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Youth vs Europe: ‘Unprecedented’ climate trial to kick off at rights court

By Catarina Demony Sept 27 (Reuters) - Six young people from areas in Portugal ravaged by wildfires and heatwaves will on Wednesday take 32 European governments to court over what…

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UPDATED: of thousands of ethnic Armenians rush to flee Nagorno-Karabakh

28,000 Armenians have left Karabakh Roads choked out of the enclave Death toll from fuel depot fire rises US urges Azerbaijan to allow in observers and aid By Felix Light…

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Germany to boost border controls with Poland, Czech Republic

By Sarah Marsh BERLIN, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Germany will enforce stronger border controls with Poland and the Czech Republic to help fight human trafficking, the country's interior minister said…

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More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno

By Timour Azhari NINEVEH, Iraq, Sept 27 (Reuters) - More than 100 people were killed and 150 injured in a fire at a wedding party in Hamdaniya district in Iraq's…

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Napolitano laid to rest in Italy’s first secular funeral for president

Italy held its first non-religious funeral for a head of state on Tuesday with a secular service in parliament for Giorgio Napolitano, a two-time president who died last week aged…

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Resist Russian disinformation as elections loom, EU tells Big Tech

European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova on Tuesday urged Alphabet's Google, Microsoft, Meta Platforms and TikTok to do more to tackle what she called Russia's "multi-million euro weapon of mass…

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EU ministers agree watered-down position on vehicle emissions

European Union ministers agreed on Monday to water down an initial European Commission proposal on new vehicle commissions after eight states including France and Italy said the changes could divert…

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U.S.-made Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine – Zelenskiy

U.S.-made Abrams tanks have arrived in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has revealed. "Good news from Minister (of Defence Rustem) Umerov. Abrams are already in Ukraine and are being prepared to…

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Ukraine says Russia Black Sea Fleet commander killed

Ukraine's special forces said on Monday they had killed Moscow's top admiral in Crimea along with 33 other officers in last week's missile attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in…

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Slovak election hopeful Fico: ‘illusory’ to deal with Ukraine’s EU membership now

Robert Fico, the former Slovak prime minister tipped to win this weekend's election, said neighbouring Ukraine's accession to the European Union was a far-off prospect due to the ongoing war,…

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Ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh after breakaway region’s defeat

Thousands of ethnic Armenians fled the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh on Monday, queuing up for fuel and jamming the road to Armenia after their decades-old separatist state was defeated by…

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Italian Mafia boss Messina Denaro dies of cancer months after capture

Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was convicted of multiple murders and was arrested in January after spending 30 years on the run, has died of cancer, officials said…

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Russian air strike damages Odesa port infrastructure, grain facilities – Kyiv

An overnight Russian air strike on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa caused "significant damage" to port infrastructure and destroyed some grain storage facilities, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.No deaths…

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Pope Francis hammers home his message that Europe do more for migrants crossing the Mediterranean

By Philip Pullella MARSEILLES, France, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Saturday condemned "belligerent nationalisms" and called for a pan-European response to migration to stop the Mediterranean, where thousands…

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Former Italian president Napolitano dies aged 98

ROME, (Reuters) - Former Italian president Giorgio Napolitano, a onetime communist who helped to steer his country through a debt crisis in 2011, died on Friday aged 98. Condolences poured…

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Netanyahu says Israel on cusp of region-reshaping peace with Saudi Arabia

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he believed his country was on the cusp of peace with Saudi Arabia, predicting it could be clinched by U.S.…

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US will send Ukraine ATACMS long-range missiles, Biden tells Zelenskiy: NBC

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden has informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Washington will provide Kyiv with ATACMS long-range missiles, NBC News reported, citing three U.S. officials and…

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Ukraine war expected to have bigger impact on European economies – Swiss study

ZURICH, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The war in Ukraine has reduced economic growth and "considerably" pushed up inflation across Europe, the Swiss National Bank said in a study published on…

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Taiwan says Chinese movements ‘abnormal’, flags amphibious drills

TAIPEI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Recent Chinese movements around Taiwan were "abnormal", the island's defence minister said on Friday, flagging amphibious exercises in addition to drills Taipei has observed in…

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More than 50 arrested in latest Italy raid against ‘Ndrangheta mafia

MILAN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Over 50 people have been arrested in a new police raid against the 'Ndrangheta mafia in Italy, Carabinieri police said in a statement on Friday.…

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Pope visit to Marseille to shine light on latest EU migration crisis

By Philip Pullella and Layli Foroudi VATICAN CITY, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Pope Francis arrives on Friday in the French port city of Marseille for a lightning visit that will…

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Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden

By Lizbeth Diaz and Daina Beth Solomon TIJUANA, Mexico, (Reuters) - Thousands of migrants have crossed into the United States in recent days, from California to Texas, with many more…

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UPDATED: King Charles speaks on Ukraine, climate, in French Senate address

PARIS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - King Charles underscored the importance of the relationship between Britain and France on the second day of a state visit to France, which both nations…

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Russia strikes Ukrainian energy facilities in biggest attack in weeks

Strikes evoke memories of Russian air strikes last winter Power supply disrupted in five regions - grid operator At least 18 people wounded, says Kyiv By Olena Harmash and Tom…

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UPDATED: Poland, with election looming, says it isn’t sending new arms to Ukraine

WARSAW, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Poland is only carrying out previously agreed arms deliveries to Ukraine, a government spokesman said on Thursday, amid souring bilateral relations due to a grain…

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Saudi crown prince says getting ‘closer’ to Israel normalization -Fox interview

By Matt Spetalnick and Eric Beech WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a U.S. television interview that his country was moving steadily closer to…

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Trump says if elected again he will send troops to US-Mexico border

By Nathan Layne Sept 20 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump said that if elected again he would shift resources from federal law enforcement agencies and send thousands of…

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Climate Change made Libya’s deadly rainfall up to 50 times more likely – study

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN, (Reuters) - Climate Change made the heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Libya up to 50 times more likely, scientists said. The powerful Sept.…

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Dozens of nations to sign U.N. ocean treaty but implementation still awaits

By Daina Beth Solomon Sept 20 (Reuters) - A new U.N. treaty to protect the world's oceans is expected to be signed by dozens of countries on Wednesday, another step…

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UPDATED: King Charles greeted in France with pomp, diplomacy on state visit

By Elizabeth Pineau and Louise Dalmasso PARIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - King Charles arrived in France on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which he and President Emmanuel Macron…

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UPDATED: Karabakh Armenians agree to ceasefire after Azerbaijan military operation

Baku says it is targeting 'terrorists' in Karabakh Says objective is to restore 'constitutional order' Armenia condemns 'full-scale aggression' against region Azerbaijani strikes kill 25, injure 138 -Karabakh Shelling audible…

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Strong winds fan bushfires as Australia battles spring heatwave

By Renju Jose SYDNEY, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Strong winds and a rare, intense heatwave in early spring fanned dozens of bushfires across Australia's southeast, prompting extreme fire danger warnings…

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NATO chief warns Ukraine allies to prepare for ‘long war’

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the war Russian President Vladimir Putin is waging on Ukraine won’t be over any time soon. “Most wars last longer than expected when they…

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King Charles and France’s Macron hope to build on personal bond post Brexit

After flames engulfed France's Notre-Dame cathedral in 2019, Britain's future King Charles III sat down to write to President Emmanuel Macron, describing his heartbreak and offering his help and advice…

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Ukraine says it breached Russian lines by recapturing two eastern villages

A top Ukrainian general hailed the recent recapture of two eastern villages as an important breakthrough on Monday, saying it had enabled Kyiv's troops to breach Russian lines near the…

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UK launches search for private investment in nuclear project

Britain has launched a search for private investment in the Sizewell C nuclear project, inviting potential investors to register their interest. The building of the plant by French energy giant…

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Italy to pass tougher measures to deter migrant arrivals

By Angelo Amante ROME, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Italian government, struggling with a surge in migrant arrivals, will pass measures on Monday to lengthen the time migrants can be…

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Migrant situation is not explosive, it has exploded: Italian FM Tajani

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that the situation regarding the arrival of migrants from Africa "is not explosive, it has already exploded". Speaking to reporters at…

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UPDATED: Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ – UN expert

By Emma Farge and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber GENEVA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The human rights situation in Russia has significantly deteriorated since it invaded Ukraine in February last year, a United Nations expert…

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Bulgaria sends team to inspect drone that landed in Black Sea resort

SOFIA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Bulgaria's defence ministry said on Monday it had sent a special unit to inspect and deactivate a drone carrying explosives which landed on Sunday evening…

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China, Malta to work together to promote China-EU ties; China’s Wang Yi heads to Russia

BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - China and Malta have agreed to work together to promote China-European Union cooperation, Chinese state media said on Monday. China hopes Malta would continue to…

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UPDATED: Death toll from floods reaches 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna

By Ayman Al-Warfali and Ahmed Elumami Bodies still being washed up by the sea Many victims buried in mass graves Italian naval ship arrives with aid supplies At least 11,300…

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UPDATED: Von der Leyen presents 10-point plan to address the migrant emergency Lampedusa

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday presented a 10-point action plan to address the migrant emergency during her visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa with Premier…

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Italian Frecce Tricolore jet crashes during exercise, killing 5-year-old girl

TURIN, (Reuters) - An Italian military jet crashed during an exercise in Turin, hitting a car in which an entire family was travelling and killing a five-year-old girl, Defence Minister…

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Aid agencies call for end to mass graves after Libya floods

By Emma Farge GENEVA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) and other aid groups on Friday called on authorities in Libya to stop burying flood victims in…

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Von der Leyen won’t stand as MEP in next year’s EU election

Ursula von der Leyen won’t run in Germany for a seat in the European Parliament in next year’s EU election — but may nevertheless become the center right’s lead candidate…

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Libyans come together for flood aid effort despite conflict

By Ahmed Elumami and Ayman Al-Warfali Aid flowing to Derna from across Libya Country splintered by rival factions after 2011 uprising Different administrations operate in east and west Suspicions remain…

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In a first for a US president’s child, Biden’s son Hunter hit with gun charge

By Sarah N. Lynch, Jarrett Renshaw and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was criminally charged with deceiving a gun dealer into selling him…

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NASA panel sees no alien evidence; names chief of UFO research

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - NASA on Thursday said it has named a new director of research into what the government calls "unidentified anomalous phenomenon," or UAP, while the…

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Casualties in Libya floods could have been avoided with warning system: WMO chief

GENEVA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The head of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday that casualties could have been avoided in the floods that hit Libya if the…

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UPDATED: Putin ‘gratefully’ accepts Kim invite to visit North Korea – Kremlin

Kim invites Putin to North Korea - KCNA Putin accepts - the Kremlin U.S. warns of further sanctions if weapons transferred South Korea warns North Korea and Russia By Hyonhee…

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Migrants protest at Lampedusa port, Meloni says priority to stop arrivals to Italy

There were moments of tension at Lampedusa port on Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of migrants and refugees who had recently disembarked on the island demanded to be allowed to leave…

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Number of deaths in Libyan city of Derna could reach 20,000 -mayor

Thousands killed by flood, thousands more missing One man says has lost his wife and five children Beach littered with toys washed from homes Officials worry about disease with many…

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UPDATED: Ursula von der Leyen gives annual EU State of the Union speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's main priorities and initiatives for the year to come on Wednesday morning as she delivers the annual State of…

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MEPs react to Von der Leyen’s SOTEU speech

Leaders of the main European parties represented in the European Parliament reacted to the SOTEU speech delivered earlier today by the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (details here). Martin…

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UPDATED: Libya storm death toll expected to swell as sea washes bodies ashore

By Ayman al-Warfali and Ahmed Elumami NEAR DERNA, Libya, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Bodies were washing ashore in eastern Libya on Wednesday, swelling the death toll from a storm that…

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UPDATED: Putin and North Korea’s Kim discuss military matters, Ukraine war and satellites

Kim, Putin meet at Russia's new space launch station Putin says offers help on satellites Russia discussed military matters at talks U.S. and South Korea suspect arms deal for Russia…

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