BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Thursday endorsed a plan to ensure that Europe can defend itself against an outside attack by the end of the decade as concern mounts that Russia is already…
Category: 3. Europe
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Socialist critic of NATO and EU poised to win Ireland’s presidency – POLITICO
A Connolly victory shouldn’t be a surprise, given how Ireland’s presidency has evolved in the public mind since civil rights lawyer Mary Robinson’s trailblazing win in 1990.
Once a sinecure for senior statesmen backed by the dominant Fianna Fáil party, Robinson’s breakthrough…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla join Pope in historic Vatican prayer
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Vatican on Thursday, joining Pope Leo XIV in prayer inside the Sistine Chapel in a landmark act of unity between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church.
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Ex-soldier acquitted of 1972 killings on Northern Ireland’s Bloody Sunday – POLITICO
Ex-soldier acquitted of 1972 killings on Northern Ireland’s Bloody Sunday – POLITICO
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Azerbaijan welcomes global urban planning experts ahead of the 2026 World Urban Forum
Azerbaijan’s third National Urban Forum brought global experts together to promote sustainable, climate-resilient cities, in the lead-up to the World Urban Forum 2026.
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European leaders agree to strengthen cooperation on migration management
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European leaders agreed Thursday to enhance coordination on migration management during an informal meeting on the sidelines of the European Council, according to a statement by Italy.
The gathering, hosted…
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‘Stupid political stunt’: White House castigates Israeli vote on the West Bank
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said he was insulted by a vote in the Israeli Knesset over the annexation of the West Bank, adding his name to the list of senior White House officials airing their grievances with Israel as they look to build on a fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
“The…
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European giants strike deal on €6B space champion to rival Elon Musk – POLITICO
The three-way deal seeks to create a challenger to Musk’s SpaceX — especially in low-earth orbit satellites of the type that power his Starlink internet service. SpaceX’s projected 2025 revenue is around $15 billion.
The deal —…
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Europe’s centrists may have to work with the far right to get things done, warns European Parliament chief – POLITICO
“Some positions cannot be bridged but many can,” Metsola concluded, adding that the centrist forces have found agreement on the likes of defense funding and agriculture policy but struggled to do so on migration and green simplification.
“It’s not about majority; if anything,…
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OpenAI Says Europe Business Growing Even As Bloc Shuns US Tech
OpenAI said corporate demand for its artificial intelligence services is increasing in Europe, despite mounting calls on the continent to avoid American technology providers.
Business subscriptions to ChatGPT have grown sixfold year-on-year in…
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