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Europe’s plan to stabilize West Africa erupts — again
BRUSSELS/PARIS — Europe’s hope it could buoy an island of stability in West Africa is drowning as Niger slips under military rule. The EU — and…
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Belgian right-wing MEP cleared in harassment probe
A European Parliament probe into harassment allegations against Belgian EU lawmaker Assita Kanko has been dropped, she said Friday. “Today I was informed that a…
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Trump Vows To Run For President From Prison If Convicted
Former US President Donald Trump on Friday promised that if he is convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison, he will continue to run…
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Greek minister resigns after vacationing while wildfires rage
ATHENS — Greece’s minister for citizen protection resigned on Friday after he was spotted on a holiday as wildfires spread across the country. Prime Minister…
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UK green groups warn Sunak over climate backsliding
More than 50 U.K. environmental groups have written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressing “deep alarm” at the government’s “watering down” of climate and nature…
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European Parliament set to grow by 15 MEPs in 2024
BRUSSELS — An extra 15 MEPs will take up their seats in the European Parliament following next year’s EU elections, after governments struck a preliminary agreement…
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High Court rules London’s pollution-busting ULEZ expansion is lawful
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan can press on with a controversial expansion of the ultra low emissions zone (ULEZ) which penalizes high-polluting vehicles in the…
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US expects to begin delivering Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September
U.S. Abrams tanks are likely to arrive on the Ukrainian battlefield in September, according to six people familiar with the planning, as Kyiv’s forces push…
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Wildfires trigger explosions at ammo warehouse in Greece
ATHENS — Wildfires ravaging central Greece spread to a military warehouse just miles from a major air base Thursday afternoon, igniting ammunition and setting off…
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‘Door is open’ for New Zealand to join AUKUS, top US diplomat says
The “door is open” for New Zealand and other countries to join the security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, Secretary…
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