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Today: July 15, 2026
Today: July 15, 2026

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IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after

IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent

The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to

EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO

Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
Business|Economy|World

Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 3.6% in June

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in June, unchanged from the period through May, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE

Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 3.6% in June
Asia|Political|World

China urges Europe to stop backing 'illegal' South China Sea ruling to avoid harming ties

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday called the European side to be cautious in its words and deeds on the South China Sea and stop endorsing the "illegal ruling" to

China urges Europe to stop backing 'illegal' South China Sea ruling to avoid harming ties
Europe|World

It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward with negotiations

Four countries are taking significant steps toward joining the European Union

It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward with negotiations
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery

A senior European Union official says the EU has coordinated efforts to raise $1 billion in aid pledges for rebuilding Gaza

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery
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No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, Kallas says

EU countries have yet to reach agreement on a broad 21st package of sanctions against Russia, but may decide on Monday to add 250 individuals and entities to their Russia sanctions

No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, Kallas says
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EU ministers remain divided over curbing trade with Israeli settlements

By Andrew Gray and Bart H.

EU ministers remain divided over curbing trade with Israeli settlements
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EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
Crime|World

Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State

Preliminary investigations into the cell responsible for Tuesday's bombings in Damascus have shown it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said on

Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary

France's upcoming election has taken a striking turn after far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s decision to run for the presidency for a fourth time

With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary
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Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
Business|Europe|Technology|World

French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees

France's competition authority on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms to put forward a payment plan

French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees
Europe|Political|World

EU candidate countries should not expect membership soon, Serbia's Vucic says

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed scepticism on Tuesday about a swift expansion of the European Union, saying he is not optimistic that aspiring new members,

EU candidate countries should not expect membership soon, Serbia's Vucic says
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Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor
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NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland

President Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday, in the first visit to Damascus by a European Union head of state since rebels

France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled
Europe|Political|World

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine

Russia said on Thursday it would keep increasing pressure on Ukraine, following a massive overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 17 people and wounded scores.

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine
World

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says

The European Union will provide up to €200 million ($228 million) in grant funding to boost transport, energy and digital links across the South

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy in Ireland as Dublin takes over Council of EU presidency

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Ireland on Wednesday as Dublin takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy in Ireland as Dublin takes over Council of EU presidency