Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe.
Category: 3. Europe
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Which European nations require women to do military service?
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How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe?
Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer?
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Iranian-linked hackers threaten to disclose Trump emails. What do we know about Robert?
Iranian-linked hacker group Robert claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails sent between members of US President Trump’s inner circle.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs guilty on two counts but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of the most serious charges – racketeering and sex trafficking of ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as “Jane”. The heavily followed trial has been running in New York…
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Wie die AfD auf regieren schalten will – POLITICO
Im Kanzleramt läuft der Koalitionsausschuss – im Zentrum: das Bürgergeld. Die Union will kürzen und 4,5 Milliarden Euro einsparen. Rasmus Buchsteiner berichtet aus Nürnberg von der Agentur für Arbeit, warum der Arbeitsmarkt aktuell kaum hilft – und spricht mit Andrea…
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America must not defang Europe’s new tech law
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Europe’s heatwave moves east as row erupts in France over air conditioning | Extreme weather
The European heatwave moved east threatening record temperatures in Germany, as a political row broke out in France over air conditioning.
The French far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, seized a canvassing opportunity before the 2027 presidential…
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As Europe swelters in extreme heat, Eiffel Tower closes its top level and a Swiss reactor shuts down
Extreme temperatures soared across Europe on Wednesday as several countries issued heat alerts, with a Swiss power company shutting down one of its reactor units, France partially closing the Eiffel Tower and two people in Spain dying in a heat…
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Report alleges French PM ‘failed to act’ on abuse claims in 90s – POLITICO
Bayrou’s own daughter said earlier this year that she had suffered abuse at a sister school and had not informed her father.
The current prime minister and former education minister initially claimed to have been completely unaware of the allegations. He later admitted to learning about…
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