|Europe|Health

Read the transcript of Kate's video announcement about her cancer treatment

Kate, Princess of Wales, has released a video saying she has completed her chemotherapy treatment for cancer

Read the transcript of Kate's video announcement about her cancer treatment
Europe|News

Madrid bans rental e-scooters, saying operators didn’t meet requirements

Madrid bans rental e-scooters, saying operators didn’t meet requirements

Madrid bans rental e-scooters, saying operators didn’t meet requirements
Crime|Europe|MidEast|News|Political

A Dutch court convicts 2 Pakistani men over death threats to anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders

A Dutch court has convicted two Pakistani men in their absence over calls to their followers to murder anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders, the leader of the Party for Freedom that won last year’s general election in the Netherlands

A Dutch court convicts 2 Pakistani men over death threats to anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders
Europe|News|World

Germany expands border controls to curb irregular migration and extremism risks

Germany’s interior minister has ordered temporary controls at all German land borders as a response to irregular migration and to protect the country from extremist threats

Germany expands border controls to curb irregular migration and extremism risks
Business|Economy|Europe

Main elements of Draghi competitiveness report

The European Union needs far more coordinated industrial policy, more rapid decisions and massive investment if it wants to keep pace with economic rivals the United States and

Main elements of Draghi competitiveness report
Europe|News|Science

Police say a Russian 'spy whale' in Norway wasn't shot to death

Norwegian police say there's no evidence to suggest that gunshots caused the death of a tame beluga whale that lived off Norway's coast and whose harness ignited speculation it was a Russian spy

Police say a Russian 'spy whale' in Norway wasn't shot to death
Europe|News|Political|World

Germany tightens controls at all borders in immigration crackdown

Germany's government announced plans to impose tighter controls at all of the country's land borders in what it called an attempt to tackle

Germany tightens controls at all borders in immigration crackdown
Business|Economy|Europe

Germany's competitiveness must become priority, finance minister says

Germany's economic competitiveness must become a political priority because citizens worry about their economic future and are looking towards political alternatives, Finance

Germany's competitiveness must become priority, finance minister says
Europe|News|World

A young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humans

A young golden eagle attacked a toddler in Norway in what an ornithologist says is likely the same bird’s fourth such attack on humans in the past week

A young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humans
Business|Economy|Europe

Mario Draghi has solutions for Europe's sluggish economy. Will EU governments listen?

A long-awaited report on how to rescue Europe’s economy from weak growth and red tape is in

Mario Draghi has solutions for Europe's sluggish economy. Will EU governments listen?
Europe|News

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says

European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, much of it U.S.-made, and failing to invest in joint military projects, a landmark report is warning

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says
Europe|News|Political|World

How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations

A new study found that pliant local media in Ukraine and Georgia was manipulated by Moscow to present anti-Western narratives.

How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations
Europe|News|World

Sweden announces $440 million support package for Ukraine

Sweden will send its 17th aid package to Ukraine with further military support totalling 4.6 billion Swedish crowns ($443 million), Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday.

Sweden announces $440 million support package for Ukraine
Economy|Europe|News

Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’

Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’

Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’
Europe|Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 901st career goal to rescue Portugal in the Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 901st career goal to rescue Portugal in the Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 901st career goal to rescue Portugal in the Nations League
Europe|News|World

North Korean weapons extending Russian stockpiles, German general says

North Korea's provision of weapons has strengthened Russia's hand in Ukraine by allowing it to keep its arsenals stocked at home, Germany's top military official said

North Korean weapons extending Russian stockpiles, German general says
Europe|News

German police methods foster bias, racial profiling, finds study

German police practices foster systemic discrimination, with officers routinely engaging in racial profiling and relying on ethnic stereotypes, according to a study

German police methods foster bias, racial profiling, finds study
Europe|News|World

Poland neutralises sabotage group linked to Belarus and Russia

Polish security services have neutralised a sabotage operation orchestrated by Russia and Belarus that aimed to destabilise Poland, Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said on

Poland neutralises sabotage group linked to Belarus and Russia
Business|Europe

Safran in talks with MBDA over Roxel's stake, La Tribune reports

French jet engine maker Safran and European missile maker MBDA are in talks over the potential sale of tactical propulsion systems business Roxel, French weekly La Tribune reported on

Safran in talks with MBDA over Roxel's stake, La Tribune reports
Europe|News

Kremlin says Germany is right to fully investigate Nord Stream pipeline blasts

The Kremlin said on Monday that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was right to want a thorough investigation into a 2022 attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines despite what it said

Kremlin says Germany is right to fully investigate Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Draghi urges EU to catch up rivals or face 'slow agony'

The European Union needs far more coordinated industrial policy, more rapid decisions and massive investment if it wants to keep pace economically with rivals

Draghi urges EU to catch up rivals or face 'slow agony'

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