Many state visits are empty, symbolic acts that have little to no policy content or lasting significance. But every now and then, such a visit changes the shape of international relations. Could French…
Category: 3. Europe
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Europe’s Claim to Geopolitical Power Isn’t Passing the Trump Test
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Europeans had a choice: Either recalibrate their relationship with Washington or kowtow to America because they don’t want to suffer the short-term pain for the long-term gain.
It…
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Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland
A music festival in Utsjoki, Finland, is bringing together rap artists from across the region, including performers using the Indigenous Sámi language.
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Russia launches strikes on Ukraine day after Trump's 50-day peace deal ultimatum
Russia is making a summer push to break through the 1,000-km front line with drones and missiles hammering Ukrainian cities more than at any time in the past three years.
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Measles cases surge in Europe, Central Asia
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia surged to their highest levels this century because of falling immunization levels.
The World Health Organization’s European region, which includes some Asian countries, saw cases more than double from…
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Childhood vaccinations lag in Europe, making kids vulnerable to outbreaks of measles, other diseases
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ADVERTISEMENTEuropean children are less likely to get routine vaccinations than they were five years ago, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Immunisations against measles, whooping cough, polio, and…
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Germany’s top court throws out complaint about US drone attacks via Ramstein base
The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled Tuesday that Germany is not violating international law by allowing the U.S. to partly operate drones from its territory.
In response to a complaint from two Yemeni nationals, judges said that Germany did not bear responsibility for American…
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Disneyland reveals controversial animatronic figure of Walt Disney
The pioneering animator and entrepreneur has been resurrected as an Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland California’s 70th anniversary. The first images and sounds of the robot approximation have been revealed – and not everyone is happy.
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Europe Ports Lag Installing Shore Power Ahead Of 2030
Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to cleaner electricity while docked, a new study showed on…
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Germany’s economic sentiment hits highest level since early 2022
Germany’s economic sentiment hit a 3-year high in July, with the ZEW index rising to 52.7 amid hopes of a US-EU trade resolution and German stimulus. The eurozone’s outlook also improved, while markets stayed cautious after new US tariff threats.
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