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Lavrov compares Macron to Hitler and Napoleon
The French president wants to conquer Russia just as the two European dictators aspired to, Moscow’s foreign minister has said
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Was Starmer's summit enough to sway Trump?
Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.
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Zelensky refuses to apologize for spat with Trump
The Ukrainian leader’s visit to the White House descended into a shouting match with President Trump and Vice President Vance
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Tate brothers flee nation after sick charges
Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, facing charges of human trafficking and rape in Romania, left for the United States on Thursday.
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France calls for Europe to co-operate on expulsion of undocumented migrants
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday called for European governments to co-operate on restricting immigration from countries that refuse to take back undocumented migants who are facing deportation from Europe.
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Five takeaways from Germany’s historic election — in charts
Non-voters and young people turned out for the AfD and far left, depriving the CDU of an enthusiastic mandate
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Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support
Preliminary results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government
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Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?
The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruption
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What to know about Germany’s 2025 federal election
Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is expected to make historic gains.
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Ukraine will be a ‘buffer’ state – Orban
The Hungarian PM has said that instead of being admitted into NATO, Kiev will remain a partition between the bloc and Russia
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‘Knife attack’ horror at Holocaust Memorial
There is a major operation in Berlin following a terrifying knife attack at the Holocaust Memorial.
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Grave fears as Pope, 88, remains in hospital
The pontiff was admitted with bronchitis last week after suffering breathing difficulties, but has since developed pneumonia in both of his lungs.
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Europeans explore troops for Ukraine ceasefire — and want U.S. support
The prospect of troops in Ukraine gained traction as Europeans seek a role in talks between the Trump team and Moscow that could shape the continent’s security.
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Dozens injured in Munich car ramming as city prepares for high-stakes security conference
Belongings strewn on ground after car drives through crowd in Munich
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