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By Anna Schroeder

Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.

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French Epstein Probe: 10 New Victims Come Forward, Prosecutor Says
Politics

French Epstein Probe: 10 New Victims Come Forward, Prosecutor Says

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau says around 10 new suspected victims have come forward in France's probe into Jeffrey Epstein's network. The

Brexit Re-Enters UK Labour Leadership Contest as Streeting and Burnham Shift Stance
Politics

Brexit Re-Enters UK Labour Leadership Contest as Streeting and Burnham Shift Stance

Former health secretary Wes Streeting has described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' and called for the UK to eventually re-join the Europ

Taiwan's President Defends US Arms Purchases After Trump Calls Them a Bargaining Chip
Politics

Taiwan's President Defends US Arms Purchases After Trump Calls Them a Bargaining Chip

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te insists US arms purchases are vital for deterring conflict. Trump's comments calling them a 'bargaining chip

World Urban Forum in Baku Highlights Global Housing Divide as Crisis Demands Cross-Border Solutions
Europe

World Urban Forum in Baku Highlights Global Housing Divide as Crisis Demands Cross-Border Solutions

The World Urban Forum opened in Baku with stark warnings about the global housing divide. Slovak Deputy PM Tomas Taraba noted that while 80%

Von der Leyen Hails 'Dynamic New Era' in EU-India Ties as Modi Visits Sweden
Politics

Von der Leyen Hails 'Dynamic New Era' in EU-India Ties as Modi Visits Sweden

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gothenburg, Sweden, for talks with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Swedish PM U

Modena Car Attack: Investigators Rule Out Terrorism, Cite Mental Health Issues
Politics

Modena Car Attack: Investigators Rule Out Terrorism, Cite Mental Health Issues

A 31-year-old Italian man drove into a crowd in Modena, injuring eight, including two foreign nationals. Investigators have ruled out terror

UK Leadership Hopeful Wes Streeting Calls Brexit a 'Catastrophic Mistake'
Politics

UK Leadership Hopeful Wes Streeting Calls Brexit a 'Catastrophic Mistake'

Former UK health secretary Wes Streeting has declared Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake' as he launches his leadership bid. He urged Britain to

Car Attack in Modena Leaves Eight Injured, Four Critically
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Car Attack in Modena Leaves Eight Injured, Four Critically

A car ploughed into pedestrians in Modena's city centre, injuring eight, four critically. The driver, a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan orig

London Braces for Dual Rallies: Far-Right and Pro-Palestinian Marches Draw Thousands
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London Braces for Dual Rallies: Far-Right and Pro-Palestinian Marches Draw Thousands

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in London for rival marches supporting far-right activist Tommy Robinson and the Palestinian cau

French Judge to Investigate Khashoggi Murder After NGO Complaint Against Saudi Crown Prince
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French Judge to Investigate Khashoggi Murder After NGO Complaint Against Saudi Crown Prince

A French judge will investigate the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. NGOs accuse Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of orderin

Naples Police Arrest 12 in Crackdown on Luxury Watch Thefts Targeting Tourists in Spain
Europe

Naples Police Arrest 12 in Crackdown on Luxury Watch Thefts Targeting Tourists in Spain

Spanish and Italian police, coordinated by Europol, arrested 12 suspects in Naples linked to organized gangs that stole luxury watches from

Ukraine and Russia Exchange 205 Prisoners Each in UAE-Mediated Deal
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Ukraine and Russia Exchange 205 Prisoners Each in UAE-Mediated Deal

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 205 prisoners each in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates. This is the first stage of a planned 1,000-f