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Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement eight days after twin quakes
The earthquakes destroyed tens of thousands of buildings across northern Venezuela, killing more than 2,200 people, and leaving La…
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Man accused of ordering Daphne Caruana Galizia murder paid hitmen’s legal fees, court hears
Yorgen Fenech said to have spent €400,000 on fees for men convicted of car bombing that killed investigative journalist A business…
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‘Truly international’ network of drug-facilitated rape uncovered by UK crime agency
NCA says offenders arrange to sexually assault and film victims via online networks with crimes often taking place in trusting rel…
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Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia durin…
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UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso following junta's suspension
Junta chief captain Ibrahim Traoré has pursued anti-Western policies since seizing power in a coup in September 2022, while critic…
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'No cherry-picking': Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia
The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but …
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Russia steps up use of jet-powered drones beyond the reach of Ukrainian interceptors
Launched in hundreds within just a few hours, attack drones play a key role in Russia’s aerial campaign against Ukraine. Moscow is…
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French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary
Patrouille de France flies over New York with Alpha Jets and coloured smoke during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of t…
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Poland charges two men with spying for Belarus
The suspects allegedly recorded members of the Belarusian minority in Poland and sent the material to Minsk.
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Heat in Portugal: fires have already mobilised over 1,000 firefighters
From midnight to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1,995 responders and hundreds of assets tackled rural fires on the mainland; Civil Protection re…
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EU institutions pile on pressure for 'ambitious' budget with new resources
As member states negotiate a €2 trillion long-term budget, the European Commission is advocating for tangible proposals on new rev…
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La Belle Vie: Biting the bullet on swimming in the Seine and July activities in France
From Seine swimming to activities to do during heatwaves - this week’s La Belle Vie newsletter offers an insight into life in the …
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Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
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CMA CGM deploys world's largest LNG-powered container ship on Asia-Europe route
Europe is investing in ever larger, cleaner container ships at a time when maritime sovereignty and supply-chain resilience have b…
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Schismatic Catholic society sees six bishops excommunicated by Pope
The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X, while warning that any lay believers w…
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‘We will rebuild’: Ukrainians defiant after Russia ‘unleashes hell’ on Kyiv with deadly strikes killing 21
Residents on the ground in Kyiv tell Tom Watling of their shock following overnight onslaught of missiles and drones on the capita…
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Leaked EU document confirms Hungarian spy ring, renews pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi
A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 20…
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Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress
Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect …
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Where Americans in Germany can celebrate Independence Day
With July 4th just around the corner, Americans all over Germany are making plants to celebrate Independence Day. Here's a look at…
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‘I don’t just watch climate change happening’: the young Swedes being paid to make a difference
Participant-led YPS scheme creates green projects while providing summer jobs in country with high youth unemployment Oona Verveld…
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Hitmen took €150,000 to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta court hears
Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's bus…
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Seven things that are cheaper in Germany than other countries
Rents are rising and in Germany you'll pay a premium for anything involving service. But from groceries and childcare to board gam…
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Donald Trump is the accidental hero of a real-life feelgood climate tale even as a creeping horror story plays alongside | Clear Air
Despite a deadly heatwave sweeping through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate cri…
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Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism and issues ‘brutal’ excommunications
The harshness of the response suggested that after trying to negotiate with the SSPX, the Vatican had had enough