US President Donald Trump granted Syria sweeping exemptions from sanctions in a major first step toward fulfilling his pledge to lift a half-century of penalties on a country shattered by 14 years of civil war.
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Syrians hopeful for the future after US and EU sanctions relief
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Council of Europe Rejects Political Pressure on ECHR in Response to Meloni
Council of Europe Secretary Alain Berset defends the independence of the European Court of Human Rights, emphasizing the importance of preserving its impartiality amid ongoing debates on migration.
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Council of Europe hits back at EU leaders calling to ease migrant expulsions – POLITICO
They argued that in some cases, the court “posed too many limitations on the states’ ability to decide whom to expel from their territories” and requested “a new and open minded conversation about the interpretation” of the…
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Council of Europe hits back at EU leaders calling to ease migrant expulsion – POLITICO
They argued that in some cases, the court “posed too many limitations on the states’ ability to decide whom to expel from their territories” and requested “a new and open minded conversation about the interpretation” of the court.
Berset hit back at the group, saying in a…
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Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide wins Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts 2025
Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide will this year collect Spain’s most prestigious honour, the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts, consolidating her position as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Latin American photography.
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Microsoft-ICC blockade exposes strategic risks, hastens Europe’s tech autonomy drive-Xinhua
This photo taken on March 12, 2025 shows the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang) The path to full digital autonomy is proving to be not only longer, but far more urgent than many European…
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School dropout Kai Cenat launches 'Streamer University' and millions rush to enroll
Kai Cenat, one of the world’s most popular online influencers, recently announced a somewhat unusual educational venture – a streaming school where “content is king” and sex education is a part of the curriculum. Laura Ingemarsson has been peering into his plans.
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How Europe Must Stock Up On Weapons for Ukraine
(Bloomberg) — European leaders are racing to figure out how to keep Ukraine supplied with weapons as US President Donald Trump appears to be walking away from the war. One option: buy American.
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Europe has…
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Turkish foreign minister to go to Russia to discuss Ukraine war – POLITICO
Fidan is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his visit. Fidan plans to stress Turkey’s commitment to “achieving a fair and lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war,” the state-run news agency Anadolu reported on…
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