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How Eva met Francesco: The golden couple at the heart of Europe’s Qatargate scandal

How Eva met Francesco: The golden couple at the heart of Europe’s Qatargate scandal

December 6, 2023December 9, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Eva Kaili and Francesco Giorgi had left nothing to chance. The duo that would later…

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The future of warfare: A 0 drone killing a M tank

The future of warfare: A $400 drone killing a $2M tank

October 26, 2023October 30, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. KYIV — Sergeant Yegor Firsov, deputy commander of a Ukrainian army strike drone unit, sounds exhausted in a voice message…

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Huawei pushes back on the EU calling it ‘high-risk’

Huawei pushes back on the EU calling it ‘high-risk’

October 12, 2023October 14, 2023 · Politics

Chinese technology giant Huawei has had it with European Union officials calling it a “high-risk” supplier. The firm, a leading manufacturer of telecoms equipment, filed a complaint with…

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After Brexit, Britain and Europe embrace ever-closer union

After Brexit, Britain and Europe embrace ever-closer union

September 25, 2023September 27, 2023 · Politics

LONDON — It was the gleaming smiles and mutual backslapping of two 40-something banker bros which signalled a new era of U.K.-EU relations.  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and…

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Hungary’s Orbán calls for less climate panic, more babies

Hungary’s Orbán calls for less climate panic, more babies

September 14, 2023September 15, 2023 · Politics

BUDAPEST — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused other European leaders of fearmongering over the threat of climate change at the expense of ignoring the problem of…

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China’s Xi doubles down on hardline Xinjiang policy

China’s Xi doubles down on hardline Xinjiang policy

August 11, 2023August 26, 2023 · Politics

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the hardline approach to dealing with the Uyghurs in Xinjiang to continue, despite international criticisms. Delivering a major speech on Saturday…

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Turkey’s Erdoğan wins again

Turkey’s Erdoğan wins again

May 24, 2023May 28, 2023 · Politics

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set for another five years as Turkey’s president after winning a divisive election that at one point seemed to threaten his hold on power.…

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Crypto can’t just ‘burn out’, says top global regulator

Crypto can’t just ‘burn out’, says top global regulator

April 28, 2023May 10, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. This article is part of the Politicization of Central Banking special report. AMSTERDAM — Global regulators can’t afford to…

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Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron

Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron

April 4, 2023April 9, 2023 · Politics

Cet article est aussi disponible en français. ABOARD COTAM UNITÉ (FRANCE’S AIR FORCE ONE) — Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a…

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Britain secures agreement to join Indo-Pacific trade bloc

Britain secures agreement to join Indo-Pacific trade bloc

March 28, 2023March 29, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Britain will be welcomed into an Indo-Pacific trade bloc late Thursday as ministers from the…

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Finland on course for NATO membership after Hungarian vote

Finland on course for NATO membership after Hungarian vote

March 23, 2023March 28, 2023 · Politics

The Hungarian parliament ratified Finland’s NATO membership on Monday, putting Helsinki one step closer to joining the alliance but leaving Sweden waiting in the wings.  Members of Hungary’s…

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After Macron, le déluge

After Macron, le déluge

March 23, 2023March 24, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Anyone looking at France right now could be forgiven for thinking the country was on the edge…

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Brussels to Berlin: We’ll find a way to save the car engine

Brussels to Berlin: We’ll find a way to save the car engine

March 23, 2023March 25, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. On the future of the internal combustion engine, Germany has gotten its own way, again. The European…

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BBC faces celebrity revolt, political pressure amid Gary Lineker dispute

BBC faces celebrity revolt, political pressure amid Gary Lineker dispute

March 9, 2023March 11, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The BBC faces a spiraling revolt by its top sporting presenters amid a row over the broadcaster’s…

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Shock, anger, betrayal: Inside the Qatargate-hit Socialist group

Shock, anger, betrayal: Inside the Qatargate-hit Socialist group

March 2, 2023March 6, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — The European Parliament’s Socialists are warily eyeing their colleagues and assistants, wondering which putative ally…

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The EU and UK have a Northern Ireland deal — so what’s in it?

The EU and UK have a Northern Ireland deal — so what’s in it?

February 21, 2023February 27, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — After four months of intense talks (and plenty of squabbling before that), the EU and…

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Germany is (still) a Huawei hotspot in Europe

Germany is (still) a Huawei hotspot in Europe

December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Europe’s largest economy Germany hasn’t kicked its habit of using Chinese kit for its 5G telecoms networks…

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Elon Musk ‘a perfect recruitment tool’ for organized labor, says new UK unions boss

Elon Musk ‘a perfect recruitment tool’ for organized labor, says new UK unions boss

December 19, 2022January 4, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Elon Musk’s controversial Twitter firing spree is sending workers into the arms of organized labor,…

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Bitter friends: Inside the summit aiming to heal EU-US trade rift

Bitter friends: Inside the summit aiming to heal EU-US trade rift

November 30, 2022December 5, 2022 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The transatlantic reset between Brussels and Washington is on life support. After four years of discord and…

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Who’s going to pay for an ethical chocolate bar?

Who’s going to pay for an ethical chocolate bar?

November 24, 2022November 27, 2022 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Europe, the world’s biggest consumer of chocolate, and West Africa, the leading grower of the cocoa beans…

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