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Pope Leo says history will condemn leaders who ignore migrant deaths
The pontiff delivered an ‘appeal to the conscience’ of politicians across Europe
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German Expression of the Day: die Seele baumeln lassen
After work, on a sunny weekend or during a few quiet hours by a lake, German has a lovely expression for properly switching off: d…
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Polish parliament approves bill banning streaming of illegal, abusive and degrading acts
The legislation is intended to clamp down on what is known in Poland as patostreaming (a portmanteau of "pathological" and "stream…
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FBAR: What Americans in Germany need to know about declaring bank accounts
Americans in Germany often need to file two sets of tax declarations - one in the US and one in Germany. They may also have to dec…
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Famed Copenhagen restaurant Noma to re-open with new leadership
Copenhagen's Noma, long regarded as the world's best restaurant, announced Wednesday that it will re-open in August under new lead…
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Brittany v Normandy - which is the best French region to live in?
They both attract thousands of tourists every year, and both have beautiful beaches relatively cheap homes and fantastic food - so…
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Meloni tells Brussels to scrap 'rebates' for some member states – or Italy will demand them too
The Italian Prime Minister has attacked the EU's disbursement to so-called frugal states and warned Brussels that Rome's patience …
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EXPLAINED: When will Denmark's parliament approve new citizenships?
It's now been exactly a year since the last foreign-born person became a Danish citizen, with two citizenship bills shelved in a r…
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German, French and UK envoys meet Lavrov's deputy in Moscow amid E3 peace push
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer for a face-to-face meeting to end the fi…
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World chess body suspends Russia after legal challenge by Ukraine
Russia was the dominant force in the game for decades
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UK: Defense Secretary John Healey quits in military spending dispute
Britain's defense minister has abruptly quit his post, saying the government's plans to bolster defense spending in the coming yea…
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British couple arrested in Spain for abandoning their three children to go partying
Spanish police have arrested a British couple for allegedly leaving their three children aged four and under alone in a hotel in t…
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Which political party do foreign-born people in Sweden prefer?
Statistics Sweden released its June data on political party preference in Sweden. We dug into the numbers to see how the overall t…
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'Genius of the Renaissance': Leonardo da Vinci exhibition opens in Astana
An exhibition dedicated to the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci has opened in Astana, offering visitors a chance to explore the ide…
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Two killed and several injured in house fire on Spanish island of Mallorca
The floor where the fire started was cordoned off, along with the levels directly above and below it, authorities said.
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China tests AI robot cleaners in homes
China is testing AI robot cleaners in Beijing homes, where machines assist human cleaners in early trials focused on data collecti…
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How to make the most of Germany's open‑air cinemas this summer
Sunset, deckchairs and a blockbuster under the stars – Germany’s 'Freiluftkinos' are a summer essential. But from language traps t…
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France and Switzerland impose tight security around Lake Geneva for G7 summit
France and Switzerland are imposing tight security for a looming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, with a demonstration to be held Sun…
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French city imposes curfew for under-16s during 'high risk' World Cup matches
Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during "high risk" World Cup matches, afte…
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Swede accused of attempted spying for Russia set to go on trial
A 34-year-old former consultant for the Swedish military goes on trial next week, accused of trying to pass classified information…
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Why Russian trucks in Ukraine are covered in ‘zebra’ camouflage
Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aim…
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ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation
European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next spring Business live – latest …
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Vendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42
French sailor Charlie Dalin has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer, which he was going through during his record win in …
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Stockholm transport disruption expected this Saturday for royal golden wedding
Stockholm's public transport operator SL is warning commuters of cancellations, suspended stops and diverted routes between 12.30p…