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Criteria to adopt the euro currency

The European Commission said on Wednesday Bulgaria can enter the euro zone and become the bloc's 21st member from 2026.

Criteria to adopt the euro currency
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept all options on the table for its next meetings even as the case grows for a summer pause in

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal

A soccer fan has died during the Nations League final after falling from an overhead level onto the media area below

Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal
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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court
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Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances

Mass tourism, impossibly high rents, worker exploitation, inequality and elitism: Venice, Italy's protests in recent days against Jeff Bezos and Lauren

Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances
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TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
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Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles

Ukraine has only a tenth of the interceptor missiles it urgently needs from the United States to stop surging Russian ballistic missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN in an interview, adding his days are spent in “millions” of phone calls, in opaque deal-making with allies for more.

Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles
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Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it

Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it

Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it
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Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices

Alphabet's Google was hit with a 2.95-billion-euro ($3.45 billion) European Union antitrust fine on Friday for anti-competitive practices in its lucrative adtech

Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices
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Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid

Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s.

Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid
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TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday as expected but offered no clues about its next move, even as investors continue to bet that more

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Euro zone current account surplus narrows

The current account surplus of the 20 nations sharing the euro narrowed in July on a lower surplus for services and a smaller primary income, which typically includes the flow of

Euro zone current account surplus narrows
Europe|World

Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine

Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Saturday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the border with Poland,

Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine
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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
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German unemployment rises more than expected in September

The number of people out of work in Germany rose more than expected in September, labour office figures showed on Tuesday, as the job market

German unemployment rises more than expected in September
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Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue

Kyrgyzstan voiced regret on Friday over the inclusion of several Kyrgyz entities in the European Union's latest Russia sanctions list, a move it called "one-sided sanctions pressure

Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue
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Suspects in Louvre Museum heist arrested

Police have arrested suspects as part of the investigation into the theft of jewels worth tens of millions of dollars from the Louvre Museum, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. CNN's Melissa Bell reports.

Suspects in Louvre Museum heist arrested
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IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the Balkan

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal
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Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia

More than 10,000 of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday to back the populist's policies after a year of anti-government

Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia
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Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany

Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, his lawyer Nicola Canestrini

Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany
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Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze

Tourists and residents fled villages in the Halkidiki region of northern Greece by land and sea on Thursday as a wildfire

Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze
Europe|Political|World

Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it

President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia's full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory, but the Ukrainian

Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it
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Passengers tell of ‘terrifying experience’ after train derails in UK

Passengers tell of ‘terrifying experience’ after train derails in UK

Passengers tell of ‘terrifying experience’ after train derails in UK
Europe|Sports|World

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult
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Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word

Ten horses — five black, five white — entered the sand ring first

Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics

It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA

UEFA says it still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs

War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babiš over EU fraud case

Czech lawmakers have rejected a motion to lift Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’ immunity so prosecutors can press a fraud case

Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babiš over EU fraud case
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|World

A grim list: Some notable attacks on houses of worship around the world in recent years

An attack on a major synagogue in Michigan has resurrected fears about violence at houses of worship

A grim list: Some notable attacks on houses of worship around the world in recent years
Europe|World

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon

Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
Business|Europe|Political|World

Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says

At least 65 Russian drone pilot cadets and an instructor were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on their training camp in the Russian-occupied town of Snizhne, Donetsk Oblast on Wednesday night, according to the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. CNN has contacted the Russian Ministry of Defense for comment.

Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says
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Reactions to drone incident in Romania

Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase tensions on

Reactions to drone incident in Romania
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks

The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that

Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Skydiving plane crashes in France

Eleven people were killed ‌on Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, according to a regional official.

Skydiving plane crashes in France
Europe|Health|World

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries

France's National Assembly on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill allowing adults with an incurable illness to receive lethal medication, bringing France in line with

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
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German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds

German investor morale rose much more than expected in July as a government reform package brightened the mood despite uncertainty

German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day

Hundreds of Greek firefighters battled a wildfire northwest of Athens for a fourth day on Monday after strong

Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German exports, industrial production rise more than expected

German exports and industrial production beat expectations in June, adding to signs that Europe's largest economy gained momentum in the second quarter,

German exports, industrial production rise more than expected
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Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into: NTSB

Investigators say broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked into the hole in the fuselage before his fellow passengers pulled him to safety

Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into: NTSB
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year

Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine says Russian elections in occupied areas are illegal

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the results of Russian parliament elections next month in occupied areas of Ukraine would be invalid because the polls are illegal.

Ukraine says Russian elections in occupied areas are illegal
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Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane

Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane

Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis

Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica

Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis
Crime|Europe|Political|World

This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support

This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support

This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support
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European shares subdued ahead of euro zone employment data; focus on Middle East (August 13)

(Corrects headline and paragraphs 1 and 9 in August 13 story to say euro zone employment data, not inflation data, is due on Friday) By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi, Ragini Mathur and Utkarsh Hathi Aug 13 (

European shares subdued ahead of euro zone employment data; focus on Middle East (August 13)
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Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says

Ukraine has sent Russia an offer suggesting they both halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, a source said, after mounting strikes

Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says
Crime|Europe|World

Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia

Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia

Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
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Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw

Poland's prime minister says authorities have arrested a Russian citizen allegedly recruited by Russian secret services

Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Etna ash keeps Catania airport shut until Friday, disrupting summer travel

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday because of ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has forced hundreds

Etna ash keeps Catania airport shut until Friday, disrupting summer travel
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze

Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days

Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

Drugmakers curb Swiss reimbursement applications over US pricing concerns

Drugmakers are holding back applications for health insurance coverage in Switzerland over concerns that lower prices there could affect their U.S.

Drugmakers curb Swiss reimbursement applications over US pricing concerns
Crime|Europe|World

Blast at Rotterdam port energy facility kills one person

A blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands' Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded six

Blast at Rotterdam port energy facility kills one person
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members

Swedish trade union IF Metall said on Thursday it was calling off its three-year-long industrial action against Tesla after the carmaker bought out all the union's

Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|World

Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years

Second-quarter profit expectations for Europe's blue-chip companies have risen for an eighth consecutive week, putting the region on track for one of its strongest earnings seasons

Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years
Europe|Sports|World

'I want it all': British sprinter Amy Hunt hits high notes in medal charge at European championships

British sprinter Amy Hunt has stormed into the spotlight at the European championships

'I want it all': British sprinter Amy Hunt hits high notes in medal charge at European championships
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves 1 dead, several injured

At least one person has been killed and several injured in an explosion at the Dutch port of Rotterdam

Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves 1 dead, several injured
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
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Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition

A federal judge in Miami has postponed a hearing on whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody

Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition
Europe|Political|World

Russia attacks Ukrainian port on Danube, Zelenskiy urges US to send Patriots

Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain export port on the Danube on Thursday, causing damage and starting a fire, authorities said, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that

Russia attacks Ukrainian port on Danube, Zelenskiy urges US to send Patriots
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Antwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption

The Antwerp diamond sector has rejected allegations there was a link between an 18-carat gold ring encrusted with 321 diamonds recently gifted to U.S.

Antwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance

Britain's economy is showing the clearest signs yet that it is benefitting from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance
Election|Europe|Political|World

Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt

A special election is taking place Thursday in the seaside town of Clacton, just east of London

Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria

Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year
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Swiss government urges parliament to reject initiative opposing EU deal

The Swiss government on Thursday recommended that parliament reject an initiative aimed at blocking a new agreement between Switzerland and the European Union that would

Swiss government urges parliament to reject initiative opposing EU deal
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB set to deliver final rate hike next month in shortest tightening drive since 2011: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will raise interest rates once more next month, as high energy prices push inflation further from the bank's 2% target, and

ECB set to deliver final rate hike next month in shortest tightening drive since 2011: Reuters poll
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil

Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday he was joining the newly formed New Party, after a court order removed the leadership of his former Republican

Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Maersk raises outlook again as strong demand, freight rates lift profit

Danish shipping group Maersk on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year and smashed profit forecasts as global

Maersk raises outlook again as strong demand, freight rates lift profit
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis

Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's top container shipping companies, said on Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cost the

Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Why UK food inflation has yet to surge

Britain's food industry warned in February that soaring energy costs following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could push food price inflation towards 10% by

Why UK food inflation has yet to surge
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is increasingly unpopular among young voters, opinion polls show, a trend that could prove

Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN

Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN

Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires

Alpine resorts may have a new way to put their snowmaking equipment to work as Europe bakes through hot summers: helping douse forest fires

Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, driven by robust growth in Europe while sales weakened in China and North America,

Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America
Europe|Political|Travel|World

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump

From the beginning, something didn't add up. During the closing hours of the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara in July, U.S.

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says

A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto a

Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Spain rejects discussing sovereignty of enclaves with Morocco

The status of the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla as Spanish territories is not up for discussion, Spanish

Spain rejects discussing sovereignty of enclaves with Morocco
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine has retaken 745 sq km in 'precision' operation this year, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian forces have recaptured 745 square km (288 square miles) of Russian-occupied land this year across a swathe of the southeastern front, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Ukraine has retaken 745 sq km in 'precision' operation this year, Zelenskiy says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Several close personal aides joined Trump on his secret flight from Turkey, source says

Several close personal aides joined Trump on his secret flight from Turkey, source says

Several close personal aides joined Trump on his secret flight from Turkey, source says
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3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say
Europe|Science|World

A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people

A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people

A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people
Business|Europe|Sports|Technology

Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes

Formula 1’s newest outfit Cadillac has fired its first team principal Graeme Lowdon and replaced him with former Alpine director Marcin Budkowski

Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes
Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Security concerns prompted Trump to secretly change planes in Turkey, official says

While in Turkey for the NATO Summit in July, President Donald Trump flew out of the country on an alternate military plane which he boarded by hiding in a catering truck

Security concerns prompted Trump to secretly change planes in Turkey, official says
Economy|Europe|World

Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will respond in kind if European countries start to seize Russian merchant vessels

Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia publishes list of 224 Ukrainian POWs it says it is ready to swap amid dispute with Kyiv

Russia's human rights commissioner published on Wednesday a list of 224 Ukrainian prisoners of war that she said Moscow was ready to exchange but that Kyiv had rejected,

Russia publishes list of 224 Ukrainian POWs it says it is ready to swap amid dispute with Kyiv
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

The EU and 26 countries condemned Iran's executions of protesters in a joint statement, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.

EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters
Europe|Political|Technology|World

An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian missiles and drones blitzed Russia's naval base on the Black Sea coast in a nighttime operation

An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes

More than 200 gold statuettes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have disappeared from Salzburg, officials said Wednesday

Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

FTSE 100 falls for third straight session; Balfour Beatty jumps to record high

London's FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday for the third straight day, as investors cautiously monitored efforts to end the war in the Middle East, while Balfour Beatty soared to a

FTSE 100 falls for third straight session; Balfour Beatty jumps to record high
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Etna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel

Flights at Sicily's Catania airport were suspended again on Wednesday as fresh ash emissions from Mount Etna forced authorities to extend airspace restrictions,

Etna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel
Europe|Technology|World

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services

Germany's cabinet approved measures on Wednesday to grant intelligence services new powers to hack communications and disrupt foreign adversaries' operations to counter what

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Exiled Myanmar ambassador on trial in UK for 'trespass' at diplomatic residence

Myanmar's former ambassador to the United Kingdom stood trial in a London court on Wednesday, charged with trespassing at a diplomatic residence that he refused

Exiled Myanmar ambassador on trial in UK for 'trespass' at diplomatic residence
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them "piracy."

Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels
Americas|Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|US|World

'Not a Marriott:' Tate brothers held in solitary confinement in Miami jail

The federal jail in Miami where social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are being held has suffered from cooling and water problems and a confrontation between

'Not a Marriott:' Tate brothers held in solitary confinement in Miami jail
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans

Longing to be reunited with her son, Ayten Elhaman was glued to the television

Turkey's PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans
Crime|Europe|World

Kosovo begins excavations at newly found mass graves tied to 1998-99 war missing

Erblin Ademi has long lost hope that his father, who went missing nearly 30 years ago, could still be alive

Kosovo begins excavations at newly found mass graves tied to 1998-99 war missing
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UK PM Burnham promises business help within 'difficult' financial outlook - BBC

Britain's government will do what it can to help lower costs for business but against the backdrop of a "difficult financial outlook", Prime

UK PM Burnham promises business help within 'difficult' financial outlook - BBC
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hot spots sizzle, CPI looms

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Global flash points tried hard to steal the spotlight from a U.S. inflation report that could set the tone for September's Fed

Hot spots sizzle, CPI looms
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says

Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers using Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S.

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

ABN Amro lifts annual guidance as central bank rates drive growth

ABN Amro lifted the guidance for its commercial net interest income after beating quarterly expectations on Wednesday, joining other major

ABN Amro lifts annual guidance as central bank rates drive growth
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last year that he had “no cards" in the fight against Russia

Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey amid security concerns, official says

Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey amid security concerns, official says

Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey amid security concerns, official says
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Turkey’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt

Turkey's parliament has approved a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants, aiming to advance peace efforts with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK

Turkey’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt
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After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards

After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards

After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards
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Zelenskiy: Ukraine has given US negotiators proposals for ending the war with Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine had handed proposals to U.S. negotiators for a plan to end the war with Moscow and suggested that Russia would use its

Zelenskiy: Ukraine has given US negotiators proposals for ending the war with Russia
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after 10 years

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after 10 years
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Russia says it struck military-related warehouses and steel works in overnight Ukraine strikes

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that its forces had carried out overnight strikes on military-related transport and logistics centres in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv

Russia says it struck military-related warehouses and steel works in overnight Ukraine strikes
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Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself

Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself
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Ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano disrupts Malta flights

An ash cloud from Sicily's Mount Etna volcano drifted over Malta on Tuesday, forcing airlines to cancel some flights to the Mediterranean island at the height of the

Ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano disrupts Malta flights
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Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles

Officials in Ukraine say Russian aerial attacks killed at least 10 civilians

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles
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Russian strike kills seven at Ukraine steel plant, Kyiv says Moscow used North Korean missiles

Seven workers were killed at a Ukrainian steel plant on Tuesday during a Russian attack on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia in which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow

Russian strike kills seven at Ukraine steel plant, Kyiv says Moscow used North Korean missiles
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Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border and at least 9 die

Spain will deploy its military to Ceuta to help restore order at its border with Morocco after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt

Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border and at least 9 die
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Iran's Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at the Bezmer air base, Iranian

Iran's Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations
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Ukraine strikes two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries

Ukrainian drones struck two more warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries overnight, sparking fires at both sites, the company and a regional official

Ukraine strikes two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries
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Migrants break through border into Spain's Ceuta, military called in

The Spanish government said it will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after migrants broke through the

Migrants break through border into Spain's Ceuta, military called in
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Poland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory as Moscow unleashes deadly attack on Ukraine

Poland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory as Moscow unleashes deadly attack on Ukraine

Poland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory as Moscow unleashes deadly attack on Ukraine
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Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people and injured over 50 others

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland
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Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France

George Clooney says his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France due to a nearby wildfire

Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France
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Russia used N.Korean missile for deadly strike on Ukrainian village, Zelenskiy says

Russia used a North Korean missile for a strike on a village that killed five members of the same family, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on

Russia used N.Korean missile for deadly strike on Ukrainian village, Zelenskiy says
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Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack, killing 9, including children

Russia pounded Ukraine with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones in overnight attacks on Thursday that killed nine people, and

Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack, killing 9, including children
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PM Tusk says Russian missile appears to have come down in eastern Poland

An object that came down in eastern Poland overnight appears to be a Russian missile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday,

PM Tusk says Russian missile appears to have come down in eastern Poland
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Russia detains billionaire, executives, drone official in fraud case, media reports say

Russian billionaire Valery Kustov, executives of his Efko company and a government official responsible for drone development have all been detained in a major fraud

Russia detains billionaire, executives, drone official in fraud case, media reports say
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Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court

The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal against a lower court ruling that Britain's decision to ban campaign group Palestine Action as a

Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court
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As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe

France has allowed 84,000 evacuees to return home after a massive wildfire, signaling progress in battling the flames

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
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Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’

Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’

Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’
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A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead

A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead

A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead
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German inflation accelerates to 2.8% in July

German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices caused by the Iran conflict, while core inflation fell slightly.

German inflation accelerates to 2.8% in July
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Stellantis CEO warns turnaround will take time after quarterly profit disappoint investors

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa cautioned that a major strategic overhaul would take time to bear fruit after the world's No. 4 automaker reported weaker-

Stellantis CEO warns turnaround will take time after quarterly profit disappoint investors
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4-year-old French bulldog dies while staying with sitter booked through Rover, family says

4-year-old French bulldog dies while staying with sitter booked through Rover, family says

4-year-old French bulldog dies while staying with sitter booked through Rover, family says
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France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe

France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on Thursday, with Spain bringing one blaze under

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe
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Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits

Prague Zoo has provided tons of ice to help animals beat the heat as Europe swelters in a summer heat wave

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits
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The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story

The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story

The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story
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German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2

German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices due to the Iran conflict, threatening the long-awaited recovery of Europe's biggest economy.

German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2
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Leader of Spain's Ceuta warns of emergency as 1,500 migrants arrive in one week

Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta is experiencing a humanitarian and security emergency after 1,500 migrants reached the city by swimming across from Morocco over the

Leader of Spain's Ceuta warns of emergency as 1,500 migrants arrive in one week
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FACTBOX-Bank of England sets out economic scenarios in July meeting

The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 6-3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.

FACTBOX-Bank of England sets out economic scenarios in July meeting
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EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with US, China

The European Union will fund seven artificial intelligence gigafactories across the bloc with €10 billion ($11.5 billion), the European Commission said on

EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with US, China
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EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

The European Union plans to invest 10 billion euros to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to catch up with the U.S. and China

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
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Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests

The Italian economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, a slightly stronger reading

Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests
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Russia says its big overnight strikes on Ukraine hit military factories and three ships

Russia said on Thursday that its forces had carried out big overnight strikes on military factories across Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv and in the western city of

Russia says its big overnight strikes on Ukraine hit military factories and three ships
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Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise

Inflation rose in four key German states in July, according to preliminary data published on Thursday, suggesting the national inflation rate could also increase this month

Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise
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L'Oreal to launch first Gucci beauty products as early as 2028, CEO says

L'Oreal plans to launch its first Gucci beauty products as early as 2028, the company's Chief Executive Nicolas Hieronimus said on Thursday, adding he was "super ambitious"

L'Oreal to launch first Gucci beauty products as early as 2028, CEO says
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Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount

Tetiana Lishchynska was overcome with emotion when dozens of residents in one of Kyiv's districts hardest-hit by Russian strikes gathered this month to press

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount
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Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers

The euro zone economy grew faster than expected last quarter as surging investment in AI, ample government spending and several one-off factors more

Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers
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Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations

Shell's adjusted earnings, its definition of net profit, reached $9.84 billion in the second quarter, it said on Thursday, beating

Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations