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Category: 3. Europe
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UN chief condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, warns of nuclear safety risk
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, António Guterres expressed alarm over the dangerous escalation and the rising toll on civilians.
He reiterated that attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure are prohibited under international law and called for an immediate and…
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Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025
The first half of 2025 showed a dramatic decline in asylum applications, falling as much as 50% from last year’s figures, signalling that Germany has lost its position as the main destination country for asylum seekers in Europe.
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Trump has given up on ‘America First’ in one arena: Sports
In early June, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency announced on its Facebook page that its “suited and booted” agents would be at matches to the FIFA Club World Cup. Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York-New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, was startled to see the ominous message,…
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Beijing and Washington lift export restrictions on key products
Beijing and Washington are following through on an agreement struck last month in London to lift restrictions on exports of items essential for industrial production, as both sides look to cool a global trade war.
“The Chinese side is examining and approving applications for export licenses…
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Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Moscow steps up bombing campaign on Ukraine
The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a “very important and productive” phone call with US President Donald Trump.
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3 Turkish mayors reported arrested as crackdown on opposition continues – POLITICO
Their arrests come four months after the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, was jailed over allegations of corruption.
İmamoğlu is considered to be the main political opponent to Erdoğan. His arrest in March led to widespread protests, and he was later named as his party’s…
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‘He likes the game too much’: Why Trump isn’t sweating his lack of trade deals
The White House has little to show as President Donald Trump’s self-imposed deadline to reach trade deals with dozens of countries arrives in four days. Trump bragged he would rapidly secure dozens of trade deals, but his administration has claimed just three — and the details are…
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‘Like working in a volcano’: stories from six countries in Europe on a day of extreme heat | Extreme weather
Hundreds of millions of people across Europe suffered an extreme heatwave this week, with temperatures smashing records as the continent sweltered.
With the human-caused climate emergency pushing the mercury ever higher, early in the summer Europe…
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Hamas says ready to enter Gaza ceasefire talks ‘immediately’ – POLITICO
Hamas has not confirmed whether it will accept the terms of the ceasefire deal as proposed, according to media reports. Trump said earlier this week that Israel had accepted the proposed terms, although Israel has not itself confirmed whether it will agree to the deal.
The deal’s terms
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