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Scholz repeats support for Ukraine in video speech ahead of EU vote
One day before Germans go to the polls in the European Parliament elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed his support for war-torn…
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Germany's Scholz to visit car manufacturer Opel on anniversary
German carmaker Opel plans to celebrate the 125th anniversary of its plant at Rüsselsheim in western Germany on Saturday. The occasion is…
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Slovaks and others go to the polls in EU elections under the shadow of an assassination attempt
PRAGUE (AP) — Voters in Slovakia, Italy and other European Union nations are casting their ballots Saturday on the third day of elections…
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Italy's Meloni tops polls as EU elections enter third day
Italy's firebrand Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is polling well ahead of her rivals as Italians, Estonians, Latvians, Maltese, Czechs and…
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I married the love of my life in a Ukrainian bunker. Two days later he was killed
Mariupol was doomed. Relentless Russian bombing had turned streets into ruins and courtyards into graveyards. But several metres…
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UN will describe Israel and Hamas as violating children’s rights in armed conflict
UNITED NATIONS — In an upcoming report to the U.N. Security Council, the secretary-general of the world body plans to list both Israel and…
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Local filmmakers produce documentary on The West Bank
In 2017, Timothy Palmer and his sister Julia Smith teamed up with filmmaker Nathan Driskell to document a trip to Israel and the Occupied…
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Von der Leyen: Will never allow Europe to be weakened
In the face of major crises as well as threats from Russia and extremists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made an…
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Macron in talks on coalition for military trainers in Ukraine
France is discussing the deployment of military trainers to Ukraine with partners, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday after…
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Macron: Training of Ukrainians for fighter jets to start immediately
France plans to start training Ukrainian pilots and mechanics for the promised Mirage fighter jets immediately, French President Emmanuel…
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IDF says it hit UNRWA school compound in Gaza used by Hamas
Israel's army says it has once again attacked a school compound belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine…
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Whistleblower claims Amazon violated UK sanctions by selling facial recognition tech to Russia
An ex-employee has accused Amazon of breaching UK sanctions by selling facial recognition technology to Moscow following its invasion of…
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Unity government is S Africa's best option - Ramaphosa
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite other political parties to form a government of national unity, its leader…
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Zelensky in Paris: 'Europe is no longer a continent of peace'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the French parliament that Europe was a continent at war and that Russia would not stop its…
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At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a savior
OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — An American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to…
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Video shows church choir singing for late Thai king, not 'Putin tribute'
Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken June 4, 2024 Similar Facebook posts falsely linked to footage to Putin's inauguration, while…
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German rights group condemns Scholz's plan to deport criminals
The German refugee advocacy group Pro Asyl has condemned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's initiative to allow deportations of serious…
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Macron to welcome Zelensky to Élysée Palace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to be received by President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Friday as part of…
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Sheinbaum officially confirmed winner of Mexico's presidential vote
Four days after Mexico held presidential elections, government candidate Claudia Sheinbaum has been officially declared the winner, making…
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France to supply Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine, train pilots
PARIS — France plans to supply Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine and begin training pilots this summer, with the first training completed by…
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Macron pledges Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised Ukraine Mirage fighter jets, though he did not initially say how many. In a television…
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Ukraine isn't 'one system away from some massive breakthrough,' but there are things it can't get enough of, White House official says
A White House official says Ukraine needs a consistent flow of capabilities, not one decisive weapon, to defeat Russia. Russia is believed…
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Russian strikes and filthy water: A year after Ukraine dam blast
Standing in what remains of her house, partially destroyed by a Russian artillery strike, Raisa Abramtseva painted a bleak picture of her…
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Orbán will support Rutte for top NATO job only if conditions met
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he could support outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of NATO's secretary…