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Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia

Ukraine is pushing on with its fight against Russia under new military leadership

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua move to end elections

The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday condemned what he described as a further deterioration of civil and political rights in Nicaragua, warning that proposed

UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua move to end elections
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says

The new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, said on Wednesday he had been tasked with stepping up counteroffensive actions and launching new

Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says
Europe|Political|World

German conservatives to appoint Merz confidant to lead faction after surrogacy row

Germany's ruling conservatives said on Wednesday they would appoint a close ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as their new parliamentary faction chief,

German conservatives to appoint Merz confidant to lead faction after surrogacy row
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Vatican denies decision made in abuse trial against artist priest Rupnik

The Vatican on Wednesday denied that a ruling had been made in a canonical trial against prominent Slovenian priest Marko Ivan Rupnik, who has been accused by more

Vatican denies decision made in abuse trial against artist priest Rupnik
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon’s prime minister visits shattered border village as deal with Israel begins

Lebanon's prime minister has visited a southern village as a U.S.-brokered agreement with Israel begins implementation

Lebanon’s prime minister visits shattered border village as deal with Israel begins
Crime|Europe|World

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station

The building where Adolf Hitler was born, near the Austrian border with Germany, officially began a new life as a

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Malta's capital hit by power cut as temperatures soar

Malta's capital Valletta was without power on Wednesday, a day after the island's prime minister issued an "unconditional" apology for a wave of power cuts across the

Malta's capital hit by power cut as temperatures soar
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens with no jewelry on display after heist

The Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery reopened to visitors on Wednesday without any jewels on display, nine months after a daring robbery of crown jewels

Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens with no jewelry on display after heist
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Orbán declares resistance movement against Magyar government's 'tyranny'

Hungary's former prime minister Viktor Orbán has declared a peaceful “resistance” movement against the country’s new center-right government

Hungary's Orbán declares resistance movement against Magyar government's 'tyranny'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business

Facing a choice between upsetting businesses and a public opinion backlash, the Polish and

Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces hundreds to flee

A fast-moving wildfire that erupted in the Var department in southern France on Tuesday has burned more than 2,500 hectares and forced 400 people to flee their homes, local

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces hundreds to flee
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iranian official denies two French diplomats were mistreated

An Iranian foreign ministry official denied on Wednesday that two French diplomats were mistreated by Iranian security personnel who detained them for several hours in

Iranian official denies two French diplomats were mistreated
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges supporters to stand up against PM Magyar's 'tyranny'

Hungary's former nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who was ousted after 16 years in power in an election in April, has urged his supporters to restore democracy in

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges supporters to stand up against PM Magyar's 'tyranny'
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Wednesday he would cut the price of single bus tickets by up to a third as

UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

Venice Biennale to challenge EU funding cut over Russian pavilion row

The Venice Biennale said on Tuesday it would challenge a European Union decision to withdraw a €2 million ($2.3 million) grant in response to the return of Russia to its 2026

Venice Biennale to challenge EU funding cut over Russian pavilion row
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars

European shares ended at a two-week high on Wednesday, driven by energy and defence stocks, while Randstad soared in its strongest day since

Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars
Europe|Political|World

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Members of ICC to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over misconduct allegation

Member states of the International Criminal Court will vote on Friday on whether to fire chief prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual

Members of ICC to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over misconduct allegation
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing top general says

Ukraine has recaptured 700 sq km (270 sq miles) of its territory this year, outgoing Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday, confirming he was leaving the top

Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing top general says
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China

Volkswagen said on Wednesday its China-based automated driving unit CARIZON will

Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss

Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss

Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that the city will not be able to arrest Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu under a warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes court

Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
Arts|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know

New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know

New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK employer pay awards hold at 3.3%, Brightmine says

Pay settlements by British employers held steady in the three months to June despite concerns about the Iran war and economic uncertainty, according to data published on

UK employer pay awards hold at 3.3%, Brightmine says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war's biggest military shake up

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday named a young major general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, as the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military

Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war's biggest military shake up
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea

The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers has completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice

Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice

Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers have adopted a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids

French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute

A Milan court has rejected a request for precautionary measures filed by Telecom Italia (TIM) against KKR-backed FiberCop over new tariffs for access to Italy's main fixed-

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute
Business|Crime|Europe|World

UN reports jump in Ukraine civilian toll driven by drone attacks

Civilian injuries and deaths increased by more than a third in Ukraine in the first half of the year, driven by rising drone attacks, the U.N. human rights office said on

UN reports jump in Ukraine civilian toll driven by drone attacks
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes

A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to U.S.

US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028

Italy plans to use the European Union's so-called "escape clause" from the bloc's budget rules to fund measures aimed at softening energy costs in 2027 and 2028, a statement

Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French mayor taken from his home and placed under protection after drug gang threats

A mayor in southern France was whisked from his home during the night and placed in police protection after authorities got wind of a potential

French mayor taken from his home and placed under protection after drug gang threats
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan president says German-Russian talks were held in Baku

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday that flight records suggested former and current German and Russian officials had held a clandestine meeting in Baku

Azerbaijan president says German-Russian talks were held in Baku
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Road rage driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial

American rider Brandon McNulty was apparently the subject of a road rage incident before Tuesday’s time trial at the Tour de France

Road rage driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game

UEFA has punished CSKA Sofia for fans’ Nazi salutes and violent conduct at a Europa League game with a 50,000 euros ($57,000) fine and a ban on ticket sales

UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears
Crime|Europe

Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the man charged with killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe struck her 21 times in the head with a hammer

Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, prosecutors say
Europe|Political|World

New UK defence minister calls Russia's military exercise off the UK coast 'irresponsible'

Britain's new defence minister Wes Streeting on Tuesday said it was "irresponsible" for Russia to have conducted a live-fire weapons exercise off the English coast.

New UK defence minister calls Russia's military exercise off the UK coast 'irresponsible'
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to signal

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, officials say

A Russian guided-bomb attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least three people on Tuesday and injured more than a dozen, regional

Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, officials say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times, court told

Former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was killed by a man who struck her on the head 21 times with a hammer while she was eating lunch at home

Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times, court told
Europe|Political|World

When are Turkey's next elections, and can Erdogan run again?

Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said he would form a new party to challenge Tayyip Erdogan, a political splintering that could boost the

When are Turkey's next elections, and can Erdogan run again?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK's Frasers boosts Hugo Boss stake over 30% mandatory bid threshold

British retailer Frasers said on Tuesday that it has raised its holdings in Hugo Boss to about 30.28%, crossing a key regulatory threshold in its takeover pursuit of the German

UK's Frasers boosts Hugo Boss stake over 30% mandatory bid threshold
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO

Britain's Rolls-Royce needs a decision from the UK government soon on whether it will provide a subsidy to help the engineering company develop

Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel said on Tuesday he would resign his post and form a new party, a political splintering that compounds the

Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan
Crime|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Monkey discovered on London bus sparks renewed abandonment fears

Monkey discovered on London bus sparks renewed abandonment fears

Monkey discovered on London bus sparks renewed abandonment fears
Europe|Political|World

Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off UK as new PM Burnham reaffirms support for Kyiv

Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off UK as new PM Burnham reaffirms support for Kyiv

Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off UK as new PM Burnham reaffirms support for Kyiv
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump

European shares rose on Tuesday as gains in technology and mining shares took the focus away from fresh strikes in the Middle

European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump
Business|Economy|Europe

German firms' 'Made for Germany' investment initiative pledges €800 billion 

A German corporate initiative called "Made for Germany" on Tuesday said its 139 member firms have committed to invest more than €800 billion in the country through 2028.

German firms' 'Made for Germany' investment initiative pledges €800 billion 
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

A man has stabbed and wounded two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction

Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Overwhelmed by heatwave, French undertakers struggled with excess deaths

In nearly 25 years as a funeral director, Gautier Caton has never experienced anything like France's record-breaking late-June heatwave,

Overwhelmed by heatwave, French undertakers struggled with excess deaths
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone banks tighten credit access on war fears

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the second quarter over geopolitical instability fears, and they expect further tightening in the current quarter, the

Euro zone banks tighten credit access on war fears
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul

A European Union plan to tie free pollution permits to investments in decarbonisation could enhance corporate accountability, investors said

Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul
Europe|Sports|World

Fans react to Spain winning the World Cup

Spain fans filled the streets to celebrate the country’s second World Cup title after the team beat Argentina in the final. CNN’s Pau Mosquera reports from Madrid.

Fans react to Spain winning the World Cup
Europe|Political|World

Descendant of Nazi opponent tries to remove far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event

A descendant of an executed opponent of the Nazis tried to remove a wreath from the far-right Alternative for Germany party at an event in Berlin marking the 82nd anniversary of the failed attempt to kill Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler

Descendant of Nazi opponent tries to remove far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall

After a surge in revenue at U.S. banks, European lenders are expected to follow suit this week when they report second-

European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge

Britain's government borrowed £16 billion ($21.51 billion) in June, a third less than in the same month last year, according to official data which nonetheless showed the

UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Burnham takes office

Britain's jobs market appears to have stabilised at weak levels with official data showing annual wage growth and unemployment steady in the three months

Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Burnham takes office
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

As Russia deploys jet-powered Shaheds, companies turn to faster interceptor drones

As Russia deploys growing numbers of faster jet-propelled versions of its Shahed attack drone, some defence companies are racing to

As Russia deploys jet-powered Shaheds, companies turn to faster interceptor drones
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges

A lawyer says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom

The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges
Europe|Political|World

Israeli ministers rally for Gaza settlements

With Israeli elections scheduled for October, far-right ministers are turning the push to rebuild Jewish settlements in Gaza into a central issue of their campaign. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, led thousands of Israeli settlers and activists to the Gaza perimeter Sunday, in a demonstration called the "March of Thousands to Gaza". CNN's Nic Robertson reports from the ground.

Israeli ministers rally for Gaza settlements
Economy|Europe|US|World

Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Burnham

U.S.

Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Burnham
Crime|Europe|World

Tate brothers vow to fight UK extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges

Tate brothers vow to fight UK extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges

Tate brothers vow to fight UK extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Police clash with protesters in Bologna after man dies during arrest attempt

Italian police clashed with demonstrators in the northern city of Bologna on Monday, ANSA news agency reported, during a protest over a man's death after officers tried to

Police clash with protesters in Bologna after man dies during arrest attempt
Crime|Europe|World

Tate brothers will fight extradition to the UK. But the law makes it difficult to win

Any extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the U.S. to the United Kingdom would ultimately rest with the State Department

Tate brothers will fight extradition to the UK. But the law makes it difficult to win
Europe|Political|World

Bold pledges, upbeat mood and informality: What we learned from Andy Burnham’s first day as Britain’s leader

Bold pledges, upbeat mood and informality: What we learned from Andy Burnham’s first day as Britain’s leader

Bold pledges, upbeat mood and informality: What we learned from Andy Burnham’s first day as Britain’s leader
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million

Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost 2 million

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
Europe|Sports|World

Scores celebrate Spain's 'Kings of the World' win in exhilarated Madrid

Dancing and chanting on an open-top bus that read 'Kings of the World' and showed two large stars, Spain's national football team

Scores celebrate Spain's 'Kings of the World' win in exhilarated Madrid
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain’s new prime minister

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets commanders as street protests mount

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met some of Ukraine’s top military commanders on Monday to try to ease growing discontent with the defence leadership that has

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets commanders as street protests mount
Crime|Europe|Political

Man charged with murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe, motive still unclear

British prosecutors said on Monday a 28-year-old man had been charged with murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, and police said they were still

Man charged with murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe, motive still unclear
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s

A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age.

French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors have charged a 28-year-old man with murder in the death of former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say

Private investors are needed to funnel cash into European defence companies to plug the gap left by cash-strapped governments, but too often

Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer

The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows to end years of instability

Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, pledging to reshape its politics to

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows to end years of instability
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar said on Monday that she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he would ask

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says

An attack on a ship leaving Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday killed four Indians and left another at hospital in a critical condition, India's foreign ministry said in a

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says
Europe|Health|Technology|World

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries

Ireland will raise the minimum age for the use of electric scooters to 18 from 16, and require riders to be licensed and wear helmets, the government said on Monday,

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he would never take risks with the economy, re-committing to a pledge to stick to the previous government's

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology|World

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'

Plans for the new  Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet to be in service by 2035 will not change even if a new country joins the British,

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'
Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

The 'Crack House': Meet the mom who opened her home and changed dozens of lives

The 'Crack House': Meet the mom who opened her home and changed dozens of lives

The 'Crack House': Meet the mom who opened her home and changed dozens of lives
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Hungary's government is investigating a major foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD

Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Europe|Sports|World

How Spain built a soccer identity that conquered the world

Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own

How Spain built a soccer identity that conquered the world
Europe|Sports|World

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations

FIFA has opened an investigation after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products

Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million ($629 million) fine from the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal,

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns for a fifth day as new heatwave looms

A wildfire raged out of control across Spain's central Guadalajara province on Monday, burning for a fifth day and becoming the largest blaze of the year, as forecasters

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns for a fifth day as new heatwave looms
Election|Europe|World

Russian anti-war politician ends run for parliament, citing legal setbacks

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who had hoped to stand in parliamentary elections later this year, has announced he is ending his role in opposition politics for now

Russian anti-war politician ends run for parliament, citing legal setbacks
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Bulgaria to ask parliament to allow US tanker aircraft to be stationed at military base

Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, will seek parliamentary approval on Monday for up to eight U.S. tanker aircraft to be stationed at a military airport, Prime Minister Rumen

Bulgaria to ask parliament to allow US tanker aircraft to be stationed at military base
Environment|Europe

Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb

On the outskirts of Rome, an EU-funded regeneration project is seeking to improve the lot of 4,500 people living in a 1970s housing development, betting that

Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Scotland's "Tartan Army" descends on Miami

Scotland has quickly become a favorite team at this year’s World Cup, and that’s all to do with their passionate supporters. The “Tartan Army” has descended on Miami ahead of the team's match against Brazil. CNN's Randi Kaye visits with some of the superfans.

Scotland's "Tartan Army" descends on Miami
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel

Ryanair profits slump as Iran war dampens fares, hikes fuel costs

Ryanair's profit slumped by a third in its most recent quarter on higher fuel costs and lower fares that look set to remain weak through the key summer

Ryanair profits slump as Iran war dampens fares, hikes fuel costs
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

European shares tick lower as investors assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom

European shares slipped on Monday as the deteriorating conflict in the Middle East stoked inflation fears ahead of a European Central Bank

European shares tick lower as investors assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests

Ukraine has launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, according to the city's mayor

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis

Jose Simao arrived in Portugal from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer, part of a wave of immigration providing a welcome boost to the country's

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth

Euro zone firms expect selling prices to rise more moderately and see a slowdown in wage growth, an ECB survey showed on Monday, adding to evidence that a recent energy-

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill 28 people in Ukraine's Odesa region in July, governor says

Russian strikes have killed 28 people in Ukraine's southern Odesa region in July, the regional governor said on Monday.

Russian strikes kill 28 people in Ukraine's Odesa region in July, governor says
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?

The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
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Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors

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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors
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European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost

European chemical companies are expected to report second-quarter results reflecting temporary support from Middle East conflict-related

European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost
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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
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France commemorates the Vel d’Hiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalized

France has commemorated the Vel d’Hiv roundup, a mass arrest of Jews by French police in 1942

France commemorates the Vel d’Hiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalized
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
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UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI

The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
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Soccer-Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown

Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1

Soccer-Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown
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Soccer-Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions

Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the

Soccer-Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
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Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever

Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever

Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever
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Soccer-Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup 

Spain needed an extra-time goal by substitute Ferran Torres to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World

Soccer-Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup 
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Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says
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Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole

Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole
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Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship

Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship

Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship
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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests

If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
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Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race

Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro at the end to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France

Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race
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Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

Kimi Antonelli has seen off a challenge from Charles Leclerc to get back to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix as his teammate and Formula 1 title rival George Russell failed to finish

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses
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Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes at loss of speed before his race-ending crash

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell’s confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances

Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes at loss of speed before his race-ending crash
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Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack

Russia battered Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war, killing at least one person

Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack
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Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock

Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock

Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock
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Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he may now potentially have an opportunity for changes to his cabinet, a statement coming after the resignation of a top

Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to

UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week

Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities in Miami

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
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Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds

Men are more likely than women to use outside job opportunities as leverage to negotiate higher pay in their existing jobs, helping drive persistent gender wage gaps,

Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds
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Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of rape, trafficking

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States after British authorities issued 38 new charges against the

Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of rape, trafficking
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Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals

Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
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Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match

Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
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Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss

Sam Burns has a great chance to win a major he never planned on playing

Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
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Tommy Lad does enough to keep alive hopes of British Open in his hometown

Tommy Fleetwood has been dreaming of winning the British Open since he was a child sneaking onto Royal Birkdale

Tommy Lad does enough to keep alive hopes of British Open in his hometown
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Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed a constitutional amendment passed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar's ruling Tisza party that ends his term as

Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office
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McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to 'hold the tournament hostage' at British Open

Rory McIlroy has saved one of his best shots at the British Open for Bryson DeChambeau

McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to 'hold the tournament hostage' at British Open
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Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli has beaten a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying and boost his Formula 1 title charge

Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix
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Massive fire becomes Norway's largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes

Authorities say the largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history has destroyed over 100 homes

Massive fire becomes Norway's largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
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Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby

Jens Spahn, a senior member of Germany's ruling conservatives, resigned on Saturday after having a baby born to a surrogate mother in the United States, a move at odds with

Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby
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Venice protesters clash with police as Trump envoy’s mega yacht crashes their party

Venice protesters clash with police as Trump envoy’s mega yacht crashes their party

Venice protesters clash with police as Trump envoy’s mega yacht crashes their party
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Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
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Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final

Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran

Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
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Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot

Waves of Ukrainian drone attacks killed seven warehouse workers and injured dozens more, while another attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in the wider capital region,

Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot
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Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years

Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years

Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
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Germany upgrades security stance to 'high threat level', interior minister tells paper

Germany is upgrading its security stance to a "high threat level" from a previous "abstract threat level" based on increasing reports and intelligence, the country's

Germany upgrades security stance to 'high threat level', interior minister tells paper
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Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
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Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic at the British Open

Scottie Scheffler put on a tee-to-green clinic in his second round at the British Open and he thinks it bodes well for his chances of keeping hold of the shiny claret jug

Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic at the British Open