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In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push

Germany does not have to shy away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when

In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push
Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

NATO leaders including U.S.

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

Armenia passes law restricting voting rights for citizens living abroad

Armenia's parliament passed a law on Friday that raises the bar for citizens based abroad to be able to come home and vote, following reported efforts by Moscow

Armenia passes law restricting voting rights for citizens living abroad
Americas|Europe|Political|World

NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment

NATO’s top commander says European allies have mostly filled gaps left by the U.S. reducing its military contributions to the organization's crisis plans

NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit

President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders who are expected to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
Crime|Europe|World

Ukrainian woman who disguised herself as a man is main suspect in Monaco attack

Ukrainian woman who disguised herself as a man is main suspect in Monaco attack

Ukrainian woman who disguised herself as a man is main suspect in Monaco attack
Europe|Political|World

Poland's Tusk says Ukraine wants to lower tension, should confront history

Ukraine is looking for ways to lower tension with Warsaw, Poland's prime minister said on Friday, adding that Poland's neighbour to the east should come to terms with its

Poland's Tusk says Ukraine wants to lower tension, should confront history
Europe|Health|Political|Science|World

EU issues sanctions against six people involved in death of Navalny

The Council of the EU said it had issued sanctions against six people - most of whom were scientists and researchers - who were involved in the development of the toxin that

EU issues sanctions against six people involved in death of Navalny
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Russian jobs website posts ad for drone operators to defend Moscow

Russia's biggest jobs website, HeadHunter, is advertising for drone operators to protect the skies above Moscow, with no previous experience required.

Russian jobs website posts ad for drone operators to defend Moscow
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing
Crime|Europe|World

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon

Interpol has identified a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman as the main suspect in a Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon linked to Russia

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

This pass high in the Swiss Alps is home to a James Bond car chase scene and a vintage steam railway

Train enthusiasts are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration

This pass high in the Swiss Alps is home to a James Bond car chase scene and a vintage steam railway
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Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran is preparing for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Goldman dominates first-half M&A as dealmaking surges in EMEA

Goldman Sachs increased its share of mergers and acquisitions advisory work involving Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the first half of 2026,

Goldman dominates first-half M&A as dealmaking surges in EMEA
Crime|Europe|World

Monaco blast suspect is a Ukrainian woman who fled to Germany

A Ukrainian woman is the main suspect in a bomb attack that targeted a wealthy businessman in Monaco, officials said on Friday, adding that the suspect had fled to Germany

Monaco blast suspect is a Ukrainian woman who fled to Germany
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware

A former member of the European Parliament who served on a committee investigating abusive surveillance was himself hacked using an Israeli-made spy tool, a

Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Czech film fest in Karlovy Vary honors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic kicks off its 60th edition with honors for actors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche

Czech film fest in Karlovy Vary honors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted in June by more than initially forecast, as sluggish demand and inflationary pressures weighed on businesses, said a survey by S&P Global.

French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy service sector returns to growth as cost pressures ease, PMI shows

Business in Italy's service sector grew marginally in June after three months of contraction, a survey showed on Friday, as cost pressures eased amid signs of de-escalation in

Italy service sector returns to growth as cost pressures ease, PMI shows
Europe|Political|World

Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down

Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said on Friday he was stepping down, in a surprise announcement that also triggers the resignation of the

Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down
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Euro zone services sector contraction eased in June as inflation cooled sharply, PMI shows

The euro zone services industry contracted at a slower pace in June as cost pressures fell at the sharpest rate on record outside of pandemic-era lockdowns, helping to

Euro zone services sector contraction eased in June as inflation cooled sharply, PMI shows
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Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows

Germany's services sector contracted for a third straight month in June as weaker demand, dragged down by higher prices and lower market confidence,

Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows
Environment|Europe|Health|World

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands