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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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Kallas accuses US of pressing Ukraine to surrender on Putin's terms
Europe

Kallas accuses US of pressing Ukraine to surrender on Putin's terms

Kaja Kallas accused US negotiators of trying to push Ukraine into surrender on terms favorable to Putin. She insisted Europe must be at the

Paris pharmacy owner describes devastation after France's worst riots in years
Politics

Paris pharmacy owner describes devastation after France's worst riots in years

France faced its worst rioting in years, with thousands of shops vandalized or looted. A Paris pharmacy owner described the devastation, say

French police arrest suspect in Limoges town hall arson as riots shake country
Politics

French police arrest suspect in Limoges town hall arson as riots shake country

French police arrested a man suspected of setting fire to the historic town hall in Limoges during weekend riots. The building, dating from

Alberta separatists refuse to concede after referendum plan rejected
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Alberta separatists refuse to concede after referendum plan rejected

Alberta voters rejected a plan for a binding independence referendum. Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath insists the movement has already won an

Kallas warns Russian Black Sea attacks threaten global food security
Europe

Kallas warns Russian Black Sea attacks threaten global food security

Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament that Russian drone strikes on civilian ships in the Black Sea are a 'dangerous and unacceptable esc

EU commissioners warn budget cuts would weaken bloc's global clout
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EU commissioners warn budget cuts would weaken bloc's global clout

Five EU commissioners, including Kaja Kallas, warn that a proposed 17% cut to the Global Europe budget would undermine the bloc's global inf

Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy in Oslo before Moscow talks with Putin
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Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy in Oslo before Moscow talks with Putin

US envoy Steve Witkoff will hold talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo on Tuesday, hosted by Norway and Finland. He is then expected to tra

Ukraine uses drone to airlift wounded soldier from front line
Europe

Ukraine uses drone to airlift wounded soldier from front line

Ukraine's 92nd Assault Brigade has released footage of what it says is the first drone evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line.

France to extend curfews as Lecornu vows to restore order
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France to extend curfews as Lecornu vows to restore order

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced new curfews will be set where needed after a relatively calm night. The measures follow weekend r

Deadly landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia's Narino kills 14
World

Deadly landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia's Narino kills 14

At least 14 people died and seven were injured in a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Narino, Colombia. Armed groups control the clandest

Alberta votes to stay in Canada, Carney hails unity amid US pressure
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Alberta votes to stay in Canada, Carney hails unity amid US pressure

Alberta voted overwhelmingly to remain in Canada, with 77% backing unity. Separatists vow to continue their campaign despite the setback.

Inflation protests spread across Europe as EU weighs its limited role
Europe

Inflation protests spread across Europe as EU weighs its limited role

Euro-area inflation reached 3.8% in September, the highest in months, driven by an 18.8% surge in energy prices. Protests have erupted acros