Gabon opposition leader jailed for political reasons, his lawyers say
Supreme Court litigator gets 6 years in prison for tax evasion case after gambling millions on poker
Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse
Waymo explores ending Uber partnership, Financial Times reports
Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%
Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out
Kentucky tattoo artist who carried her life in a trash bag now fills suitcases for foster kids
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Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine
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New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners
July 24, 2026
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EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure
The European Union sanctioned five Iranian judges over alleged human rights violations, as well as a leading figure in a cyber group accused of helping the regime
July 24, 2026
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Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners
The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax
July 24, 2026
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Bank of France head: Trump's tariffs add more uncertainty for world economy
Tariffs imposed on trading partners from the administration of U.S.
July 24, 2026
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France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage
France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage
July 24, 2026
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Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law
Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law
July 23, 2026
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Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
Alphabet's Google was fined a total of €890 million ($1 billion) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech,
July 23, 2026
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Immigrant employment in the EU reaches record high, study shows
Immigrant employment in the European Union rose to a record high in 2025, narrowing the gap with workers born in the country but leaving significant
July 23, 2026
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Germany vows support for Nigeria on security, seeks expanded economic ties
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin's commitment on Wednesday to supporting Nigeria on security as it battles militant groups, and
July 22, 2026
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EU airline ownership review set to harden controls in blow to easyJet bids
The European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to prevent foreign investors from
July 22, 2026
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Venice Biennale to challenge EU funding cut over Russian pavilion row
The Venice Biennale said on Tuesday it would challenge a European Union decision to withdraw a €2 million ($2.3 million) grant in response to the return of Russia to its 2026
July 22, 2026
Economy|World
Moldova approves new government led by Vasile Tofan
Moldova's parliament approved a new government led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on Tuesday, after he laid out his cabinet's programme, pledging to
July 21, 2026
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Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028
Italy plans to use the European Union's so-called "escape clause" from the bloc's budget rules to fund measures aimed at softening energy costs in 2027 and 2028, a statement
July 21, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Polish president vetoes bills that would have improved rights of same-sex couples
Poland's president vetoed two bills on Friday that would have introduced "cohabitation contracts" for couples living together, dealing a blow to same-sex couples in one of
July 17, 2026
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Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says
Latvia has increased security around a hydroelectric dam upstream from its capital Riga and at a huge underground gas storage facility due to intelligence
July 16, 2026
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German state minister says higher tariffs could boost Chinese interest in VW plant
The European Union should consider raising tariffs on cars made in China to increase pressure on Chinese automakers to partner with European manufacturers such as
July 16, 2026
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IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after
July 16, 2026
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EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to
July 15, 2026
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Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in
July 15, 2026
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Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland
July 15, 2026
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Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 3.6% in June
Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in June, unchanged from the period through May, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE
July 15, 2026
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China urges Europe to stop backing 'illegal' South China Sea ruling to avoid harming ties
China's foreign ministry on Tuesday called the European side to be cautious in its words and deeds on the South China Sea and stop endorsing the "illegal ruling" to
July 14, 2026
Europe|World
It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward with negotiations
Four countries are taking significant steps toward joining the European Union
July 14, 2026