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Ibex 35 rallies on Iran deal and hits record 19,000 points
US-Iran accord to reopen the Strait of Hormuz sends oil prices tumbling, lifts the Ibex 35 to a record above 19,000 and boosts Eur…
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UK to ban social media for under-16s to 'give kids their childhood back'
The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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EU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe live
G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran…
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‘Gwynocide’: Gwyneth Paltrow facing backlash for 'tone deaf' luxury Israel real estate advert
The Oscar-winning actress has appeared in an advert for luxury penthouses in Israel. The backlash has been intense, with one celeb…
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Swedes celebrate historic 5-1 World Cup opener
Swedish football fans celebrated early on Monday morning after the men's national team crushed their Tunisian opponents in their f…
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What is the G7 and what’s on the agenda for the Evian-les-Bains summit?
The Group of Seven wealthy nations will meet in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains on Monday
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Swedish parliament to vote on revoking residency permits over 'poor conduct'
The Swedish parliament is set to vote on Monday on a proposal to empower the Migration Agency to deny or revoke residency permits …
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'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong
Emmanuel Macron this week hosts world leaders in his last G7 summit as French president, feeling that Donald Trump's second mandat…
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EU leaders welcome US-Iran deal to end war as Macron says mission to aid Hormuz reopening 'ready'
The US and Iran said they had reached a deal to end the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormu…
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UK: Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16-year-olds
Britain bans social media for all children under the age of 16, PM Keir Starmer announced this morning.
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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Protests at Rome incinerator site after discovery of Roman road, Bologna unions call bus strike over attack on driver, and more ne…
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Intense and long-lasting heatwave predicted to hit France
Temperatures are predicted to soar in France from Wednesday, with forecasters saying that the heatwave could last until the end of…
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Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and giv…
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Norwegian crown princess’s son sentenced to four years in prison in rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other crimes
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Watch: Washington, Anthropic, and the AI kill switch—can Europe actually build tech independence?
Washington has just reminded Europe who really holds the power in the age of artificial intelligence. For Europe, this is a long-o…
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Does the EU have a drug problem? Take our poll
The European Council has approved its first ever drug framework to reduce drug use and drug related crimes in the EU.
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Son of Norway’s crown princess convicted of rape and sentenced to four years in prison
Marius Borg Høiby found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other crimes Marius Borg Høiby, the so…
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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Another week of doctors' strikes across Spain, 13 wildfires rage over the weekend, Spain kicks off World Cup with match against Ca…
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Norway crown princess' son sentenced to four years in prison for rape, court says
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship and the stepson of the heir to…
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Rain and sunshine: Sweden set for typical Midsummer weather
According to the latest forecast from national weather agency SMHI, Sweden can expect "classic Midsummer weather" on Midsummer's E…
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Swedes celebrate 5-1 World Cup opener, parliament to vote on revoking residency permits over 'poor conduct' and Sweden updates die…
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Clashes erupt between G7 protesters and police in Geneva; government wants to strengthen the teaching of a second national languag…
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Putin’s paranoia: AI espionage pushes Kremlin to reinforce security measures
Russia’s security services temporarily disconnected a special surveillance system protecting Putin and his close circle in the wak…
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Police mistakenly shoot and kill Australian child in eastern Pakistan, officials say
Australian media reported the family, from the western city of Perth, were visiting relatives in Pakistan when the incident took p…