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French centrists struggle to find unity candidate as extremes surge in polls
Supporters of centrist former PMs Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal fear they are fighting each other more than the far…
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Merz’s SPD partners rebel after far-right rout
The center-left party's strategic pivot is likely to deepen Merz’s myriad challenges as questions mount over his ability…
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US Central Command says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers in new round of strikes
The U.S. destroyed three Iranian tankers three days earlier.…
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Will Washington back the UN’s Libya roadmap with more than just rhetoric?
There are actionable steps the US can take now to help bring about Libya's first national elections in more than a decad…
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Turning early alignment into a durable US-Colombia partnership
One month into President Abelardo de la Espriella’s administration, early alignment with the Trump administration create…
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Ukrainian drone strikes are disarming Russia’s energy weapon
For years, Russia wielded its energy capacity as a weapon against its neighbors to manipulate, coerce, and control. Ukra…
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Putin welcomes Trump’s peace envoys but has no intention of ending the war
Trump’s envoys continue to discuss win-win scenarios, but Putin is playing a zero sum game. His invasion of Ukraine is n…
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The IMF’s boost to China’s currency is costing the world, ten years later
The renminbi was supposed to become a global currency. Instead, China’s tight controls have helped lay the groundwork fo…
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Far right’s rise in rapidly re-arming Germany gives Poland cause for concern
“Only idiots or traitors” in Poland could celebrate successes of German far right, says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.…
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World leaders are losing their terror of nuclear war
Putin, Trump and Xi control the most powerful arsenals on earth. They should take nuclear risks more seriously…
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Budget : panique au sommet de l’Etat
Que s’est-il passé lundi pour que Sébastien Lecornu en vienne à saisir la justice après que des pistes de travail sur le…
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La France plaide pour 60 milliards d’euros de nouvelles taxes européennes
L’instauration de nouvelles taxes européennes pour financer le budget à long terme de l’UE fait l’objet de résistances d…
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Security-Update: Russlands Schattenflotte in der Ostsee – mit Christian Mölling
Die russische Schattenflotte fährt seit Jahren durch die Ostsee, dicht vor der deutschen Küste und trotz aller Ankündigu…
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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats amid espionage concerns
Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the diplomats were engaging in "unacceptable activities," but did not specify the alleg…
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EU pursues closer Israel ties on air defense and space
Israel Space Agency chief met with EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva for talks this week.…
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France and Canada join UK in issuing trade sanctions on Israeli settlements
U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband formally announced the trade ban in the House of Commons.…
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Preparing for and countering limited nuclear attacks in East Asia: Guardian Tiger III
The risk of North Korea launching a limited nuclear attack will likely increase over the coming decade. The United State…
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France calls for new EU taxes to raise €60B
Most governments are challenging new levies to finance the EU's next seven year budget.…
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Ursula von der Leyen condemns ‘shocking’ Ratko Mladić funeral in Serbia
The ceremony for the commander responsible for the Srebrenica genocide was attended by senior Serbian ministers in Belgr…
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EU court rules in favor of Ikea against Belgian far-right party
Vlaams Belang's anti-immigration campaign sparked a complaint from the Swedish furniture giant.…
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Hindu group’s Eiffel Tower visit sparks uproar after female staff sidelined
Politicians from across the spectrum were outraged by the move.…
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US escalates ahead of UK trade sanctions on Israeli settlements
U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to formally announce a trade ban as part of a promised reset on policy.…
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Russian strikes on Kyiv resume after pause for Witkoff and Kushner visit
Moscow and Kyiv had paused their attacks on each other as U.S. special envoys traveled to both capitals for talks over t…