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French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote but faces challenges from Le Pen

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Russia pushed out of the South Caucasus after FSB arrests at Sputnik Azerbaijan office

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EU ambassador to Azerbaijan criticizes mistreatment of Azeris in Russia

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Commission indicates national bans on social media for minors may be possible

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German conservative leader advocates for independent European nuclear deterrent from the US

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France, Germany and UK urge Iran to maintain cooperation with IAEA

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Europe addresses perceived irrelevance in the Middle East as Iran reportedly bans IAEA chief

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Iran bans IAEA chief and surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

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Greece appoints new ministers following resignations linked to farm scandal

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Russia accused of recruiting Global South women and militarising Ukrainian children in new war tactics

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Greek farm scandal leads to government resignations at the highest level

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Russian banks warn of mounting debt crisis as economy cools under war pressure

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EU leaders propose world trade club without US in response to Trump’s stance

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Lithuanian president warns that UK-style deal is the best EU can expect from Trump

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Trump shifts tone on Ukraine after NATO summit meeting with Zelensky

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Hungary’s Orban vows to block Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership amid ongoing war

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Albanian PM criticizes UK plan to relocate asylum seekers to third countries

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France reduces spending by €4.7 billion this year amid record debt

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EU Parliament addresses concerns over Belgium’s impact on MEPs’ reputations

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UK government criticizes £125 million ‘bat tunnel’ as ‘ludicrous’

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UK minister warns of threat from China as Chagos deal approaches expiration

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EU aims to finalize 18th Russia sanctions package this week despite Hungarian and Slovak resistance

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NATO agrees to defense spending deal in significant achievement for Trump

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Donald Trump to make state visit to the UK this year, confirms Buckingham Palace

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Rubio surprises NATO allies with gentler stance on Russia sanctions

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French PM Bayrou receives temporary support from far-right parties

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NATO frontline countries remain confident amid Trump’s doubts about collective defense

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EU summit highlights challenges in achieving global euro influence

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Russia kills 17 and injures many in one of its deadliest attacks on Ukraine

Escalating Violence in Ukraine Amid U.S. Strategic Shifts Russia launched a missile attack on Dnipro, resulting in significant destruction and casualties, shortly after a deadly strike in Kyiv that killed nine individuals

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Russian warship openly escorts sanctioned tankers through English Channel

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French government to undergo no-confidence vote following collapse of pension negotiations

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Hungary and Slovakia block EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia over energy concerns

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European Parliament calls for changes to air passenger carry-on baggage fees

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EU nations halt anti-greenwashing discussions after Italy withdraws

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Hungary and Slovakia block Russian sanctions over gas ban proposal

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Labour Proposes £55K ‘Lunch Slot’ for Businesses at Party Conference

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