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Europe and Africa need each other more than ever, says von der Leyen
[ad_1] Europe and Africa “need each other more than ever before” in a global economy that is becoming “more confrontational,” European Commission President Ursula…
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Technology
Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16
[ad_1] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must…
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Merz: Germany to agree position on EU Israel sanctions by October
[ad_1] Germany is to set out its position on proposed EU sanctions against Israel before a European Union meeting in October, German Chancellor Friedrich…
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Merz to travel to Madrid amid major differences in stance on Israel
[ad_1] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is due to travel to Madrid on Thursday for his inaugural visit to discuss cooperation between the two countries,…
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Ukraine’s strikingly cost-efficient drones are getting the $7 billion boost they need for mass production
[ad_1] Europe says it’s investing $7 billion into Ukraine’s increasingly famed drone industry. It comes after Ukraine’s defense minister estimated that Kyiv needs $6…
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Muted German reaction to EU halt on payments to Israel
[ad_1] German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said Berlin has “taken note” of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to halt EU…
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Russia is suspected of jamming navigation on EU leader’s plane above Bulgaria, an official says
[ad_1] BRUSSELS (AP) — A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hit by GPS jamming over Bulgaria in a suspected…
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EU leader praises Serbia for its advances in EU membership bid despite growing Russian influence
[ad_1] BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday praised the Serbian president for meeting her and other European…
Politics
Ukraine vows more self-reliance as war enters third year
[ad_1] Ukrainians have questions On the anniversary of Putin’s aggression, however, uncertainty and irritation were undisguised in Kyiv. Ukrainians wanted to know why Western…
Politics
Trump vowed he’d ‘never’ help Europe if it’s attacked, top EU official says
[ad_1] BRUSSELS — One of Europe’s most senior politicians recounted how former U.S. President Donald Trump privately warned that America would not come to…
Politics
Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next?
[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Western leaders are grappling with how to handle two era-defining…
Politics
Western democracies face crisis of confidence ahead of big votes, poll shows
[ad_1] A majority of voters across seven Western countries, including the United States, France and the United Kingdom, believe their democracy is in worse…
Politics
Putin’s buddy Orbán pushes EU to the brink over Ukraine
[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regularly pushes the EU to the cliff…
Politics
Renewed Israel-Gaza war crowds out climate at COP28
[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DUBAI — The war in Gaza crashed into the United Nations climate…
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Climate action or distraction? Sweeping COP pledges won’t touch fossil fuel use
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A torrent of pollution-slashing pledges from governments and major oil companies sparked cries of “greenwashing” on Saturday, even…
Politics
Trump looms over EU-Canada summit
[ad_1] When the EU and Canada meet for talks this week, their encounter will be calm, pleasant and even, in the words of one…
Politics
Deal over dim sum: China caves to EU on data to keep investors sweet
[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — When EU digital chief Věra Jourová sat down in Beijing with…
Politics
Germany suggests UN take control in Gaza after Israel-Hamas war ends
[ad_1] Germany has floated that the United Nations could take control in Gaza once the Israel-Hamas war is over, according to a document seen…
Politics
Aid enters Gaza as Rafah border crossing opens
[ad_1] The Egyptian-controlled Rafah border crossing from the Gaza Strip opened on Saturday morning, letting trucks carrying humanitarian aid into the blockaded enclave, which…
Politics
Von der Leyen doubles down on pro-Israel stance, lashes out at Iran
[ad_1] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday reiterated her strongly pro-Israeli stance despite growing criticism from within her own staff, while…