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Terror police probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
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TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
Three men killed following fire in west London
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
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Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense?
Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
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Spain: PM's wife must face corruption trial, judge rules
A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
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Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor as row deepens
Ukraine's president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine officials return Polish honors after Zelenskyy stripped of award
A decision to strip Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor benefited Moscow, Ukrainian officials said. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Czech government causes alarm with plan to scrap license fee
The Czech government has approved a bill to put the funding of public service media under direct political control. Critics warn that if passed, the bill would put a pillar of Czech democracy at risk.
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Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepezki murdered in Poland
Skrepezki was known for his scathing caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His suspected killer has been apprehended.
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Israel says it's cutting ties to EU's Kaja Kallas
Israel's foreign minister says he is severing contact with the EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. Gideon Saar attributed the move to a media report alleging that Kallas compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.
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How a Belarusian exile vanished in waters held by Russia
Former sports official Anatol Kotau was last seen boarding a private yacht in Turkey in 2025. DW and its partners investigated his journey to and disappearance in Russia-controlled "gray zone" waters in the Black Sea.
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Is Russia heading for a fuel crisis?
Russia's fuel output is falling after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Seasonal spikes in gasoline and diesel demand could push the system into a deeper crisis, experts say.
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Failed joint jet project highlights Europe's defense dilemma
The collapse of a Franco-German fighter jet project and a faltering joint battle tank program show how national industrial interests can outweigh common defense objectives.
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How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago
When Germany and Poland signed the Treaty on Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation in June 1991, they chose partnership over enmity and became close NATO and EU allies. But it hasn't all been plain sailing.
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European Parliament approves US trade deal to lower tariffs
The European Parliament has approved cutting tariffs on many US imports to comply with a deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 deadline to meet its side of the deal.
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Musk to sue German broadcaster ZDF over 'hunt for migrants'
Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany's public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for "a hunt for migrants" in Belfast.
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EU, Ukraine start formal accession talks after Orban delay
The EU has formally opened the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This comes two years later than planned, as former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban was blocking the process prior to his election defeat.
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Russia strikes leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames
The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack.
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Swiss voters reject population cap proposal
A proposal to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country has failed. It was put forward by a hard-right party.
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Germany faces EU penalty over gender pay gap directive
Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline.
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Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million
On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal?
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Fast-track border checks, return centers, 'mandatory solidarity': What the EU’s new asylum rules could change — and what they may not.
Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.
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Will life improve for Hungary's Roma community under Magyar?
Under Viktor Orban, the Roma community was kept at the very bottom of the social ladder. His successor is taking a stand against antiziganism. But can Hungarian Roma expect fundamental changes?
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Racist riots break out across United Kingdom
A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters.
