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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?
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

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
Crime|Europe|World

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
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Americas|Europe|Opinion|Sports|World

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
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

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 
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Europe|Sports|World

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
Crime|Europe|World

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
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

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
Europe|Political|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|World

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
Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|US|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Americas|Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

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
Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

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
Europe|Sports|World

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
Environment|Europe|World

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
Europe|Health|Political|World

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
Business|Europe|Travel|World

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
Arts|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

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
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

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
Business|Crime|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Political

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
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

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
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took steps to repair a rift with key ally Poland over his decision in May to name a Ukrainian army unit in honour of World War Two fighters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief

Protesters in Kyiv called for the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's removal of a popular

Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
Europe|Sports|US|World

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open

Jon Rahm is the latest to receive a conduct warning at a major champion

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht

A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S.

Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht
Environment|Europe|World

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire

More than 100 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81

Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences

Former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on Friday sought to appeal against his convictions for historic child sex offences, his lawyer said.

Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences
Europe|Sports|World

With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position

Adieu Didier

With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr

The storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr

Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr
Europe|Sports|World

Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead

Swiss rider Mauro Schmid has edged Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-way sprint to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France

Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers

Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.

Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress, dies aged 81

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for playing the determined mother of disabled artist Christy Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot"

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress, dies aged 81
Economy|Europe|World

France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy

The leaders of Germany and France pledged on Friday to deepen defence cooperation and counter intense economic competition from

France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament

Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and unsuccessfully tried to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted of displaying “extremist symbols” — an action that will keep him out of this year’s parliamentary race

A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
Business|Europe|World

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence

Germany and France are set to deepen nuclear cooperation

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress and ‘Home Alone’ Pigeon Lady, dies at 81

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress and ‘Home Alone’ Pigeon Lady, dies at 81

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress and ‘Home Alone’ Pigeon Lady, dies at 81
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67

Rory McIlroy looks to have done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale

Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67
Australia|Europe|Sports|World

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
Crime|Europe|World

Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator. One person was killed

Danish police say that a police officer and two other people have been shot including the suspected perpetrator

Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator. One person was killed
Economy|Europe|World

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes

Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to

Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes
Crime|Europe|World

Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three

Russia attacked two Ukrainian Black Sea port cities on Friday, killing three people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow intensifies pressure on Ukraine's key trade routes.

Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says

The Latvian government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told Reuters, as

Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Hungary channels water to protect UNESCO bird haven amid drought

Hungarian authorities have been channeling water into a vast area within the country's Hortobagy National

Hungary channels water to protect UNESCO bird haven amid drought
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian courts target two outspoken critics of war in Ukraine

Russian authorities have detained a blogger who criticised President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine and fined an anti-war politician, as Moscow sends a

Russian courts target two outspoken critics of war in Ukraine
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and U.S.

Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state

Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British

Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel

Eric Cole was checking flights home from the British Open. Then he shot 64 at Birkdale

Eric Cole had everything go wrong at the British Open and started looking at early flights home to Florida

Eric Cole was checking flights home from the British Open. Then he shot 64 at Birkdale
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Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
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Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up

Ukraine is navigating a leadership shake-up amid its ongoing war with Russia

Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up
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Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow

Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even

Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow
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Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples

Poland's president vetoed two bills on Friday that would have introduced "cohabitation contracts" for couples living together, dealing a blow to same-sex couples in one of

Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples
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Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from tennis great Roger Federer

Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
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Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank meets again on Thursday, with oil prices back at the top of the worry list for policymakers.

Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB
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Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow
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Truckmaker Volvo's second-quarter profit rises, North America orders jump

Swedish truckmaker Volvo Group reported on Friday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit and said order intake in North America more than doubled after years of sluggish

Truckmaker Volvo's second-quarter profit rises, North America orders jump
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Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders

Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported a bigger-than-expected rise in operating earnings for the second quarter on Friday as booming demand

Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders
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Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech

To air or not to air

To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
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US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window

U.S. aviation safety investigators have taken over the investigation into what caused a window to dislodge on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10

US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window
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ICC staffer repeats misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan in TV interview

A junior lawyer at the International Criminal Court on Thursday repeated her allegations that prosecutor Karim Khan had non-consensual sexual contact with her, in a CNN

ICC staffer repeats misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan in TV interview
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Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 13, officials say

Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian areas in towns and cities, many on the front line of the more than four-year-old war, killed at least 13 people on Thursday, local

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 13, officials say
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Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries

As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur prepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops

Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries
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Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open

So much focus was on the new Royal Birkdale

Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open
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Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Italy over extradition row in killing of former PM Moro

Nicaragua severed diplomatic relations with Italy on Thursday over Rome's long-running demand to extradite a former Red Brigades militant convicted for his role in the 1978

Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Italy over extradition row in killing of former PM Moro
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Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations

Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations

Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations
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Franco-German defence cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet

France and Germany will discuss deepening cooperation on nuclear deterrence, missile defence, long-range strike capabilities and

Franco-German defence cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet
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Guterres to travel to Cyprus to advance peace efforts, UN says

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to divided Cyprus at the end of July to discuss peacebuilding efforts between the Greek and Turkish

Guterres to travel to Cyprus to advance peace efforts, UN says
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Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says

Latvia has increased security around a hydroelectric dam upstream from its capital Riga and at a huge underground gas storage facility due to intelligence

Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says
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Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant

Uber agreed on Thursday to buy Germany's Delivery Hero at an equity value of $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group

Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant
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Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets across Ukraine to protest the dismissal of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister
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The ex-CEO of Italian highway operator and 31 others convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse

An Italian court has convicted the former CEO of Italy's main highway operator and 31 others in the Genoa Morandi bridge collapse in 2018

The ex-CEO of Italian highway operator and 31 others convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
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'Sorry, Mum': Cigarette smoker Dan Brown lights up British Open with another strong first round

Dan Brown is lighting it up again at the British Open

'Sorry, Mum': Cigarette smoker Dan Brown lights up British Open with another strong first round
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Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead

Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line

Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead
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Ousted defence minister lays bare rift at heart of Ukraine's war effort

An extraordinary outburst by outgoing Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov laid bare a rift at the heart of Ukraine's war effort on

Ousted defence minister lays bare rift at heart of Ukraine's war effort
Europe|World

Zelenskiy taps new defence chief in bid to quell political crisis

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy moved to extinguish a political crisis on Thursday sparked by his dismissal of a reformist defence

Zelenskiy taps new defence chief in bid to quell political crisis
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Armenia seizes company from opposition leader charged with fraud

Armenia has seized control of a cement company owned by an arrested opposition leader, state media said on Thursday, as critics accuse Prime Minister Nikol

Armenia seizes company from opposition leader charged with fraud
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No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says

Alphabet unit Google is not immune from liability for videos uploaded to YouTube by commercial partners, Europe's top court said on Thursday, a ruling

No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
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Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch movie ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival

Danny Boyle’s new film about Rupert Murdoch and Larry Lamb is set to open the Venice International Film Festival

Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch movie ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival
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Italy's coalition seeks pardon for jeweller who killed robbers

Italy's ruling parties on Thursday called for a presidential pardon for a 72-year-old jeweller who killed two robbers after a raid on his shop, saying any

Italy's coalition seeks pardon for jeweller who killed robbers
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France's Macron pledges to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating fire

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to replant the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Thursday after wildfires scorched at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare

France's Macron pledges to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating fire
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British Open: Baldwin hits 'terrifying' opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start

Matthew Baldwin has had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at a Royal Birkdale course where the locally born Englishman has been a member for 23 years

British Open: Baldwin hits 'terrifying' opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start
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Spanish PM's wife will face jury trial over embezzlement charges, court rules

The wife of Spain's prime minister will stand trial before a jury on charges of influence peddling and embezzlement, a court ruled on Thursday, in a further setback for the

Spanish PM's wife will face jury trial over embezzlement charges, court rules
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Former Italian motorway boss among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge tragedy

The former head of Italian motorway operator Autostrade per l'Italia was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday for his role in a disaster that

Former Italian motorway boss among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge tragedy
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Council of Europe warns five EU states of rights risks in return hub plans

Europe's leading human rights watchdog urged five EU nations on Thursday to fully protect the rights under international law of rejected asylum seekers they aim to deport

Council of Europe warns five EU states of rights risks in return hub plans
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German state minister says higher tariffs could boost Chinese interest in VW plant

The European Union should consider raising tariffs on cars made in China to increase pressure on Chinese automakers to partner with European manufacturers such as

German state minister says higher tariffs could boost Chinese interest in VW plant
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Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains

Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains

Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains
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Ukraine parliament approves energy executive Koretskyi as new PM

Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday to appoint energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as prime minister, the third since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022.

Ukraine parliament approves energy executive Koretskyi as new PM
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France flags 2027 budget squeeze as defence and debt costs surge

France's government plans to sharply restrain most public spending growth in 2027 as rising defence outlays and borrowing costs consume an increasing share of the budget,

France flags 2027 budget squeeze as defence and debt costs surge
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ECB to hold rates now but energy price resurgence points to September hike: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will hold interest rates on July 23 but will hike for the second time this year in September as a renewed energy price surge

ECB to hold rates now but energy price resurgence points to September hike: Reuters poll
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BMW appoints new HR chief as it moves ahead with cost-cutting drive

BMW has appointed Dorothea von Boxberg as its new board member for human resources, the German carmaker said in a statement on Thursday, outlining her experience in "

BMW appoints new HR chief as it moves ahead with cost-cutting drive
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Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes

Alphabet's Google will have to help OpenAI and other AI rivals as well as online search engine competitors access its services to comply with EU rules

Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes
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Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance

Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance

Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance
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EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies

The European Union has issued new rules for Google, requiring it to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies

EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies
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UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity

The U.K. government has nationalized British Steel to protect the nation’s steelmaking capacity

UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Who is Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov, the dismissed defence minister?

The sacking of Ukraine's popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, only six months after his appointment, prompted rare wartime protests in cities across the country on

Who is Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov, the dismissed defence minister?
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EU's top court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists

A disputed Spanish law granting an amnesty to those involved in Catalonia's separatist drive does not violate European Union rules, the bloc's top court

EU's top court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists
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European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer

European stocks posted slim gains for the third straight session on Thursday, as caution over the Middle East war kept

European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer
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Russia and Ukraine strike vessels in Black Sea, wheat prices jump

Ukraine and Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Thursday on vessels in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, stepping up hostilities in a zone vital for grain

Russia and Ukraine strike vessels in Black Sea, wheat prices jump
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Poland charges Ukrainian with vandalising war memorials to stir ethnic tensions

Poland has charged an 18-year-old Ukrainian man with inciting ethnic tensions by desecrating memorials to Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists during World War Two, the

Poland charges Ukrainian with vandalising war memorials to stir ethnic tensions
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Italy's parliament backs Meloni's contested electoral reform

Italy's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a highly contested government plan to overhaul the electoral law, a move opponents denounced as an

Italy's parliament backs Meloni's contested electoral reform
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Zabka hits record high after report Seven & i nears stake purchase

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings is in the final stages of talks to take a stake in Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group, the Nikkei business daily reported

Zabka hits record high after report Seven & i nears stake purchase
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Who is Ukraine's new prime minister, Sergii Koretskyi?

Ukraine's parliament approved top energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister, the third wartime head of the government appointed in a wider

Who is Ukraine's new prime minister, Sergii Koretskyi?
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UK's Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM

For Britain's next prime minister, Andy Burnham, a sprawling car park in the centre of a former cotton-manufacturing town in

UK's Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM
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Sodexo bets on North America to drive growth recovery

French food caterer Sodexo said on Thursday it expects faster revenue growth from 2027 as it seeks to revive performance through stronger

Sodexo bets on North America to drive growth recovery
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Azerbaijan at 'real peace' with Armenia but wants it to change constitution

Azerbaijan and Armenia are at "real peace" and rebuilding trade links after decades of conflict, a senior Azerbaijani official told Reuters,

Azerbaijan at 'real peace' with Armenia but wants it to change constitution
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Iran war leaves crisis-weary European airlines ready for a shakeout

As renewed conflict in the Gulf drives up oil prices, airline investors and industry executives see mounting signs

Iran war leaves crisis-weary European airlines ready for a shakeout
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UK economy claws back some growth as Burnham prepares to take power

Britain's economy eked out minimal growth in May as the services industry expanded but other sectors shrank, suggesting fragile

UK economy claws back some growth as Burnham prepares to take power
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Airbus picks Iliad's Scaleway for AI, defence work in sovereignty push

Airbus said on Thursday it had signed a multi-year agreement with Iliad-owned Scaleway to provide cloud infrastructure for sensitive

Airbus picks Iliad's Scaleway for AI, defence work in sovereignty push
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Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say

Russian ballistic missiles struck at least two districts in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday, triggering fires and killing two people, officials said.

Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say
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Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
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Airbus in talks to sell jets to Flynas, sources say

Airbus is in talks to sell more of its A330neo widebody aircraft to Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas, with an announcement possible as early as next week's Farnborough Airshow,

Airbus in talks to sell jets to Flynas, sources say
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England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals

England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina
Europe|Health|World

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company as Ukraine's new prime minister on Wednesday and lawmakers said he planned to

Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia

Potential tariffs in a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia drew concern from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday who said it

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia
Europe|Political|Sports|World

IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after

IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts
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Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber is set to take over Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German food delivery company at about €12.5 billion ($14.34 billion), the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports
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Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground

How far the golf ball travels has been a debate for years

Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground
Europe|Health|Political|World

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
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EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent

The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to

EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US

New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention

New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention

New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention
Europe|Political|World

Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia

Serbia will send Ukraine more humanitarian aid but did not sign up to a regional call for continued security support for the country and more pressure on Russia,

Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

A boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, with at least 50 dead or missing

Authorities say a boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country

A boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya's coast, with at least 50 dead or missing
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead

Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead

Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN

The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam

Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN
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Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit

Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court violate

Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome

Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Rome on Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli

Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome
Europe|Interview|Sports

Marcus Plunkett finds golf again in the Army. The West Point alum is now in the British Open

Marcus Plunkett decided to attend West Point instead of pursuing golf scholarships knowing it was a big commitment

Marcus Plunkett finds golf again in the Army. The West Point alum is now in the British Open
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel

A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg

Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth

A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg
Europe|Sports|World

Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina

Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina

Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
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Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years
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Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on

The European Union’s top official has signed an agreement to move forward on joint weapons production deal with Ukraine

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder

Britain's populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets

Russia said on Wednesday that any multinational force sent by Ukraine's allies to deploy there in the event of a peace deal would be unacceptable to Moscow, which would

Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
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Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks

Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season's level, its deputy economy minister,

Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom

The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has joined forces with four other trade groups to urge EU antitrust regulators to suspend

Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom
Business|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company on Wednesday to be Ukraine's new prime minister, while giving no clear answer on the future of the

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
Europe|Interview|Sports|World

England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream

How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup

England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream
Europe|Sports|World

World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win

World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes has returned to action in the Champions League and captained Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round

World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed

The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled to ease travel for thousands who cross daily

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed
Economy|Europe|World

Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader

Keir Starmer has answered questions from lawmakers in the House of Commons for the last time before leaving the British prime minister's office next week

Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO

Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
Americas|Europe|Health|Political|World

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake

The European Union is providing a further €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says

Top computer chip equipment maker ASML said its capacity expansion plans in 2027 and 2028 unveiled on Wednesday along with second-quarter earnings take into account

ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says
Election|Europe|World

Turkey's ousted opposition leader says preparing for possible new party

Turkey's ousted main opposition CHP leader said on Wednesday that preparations are under way for the possible establishment of a new political party, but any formal step

Turkey's ousted opposition leader says preparing for possible new party
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Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says

Information from NATO member nations, including Lithuania and Latvia, shows that Russia has made various attempts to conduct sabotage, Latvian president Edgars Rinkevics

Information from NATO member states shows Russia attempted sabotage, Latvia's president says
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European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist

European shares ended Wednesday with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and

European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast

JPMorgan expands EMEA corporate banking business in latest push on regional rivals

JPMorgan has launched an expansion of its corporate banking business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it seeks to grow income and claim market

JPMorgan expands EMEA corporate banking business in latest push on regional rivals
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power

Britain must maintain its budget discipline, tackle high pension spending and address soaring energy prices to speed up its economy, the OECD said on

UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power
Crime|Europe|World

Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure

Lithuania has intelligence that Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure, and security around energy and transport sites will be tightened as a precaution, President

Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo

G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to stop all actions that could

G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Cartier-owner Richemont's sales beat boosts luxury sector as jewellery shines

Cartier brand owner Richemont gave a boost to the broader luxury sector on Wednesday after the Swiss-based group comfortably beat sales forecasts for its

Cartier-owner Richemont's sales beat boosts luxury sector as jewellery shines
Crime|Europe|World

Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine stepped up their battle over the Black Sea and key trade routes on Wednesday, with Moscow killing three people in an attack on the Ukrainian port

Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa kills three as Moscow, Kyiv battle over Black Sea
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Kocher sees currently no second-round effects from Iran war, but bank is ready to act

The European Central Bank currently sees no second-round effects from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, but is paying close attention to indirect price effects from the

ECB's Kocher sees currently no second-round effects from Iran war, but bank is ready to act
Asia|Business|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time

Plump, juicy and fragrant, Taiwanese mangoes have long been a top draw for foodies, but traditionally those wanting to experience them have

Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident

Svetlana Maksimovic and her husband Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a Ryanair flight last week when a loud

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident
Europe|Sports|World

Soccer-Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday's final.

Soccer-Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 340 Ukrainian drones had been dispatched to the area surrounding the capital over a 24-hour period and most had been downed by anti-aircraft units

Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds

Motorists' misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are the biggest risks for

Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds
Europe|Sports|World

Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France

Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France

Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France
Europe|Political|World

Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest national honour, by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in recognition of his

Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron
Arts|Business|Europe|Technology

Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha

Fender, the U.S. maker of the iconic Stratocaster electric guitar played by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, has widened its legal

Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris as two arrested

One of the people arrested on suspicion of having started the fire in a historic forest near Paris was a volunteer firefighter who confessed on Tuesday, French media said,

Firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris as two arrested
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are chasing a second claret jug at the British Open but not a boost to their legacy

Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles