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Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul

At least two attackers were killed and one was seriously injured in an extended gun ‌battle between police and assailants directly outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul…

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Jet Fuel Squeeze Spreads Across Italy as Airlines Brace for Disruption

Italy is facing growing pressure on aviation fuel supplies, with several regional airports introducing restrictions that are raising concerns ahead of the peak summer travel season. New aviation notices (NOTAMs)…

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UPDATED: Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country

Germany's armed ‌forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to leave the country for more than…

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Extreme weather batters Italy’s Adriatic regions, cutting roads and rail lines

Italy has been effectively split along its Adriatic side after nearly 72 hours of severe weather battered central and southern regions, triggering floods, landslides and major transport disruption. A bridge…

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Britain eyes summer deadline for EU reset deal

A deal to re-align key parts of the U.K. economy with the European Union is on course to be reached by the early summer, according to the minister in charge…

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CDU/CSU calls for cannabis rethink 2 years in

Government ministers from Germany's conservative CDU and CSU parties on Wednesday called for changes to the 2024 partial legalization of cannabis introduced by the previous more left-leaning coalition government. They…

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Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian drones have hit Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, as Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Russian oil export infrastructure. Regional governor Alexander…

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Leaked Call Reveals Russia asked Hungary for Help on Sanctions

A newly released recording has intensified scrutiny of Hungary’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Péter Szijjártó, who is already facing backlash over reports that he shared sensitive information with Russia during EU…

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UPDATED: Italy blocks base use, Spain closes airspace, France denies transit over Iran war

Italy, Spain and France have moved to restrict military activity linked to the war in Iran, underscoring divisions among European allies as the conflict continues. Italian authorities denied the United…

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Friedrich Merz: Most Syrians to Leave Germany Within Three Years

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he and the Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hope that 80% of the Syrians in Germany will return home in the next three years. During…

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Guns-for-cannabis network hit: Europol high-value target arrested in international action

A Europol high-value target has been arrested and key members of his criminal network targeted during a coordinated action on 23 March across Spain, Bulgaria and Greece. The network is…

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Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use ‌of jointly-operated military bases, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported…

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Estonians Contemplate Leaving the Country

A recent straw poll by Estonian newspaper Maaleht suggests growing unease among the country’s population, with nearly two-thirds of respondents saying they are considering leaving Estonia or would do so…

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Two drones enter and crash in Finland

Two drones entered Finland's airspace and crashed on Sunday, according to the country’s defense ministry, which said it is investigating the incidents. "Drones have strayed into Finnish territory. We are…

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Spain’s parliament approves €5 billion package to curb impact of war in Iran

Spain’s parliament has approved a €5 billion package aimed at cushioning the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, with a strong focus on cutting energy costs for households and key…

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Cyprus Seeks to Reassure Tourists Amid Regional Tensions

Cyprus is pushing back against security concerns linked to the Middle East conflict as it looks to safeguard its crucial summer tourism season. Officials stress the island remains far from…

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Italy’s PM Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries

Italy, which produces over 40% of its electricity from natural gas according to the International Energy Agency, has been seeking alternative suppliers to replace lost LNG imports from Qatar. During…

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Frederiksen’s Social Democrats Win Amid Historic Low Vote Share

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats emerged as the largest party in Tuesday’s Danish general election, winning 21.9% of the vote—their weakest result since 1903. The left-leaning “red bloc,” made…

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Pope Leo: Life must be defended amid “madness of war”

Pope Leo XIV has said that in a world marked by the “madness of war,” life must be defended from conception to its natural end. Speaking during his Wednesday General…

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London house prices fall for sixth consecutive month

London house prices have fallen for a sixth consecutive month, marking the sharpest annual decline in nearly two years and signalling a sustained slowdown in the capital’s property market, official…

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European countries losing out on LNG cargoes – reports

Europe is losing out on liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes as Asian buyers outbid European utilities in an increasingly tight global market, with several shipments reportedly being diverted mid-voyage. Ship-tracking…

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UK Government Report Calls for Tigher Rules on Overseas Funding of Political Parties

A review commissioned by the British Government has recommended a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, alongside tighter rules on overseas funding, in an effort to strengthen transparency…

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Oil Giants Push EU to Reconsider Arctic Drilling Ban

Oil and gas companies, including Norway’s Equinor and industry groups backed by Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips, are urging the EU to reconsider its position on restricting Arctic drilling. More than…

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Russian drone strikes Estonia power plant

A drone believed to have come from Russian airspace struck a chimney at Estonia’s Auvere power station in Ida-Viru County on Wednesday morning, in what authorities say was not a…

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Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period

Russia has carried out its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the start of the war, launching a record 948 drones over a 24-hour period, according to Ukrainian officials. More…

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Italy Sees First Government Resignations After Referendum Setback

The first political consequences of the referendum defeat are unfolding inside the Italian government, with a wave of resignations and mounting pressure on several senior officials. The crisis follows a…

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Malta Achieves Europe’s Largest Improvement in Air Pollution

Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level,…

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Denmark heads to polls amid divisions over wealth tax and Arctic policy

Denmark holds an election on Tuesday, with opinion polls showing a narrow lead for Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's centre-left bloc, boosted by her defiant stand against U.S. President Donald Trump's…

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Slovenia set for coalition talks after tight election

Slovenia's political parties looked set for urgent coalition talks on Monday after no clear winner emerged from an election that could ‌sway the Alpine country's domestic and foreign agenda. Prime…

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Five takeaways from local French elections

France held the runoff of mayoral elections on Sunday, and although the results of local contests do not always offer a reliable preview of national elections, the vote provided a…

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Belgium to Deploy Soldiers in Streets for Security Patrols

Belgium will begin deploying soldiers on its streets from Monday, Defence Minister Theo Francken announced Thursday during a plenary session of the Chamber of Representatives. Up to 200 soldiers will…

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EU membership back on agenda in Norway amid opposition pressure

Norway should reapply to become a member of the European Union in light of their shared security challenges — namely Russia — the leader of the country’s conservative opposition party…

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Ukraine deploys units to intercept targets in Middle East

Ukraine has deployed military units to protect critical and civilian infrastructure against drones in five Middle Eastern ‌countries, Ukraine's security council secretary Rustem Umerov said after a visit to the…

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Umberto Bossi, firebrand founder of Italy’s Northern League party, dies at 84

Umberto Bossi, a gravel-voiced populist leader who pushed for independence for northern Italy and shook up national politics, died on Thursday at a hospital in Varese, in the north of…

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Netherlands Supports European Rules to Safely Reuse Returned Medication

The Netherlands has signalled support for forthcoming European legislation that would allow patients to return unused medication to pharmacies for safe redistribution, in a move aimed at reducing waste, lowering…

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Italy Says Iranian Missiles Unlikely to Reach Sicily, Bases Safe

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said there is no immediate threat of Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases in Italy, offering reassurance amid heightened regional tensions. “I see no danger…

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Cyprus records fall in asylum applications according to Eurostat

Eurostat data published this week showed a decrease in asylum applications in Cyprus, with 130 first-time claims and 95 repeat applications in December 2025. This represents a decline from November…

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Greece will ‘support Cyprus’ choices’ over Nato accession

Greece will back whatever decision Cyprus makes on joining NATO, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Tuesday. Speaking alongside Germany’s Johann Wadephul, he said NATO expansion strengthens resilience and solidarity.…

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Pope Leo asks media to show suffering of war, not amplify ‘propaganda’

Pope Leo urged journalists on Monday to highlight the suffering caused by war, cautioning against news reports that risk sliding into propaganda by ‌glorifying conflicts or serving as "a megaphone"…

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Greece wants durable solution to ensure free shipping in Hormuz Strait

Greece does not back any separate deals that would allow ships to enter and exit the Strait ‌of Hormuz but wants a durable solution to safeguard peace in the region,…

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Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s Trump-defying prime minister, seeks third term

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has staked her leadership on defying U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland. Convincing voters at home to give her a third term is proving harder.…

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Russia’s Air Defenses Strained as Ukraine Retakes Territory

Russia is expending air defense missiles faster than it can produce them, forcing the Kremlin to prioritize which strategic targets to defend, according to Gert Kaju, head of the Defense…

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Tusk warns of real risk of Poland leaving the EU

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that a potential Polish exit from the European Union is now a “real threat,” accusing nationalist President Karol Nawrocki and right-wing opposition parties of…

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Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean

Italian authorities are weighing how to deal with a Russian liquefied natural gas tanker left adrift in the Mediterranean ‌after what Moscow described as a Ukrainian drone attack, sources said…

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ICC opens probe into alleged crimes against humanity by Belarus

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court said on Thursday they had opened an ‌investigation into whether the government of Belarus committed crimes that led to deportations of its opponents. Belarus…

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Romania Scrambles Jets After Suspicious Drone Activity

Romania scrambled fighter jets on Friday to monitor ‌drones possibly breaching its national airspace, the defence ministry said, adding that it was possible ⁠that drone fragments fell on Romanian territory…

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Turkey’s Erdogan says Iran war must stop before whole region dragged in

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that the war involving Iran risks setting the entire Middle East “on fire” if it is not halted, urging that diplomacy be given…

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Hungarian Opposition Claims Kremlin-Backed Smear Campaign Ahead of Election

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused the Kremlin of backing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s election campaign with a series of disinformation videos expected to surface on Thursday. Orbán, the…

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Three Norwegian brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

Three Norwegian brothers have been arrested in connection with a suspected “terrorist bombing” outside the US embassy in Oslo over the weekend. The blast caused minor damage but no injuries.…

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UK ends centuries-old hereditary seats in House of Lords

Hereditary peers are set to lose their automatic right to sit and vote in the House of Lords, a major reform expected to take effect before the next King’s Speech.…

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Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens

Spain has permanently withdrawn its ambassador to Israel, deepening a diplomatic standoff between the two countries over Madrid’s opposition to US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The ambassador had already been recalled…

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Italy will not enter a war, Meloni tells Senate

Italy will not enter a war, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told the Senate on Wednesday, as tensions around Iran continue to escalate. Speaking amid growing international concern over unilateral military…

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British Airways cancels Abu Dhabi service ‘until later this year’

British Airways said it had cancelled all flights to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv “until later this month”, while services to and from Abu Dhabi have…

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Six killed in Swiss bus blaze, police probe reports of passenger starting fire

At least six people were killed and three others injured after a bus caught fire in western Switzerland in what police believe may have been a deliberate act. Reports suggest…

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European and NATO forces reinforce Mediterranean and Gulf as Iran war escalates

European powers and NATO allies are expanding their military deployments across the Mediterranean, the Gulf and parts of the eastern flank as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and…

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UK Parliament rejects proposal to ban social media use for under-16s

Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have rejected a proposal to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, following a vote in the House of Commons…

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SIPRI: Europe now world’s biggest arms importer

Europe became the world's biggest arms importer over the last five years as governments reacted to Russia's threat and waning confidence in U.S. security commitments, data from the Stockholm International…

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