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CIA chief dodges question about Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia

CIA and MI6 chiefs made an unprecedented joint appearance in London to address key world security issues, including reports that Iran recently transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war against Ukraine, according to two sources familiar with the intelligence.

CIA chief dodges question about Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia
Europe|News|Technology|World

Drone debris found outside Ukrainian parliament as Russia launches nationwide attack with 67 drones

Drone debris found outside Ukrainian parliament as Russia launches nationwide attack with 67 drones

Drone debris found outside Ukrainian parliament as Russia launches nationwide attack with 67 drones
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Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across France, responding to a call from a far-left party leader who criticized as a power grab the president’s appointment of a new prime minister, Michel Barnier

Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister
Europe|News|Political

UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with his Irish counterpart, Saturday in what was billed as an attempt to reset relations between the two countries after years of tensions following the U.K.’s departure from the European Union

UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions
Europe|News

Deutsche Bahn says technical fault that caused train service disruption fixed

German rail company Deutsche Bahn said on Saturday that a technical fault, which had "massively disrupted" train services in the centre of the country, has been fixed.

Deutsche Bahn says technical fault that caused train service disruption fixed
Economy|Europe

Italy budget plan to keep 1% GDP growth estimate, junior minister says

Italy plans to confirm a projected 1% economic growth estimate for this year in its medium-term structural budget plan to be presented to the European Commission by Sept.

Italy budget plan to keep 1% GDP growth estimate, junior minister says
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology

Renault CEO says sector could face billions in fines as EV sales slow

Europe's autos industry could face fines of 15 billion euros ($17.4 billion) for carbon emissions due to slowing demand for electric vehicles, Renault CEO Luca de Meo said on

Renault CEO says sector could face billions in fines as EV sales slow
Europe|News

Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister

Thousands of people demonstrated across France on Saturday against Emmanuel Macron's decision to pick centre-right politician Michel Barnier as prime minister, with

Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister
Europe

Meloni defends government after Italian culture minister quits over scandal

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday her government has not been weakened by a controversy over a consultancy role offered to the former lover of a

Meloni defends government after Italian culture minister quits over scandal
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Ukraine mourns dead from major Russian strike, vows response with underground weapons production

Funeral services have been held in the eastern Ukrainian city of Poltava for the victims of one of the deadliest Russian airstrikes since the invasion began, which killed over 50 people at a military training facility

Ukraine mourns dead from major Russian strike, vows response with underground weapons production
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Italy's Meloni pledges support for Ukraine after meeting with Zelenskiy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledged unwavering support for Ukraine after a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday, in which they discussed Kyiv's

Italy's Meloni pledges support for Ukraine after meeting with Zelenskiy
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Kosovo closes two border crossings with Serbia after protest

Kosovo said on Saturday it had closed two border crossings with Serbia after protesters on Serbian soil partially blocked roads and turned back passengers with Kosovo

Kosovo closes two border crossings with Serbia after protest
Europe|News

UK PM Starmer visits Dublin to flesh out 'reset' with Ireland, EU

Britain and Ireland said on Saturday they were moving "from friction back to friendship" as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Dublin, part of his efforts to improve ties

UK PM Starmer visits Dublin to flesh out 'reset' with Ireland, EU
Americas|Business|Europe|News

EU-Mercosur trade talks progress on divisive issues, sources say

European Union and South American negotiators ended two days of trade negotiations on Friday with "significant progress" on contentious issues that have been

EU-Mercosur trade talks progress on divisive issues, sources say
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talks

President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks next week in Washington that are expected to touch on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza

Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talks
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Justice Alito reports receiving concert tickets from German noblewoman

Justice Alito reports receiving concert tickets from German noblewoman

Justice Alito reports receiving concert tickets from German noblewoman
Europe

French PM Barnier says government will be open to members outside my political camp

France's next government will not be limited to members of his own conservative political grouping but will also include members of President Emmanuel Macron's centrist camp, Prime

French PM Barnier says government will be open to members outside my political camp
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Macron discussed support for Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire with Germany's Scholz

French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the importance of maintaining support for Ukraine and the need for a ceasefire in Gaza during talks on Friday with German Chancellor Olaf

Macron discussed support for Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire with Germany's Scholz
Economy|Environment|Europe

EU countries mull 20-year tax holiday for jet fuel, document shows

European Union countries are considering delaying the introduction of EU-wide taxes on polluting aviation fuels for 20 years, as they seek a breakthrough on tax

EU countries mull 20-year tax holiday for jet fuel, document shows
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

A wish at Rome's Trevi Fountain could soon cost more than the coin you toss

Rome city officials are considering a 2-euro fee to access Rome’s famed Trevi Fountain

A wish at Rome's Trevi Fountain could soon cost more than the coin you toss
Europe|News|World

Hundreds mourn mother and daughters killed in Russian strike on Lviv

Hundreds of residents of Lviv packed into a church on Friday to mourn three sisters and their mother, killed in a Russian strike that hit their home in the western Ukrainian

Hundreds mourn mother and daughters killed in Russian strike on Lviv
Arts|Europe|News

Italian minister quits over ex-lover's consultancy imbroglio

Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano quit on Friday after a controversy over a consultancy role for his former mistress had become an

Italian minister quits over ex-lover's consultancy imbroglio
Business|Europe|Finance

China, price cuts and costs: the fuel driving Volkswagen's crisis

In May, Volkswagen finance chief Arno Antlitz warned that Europe's top carmaker had about two or three years to

China, price cuts and costs: the fuel driving Volkswagen's crisis
Environment|Europe|Science

Mushrooms foraged in Sweden could help research Chernobyl fallout

Sweden’s strong foraging culture could help determine how much radioactive fallout remains in the Scandinavian country, 38 years after the Chernobyl nuclear explosion

Mushrooms foraged in Sweden could help research Chernobyl fallout
Crime|Europe|News|Sports

Olympics-Paris to name sports venue after dead Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

The French capital will pay tribute to Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set on fire by her boyfriend, by naming a sports facility in her honour, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo

Olympics-Paris to name sports venue after dead Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

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