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Category: 3. Europe
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European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs
The EU’s audit office has demanded greater transparency over EU funding contracts for non-profit civil society organisations, despite finding no evidence during a year-long probe of any wrongdoing by either NGOs or European Commission officials.
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German exports to the US grew in February as firms anticipated tariffs
Germany reported a large increase in exports to the United States in February, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs.
Germany is Europe’s biggest economy, as well as a leading exporter. Last year, the United States was its biggest single trading…
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Canada ‘leading the charge’ against Trump’s tariffs – Foreign Minister Joly
Canada is ‘leading the charge’ against Trump’s trade war with $60 billion worth of counter tariffs on American goods, and is urging Europe to retaliate too, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly told Euronews in an exclusive interview.
Joly wants the rest of the world to retaliate…
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Emmanuel Macron calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza during visit to Egypt
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for another ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages detained by Hamas during a meeting in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sissi.
Macron called renewed Israeli attacks on the enclave after the collapse of the…
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Scientists say human-caused pollution may be masking the true extent of climate warming
The findings will help develop more accurate climate models to predict future climate change.
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From European sleepers to California’s Amtrak: This rail tour takes you around the world in 100 days
With only 12 spots available, travellers wanting a place on this rail adventure need to be quick.
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Wall Street drops 20% below its record as markets reel worldwide
The losses are only worsening for financial markets worldwide as worries rose on Monday over whether US President Donald Trump’s trade war will torpedo the global economy.
The S&P 500 was down 3.2% in early trading, coming off its worst week since COVID began crashing the global…
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Critically endangered Galapagos tortoises become first time parents at nearly 100 years old
Philadelphia Zoo’s vision is that these hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises in the future.
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Von der Leyen offers Trump ‘zero-for-zero’ tariffs deal on all industrial goods
The European Commission has offered the United States a deal to remove tariffs on all industrial goods as part of the trade negotiations, Ursula von der Leyen has said while stressing her intention to retaliate against Donald Trump’s policies should talks fail.
Trump has announced a…
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