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  • Russian drone strikes injure one, cause power outages in Poltava region

    Russian drone strikes injure one, cause power outages in Poltava region

    Russian forces launched drone attacks on two districts of the Poltava region overnight and again in the morning.

    Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration Vitalii Diakivnych reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

    Overnight, an enemy drone…

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  • Better enforcement of passenger rights: New EU agreement strengthens protection across all modes of transport

    Better enforcement of passenger rights: New EU agreement strengthens protection across all modes of transport

    The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on improved enforcement of passenger rights across all modes of transport.

    The new rules will allow passengers:

    1. to be better informed about their rights…

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  • EU steps up support for Ukraine’s defence, recovery and reconstruction at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026

    EU steps up support for Ukraine’s defence, recovery and reconstruction at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026

    At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine in Gdańsk, President von der Leyen reaffirmed that the European Union will continue to stand firmly by Ukraine, supporting its reforms, strengthening its institutions, and helping build a resilient and…

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  • Australia and Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

    Australia and Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

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    Australia and Vanuatu signed a sweeping economic and security agreement on Monday that bars the establishment of any foreign military base on the Pacific…

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  • EU deploys emergency assistance to Venezuela following earthquakes

    EU deploys emergency assistance to Venezuela following earthquakes

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    The European Commission is deploying rescue teams and other emergency assistance to Venezuela after the occurrence of 2 strong earthquakes which caused numerous casualties on 24 June. So far, 8 Member States – Czechia, Spain, Italy, France, Luxembourg,…

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  • War update: 249 clashes over past day, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors hottest

    War update: 249 clashes over past day, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors hottest

    As many as 249 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line on June 28.

    The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported this on Facebook in its situation update as of 08:00 on June 29, according to Ukrinform.

    The…

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  • Video. Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show

    Video. Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show

    Thousands of people gathered at Brussels’ Cinquantenaire Park as the US Embassy in Belgium celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence with its “Freedom 250” event.

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  • Dismantling ‘high walls’ for a shared European-Asian future

    Dismantling ‘high walls’ for a shared European-Asian future

    Europe stands at a critical historical crossroads. Divided by shifting geopolitical loyalties, industrial supply-chain disruptions, and the economic headwinds of de-globalization, the continent is facing a widening deficit of peace, trust, and sustainable growth, writes Halo…

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