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Germany blames Russia for drone incursion, announces retaliatory measures
The forceful response marks a hardening of the German government’s approach to Moscow.…
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Leuven mayor bans Europa League match against Israeli team
The war in Gaza has heightened tensions around games involving Israeli clubs playing in Europe.…
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What Iceland’s snub means for the EU’s place in the world
Referendum shows the EU's allure in an increasingly dangerous world has limits.…
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Ed Miliband to attend EU foreign ministers meeting in Ireland
Britain’s top diplomat wants to prioritize relations with European neighbors.…
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Team up with EU on energy to combat China, Andy Burnham told
An influential think tank calls on the U.K. prime minister to coordinate aspects of industrial and energy policy with Br…
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France, Germany back call for faster, more efficient EU decisions in foreign and security policy
Hungary's repeated blocking of EU decisions under ex-PM Viktor Orbán is prompting reflection on how the EU makes foreign…
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EU chief diplomat taps ex-political, military leaders for defense group
The taskforce will focus on European defense as the bloc faces growing pressure to take more responsibility for its own …
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Keir Starmer will force by-election after quitting as member of parliament
The former British PM wants to focus on international affairs, including defense and security.…
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Kallas says Hormuz diplomacy has produced ‘no results’
Her comments come after U.S. forces struck Iranian positions near Larak Island on Sunday.…
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Le Pen sparks backlash with hijab ban proposal
Opponents are attacking the far-right candidate over a policy which has also drawn concerns within her own ranks.…
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‘Germany and Russia are at war,’ says top defense exec
Stefan Thumann’s warning lands as Berlin hardens its stance on suspected sabotage by Kremlin operatives.…
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Burnham enters the political bearpit
Parliament is back and the honeymoon is over – Andy Burnham now faces his first major test as prime minister. The …
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Europe gears up for its China counterpunch
Brussels is getting increasingly worried about its economic relationship with Beijing … but the bloc doesn’t want …
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Das Comeback des Außenkanzlers
Nach dem Ost-Wahlkampf und voraussichtlich schwierigen Ergebnissen für die CDU, wartet auf Friedrich Merz die diplomatis…
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Labour’s new housing model comes from California’s backyards
A quarter of all homes approved in California in 2025 were so-called granny flats, according to analysis.…
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Britain’s Liberal Democrats get a new think tank
The Britain Project aims to help the centrist force with policy development and preparation for government.…
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Trump welcomes Russia back to the G20. Europe isn’t having it.
Moscow's inclusion was a sharp change from how the U.S. handled such gatherings after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.…
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US Army secretary resigns after tension with Hegseth
Dan Driscoll, in submitting his resignation, brought up concerns with the direction of the Army.…
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Trade talks collapsed. Now Canada and the US are fighting over why.
Canada’s top negotiator brings receipts to fight over failed negotiations.…
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Republicans are losing patience with Trump’s Iran whiplash
Just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new “economic D-Day” to choke Iran, the U.S. carried out it…
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US military has ‘no plans’ to be at polling places in November, Caine says
The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. said the military has no plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other electi…
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Treasury hands Chalmers an AI prize — with strings attached
ESSENTIALS DRIVING THE DAY Penny Wong is acting prime minister PIF-ED OFF: Prime Minister Anthony Albanes…
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Modi implores tense Putin to end Ukraine war
Putin looked visibly uncomfortable during the meeting in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.…
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Jordan’s military deterrence has collapsed
Jordan continues to absorb attacks from Iran without firing back. The post Jordan’s military deterrence has collapsed a…