Recent diplomatic strains have once again demonstrated the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of the world’s traded oil passes. Any disruption to this key maritime chokepoint has immediate implications regarding global energy markets,…
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Albania’s Vlora airport standoff tests investor confidence as EU accession clock ticks
A dispute over one of Albania’s flagship infrastructure projects is emerging as a fresh test of the country’s institutional credibility, just as Tirana pushes to accelerate its path toward EU membership by 2030.
At issue is Vlora International Airport, a concession project…
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Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang
China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this push.
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The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine
A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now Ukraine’s young defense minister is out.
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EU wants to double electricity use by 2040, but avoids binding target
BRUSSELS — The European Commission says it wants to derive 46 percent of the European Union’s total energy from electricity by 2040 — double the current level — but has backed away from setting a legally-binding target.
The Electrification Action Plan, unveiled by EU energy chief Dan…
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Russians launch drone attack on gas production facility in Kharkiv region
The Russians are carrying out a massive drone attack on a gas production facility in the Kharkiv region.
According to Ukrinform, the Naftogaz Group reported this on Telegram.
“Since early morning on July 17, Russia has been conducting a massive drone attack on one…
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Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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ECR MEPs question the European Commission on cardiovascular health and diet promoting the Mediterranean diet as an alternative to ultra-processed foods as key to tackling obesity
MEP Carlo Ciccioli, in coordination with Carlo Fidanza, Head of the Fratelli d’Italia delegation (Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party within the ECR Group) in the European Parliament, and fellow members of the Parliament’s Public Health Committee, MEP Ruggero Razza and…
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ECR MEPs Question the European Commission on Cardiovascular Health and Diet Promoting the Mediterranean Diet as an Alternative to Ultra-Processed Foods Is Key to Tackling Obesity
MEP Carlo Ciccioli, in coordination with Carlo Fidanza, Head of the Fratelli d’Italia delegation (Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party within the ECR Group) in the European Parliament, and fellow members of the Parliament’s Public Health Committee, MEP Ruggero Razza and…
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US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands – AP News