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Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agenda
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday…
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How is Democracy Doing?
For the UN's International Day of Democracy we ask: “how is democracy doing in France and globally?” We also take a look…
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Europe baffled by France's sudden leniency toward Russian oligarch Usmanov
To the surprise of its European partners, Paris has requested that billionaire Alisher Usmanov, known for his close ties…
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The Climate 100 List: Erin Brockovich on her fight against ‘secretive’ data centres
Ahead of The Independent’s Climate 100 List being published later this month, we celebrate some of the honourees. Erin B…
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Former Kosovo president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes committed as part of the Kosovo Liberation Army incl…
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EU Commission pitches gradual social media ban for under-15s
Ursula von der Leyen presented the 'Kids Act,' outlining plans to limit access to social media for children under 15 and…
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European Union opens door for Canada to become its first associate member
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ’unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membership…
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Shark attack victim faces long recovery after losing foot as rescuer is hailed as hero
Surfer, 56, was bitten on the leg near Glenfield Beach in Western Australia earlier this week …
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Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russia drone attacks
After the recent Russian drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its sup…
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Belarus to release 25 more prisoners as US eases sanctions
Belarus will release 25 more prisoners under an interim agreement with the United States, while Washington plans to lift…
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Congo's Ebola epidemic might have gone unnoticed for months
The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have begun months before it was declared …
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At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in remote area of Sudan
A gold mine collapse on Wednesday killed at least 67 people in a remote area in Sudan, a medical group and survivors rep…
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US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination
Announcement of visa restrictions follows Trump’s false claims of ‘white genocide’ taking place in South AfricaThe US ha…
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Bears in Colorado attack teen as she slept in bedroom and woman camping in tent
‘The woman is very lucky she had multiple blankets covering her when the bear swiped her,’ an official said of one incid…
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India news: US bill sanctioning Russia could hit India with tariffs of up to 100%
A new bill could give President Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas,…
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Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind Merz
All eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz, urging the party to focus on rebuilding trust. Plus, Germany's …
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Trump races against midterm clock to install wave of lifetime judges
During a nine-day Senate recess in August, Trump put forward 13 judicial candidates…
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Germany: Chancellor Merz is fighting for his political survival
Following the CDU's crushing defeat in the Saxony-Anhalt election, many are expressing doubts about Chancellor and party…
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US charges 5 people over Russia-backed plots
US prosecutors accuse the foreign nationals of conducting surveillance, attacks, and murder-for-hire operations for Mosc…
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Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly qu…
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Middle East: Iran war exposes limits of US power
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the king…
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French presidential election: Five candidates will take part in center-left primary
Olivier Faure, Raphaël Glucksmann, Jérôme Guedj, Emmanuel Maurel and Ségolène Royal will compete in the primary to choos…
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Charlie Kirk’s family raises explosive new questions over security failures before assassination
Charlie Kirk’s family is blaming Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist’s assassination at a st…
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Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci jailed for 25 years for war crimes
Thaci was found guilty by a panel of judges at a court in The Hague on Wednesday…