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Russia's top court removes terrorist designation on Afghanistan's Taliban

Russia's top court removes terrorist designation on Afghanistan's...

Russian officials have recently emphasised the need to engage with the Taliban to...

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Are online claims about the WHO's pandemic treaty true?

Are online claims about the WHO's pandemic treaty true?

While conspiracy theories and fake news about the WHO are commonplace online, the...

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EU countries decry Hungary's Pride ban as Brussels considers legal action

EU countries decry Hungary's Pride ban as Brussels considers...

Hungary is facing the ire of its fellow member states after the country's parliament...

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Romanian troops simulate urban warfare in Bucharest to boost military readiness

Romanian troops simulate urban warfare in Bucharest to...

Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting...

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Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs? | Radio Schuman

Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs? | Radio...

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in Washington for bilateral talks with...

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Europe's defence sector bets on space amid growing geopolitical threats

Europe's defence sector bets on space amid growing geopolitical...

In recent years, defence companies have stepped up their involvement in space projects,...

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Giorgia Meloni's trip to Washington will be a test for Italy’s role in Europe

Giorgia Meloni's trip to Washington will be a test for...

Meloni hopes to strengthen her leadership by positioning herself as a mediator between...

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US-Iran nuclear talks venue confirmed as Rome following confusion over location

US-Iran nuclear talks venue confirmed as Rome following...

Iran had earlier insisted that the next round of nuclear talks between Tehran and...

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Digital tracking on encrypted platforms leads to drugs smuggling bust, Europol says

Digital tracking on encrypted platforms leads to drugs...

Operation Bulut, coordinated by Europol, led to nearly 300 arrests across Europe...

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Nearly 40% of Romanian voters remain undecided ahead of presidential election

Nearly 40% of Romanian voters remain undecided ahead of...

Romania's 4 May election re-run sees undecided voters following allegations of Russian...

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WTO forecasts 6% bump in Chinese exports to Europe in 2025

WTO forecasts 6% bump in Chinese exports to Europe in 2025

With the Chinese and US economies decoupling, WTO forecasts anticipate a diversion...

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Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme 

Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme 

Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels,...

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Two bodies believed to be migrants retrieved from river on Poland-Belarus border

Two bodies believed to be migrants retrieved from river...

Authorities said they believe the two people found in the river are migrants who...

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Chinese toys key culprit for EU's record-breaking alerts on dangerous products

Chinese toys key culprit for EU's record-breaking alerts...

Cosmetics, toys and electrical appliances were the most common products flagged...

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Daffodils to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Daffodils to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw...

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 was the largest armed Jewish uprising during...

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The silence between von der Leyen and Trump looms large over trade talks

The silence between von der Leyen and Trump looms large...

Despite the European Commission holding exclusive competence on trade policy, Donald...

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"Brussels, my love?" Young & anxious - Europe's silent crisis

"Brussels, my love?" Young & anxious - Europe's silent...

In this edition, we zoom in on the challenges facing young people in Europe today...

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Almost 200 students, journalists on trial over Istanbul protests

Almost 200 students, journalists on trial over Istanbul...

A trial of almost 200 people, including journalists, arrested during anti-government...

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Iran seeks support from Russia ahead of next round of nuclear deal talks with US

Iran seeks support from Russia ahead of next round of nuclear...

The 2015 nuclear deal collapsed with Trump's unilateral withdrawal in 2018, while...

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Leaked: US won’t block Ukraine’s EU path in mineral deal talks

Leaked: US won’t block Ukraine’s EU path in mineral deal...

The US and Ukraine signed a ‘memorandum of intent’ on Thursday to set the groundwork...

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Severe weather in Italy leaves at least three dead, heavy snow reported in the Alps

Severe weather in Italy leaves at least three dead, heavy...

The alert level remains high for the storm affecting the north and central parts...

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Low-wage earners: Where is it least profitable to work in Europe?

Low-wage earners: Where is it least profitable to work...

Data shows young women, with low education and fixed-term contracts are the most...

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Russian attack on Kharkiv kills one person and injures at least 60 others

Russian attack on Kharkiv kills one person and injures...

The city's mayor said ballistic missiles with cluster munitions were used, damaging...

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Leaked: Ukraine and US intend to finalise mineral exploitation deal by end of April

Leaked: Ukraine and US intend to finalise mineral exploitation...

Ukraine and the United States signed a 'memorandum of intent' on Thursday seen by...

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Rubio suggests US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made in days

Rubio suggests US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts...

After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between...

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United in diversity, divided by holidays: How Easter breaks across the EU

United in diversity, divided by holidays: How Easter breaks...

If you’re planning your spring getaway - or just nursing holiday envy - remember:...

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How to protect your financial assets against Trump's tariffs

How to protect your financial assets against Trump's tariffs

Deutsche Bank's Chief Investment Officer and chief strategist from private bank...

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Raising a unified European army: myth or reality?

Raising a unified European army: myth or reality?

Some European leaders have recently renewed calls for the creation of a European...

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Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?

Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?

A new study says that there's a sophisticated effort to spread disinformation in...

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Battleground: Big Tech — Where US tariffs and EU trade collide

Battleground: Big Tech — Where US tariffs and EU trade...

The EU has a 90-day breathing space to negotiate while a blanket 10% US tariff rate...

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Zelenskyy says he has information that China is supplying weapons to Russia

Zelenskyy says he has information that China is supplying...

China has publicly always maintained its neutrality in the Ukraine conflict, but...

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Meloni: Trump will come to Rome for possible meeting with EU representatives

Meloni: Trump will come to Rome for possible meeting with...

The two leaders discussed many issues in a warm meeting full of praise and 'common...

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ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Israeli...

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced his country would quit the court,...

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French court green lights Ukrainian gas firm's compensation claim against Russia

French court green lights Ukrainian gas firm's compensation...

Ukraine’s state gas company hails a milestone in its campaign to enforce a compensation...

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At least four dead, one critically injured in cable car crash in southern Italy

At least four dead, one critically injured in cable car...

The accident occurred just a week after the cable car Castellammare di Stabia, popular...

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Customs duties: Race against time in Europe to export to the United States

Customs duties: Race against time in Europe to export to...

Some European companies are rushing to export their products across the Atlantic...

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'We are against any form of hatred, no matter what manifestation it takes,'  Al-Issa says

'We are against any form of hatred, no matter what manifestation...

Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, in an interview...

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Talking politics: How is polarisation reshaping young Europeans' public and private conversations?

Talking politics: How is polarisation reshaping young Europeans'...

Politicians, social media, and traditional media are seen as the central forces...

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Pope Francis dies at 88: What happens next in the Vatican

Pope Francis dies at 88: What happens next in the Vatican

"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence...

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Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says

Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says

The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double...

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Soldiers celebrate their fourth Easter on the frontlines in Ukraine

Soldiers celebrate their fourth Easter on the frontlines...

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of creating a false appearance...

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Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities

Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European...

Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday,...

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Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter

Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates...

In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter...

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Trans activists rally in London, following UK ruling over definition of women

Trans activists rally in London, following UK ruling over...

Thousands of trans activists rally in London, days after the Supreme Court ruled...

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Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin's Easter ceasefire announcement

Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin's...

The accusations from both sides follow the announcement of a 30-hour unilateral...

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Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday

Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday

The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years...

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Putin announces 30 hour Ukraine ceasefire over Easter. Warring sides swap record number of POW

Putin announces 30 hour Ukraine ceasefire over Easter....

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine,...

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Polish presidential elections 2025: who is ahead in the polls?

Polish presidential elections 2025: who is ahead in the...

Support for Warsaw mayor and presidential favorite Rafal Trzaskowski has remained...

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JD Vance meets with top Vatican officials amid Pope's criticism of Trump's policy on migrants

JD Vance meets with top Vatican officials amid Pope's criticism...

The Holy See, which has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality, has expressed alarm...

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Ukrainians mourn victims of Russian Palm Sunday attack on Sumy

Ukrainians mourn victims of Russian Palm Sunday attack...

At least 35 people were killed in the strikes which hit the centre of Sumy, a city...

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EU unveils €1.6bln in aid for Palestinian Authority for West Bank, Gaza projects

EU unveils €1.6bln in aid for Palestinian Authority for...

More than a third of the money, to be provided over two years, will come as direct...

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Two bodies, 39 survivors found on Greek island after suspected migrant boat sinking

Two bodies, 39 survivors found on Greek island after suspected...

Officials said there were no reports of any missing people, nor any immediate information...

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EU has secured 'two-thirds' of €5 billion ammunition goal for Ukraine, Kallas says

EU has secured 'two-thirds' of €5 billion ammunition goal...

"If you want the killing to stop, you should put the pressure on Russia, which actually...

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Former UK Conservative MP charged with cheating in election betting scandal

Former UK Conservative MP charged with cheating in election...

Craig Williams was one of 15 people charged by the Gambling Commission on Monday...

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Cyprus sentences Syrian national for bringing migrants to country on overloaded boat

Cyprus sentences Syrian national for bringing migrants...

According to the ruling, the Syrian man, himself a migrant, received training on...

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At least nine people injured in Odesa in overnight Russian attacks

At least nine people injured in Odesa in overnight Russian...

The development came shortly after two Russian missiles killed at least 34 civilians...

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Which European countries are draining their freshwater resources?

Which European countries are draining their freshwater...

Scientists fear another catastrophic summer for crops as drought conditions worsen...

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EU sanctions Iranian prison and justice officials over 'unlawful' arrests of its citizens

EU sanctions Iranian prison and justice officials over...

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot welcomed the sanctions, describing Iran's...

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Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz

Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine,...

The chancellor-in-waiting said Kyiv must be allowed to 'get ahead'.

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Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles...

Greece plans to spend €25 billion over the next decade on advanced, AI-powered defence...

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The untold war: UN sounds alarm on violence against Ukrainian women

The untold war: UN sounds alarm on violence against Ukrainian...

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, women in Ukraine have faced rising gender-based...

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'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions on Russia after Sumy attack

'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for...

The latest Russian attacks against Sumy and Kryvyi Rih demonstrate that Vladimir...

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Tariffs: Europe's textile sector holds its breath

Tariffs: Europe's textile sector holds its breath

The escalation of the trade war between the United States and China could lead to...

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Where's the voice of the WTO?, Newsletter

Where's the voice of the WTO?, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' competition and trade reporter Peggy...

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Can Europe build a peacekeeping force in Ukraine without the US?

Can Europe build a peacekeeping force in Ukraine without...

Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans assessed whether a post-peace deal mission...

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Is Spain banning the use of €50 notes?

Is Spain banning the use of €50 notes?

The claims seem to feed into a general narrative of misinformation that European...

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Zelenskyy slams Russia after ballistic missile strike on Sumy kills dozens

Zelenskyy slams Russia after ballistic missile strike on...

The Kremlin launched two ballistic missiles on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday....

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Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties if elected

Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties...

Hungary’s opposition leader told supporters he will restore Western alliances if...

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Russia 'was and remains the aggressor', says Von der Leyen following deadly attack on Ukraine's Sumy

Russia 'was and remains the aggressor', says Von der Leyen...

European leaders quickly condemned Sunday's deadly Russian attack on Sumy, sharing...

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Spanish authorities say they dismantled a human trafficking organisation smuggling migrants into EU

Spanish authorities say they dismantled a human trafficking...

The organisation reportedly flew Moroccan migrants, who paid €3,000 per person,...

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Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries of origin

Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries...

Asylum requests of migrants coming from EU candidate countries and seven other countries...

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Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after NATO Secretary General's visit

Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's support for Ukraine remains...

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'The West as we knew it no longer exists,' von der Leyen says amid Trump tensions

'The West as we knew it no longer exists,' von der Leyen...

"Europe is still a peace project. We don't have bros or oligarchs making the rules....

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How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump's tariffs?

How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump's tariffs?

In addition to the pre-existing 6% US customs duty on Belgian chocolate, the sweets...

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Survivors and doctors recount horror of deadly Russian missile attack in Sumy

Survivors and doctors recount horror of deadly Russian...

In the deadliest Russian attack on Ukrainian citizens this year, 35 people were...

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Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? | Radio Schuman

Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? | Radio Schuman

Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine,...

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Is the EU banning American credit cards?

Is the EU banning American credit cards?

Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans...

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Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland

Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf...

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor...

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NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine during surprise visit to Odesa

NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine during...

Rutte's visit came days after two Russian ballistic missiles struck the centre of...

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Muslim World League's Dr Al-Issa calls for global dialogue to combat hatred

Muslim World League's Dr Al-Issa calls for global dialogue...

In an interview with Euronews, the Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh...

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Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court after found with 5,000 ants

Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court...

Kenya has in the past fought against the trafficking of parts of larger species...

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Renewed concern over direction of EU climate policy in wake of alarming 2024 weather report

Renewed concern over direction of EU climate policy in...

Despite the ever increasing body of scientific and real-life evidence for the accelerating...

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Leaders meet in London to raise funds for Sudan on second anniversary of civil war

Leaders meet in London to raise funds for Sudan on second...

On the second anniversary of the outbreak of Sudan’s civil war, UK Foreign Secretary...

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Suburbs surge, cities slide: Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise?

Suburbs surge, cities slide: Which EU countries saw rents...

Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to...

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Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says

Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks,...

The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially...

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What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety?

What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety?

Around 20,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the EU last year. To help...

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Travelling to the US? Here are five dos and don'ts to protect yourself

Travelling to the US? Here are five dos and don'ts to protect...

As the number of German visitors to America drops, here are some steps to ensure...

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EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court'

EU to US on tariffs: 'The ball's in your court'

After several hours of discussions with US trade representatives, 'it's over to...

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Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles four major drug smuggling networks

Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles four major drug...

Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple...

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How much power does the ICC have to enforce arrest warrants?

How much power does the ICC have to enforce arrest warrants?

The International Criminal Court's remit of power is limited and strongly depends...

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Romania's brown bear population higher than previously thought, new data shows

Romania's brown bear population higher than previously...

According to research conducted by Romania's Forestry Research Institute, there...

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Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and vehicles burned

Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and...

Vehicles were set on fire in several prison car parks and a prison in the southern...

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Young men's financial insecurity helping to fuel anti-feminism in the EU, research claims

Young men's financial insecurity helping to fuel anti-feminism...

Faced with the radicalisation of the discourse against women's rights, an analysis...

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EU Council mulling court decision on sanctioning of Pumpyanskiy

EU Council mulling court decision on sanctioning of Pumpyanskiy

Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until...

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We believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir tells Euronews

We believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir...

In an interview with Euronews, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir reaffirmed...

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France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show cracks

France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show...

Amid mounting pressure from the trade tensions sparked by the United States, some...

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Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin? | Radio Schuman

Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin?...

Last week Germany's conservative CDU party and its social-democrat counterpart agreed...

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Which EU countries are receiving the most asylum applications?

Which EU countries are receiving the most asylum applications?

First-time asylum applications in the EU dropped to fewer than a million last year.

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European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen participation

European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen...

Chemnitz strives for a creative fresh start. As European Capital of Culture 2025,...

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Fact check: Are Donald Trump's tariffs on the EU really reciprocal?

Fact check: Are Donald Trump's tariffs on the EU really...

Economists tell Euronews Trump's rates are not in any way based on the tariffs imposed...

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