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EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime

The European Union on Monday broadened sanctions against Russia to include individuals and entities responsible for cybercrime and human rights violations, naming popular social

EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire

A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen CEO flags 50,000 extra job cuts to staff as costs squeezed

(Corrects story to delete extraneous word "boost" in the first paragraph.)

Volkswagen CEO flags 50,000 extra job cuts to staff as costs squeezed
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Firefighter saves man trapped on third floor of burning Lawrence home: "He had smoke coming out all around him"

Firefighter saves man trapped on third floor of burning Lawrence home: "He had smoke coming out all around him"

Firefighter saves man trapped on third floor of burning Lawrence home: "He had smoke coming out all around him"
Europe|Sports|World

Former grocery delivery man Joe Dean earns the final spot in British Open

Joe Dean is the last man into the British Open

Former grocery delivery man Joe Dean earns the final spot in British Open
Americas|Education|Europe|Travel|World

Portuguese tall ship Sagres brings hundreds of letters to students

Portuguese tall ship Sagres brings hundreds of letters to students

Portuguese tall ship Sagres brings hundreds of letters to students
Business|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian opposition Fidesz's parliamentary group chief resigns over legislation

The head of Hungarian opposition party Fidesz's parliamentary group, Gergely Gulyas has resigned, website Telex.hu reported on Monday, citing Gulyas at a briefing.

Hungarian opposition Fidesz's parliamentary group chief resigns over legislation
Crime|Europe|World

UK bans support for two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain

Britain banned support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a linked group on Monday following a series of antisemitic attacks, using new

UK bans support for two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain
Europe|Political|World

EU pledges €120 million to help Moldova's air defence system

The European Union pledged on Monday aid worth €120 million ($137.14 million) to strengthen the air defence system of Moldova.

EU pledges €120 million to help Moldova's air defence system
Europe|Political|World

Hungary parliament passes law to oust president in Magyar's power shake-up

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment on Monday to oust President Tamas Sulyok, who Prime Minister Peter Magyar says is a "puppet

Hungary parliament passes law to oust president in Magyar's power shake-up
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU and partners launch $1 billion scheme to help Gaza recover from war

The European Commission and more than a dozen countries launched an initiative on Monday to deliver €883.6 million ($1 billion) in aid projects to help Gaza recover from

EU and partners launch $1 billion scheme to help Gaza recover from war
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

UK targets Russian cyber networks with new sanctions

Britain on Monday announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russian cyber networks, which it blamed for trying to sow chaos and division across Europe. 

UK targets Russian cyber networks with new sanctions
Economy|Europe|Health

Austrian finance minister has cancer, plans to keep working

Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer has cancer and will undergo treatment for the next three months while remaining in office and continuing to work, he said in a

Austrian finance minister has cancer, plans to keep working
Europe|Political|Technology|World

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

The European Union and Britain have imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Children's social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says

By Foo Yun Chee and Bart H.

Children's social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food

Extreme heat threatens Italy's Parmesan heartland

Fifty years ago, farmers in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region used to open the windows in their barns at night during the

Extreme heat threatens Italy's Parmesan heartland
Crime|Europe|World

Russia says seizes Western-made, AI-powered drones prepared for attacks in Urals, Far East

Russia's Federal Security Service said on Monday that it had seized Western-made, AI-powered FPV drones that had been dropped onto Russian territory by larger Ukrainian

Russia says seizes Western-made, AI-powered drones prepared for attacks in Urals, Far East
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis vehicle shipments rise 10% in the second quarter, led by North America

Stellantis said on Monday preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10% from a year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units, driven by strong growth in North America,

Stellantis vehicle shipments rise 10% in the second quarter, led by North America
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

France set to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign

France will summon the Russian ambassador to Paris in the coming days over an alleged cyberhacking campaign that Russia has carried out against European countries including

France set to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, Kallas says

EU countries have yet to reach agreement on a broad 21st package of sanctions against Russia, but may decide on Monday to add 250 individuals and entities to their Russia sanctions

No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, Kallas says
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|World

Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy

Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” opens July 17 amid international anticipation and controversy over its casting

Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June,

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU ministers remain divided over curbing trade with Israeli settlements

By Andrew Gray and Bart H.

EU ministers remain divided over curbing trade with Israeli settlements
Americas|Asia|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington

NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties

Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as British woman, 93, dies of injuries

A British woman has died of injuries sustained in wildfires that swept through Spain's southeastern Almeria province starting on

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as British woman, 93, dies of injuries
Europe|Sports|Technology|World

What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup's most contentious calls

It was another game-changing moment at the World Cup that had more to do with television replays in a room far away than a moment of brilliance on the field

What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup's most contentious calls
Europe|Sports|World

Zverev hopes he can be more than just 'the third guy' in tennis after run to Wimbledon final

Alexander Zverev is used to being “the third guy” in tennis

Zverev hopes he can be more than just 'the third guy' in tennis after run to Wimbledon final
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Jannik Sinner bounces back with another Wimbledon title after his French Open meltdown

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 for his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam overall

Jannik Sinner bounces back with another Wimbledon title after his French Open meltdown
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron warns of resurgent demons of antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus

French President Emmanuel Macron is decrying the resurgence of antisemitism in France

Macron warns of resurgent demons of antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus
Asia|Europe|Sports|World

Haeran Ryu beats Brooke Henderson in playoff to win Evian Championship for 2nd straight major title

Haeran Ryu has birdied the first hole of a playoff with Brooke Henderson to win the Evian Championship for a second straight major title in the space of three weeks

Haeran Ryu beats Brooke Henderson in playoff to win Evian Championship for 2nd straight major title
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine’s government

Ukraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle
Europe|Technology|World

Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says

Germany is funding 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine, a source familiar with the matter said, in an order that marks one of the biggest known purchases

Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says
Europe|Sports|World

McCullum fired as England test coach but will continue with T20 and ODI teams

Brendon McCullum has been fired as coach of England’s test cricket team after four years in charge but will continue to lead the country’s T20 and ODI sides

McCullum fired as England test coach but will continue with T20 and ODI teams
Crime|Europe|Political|World

28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK lawmaker

28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK lawmaker

28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK lawmaker
Europe|Interview|Lifestyle|Travel|World

‘We wanted to try something new’: This US family moved to Italy sight unseen nine years ago and never looked back

‘We wanted to try something new’: This US family moved to Italy sight unseen nine years ago and never looked back

‘We wanted to try something new’: This US family moved to Italy sight unseen nine years ago and never looked back
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he planned to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year in office, triggering the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year
Crime|Europe|Political|World

No evidence of political motive in murder of former UK minister Widdecombe, police say

There is no evidence that the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically

No evidence of political motive in murder of former UK minister Widdecombe, police say
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Son of Belgian wildfire victim disputes Spanish officials' account of warnings

The son of a Belgian man who perished in Spanish wildfiresdisputed authorities' claims that

Son of Belgian wildfire victim disputes Spanish officials' account of warnings
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs

Volkswagen’s CEO has indicated that he’s trying to avoid closing plants as he seeks to turn around the automaker’s performance

Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland

Lionel Messi's World Cup scoring streak ended against Switzerland on Saturday, but he still made an impact with an assist in Argentina's 3-1 victory

Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Jude Bellingham scored in extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine officials will be held accountable for weapons store

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that officials who allowed weapons warehouses to operate in a residential area outside Kyiv where explosions killed 10

Zelenskiy says Ukraine officials will be held accountable for weapons store
Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill eight, wound dozens, Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks faster weapons deliveries

Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding dozens more, officials said, as President Volodymyr

Russian strikes kill eight, wound dozens, Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks faster weapons deliveries
Europe|Sports|World

Stones, Guehi in England lineup against Man City teammate and Norway star Haaland

John Stones has returned to England’s starting lineup for its World Cup quarterfinal against Norway

Stones, Guehi in England lineup against Man City teammate and Norway star Haaland
Environment|Europe|World

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12

Firefighters in Spain are battling one of the country's deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophies on bathroom break helped her regroup to claim 1st Grand Slam

Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon

Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophies on bathroom break helped her regroup to claim 1st Grand Slam
Europe|Sports

Linda Nosková conquers Wimbledon for first Grand Slam title in all-Czech final

Linda Nosková conquers Wimbledon for first Grand Slam title in all-Czech final

Linda Nosková conquers Wimbledon for first Grand Slam title in all-Czech final
Business|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece

A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair Boeing 737 flight shortly after

Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Avant-garde gardens, singular debuts and vampire brides: A dispatch from Paris Haute Couture Week

Avant-garde gardens, singular debuts and vampire brides: A dispatch from Paris Haute Couture Week

Avant-garde gardens, singular debuts and vampire brides: A dispatch from Paris Haute Couture Week
Europe|Sports|World

Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach

Germany’s soccer federation says it has held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as national team coach after the country’s disappointing exit from the World Cup

Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach
Arts|Celebrity|Europe|Sports|World

Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu

Kate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon for the women’s final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova on Saturday as part of a Royal Box contingent that included tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King

Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu
Asia|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Haeran Ryu sets an LPGA major record with a 60 to build a 3-shot lead at the Evian Championship

Haeran Ryu is in the LPGA record book with the lowest round in a major at 60

Haeran Ryu sets an LPGA major record with a 60 to build a 3-shot lead at the Evian Championship
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers

New Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed six people, including a child, and wounded 29

Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers
Crime|Europe|World

UK police arrest man on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe

British police said on Saturday that a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British government

UK police arrest man on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe
Business|Environment|Europe|World

British couple saved from Spanish ravine after deadly wildfire

A British couple visiting Almeria on holiday were found down a ravine, semi-conscious and badly burned, by police who were out searching for survivors of the deadly

British couple saved from Spanish ravine after deadly wildfire
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up

Major German carmakers are experiencing sharp quarterly sales declines in China, the world's biggest auto market

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe
Europe|Sports|World

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports
Business|Europe|Political|World

Moldova's president nominates Vasile Tofan as prime minister

Moldova's pro-European President Maia Sandu has nominated 44-year-old financier Vasile Tofan to be the country's prime minister, Sandu told a press

Moldova's president nominates Vasile Tofan as prime minister
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds

(This July 11 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing

A wildfire has devastated a remote community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 people

Wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals

Unai Simón's impressive World Cup scoreless streak has ended

Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals
Business|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece

A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit

The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Crime|Europe

Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe

British police have arrested a suspect in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant

Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia

Ukraine is setting up a "long-range impact" command within its armed forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and

Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut

Rory McIlroy is in prime position to add another Scottish Open title

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut
Celebrity|Europe|World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III has hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps

As a wildfire tore across the mountains towards them, panicked residents in rural Andalusian villages around Los Gallardos in southern Spain faced an

Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps
Economy|Europe|Political|World

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says

China could play a decisive role in pressuring Russia towards peace talks, helping end its war in Ukraine, U.S.

China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

British police arrested a man on Friday on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, after the 78-year-old former government minister and

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill

Four U.S. senators said on Friday that they had reached agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with updated

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill
Europe|Sports|World

Belgian rider Merlier wins stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey

Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish while race favorite Tadej Pogacar kept the leader’s yellow jersey

Belgian rider Merlier wins stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Dustin Hoffman and 'cricket royalty' Sachin Tendulkar among celebrities at Wimbledon

American actor Dustin Hoffman and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday to watch defending champion Jannik Sinner play Novak Djokovic on Centre Court

Dustin Hoffman and 'cricket royalty' Sachin Tendulkar among celebrities at Wimbledon
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices

A pledge by President Donald Trump to allow Kyiv to produce U.S.

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims

A 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter

German carmakers' sales collapsed further in China during the second quarter, as a protracted slowdown in the world's biggest auto market cranked up the

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions

Some of the world's biggest carmakers largely won the first stage of a major legal battle on Friday over claims that their diesel vehicles were fitted with

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine wants joint investigation in Monaco bomb case, top prosecutor says

Ukraine's Prosecutor General said he held consultations with his Monaco counterpart on Friday as authorities are looking into a high-profile bombing targeting a Ukrainian-

Ukraine wants joint investigation in Monaco bomb case, top prosecutor says
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

British actor Micheal Ward has been acquitted of rape and other charges in a London court

UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans

Skoda Auto, the Czech unit of Volkswagen, does not expect any direct impact from the parent company's overhaul plan to cut capacity and model lines, the company said on

Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge

A Georgian opposition politician was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Friday after being convicted on a terrorism charge for attempting to set fire to a court building

Georgian opposition politician sentenced to 13 years on terrorism charge
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office

Hungary's government submitted a bill to parliament on Friday to create an anti-corruption office, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar for an independent

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France

Britain acted unlawfully by removing asylum seekers' right to challenge decisions rejecting their claim to be a victim of trafficking, London's High Court ruled on Friday.

UK loses case over asylum seeker rejections linked to migrant deal with France
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally

Spain's High Court placed Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former chief of staff and postmaster general under investigation on Friday as part of a wide-ranging corruption

Spain's High Court widens graft inquiry to include PM's close ally
Environment|Europe|World

Twelve people killed as firefighters battle ‘the most devastating fire to date’ in Spain

At least 12 people have died as massive wildfires sweep through Andalusia’s Costa de Almería, forcing evacuations and drawing hundreds of emergency workers into a desperate battle against the flames.

Twelve people killed as firefighters battle ‘the most devastating fire to date’ in Spain
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver

Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing 787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase

Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing

Greek police said they had arrested two people over a 2010 arson attack that killed three workers trapped inside a bank building in Athens during a massive general strike

Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

At least 12 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain and 23 were missing, officials said

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall

Italian industrial output fell by more than expected in May, with a 0.3% month-on-month drop, official data showed on Friday, in a renewed sign of weakness for manufacturing

Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall
Business|Economy|Europe

Two Polish central bankers see no rush to cut rates after summer

Two Polish central bankers said on Friday it was too early to say whether interest rates could be cut in September, but one of them indicated that

Two Polish central bankers see no rush to cut rates after summer
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump

Volkswagen reported an 8.6% fall in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, the steepest quarterly decline in four years, as a sharp downturn in

Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political

British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party

British police are investigating at least £500,000 ($671,000) in donations to Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK party made by the mother of a close

British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party
Europe|Political|World

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says

NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will join Monday's "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris to support Ukraine, the French presidency

Rutte, Zelenskiy to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, Elysee says
Europe|Health|Technology|World

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party

Greece’s counter-terrorism police arrested three people on Friday over a string of firebombings at homes of people linked with the governing party which killed a woman last

Three arrested over firebombings of homes linked to Greek ruling party
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs

Audi, German carmaker Volkswagen's premium brand, reported on Friday a 7% year-on-year fall in global deliveries during the first half of the year, as competition in China and U.S.

Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France

The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France
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French inflation rises 2.0% in June

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in June on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published earlier this

French inflation rises 2.0% in June
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What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?

Preliminary investigations into the cell behind Tuesday's bombings in Damascus, near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night,

What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?
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Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire

A replica of a mosque was set alight on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast on Thursday night before police had a chance to remove what they

Replica of mosque set alight on Northern Ireland bonfire
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Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones

Russia has been using small drones flown via fibre-optic cables to bypass Ukrainian defences and damage high-voltage electricity substations in the frontline

Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones
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Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case

A Russian man whom U.S. prosecutors say previously worked for Russia's FSB intelligence agency pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a charge that he

Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case
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Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached a political agreement on licences for production of Patriot interceptors,

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level
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Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands

Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
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Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis

Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis
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French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption

French economic growth strengthened in the second quarter as activity increased in June across industry and rebounded in services and construction, the Bank of France said on

French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption
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UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel

Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza,

UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
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Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
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UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June

Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow's full-scale

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
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From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them - the

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit
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Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford

Manchester United has revealed latest details about its proposed new stadium, including the precise location of the 100,000-seat arena

Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford
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Russia is ready to help Mozambique fight 'terrorist threat', TASS cites Lavrov

Russia is ready to help Mozambique eliminate the "terrorist threat" it faces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, the state TASS news agency reported.

Russia is ready to help Mozambique fight 'terrorist threat', TASS cites Lavrov
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Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions

Employees of aircraft maker Airbus have gone on strike across most of Spain until the end of July over what unions describe as

Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions
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Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field

Russia’s track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ruling suspending its athletes from international events due to the war in Ukraine

Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field
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Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian women's major

Aki Iwai shoots an 8-under 63 to lead after the first round of the fourth women’s major of the season, the Evian Championship

Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian women's major
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Museum honors a late artist by covering its floor in enough peanut butter to make 15,000 sandwiches

More than 800 pounds of peanut butter have been spread across a museum floor in the Netherlands

Museum honors a late artist by covering its floor in enough peanut butter to make 15,000 sandwiches
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Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO

Madrid said on Thursday U.S.

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
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Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead

Tadej Pogacar has produced a tremendous ride on the Col du Tourmalet to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory

Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead
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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze

Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems

Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
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World Santa Congress brings Christmas cheer to the height of summer

Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves from around the world have gathered in Aalborg, Denmark, for the annual World Santa Claus Congress

World Santa Congress brings Christmas cheer to the height of summer
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France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang
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Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say

Security concerns prompted Trump to depart Turkey on older plane while sending Qatari-donated jet ahead, officials say
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Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit

Belgium's prime minister was a little surprised on landing back home from Wednesday's NATO summit in Turkey to find that he had a handgun and ammunition in his luggage.

Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit
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EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit

Sweden's Polestar reported a 4% fall in quarterly sales volumes on Thursday, weeks after a ban that effectively pushes the EV maker out of the U.S. market

EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit
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Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait

The family of Faisal Jatoi, the Pakistani co-pilot missing with four others after their cargo plane crashed into the Arabian Sea, faced an agonising wait

Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait
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EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography

EU lawmakers backed a proposal on Thursday to reinstate temporary rules to allow Google, Meta Platforms and other online platforms to detect and remove

EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography
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Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership

Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
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EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling

The European Union proposed on Thursday a new sanctions framework targeting migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of organised crime, which would impose 

EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling
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Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war

Russia said on Thursday the United States was wrong to believe deep Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory could help bring about an end to more than four years of war,

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war
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Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, in a shift from planned

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability
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Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'

U.S. tech firm Palantir is challenging a decision to block a contract with London police, arguing on Thursday that London mayor Sadiq Khan's office wrongly took into account

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'
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How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is running for president, but unresolved legal questions loom over her campaign.

How will Marine Le Pen's legal problems affect her presidential campaign?
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ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show

European Central Bank policymakers gathering last month were presented with projections showing inflation staying above target into next year despite nearly three ECB

ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show
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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced Welsh pop star known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
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Bare skin, fantasy and the machine: 3 takeaways from Paris' starry couture week

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli's Balenciaga debut is the most anticipated show of Paris couture week, which ends Thursday

Bare skin, fantasy and the machine: 3 takeaways from Paris' starry couture week
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Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say
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Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies

Ukrainian drones hit a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, Ukraine's military said on Thursday, the latest in a campaign aimed at disrupting fuel supplies to

Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
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Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over spying case

The Italian government has decided to expel two military attaches at the Russian Embassy in Italy who were allegedly involved in espionage activities, Foreign Minister Antonio

Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over spying case
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NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit

NATO has weathered another storm from Donald Trump but European members of the military alliance are bracing for more turbulence ahead in

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit
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Ukraine's top prosecutor says no signs of Kyiv being behind Nord Stream blasts

Ukraine's Prosecutor General denied on Thursday Kyiv's involvement in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, and proposed forming a joint investigation team with Germany,

Ukraine's top prosecutor says no signs of Kyiv being behind Nord Stream blasts