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Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party on Friday, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan

Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party
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Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war

Russia believes U.S.

Russia says it will wait for new Trump proposals on ending Ukraine war
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Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will not shift its key interest rate from 3.75% on Thursday according to all 70 economists in a July 21-24 Reuters poll, and likely

Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll
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US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident

U.S. singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Friday to a charge of affray over what prosecutors described as a bottle attack on a producer in a London nightclub

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident
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Two policemen injured in Malta shooting

Two policemen were shot and injured on Saturday in an incident at a construction site in St Julians, six miles from Malta's capital Valletta.

Two policemen injured in Malta shooting
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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

EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship

With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going head-to-head in the grounds of a Danish fortress in a modern version of old-fashioned battle

With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship
Europe|Technology|World

From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships

In a field in southern Ukraine, soldiers scrawled sardonic messages on a sleek grey attack drone that

From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs

The European Commission gave a guarded welcome to new tariffs imposed by the United States on Friday, saying that the outcome was in line with a trade deal the two sides

European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs
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Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows

Euro zone companies are struggling to raise prices for consumers already struggling with a rise in fuel costs, with fierce competition from China compounding tough

Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows
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ECB survey shows broadly unchanged inflation outlook

Euro zone inflation expectations remained broadly unchanged over the past three months and price growth is seen falling quickly next year before returning back to the 2%

ECB survey shows broadly unchanged inflation outlook
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Euro zone consumers cut inflation expectations in June

Euro zone consumers cut their inflation expectations last month, likely encouraged by a truce in the Middle East that had brought down energy prices but proved short

Euro zone consumers cut inflation expectations in June
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Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image

As shoppers increasingly scrutinise ingredient labels to avoid products perceived as heavily processed, Nestle, maker of Nescafe coffee and

Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says

Singaporean state investor Temasek is looking to increase its investments in defence as the war in Ukraine prompts European

Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says
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French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show

France's private sector contraction eased in July, with services output slowing only marginally, although inflation, borrowing costs and geopolitics all remained concerns as

French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show
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German business activity returns to growth after four months, PMI shows

Germany's private sector has returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a marked upturn in manufacturing output, a survey

German business activity returns to growth after four months, PMI shows
Europe|Political|World

Top German court says Afghan resettlement pledges cannot be revoked en masse

Germany's top court ruled on Friday that the government could not simply cancel an entire swathe of resettlement places promised to

Top German court says Afghan resettlement pledges cannot be revoked en masse
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ECB policymakers warn about growing inflation risks

Inflation risks are high and the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates again in response to the Iran crisis, three policymakers said on Friday, but all

ECB policymakers warn about growing inflation risks
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Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders, but may be derailed by high

Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows
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European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watch

European shares rose on Friday after registering their steepest one-day loss in two weeks in the previous session, as investors drew comfort

European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watch
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UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup

British retail sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased their spending on air conditioning and clothing, official data showed on Friday,

UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba

Spanish hotel group Melia said it has ceased all operations of its 34 hotels in Cuba on Friday amid the hardening of U.S. sanctions and the island’s

Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba
Africa|Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term

United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in

UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses

Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, Moscow's answer to Amazon, said on Friday three more of its warehouses had been attacked by Ukraine overnight, part

Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses
Business|Europe|Technology|World

TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says

ByteDance's social media platform TikTok has been charged with breaching EU online content rules due to design features which could expose children to

TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says
Europe|Political|World

Italy's far-right general extends rise in opinion polls

Italy's new far-right movement is maintaining strong momentum, an opinion survey showed on Friday, siphoning support from parties in the ruling coalition and

Italy's far-right general extends rise in opinion polls
Business|Economy|Europe

Volkswagen makes case for deep cuts as Chinese competitors close in on Europe

Volkswagen must deepen cost cuts to remain competitive against Chinese brands increasingly taking aim at the German auto group's home market, CEO Oliver

Volkswagen makes case for deep cuts as Chinese competitors close in on Europe
Economy|Europe|Health|Political

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz named Health Minister Nina Warken as his new chief of staff on Friday, as part of a reshuffle intended

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US lawmakers lobby to hold European security meeting in South Carolina, not Serbia

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pushing to hold a meeting of up to 57 nations about European security in South Carolina rather than Serbia next

US lawmakers lobby to hold European security meeting in South Carolina, not Serbia
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors

The European Commission has found TikTok did not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors

EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts
Business|Europe|Technology|World

China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions

China says it's adding 14 European entities to an export control list in retaliation for the European Union penalizing 14 Chinese enterprises as part of its latest round of sanctions against Russia

China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war

Laura Loomer, President Donald Trump's ally with a reputation for incendiary social media comments, has sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a dramatic about-face regarding the war

Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war
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ECB considering several options to mitigate losses, sources say

The European Central Bank is considering several options to mitigate its financial losses, in a tense debate that is expected to

ECB considering several options to mitigate losses, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB leaves rates on hold, but keeps door open to further rate hikes

The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday but left room for more tightening in the coming months as a widening conflict in the Middle East pushed

ECB leaves rates on hold, but keeps door open to further rate hikes
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Germany's Merz could announce cabinet reshuffle on Friday, sources say

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could announce a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, triggered by the abrupt exit ​of party heavyweight Jens Spahn in a row over a surrogacy baby,

Germany's Merz could announce cabinet reshuffle on Friday, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Ousted Ukrainian defence chief digs in against Zelenskiy

Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday he would accept no other government position besides his former job,

Ousted Ukrainian defence chief digs in against Zelenskiy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB will discuss raising banks' minimum reserves, Lagarde says

The European Central Bank will discuss raising banks' minimum reserve requirements, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday, opening the door to a move that

ECB will discuss raising banks' minimum reserves, Lagarde says
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe

A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 10,000 people from homes and campsites near France's Atlantic coast, as extreme heat and

France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

EU countries to restore interim measure on allowing Big Tech to fight online child pornography

EU countries endorsed a proposal on Thursday to reintroduce a temporary measure allowing Google, Meta and other online platforms to detect and remove

EU countries to restore interim measure on allowing Big Tech to fight online child pornography
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending plan

Spain's lower house rejected the government's proposed 2027 spending framework on Thursday, dealing a fresh blow to its efforts to approve a state budget before the end of

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending plan
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Boeing pips Airbus in low-key Farnborough jet order race

Boeing edged Airbus in a subdued series of order announcements at the Farnborough Airshow this week, as the global

Boeing pips Airbus in low-key Farnborough jet order race
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Spain's Zapatero says seized jewels worth $1.5 million were a 'courtesy gift'

Spanish former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said on Thursday that €1.3 million ($1.5 million) of jewellery seized by police as part of an investigation was a

Spain's Zapatero says seized jewels worth $1.5 million were a 'courtesy gift'
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Fate of ICC chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote as US sanctions keep him out of New York

Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday to decide whether to permanently remove the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

Fate of ICC chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote as US sanctions keep him out of New York
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home

‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home

‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home
Environment|Europe|World

Wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town as thousands are evacuated

About 20,000 people have been evacuated from towns and vacation resorts along the French Atlantic coast

Wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town as thousands are evacuated
Business|Europe|Sports

Man City signs England international Elliot Anderson for $155M

Manchester City has officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a reported 116 million pounds ($155 million)

Man City signs England international Elliot Anderson for $155M
Europe|Sports|World

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week

The French Football Federation will announce the new national coach next Tuesday

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

A 4-hour Elon Musk documentary and a dark CIA comedy lead Venice Film Festival lineup

The Venice Film Festival's lineup includes a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk and Martin McDonagh's dark CIA comedy

A 4-hour Elon Musk documentary and a dark CIA comedy lead Venice Film Festival lineup
Crime|Europe|World

UK police sorry for 'missed opportunity' to stop deadly synagogue attack as associate jailed

British police apologised on Thursday for a "missed opportunity" to possibly stop a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue last year, as an associate of the

UK police sorry for 'missed opportunity' to stop deadly synagogue attack as associate jailed
Business|Europe|Technology|World

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

Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law
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Europe's central bank holds rates steady amid swings in oil prices

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty about how volatile energy prices will affect inflation

Europe's central bank holds rates steady amid swings in oil prices
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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,

Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU targets Russian banks in new sanctions package over Ukraine war

The European Union approved its 21st sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, imposing curbs on the

EU targets Russian banks in new sanctions package over Ukraine war
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Protesters clash with Albanian police in demonstrations triggered by Kushner resort plan

Albanian police used water cannons and tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters who threw eggs and bottles at officers, in the latest flare-up of demonstrations

Protesters clash with Albanian police in demonstrations triggered by Kushner resort plan
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB keeps rates unchanged but September hike firmly in play

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but held the door open to another increase in

ECB keeps rates unchanged but September hike firmly in play
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Czech army helicopter with five soldiers on board crashes, one dead

A Czech military helicopter crashed in the east of the country on Thursday, killing one of the five soldiers on board, the army said. 

Czech army helicopter with five soldiers on board crashes, one dead
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Shipowners halt calls at Ukraine's Black Sea ports, wary of Russian strikes

Shipowners halted vessel arrivals at Ukraine's Black Sea ports due to intensified Russian strikes, Kyiv said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Moscow might escalate

Shipowners halt calls at Ukraine's Black Sea ports, wary of Russian strikes
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls

Russian-controlled Crimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to the police and ambulance service, providing an alternative to mobile

Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK factory orders remain in doldrums, cost pressures jump, CBI says

British manufacturing orders continued to deteriorate in July at the joint-fastest rate since September 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey on

UK factory orders remain in doldrums, cost pressures jump, CBI says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

French business confidence improves in July despite Middle East conflict, heatwaves

French business confidence rose to a four-month high in July despite a new flare-up in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and record heatwaves at home, a monthly survey showed on

French business confidence improves in July despite Middle East conflict, heatwaves
Election|Europe|Political|World

Sweden's far right party says it won the arguments. Now it wants a share of power

After championing huge policy shifts in Sweden by propping up a minority centre-right government for four years, the far-right Sweden Democrats say

Sweden's far right party says it won the arguments. Now it wants a share of power
Election|Europe|Interview|Political|World

Sweden's far-right leader Akesson brought fringe party to brink of power

It's no coincidence that it sounded like the start of a rock concert when Swedish far-right leader Jimmie Akesson strode onto the stage to chants of "

Sweden's far-right leader Akesson brought fringe party to brink of power
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov

U.S.

Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov
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European shares post biggest drop in two weeks on oil surge, rate-hike concerns

European shares suffered their steepest one-day drop in over two weeks on Thursday, weighed down by lacklustre earnings,

European shares post biggest drop in two weeks on oil surge, rate-hike concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Renault's hit EV helps fend off Chinese rivals as quarterly sales rebound

Renault Group sales rebounded in the second quarter as strong demand for its Renault 5 electric vehicle helped the French automaker

Renault's hit EV helps fend off Chinese rivals as quarterly sales rebound
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

More than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreads

More than 10,000 people were evacuated overnight in southwestern France as a rapidly spreading wildfire scorched through 2,000 hectares of land west of the city of

More than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreads
Business|Economy|Europe|Health

Switzerland's Galderma lifts full-year guidance after sales jump

Swiss skincare firm Galderma on Thursday reported a 24.6% jump in sales in the first half of 2026 and nudged up its full-year guidance, even as it flagged a potentially

Switzerland's Galderma lifts full-year guidance after sales jump
Economy|Europe|World

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

Immigrant employment in the EU reaches record high, study shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled 

Nokia reported a bigger than expected rise in its quarterly comparable operating profit on Thursday, as the Finnish telecom gear maker got a boost

Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled 
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Food|Stock Markets

Nestle sheds water stake as it eyes faster growth

Nestle on Thursday said it expects to raise around €3 billion ($3.43 billion) from a joint venture with investment firm Platinum Equity for its water and

Nestle sheds water stake as it eyes faster growth
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance

Nestle to raise €3 billion from spin off of its water business

Nestle said on Thursday it expects to raise around €3 billion ($3.43 billion) from spinning off its water business into a 50-50 joint venture with U.S. investment firm

Nestle to raise €3 billion from spin off of its water business
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Spain, France battle wildfires as intense heat grips Southern Europe

Firefighters battling wildfires in Spain and France on Wednesday said the risk of more

Spain, France battle wildfires as intense heat grips Southern Europe
Environment|Europe|World

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Firefighters in central Spain are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which has burned over 32,000 hectares

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, newspaper reports

Ford Motor and China's Geely have struck a landmark deal under which the U.S. automaker will sell part of its Almussafes plant near Valencia, paving the way for

Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, newspaper reports
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Swiss court orders fresh ruling for whistleblowers in multi-billion fraud case

Switzerland's highest court has ordered a fresh ruling in the case of three men accused of breaching bank secrecy laws over leaked data that helped expose the cum-ex tax

Swiss court orders fresh ruling for whistleblowers in multi-billion fraud case
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|US|World

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie is on trial again

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|World

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

The European Union has approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions
Crime|Europe|US|World

Tate brothers arrested in Miami

U.S. Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami as part of a UK extradition request.

Tate brothers arrested in Miami
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy’s wildfires

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy’s wildfires

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy’s wildfires
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

Paramount secures EU nod for $110 billion Warner Bros deal, US hurdles ahead

Paramount Skydance Corp on Wednesday gained European Union antitrust approval for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after agreeing to

Paramount secures EU nod for $110 billion Warner Bros deal, US hurdles ahead
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy speaks to US envoys, discusses weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner spoke on Wednesday about the prospects for pursuing more active diplomacy and moving

Zelenskiy speaks to US envoys, discusses weapons
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages

Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria has been inaugurated as a police station

Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

Model recruiter who introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France

Model recruiter who introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France

Model recruiter who introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery is reopening to the public for the first time since last year's crown jewels heist

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Italy optimistic about downward revision of 2025 deficit, minister says

Italy is "cautiously optimistic" about a downward revision of its 2025 deficit, the economy minister said on Wednesday, reviving hopes that the country

Italy optimistic about downward revision of 2025 deficit, minister says
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Patchy warnings, outdated plans left victims of Spanish wildfire to fend for themselves

When 12 people died trying to escape a wildfire around the mountain village of Bedar and a nearby hamlet in southern

Patchy warnings, outdated plans left victims of Spanish wildfire to fend for themselves
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave

France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency

France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave
Crime|Europe|Political|World

From battlefield to bureaucracy, Ukraine's new military chief faces tests

Ukraine's new top general faces many challenges at a pivotal moment in the war with Russia, from fixing the military's manpower shortage and reforming its

From battlefield to bureaucracy, Ukraine's new military chief faces tests
Business|Europe|World

Italian unions agree workers' rights deal with Amazon

Italian unions have signed an agreement with Amazon.com covering leave, employee rights and video surveillance, the unions and the U.S. e-commerce giant said on Wednesday.

Italian unions agree workers' rights deal with Amazon
Business|Economy|Europe

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

EU airline ownership review set to harden controls in blow to easyJet bids
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Porsche supervisory board backs tougher restructuring

Porsche's supervisory board gave its blessing to the next round of restructuring measures on Wednesday, a company spokesperson said, with media reporting

Porsche supervisory board backs tougher restructuring
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead

Daniel Siad, a modelling scout with ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors

French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Southampton coach Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal that shocked English soccer

Southampton coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the English Football Association for his part in the spying scandal that shocked English soccer last season

Southampton coach Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal that shocked English soccer
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia

Ukraine is pushing on with its fight against Russia under new military leadership

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua move to end elections

The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday condemned what he described as a further deterioration of civil and political rights in Nicaragua, warning that proposed

UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua move to end elections
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says

The new commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, said on Wednesday he had been tasked with stepping up counteroffensive actions and launching new

Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says
Europe|Political|World

German conservatives to appoint Merz confidant to lead faction after surrogacy row

Germany's ruling conservatives said on Wednesday they would appoint a close ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as their new parliamentary faction chief,

German conservatives to appoint Merz confidant to lead faction after surrogacy row
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Vatican denies decision made in abuse trial against artist priest Rupnik

The Vatican on Wednesday denied that a ruling had been made in a canonical trial against prominent Slovenian priest Marko Ivan Rupnik, who has been accused by more

Vatican denies decision made in abuse trial against artist priest Rupnik
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon’s prime minister visits shattered border village as deal with Israel begins

Lebanon's prime minister has visited a southern village as a U.S.-brokered agreement with Israel begins implementation

Lebanon’s prime minister visits shattered border village as deal with Israel begins
Crime|Europe|World

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station

The building where Adolf Hitler was born, near the Austrian border with Germany, officially began a new life as a

Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Malta's capital hit by power cut as temperatures soar

Malta's capital Valletta was without power on Wednesday, a day after the island's prime minister issued an "unconditional" apology for a wave of power cuts across the

Malta's capital hit by power cut as temperatures soar
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens with no jewelry on display after heist

The Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery reopened to visitors on Wednesday without any jewels on display, nine months after a daring robbery of crown jewels

Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens with no jewelry on display after heist
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Orbán declares resistance movement against Magyar government's 'tyranny'

Hungary's former prime minister Viktor Orbán has declared a peaceful “resistance” movement against the country’s new center-right government

Hungary's Orbán declares resistance movement against Magyar government's 'tyranny'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business

Facing a choice between upsetting businesses and a public opinion backlash, the Polish and

Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces hundreds to flee

A fast-moving wildfire that erupted in the Var department in southern France on Tuesday has burned more than 2,500 hectares and forced 400 people to flee their homes, local

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces hundreds to flee
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iranian official denies two French diplomats were mistreated

An Iranian foreign ministry official denied on Wednesday that two French diplomats were mistreated by Iranian security personnel who detained them for several hours in

Iranian official denies two French diplomats were mistreated
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges supporters to stand up against PM Magyar's 'tyranny'

Hungary's former nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who was ousted after 16 years in power in an election in April, has urged his supporters to restore democracy in

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges supporters to stand up against PM Magyar's 'tyranny'
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UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Wednesday he would cut the price of single bus tickets by up to a third as

UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

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

Venice Biennale to challenge EU funding cut over Russian pavilion row
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Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars

European shares ended at a two-week high on Wednesday, driven by energy and defence stocks, while Randstad soared in its strongest day since

Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars
Europe|Political|World

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Members of ICC to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over misconduct allegation

Member states of the International Criminal Court will vote on Friday on whether to fire chief prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual

Members of ICC to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over misconduct allegation
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Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing top general says

Ukraine has recaptured 700 sq km (270 sq miles) of its territory this year, outgoing Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday, confirming he was leaving the top

Ukraine recaptured 700 sq km of territory this year, outgoing top general says
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Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China

Volkswagen said on Wednesday its China-based automated driving unit CARIZON will

Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss

Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss

Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that the city will not be able to arrest Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu under a warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes court

Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
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New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know

New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know

New documents detail rape charges against the Tate brothers in the UK. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK employer pay awards hold at 3.3%, Brightmine says

Pay settlements by British employers held steady in the three months to June despite concerns about the Iran war and economic uncertainty, according to data published on

UK employer pay awards hold at 3.3%, Brightmine says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war's biggest military shake up

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday named a young major general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, as the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military

Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war's biggest military shake up
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces

Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
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Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea

The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers has completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea
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He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice

Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice

Moroccan man’s death in Italian police custody sparks some violent protests and calls for justice
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers have adopted a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids

French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute

A Milan court has rejected a request for precautionary measures filed by Telecom Italia (TIM) against KKR-backed FiberCop over new tariffs for access to Italy's main fixed-

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute
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UN reports jump in Ukraine civilian toll driven by drone attacks

Civilian injuries and deaths increased by more than a third in Ukraine in the first half of the year, driven by rising drone attacks, the U.N. human rights office said on

UN reports jump in Ukraine civilian toll driven by drone attacks
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US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes

A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to U.S.

US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

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

Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French mayor taken from his home and placed under protection after drug gang threats

A mayor in southern France was whisked from his home during the night and placed in police protection after authorities got wind of a potential

French mayor taken from his home and placed under protection after drug gang threats
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan president says German-Russian talks were held in Baku

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday that flight records suggested former and current German and Russian officials had held a clandestine meeting in Baku

Azerbaijan president says German-Russian talks were held in Baku
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Road rage driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial

American rider Brandon McNulty was apparently the subject of a road rage incident before Tuesday’s time trial at the Tour de France

Road rage driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game

UEFA has punished CSKA Sofia for fans’ Nazi salutes and violent conduct at a Europa League game with a 50,000 euros ($57,000) fine and a ban on ticket sales

UEFA punishes Bulgarian club for fans' Nazi salutes and disorder at Europa League game
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears

UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears
Crime|Europe

Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the man charged with killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe struck her 21 times in the head with a hammer

Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, prosecutors say
Europe|Political|World

New UK defence minister calls Russia's military exercise off the UK coast 'irresponsible'

Britain's new defence minister Wes Streeting on Tuesday said it was "irresponsible" for Russia to have conducted a live-fire weapons exercise off the English coast.

New UK defence minister calls Russia's military exercise off the UK coast 'irresponsible'
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to signal

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, officials say

A Russian guided-bomb attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least three people on Tuesday and injured more than a dozen, regional

Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, officials say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times, court told

Former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was killed by a man who struck her on the head 21 times with a hammer while she was eating lunch at home

Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times, court told
Europe|Political|World

When are Turkey's next elections, and can Erdogan run again?

Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said he would form a new party to challenge Tayyip Erdogan, a political splintering that could boost the

When are Turkey's next elections, and can Erdogan run again?
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UK's Frasers boosts Hugo Boss stake over 30% mandatory bid threshold

British retailer Frasers said on Tuesday that it has raised its holdings in Hugo Boss to about 30.28%, crossing a key regulatory threshold in its takeover pursuit of the German

UK's Frasers boosts Hugo Boss stake over 30% mandatory bid threshold
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO

Britain's Rolls-Royce needs a decision from the UK government soon on whether it will provide a subsidy to help the engineering company develop

Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel said on Tuesday he would resign his post and form a new party, a political splintering that compounds the

Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan
Crime|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Monkey discovered on London bus sparks renewed abandonment fears

Monkey discovered on London bus sparks renewed abandonment fears

Monkey discovered on London bus sparks renewed abandonment fears
Europe|Political|World

Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off UK as new PM Burnham reaffirms support for Kyiv

Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off UK as new PM Burnham reaffirms support for Kyiv

Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off UK as new PM Burnham reaffirms support for Kyiv
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump

European shares rose on Tuesday as gains in technology and mining shares took the focus away from fresh strikes in the Middle

European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump
Business|Economy|Europe

German firms' 'Made for Germany' investment initiative pledges €800 billion 

A German corporate initiative called "Made for Germany" on Tuesday said its 139 member firms have committed to invest more than €800 billion in the country through 2028.

German firms' 'Made for Germany' investment initiative pledges €800 billion 
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought

Stranded houseboats and grounded cruise ships: Europe’s rivers are shrinking amid heat and drought
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

A man has stabbed and wounded two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction

Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Overwhelmed by heatwave, French undertakers struggled with excess deaths

In nearly 25 years as a funeral director, Gautier Caton has never experienced anything like France's record-breaking late-June heatwave,

Overwhelmed by heatwave, French undertakers struggled with excess deaths
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone banks tighten credit access on war fears

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the second quarter over geopolitical instability fears, and they expect further tightening in the current quarter, the

Euro zone banks tighten credit access on war fears
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul

A European Union plan to tie free pollution permits to investments in decarbonisation could enhance corporate accountability, investors said

Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul
Europe|Sports|World

Fans react to Spain winning the World Cup

Spain fans filled the streets to celebrate the country’s second World Cup title after the team beat Argentina in the final. CNN’s Pau Mosquera reports from Madrid.

Fans react to Spain winning the World Cup
Europe|Political|World

Descendant of Nazi opponent tries to remove far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event

A descendant of an executed opponent of the Nazis tried to remove a wreath from the far-right Alternative for Germany party at an event in Berlin marking the 82nd anniversary of the failed attempt to kill Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler

Descendant of Nazi opponent tries to remove far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall

After a surge in revenue at U.S. banks, European lenders are expected to follow suit this week when they report second-

European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge

Britain's government borrowed £16 billion ($21.51 billion) in June, a third less than in the same month last year, according to official data which nonetheless showed the

UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Burnham takes office

Britain's jobs market appears to have stabilised at weak levels with official data showing annual wage growth and unemployment steady in the three months

Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Burnham takes office
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

As Russia deploys jet-powered Shaheds, companies turn to faster interceptor drones

As Russia deploys growing numbers of faster jet-propelled versions of its Shahed attack drone, some defence companies are racing to

As Russia deploys jet-powered Shaheds, companies turn to faster interceptor drones
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges

A lawyer says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom

The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges
Europe|Political|World

Israeli ministers rally for Gaza settlements

With Israeli elections scheduled for October, far-right ministers are turning the push to rebuild Jewish settlements in Gaza into a central issue of their campaign. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, led thousands of Israeli settlers and activists to the Gaza perimeter Sunday, in a demonstration called the "March of Thousands to Gaza". CNN's Nic Robertson reports from the ground.

Israeli ministers rally for Gaza settlements
Economy|Europe|US|World

Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Burnham

U.S.

Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Burnham
Crime|Europe|World

Tate brothers vow to fight UK extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges

Tate brothers vow to fight UK extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges

Tate brothers vow to fight UK extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Police clash with protesters in Bologna after man dies during arrest attempt

Italian police clashed with demonstrators in the northern city of Bologna on Monday, ANSA news agency reported, during a protest over a man's death after officers tried to

Police clash with protesters in Bologna after man dies during arrest attempt
Crime|Europe|World

Tate brothers will fight extradition to the UK. But the law makes it difficult to win

Any extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the U.S. to the United Kingdom would ultimately rest with the State Department

Tate brothers will fight extradition to the UK. But the law makes it difficult to win
Europe|Political|World

Bold pledges, upbeat mood and informality: What we learned from Andy Burnham’s first day as Britain’s leader

Bold pledges, upbeat mood and informality: What we learned from Andy Burnham’s first day as Britain’s leader

Bold pledges, upbeat mood and informality: What we learned from Andy Burnham’s first day as Britain’s leader
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million

Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost 2 million

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
Europe|Sports|World

Scores celebrate Spain's 'Kings of the World' win in exhilarated Madrid

Dancing and chanting on an open-top bus that read 'Kings of the World' and showed two large stars, Spain's national football team

Scores celebrate Spain's 'Kings of the World' win in exhilarated Madrid
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain’s new prime minister

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets commanders as street protests mount

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met some of Ukraine’s top military commanders on Monday to try to ease growing discontent with the defence leadership that has

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets commanders as street protests mount
Crime|Europe|Political

Man charged with murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe, motive still unclear

British prosecutors said on Monday a 28-year-old man had been charged with murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, and police said they were still

Man charged with murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe, motive still unclear
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s

A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age.

French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors have charged a 28-year-old man with murder in the death of former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say

Private investors are needed to funnel cash into European defence companies to plug the gap left by cash-strapped governments, but too often

Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer

The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows to end years of instability

Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, pledging to reshape its politics to

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows to end years of instability
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar said on Monday that she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he would ask

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says

An attack on a ship leaving Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday killed four Indians and left another at hospital in a critical condition, India's foreign ministry said in a

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says
Europe|Health|Technology|World

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries

Ireland will raise the minimum age for the use of electric scooters to 18 from 16, and require riders to be licensed and wear helmets, the government said on Monday,

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he would never take risks with the economy, re-committing to a pledge to stick to the previous government's

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology|World

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'

Plans for the new  Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet to be in service by 2035 will not change even if a new country joins the British,

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'
Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

The 'Crack House': Meet the mom who opened her home and changed dozens of lives

The 'Crack House': Meet the mom who opened her home and changed dozens of lives

The 'Crack House': Meet the mom who opened her home and changed dozens of lives
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Hungary's government is investigating a major foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD

Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Europe|Sports|World

How Spain built a soccer identity that conquered the world

Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own

How Spain built a soccer identity that conquered the world
Europe|Sports|World

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations

FIFA has opened an investigation after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products

Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million ($629 million) fine from the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal,

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns for a fifth day as new heatwave looms

A wildfire raged out of control across Spain's central Guadalajara province on Monday, burning for a fifth day and becoming the largest blaze of the year, as forecasters

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns for a fifth day as new heatwave looms
Election|Europe|World

Russian anti-war politician ends run for parliament, citing legal setbacks

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who had hoped to stand in parliamentary elections later this year, has announced he is ending his role in opposition politics for now

Russian anti-war politician ends run for parliament, citing legal setbacks
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Bulgaria to ask parliament to allow US tanker aircraft to be stationed at military base

Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, will seek parliamentary approval on Monday for up to eight U.S. tanker aircraft to be stationed at a military airport, Prime Minister Rumen

Bulgaria to ask parliament to allow US tanker aircraft to be stationed at military base
Environment|Europe

Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb

On the outskirts of Rome, an EU-funded regeneration project is seeking to improve the lot of 4,500 people living in a 1970s housing development, betting that

Climate-focused regeneration breathes hope into a long-neglected Rome suburb
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Scotland's "Tartan Army" descends on Miami

Scotland has quickly become a favorite team at this year’s World Cup, and that’s all to do with their passionate supporters. The “Tartan Army” has descended on Miami ahead of the team's match against Brazil. CNN's Randi Kaye visits with some of the superfans.

Scotland's "Tartan Army" descends on Miami
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel

Ryanair profits slump as Iran war dampens fares, hikes fuel costs

Ryanair's profit slumped by a third in its most recent quarter on higher fuel costs and lower fares that look set to remain weak through the key summer

Ryanair profits slump as Iran war dampens fares, hikes fuel costs
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

European shares tick lower as investors assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom

European shares slipped on Monday as the deteriorating conflict in the Middle East stoked inflation fears ahead of a European Central Bank

European shares tick lower as investors assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests

Ukraine has launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, according to the city's mayor

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis

Jose Simao arrived in Portugal from Angola in 2022 to work as a bricklayer, part of a wave of immigration providing a welcome boost to the country's

Portugal's migrant curbs hit construction firms working to solve housing crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth

Euro zone firms expect selling prices to rise more moderately and see a slowdown in wage growth, an ECB survey showed on Monday, adding to evidence that a recent energy-

ECB survey sees moderating wage demands, selling price growth
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill 28 people in Ukraine's Odesa region in July, governor says

Russian strikes have killed 28 people in Ukraine's southern Odesa region in July, the regional governor said on Monday.

Russian strikes kill 28 people in Ukraine's Odesa region in July, governor says
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?

The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|World

Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors

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Indian students cool on 'American Dream' as EU opens its doors
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost

European chemical companies are expected to report second-quarter results reflecting temporary support from Middle East conflict-related

European chemical earnings to test demand recovery after conflict-led pricing boost
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
Crime|Europe|World

France commemorates the Vel d’Hiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalized

France has commemorated the Vel d’Hiv roundup, a mass arrest of Jews by French police in 1942

France commemorates the Vel d’Hiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalized
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI

The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
Europe|Sports|World

Soccer-Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown

Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1

Soccer-Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown
Europe|Sports|World

Soccer-Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions

Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the

Soccer-Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
Americas|Europe|Opinion|Sports|World

Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever

Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever

Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Soccer-Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup 

Spain needed an extra-time goal by substitute Ferran Torres to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World

Soccer-Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup 
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says
Europe|Sports|World

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole

Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole
Europe|Sports|World

Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship

Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship

Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship
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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests

If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
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Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race

Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro at the end to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France

Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race
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Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

Kimi Antonelli has seen off a challenge from Charles Leclerc to get back to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix as his teammate and Formula 1 title rival George Russell failed to finish

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses
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Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes at loss of speed before his race-ending crash

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell’s confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances

Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes at loss of speed before his race-ending crash
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Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack

Russia battered Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war, killing at least one person

Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack
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Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock

Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock

Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock
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Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he may now potentially have an opportunity for changes to his cabinet, a statement coming after the resignation of a top

Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to

UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week

Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities in Miami

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
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Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds

Men are more likely than women to use outside job opportunities as leverage to negotiate higher pay in their existing jobs, helping drive persistent gender wage gaps,

Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds
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Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of rape, trafficking

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States after British authorities issued 38 new charges against the

Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of rape, trafficking
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Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals

Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
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Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match

Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
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Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss

Sam Burns has a great chance to win a major he never planned on playing

Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
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Tommy Lad does enough to keep alive hopes of British Open in his hometown

Tommy Fleetwood has been dreaming of winning the British Open since he was a child sneaking onto Royal Birkdale

Tommy Lad does enough to keep alive hopes of British Open in his hometown
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Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed a constitutional amendment passed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar's ruling Tisza party that ends his term as

Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office
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McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to 'hold the tournament hostage' at British Open

Rory McIlroy has saved one of his best shots at the British Open for Bryson DeChambeau

McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to 'hold the tournament hostage' at British Open
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Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli has beaten a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying and boost his Formula 1 title charge

Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix
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Massive fire becomes Norway's largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes

Authorities say the largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history has destroyed over 100 homes

Massive fire becomes Norway's largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
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Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby

Jens Spahn, a senior member of Germany's ruling conservatives, resigned on Saturday after having a baby born to a surrogate mother in the United States, a move at odds with

Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby
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Venice protesters clash with police as Trump envoy’s mega yacht crashes their party

Venice protesters clash with police as Trump envoy’s mega yacht crashes their party

Venice protesters clash with police as Trump envoy’s mega yacht crashes their party
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Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
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Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final

Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran

Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
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Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot

Waves of Ukrainian drone attacks killed seven warehouse workers and injured dozens more, while another attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in the wider capital region,

Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot
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Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years

Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years

Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
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Germany upgrades security stance to 'high threat level', interior minister tells paper

Germany is upgrading its security stance to a "high threat level" from a previous "abstract threat level" based on increasing reports and intelligence, the country's

Germany upgrades security stance to 'high threat level', interior minister tells paper
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Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
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Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic at the British Open

Scottie Scheffler put on a tee-to-green clinic in his second round at the British Open and he thinks it bodes well for his chances of keeping hold of the shiny claret jug

Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic at the British Open
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took steps to repair a rift with key ally Poland over his decision in May to name a Ukrainian army unit in honour of World War Two fighters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour
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Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief

Protesters in Kyiv called for the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's removal of a popular

Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief
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Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
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Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open

Jon Rahm is the latest to receive a conduct warning at a major champion

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open
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Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final