Europe Today
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Ukraine war briefing: Germany calls reports Russian soldiers are being trained in China ‘deeply disturbing’
German foreign ministry summons China’s ambassador and says anything that enables Russia to continue its war of aggression represe…
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Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election in runoff
Voters were primarily concerned with increasing levels of crime, especially extortion by violent organized crime gangs, and Fujimo…
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Did he say 'Bismillah'? Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate
Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked …
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Two Romanian men jailed by UK judge over London stabbing of Iranian TV presenter
Iran International, a private broadcaster based in a heavily secured building in west London, was labelled a "terrorist" organisat…
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Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary – video
Pope Leo has used his first major address to his home country to praise the US's history of welcoming immigrants, urging American…
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Maltese tycoon faces trial over Caruana Galizia murder
The Maltese businessman accused of masterminding journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s 2017 murder is in court — seven years after h…
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As World Cup fever grips Brazil, scrutiny mounts over its sports betting industry
When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings…
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2 men jailed for stabbing an Iranian journalist in London in an attack blamed on Tehran
Two Romanian men have been sentenced to prison for stabbing a journalist from a Persian-language TV station
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Wildfire burns 750 hectares and confines 12,000 people on Costa Brava
A tramontana-fuelled wildfire has burned around 750 hectares on the Costa Brava (Girona), forcing 12,000 residents to stay indoors…
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Wildfire ravages 750 hectares and forces 12,000 people to stay indoors on Costa Brava
A wildfire fanned by the tramontana wind has burned around 750 hectares on the Costa Brava (Girona) and forced 12,000 people in se…
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One arrested over Costa Brava wildfire that burns 1,280 hectares: 12,000 confined
A tramontana-fuelled wildfire has burned 1,280 hectares on the Costa Brava (Girona), forcing 12,000 people to stay indoors. In Vil…
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Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifts Trump lavishly encrusted ring
US presidents have considerable discretion to accept gifts from domestic and foreign sources and may determine themselves whether …
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Wildfire threatens tourist hotspot on Spain's Costa Brava
Hundreds of Spanish firefighters battled an expanding wildfire that was raging near the popular Mediterranean tourist destination …
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Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
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Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo urged Americans to live up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence in his first major address to the US Pope Leo…
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Inside Sweden: Were we right to do a 'softball interview' with the migration minister?
Emma Löfgren, Editor of The Local Sweden, reflects on our most controversial article of the week – perhaps even the year.
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EU ‘tech sovereignty’: Uncoupling from the US and China?
The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliam…
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'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu
FRANCE 24’s Europe editor-in-chief Caroline de Camaret hosts Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova. This in the context of an EU-Mo…
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Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice
Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar a…
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European Commission attempts to spur EU defence teamwork with five new major projects
In a bid to end the problem of European Union nations procuring defence capabilities separately, the European Commission is trying…
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French Grammar Tip: Pronouncing liaisons in French
The liaison is a crucial part of making your French sound natural and native - but why do some French words flow together while ot…
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Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran's negotiators
Iran's foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a…
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'Security of the Baltics is our security': Merz meets Baltic leaders before NATO summit
Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russi…
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Venice ‘day trippers’ could now pay up to €50 amid new dynamic pricing proposals
The city’s mayor said the system would both discourage overcrowding and help cover the costs of maintaining the city