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Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and…

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UPDATED: Italy says four people quarantined for hantavirus have all tested negative

Four people who have been under observation in Italy for possible hantavirus infection have all tested negative, the Italian health ministry said on Wednesday. Tests were conducted on an Argentine…

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How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK prime minister

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle for his job after his Labour Party suffered a calamitous set of results in local elections last week that if repeated…

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Mediterranean tensions rise after aid ship reports gunfire from Libyan-affiliated vessels

Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire Monday on a humanitarian rescue ship shortly after it saved about 90 migrants from an overcrowded wooden boat in the…

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Labour unrest intensifies as British lawmakers push Starmer towards exit

Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British prime minister's resignation after his…

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Global fire outbreaks hit record high as ‘unprecedented’ heat extremes loom

Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as ‌the northern hemisphere's summer approaches and El Nino…

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Italy prepares hantavirus guidance as global health authorities monitor cruise ship outbreak

Italy’s Health Ministry is preparing a circular letter on hantavirus for regional authorities and healthcare professionals following renewed international concern over the rare but potentially deadly disease, Italian news agency…

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European Union rejects proposal for Gerhard Schröder to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is unfit to represent Europe in any peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, the EU’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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UK’s Keir Starmer says Britain must reclaim leading role in Europe in major post-polls address

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Monday to prove the “doubters” in his own party and among the electorate as a whole wrong as he tries to fight off demands…

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Record number of candidates fuels fears of political fragmentation in Cyprus

A record number of candidates submitted bids for Cyprus's May 24 parliamentary election this week in a race which could shape one of the most fragmented ‌legislatures in the island's…

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Europeans celebrate unity, values and democracy on Europe Day 2026

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it…

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Moscow on high alert Saturday as drone war overshadows Victory Day truce

Russia and Ukraine accused each other Friday of violating a unilateral ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin to coincide with World War II Victory Day commemorations, as fighting, drone strikes…

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Chevron expands Mediterranean activities with exploration offshore Malta

Chevron will begin exploring for oil and gas in waters south of Malta, marking a significant step for the Mediterranean island nation, which has no active hydrocarbon production and has…

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Italy leans on Libya to plug energy gap caused by Iran war

A delegation of Italian lawmakers has traveled to Libya to explore potentially ramping up energy trade with the war-torn country to fill the gap caused by the war in the…

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UK’s Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered heavy early losses in elections on Friday, showing the depth of voter anger with his government and raising fresh doubts about his future just…

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Fragile US-Iran ceasefire shaken by exchange of strikes in Gulf

The United States launched what it described as “self-defense” strikes against Iranian military targets after three US Navy destroyers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions…

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Drone threat hangs over Moscow as tensions escalate before May 9 parade

Russia said on Thursday that air defences had destroyed 32 drones heading towards Moscow since the start of the day, as the country prepared for its May 9 Victory Day…

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UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer

Millions of British voters cast their ballots on Thursday in local and regional elections that are expected to deal a huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and…

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Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, damage oil storage facility

Two drones entered NATO member Latvia from Russian territory and crashed, the Latvian ‌army said on Thursday morning. The drones were probably launched by Ukraine against targets in Russia, Latvia's…

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France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission

France deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging Washington ‌and Tehran to consider…

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Hantavirus: American CDC says risk to public ‘very low’

The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) said it was closely monitoring American passengers aboard the MV Hondius but added that the hantavirus outbreak posed a "very low" risk to…

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CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew

French shipping giant CMA CGM reported that its vessel San Antonio was attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving several crew members injured and the ship damaged. The…

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US–Iran Ceasefire Under Strain as Tensions Persist in Strait of Hormuz

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears increasingly uncertain, as fresh incidents in the Strait of Hormuz raise doubts over its durability. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth…

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Trump takes fresh potshots at Pope Leo as Rubio prepares for Vatican meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican this week, the U.S. ambassador said on Tuesday, after President Donald…

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Britain explores legal options to prosecute suspect in McCann disappearance

British police are seeking to bring a German suspect to trial in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, as investigators step up efforts ahead of the 20th anniversary of her case…

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Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

Secret Service officers shot a man during an exchange of gunfire Monday near the White House in an incident that wounded a child who happened to be in the area.…

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Oil eases on signs US is loosening Iranian closure of Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices eased more than 1% on Tuesday after climbing by as much as 6% in the previous session on ‌signs the U.S. Navy is loosening Iran's grip on the…

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Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has insisted he will maintain close ties with Washington despite plans by Donald Trump to withdraw thousands of US troops. Speaking on German television, Merz said…

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NATO’s Rutte says Europeans have ‘gotten message’ from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that ‌agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark…

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UK set to enter talks to join the European Union’s $105.9 billion Ukraine loan

Britain is set to enter talks to join the European Union's 78 billion ‌pound loan ($106 billion) to Ukraine, the government said, in a further sign of deepening European defence…

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EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur will implement on Friday a contentious free trade agreement that the EU in particular hopes will benefit exporters and calm critics, even…

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Some 287 nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Trump likely among them

Some 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize,, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Thursday, with U.S. President Donald Trump ‌likely to be…

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Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany

President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of Hormuz, said his administration is looking at reducing…

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How the EU Agrees and Pays for Its Long-Term Budget

European Union governments and institutions are heading for a bitter battle over the bloc's 2028-2034 budget, as fresh defence and competitiveness demands vie for funds against more traditional farm and…

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EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine, Warns of Prolonged Energy Strain From Middle East Conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the European Union will press ahead with financial and military support for Ukraine while bracing for extended economic fallout from the…

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Most Swiss back initiative to cap population

A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million, and support for it is growing, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday.…

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UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together

OPEC and its allies will lose some of their power over the oil market when the United Arab Emirates leaves the group on May 1, but the rest of the…

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Malta Among EU Leaders in Young Entrepreneurship as Eurostat Reports Sharp Rise in Teen Business Owners

New Eurostat data shows that Malta is one of the European Union’s strongest performers in youth entrepreneurship, with young business owners aged 20–29 making up 10.5% of the national workforce—the…

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Black Sea Escalation as Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities

Ukraine struck Russia’s oil infrastructure in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time in a month, local authorities said Tuesday. The city, which declared an environmental…

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King Charles in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the U.S. president has…

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Malta Heads For Snap General Election on 30 May

Malta will head to the polls on 30 May, after Prime Minister Robert Abela called a snap general election nine months ahead of schedule. The announcement, delivered in a short…

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EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a ‌global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week, setting up another potential clash with the United…

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EU leaders back US president after attack

Brussels was jolted into action this weekend after a gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, where US President Donald Trump was attending. As details emerged,…

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EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts

EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work, host Cyprus said at a ‌summit on Friday, amid doubts…

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EP President Metsola to EU leaders: “Europe cannot face a new era with an old budget”

At the Informal Meeting of Heads of State and Government in Nicosia (Cyprus),President Metsola focused on three topics: The situation in the Middle East and its impact on energy prices,…

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Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from…

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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks ‘best deal’ with Iran

Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for "the…

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EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war

The approval of a 90-billion-euro European Union loan throws Ukraine a lifeline, averting deep cuts to public services, but Kyiv may need more money to meet its military needs this…

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Leader of Russia’s Communists warns parliament of risk of revolution due to faltering economy

The veteran leader of Russia's Communist Party has warned parliament that the country's faltering economy risks stoking a 1917-style revolution and that the government needs to take urgent measures to…

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Global Wealth Rankings 2026: Malta Holds Firm in European Prosperity Index

A new global analysis by HelloSafe has mapped out the richest countries in the world for 2026 using its Global Prosperity Index, a ranking that goes beyond GDP to measure…

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EU Commission stepping up coordination to avoid jet fuel shortage

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday announced a set of policy agendas aimed at easing the energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East. The European Commission presented a toolbox of measures named…

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Cyprus urges EU to prepare joint response plan if member state is attacked

President Nikos Christodoulides called on European Union leaders to begin preparing a coordinated response framework if a member state is attacked, stressing the need for greater readiness and clarity in…

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Belgians advised to have enough supplies to last 72 hours

Belgium’s National Crisis Centre has launched a nationwide campaign urging citizens to be ready to cope independently for up to 72 hours in the event of an emergency. The initiative…

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Russian official says Russians in Moldova’s Transdniestria under threat

The safety of Russian citizens in Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region is currently under threat and Moscow will take all steps to protect them, Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia's powerful…

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Europe’s response to the Iran war energy crunch

The European Commission will publish a package of measures on Wednesday seeking to offset surging energy prices, as countries grapple with the biggest shock to energy markets in history from…

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Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025

The number of immigrants residing in the European Union climbed to a record high of 64.2 million in ‌2025, up about 2.1 million from a year earlier, according to a…

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Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain’s armed forces

The Iran war has left Britain's armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to invest in defence, after years of warnings from…

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