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Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’

A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight.

Europe

Asylum requests in Europe drop to five-year low in first half of 2026

The European Union Agency for Asylum said this decline is due to the ongoing political transition in Syria as well as the EU's cooperation with countries of origin and transit.

Europe

PSG: Champions League winners welcomed and celebrated in Paris

PSG players were warmly welcomed and celebrated by supporters and authorities in Paris upon their return from Budapest after their Champions League triumph

USA

Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war

As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats.

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France

Macron to outline France’s nuclear doctrine amid Russia fears

The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella.

Europe

Friedrich Merz heads to China to reset strained trade relations

Germany aims to find “the right balance of cooperation” with China. The visit comes at a critical time for German car makers who face increased Chinese competition.

Culture news

Hell and back: Gisèle Pelicot book celebrates life after rape horror

Gisèle Pelicot's memoirs "A Hymn to Life" are her first account of her rape ordeal, the subsequent trial, waiving her right to anonymity and the consequences of her choices.

Switzerland

Train derails in Swiss Alps amid avalanche alert, leaving five injured

Authorities are investigating after an avalanche likely caused a Swiss regional train to derail near Goppenstein, injuring five and halting services.

Europe

What is ICE's mandate abroad and can it operate on foreign soil?

Experts say that while the US immigration agency’s principal criminal investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has operated abroad for many years, its activities are formally subject to the approval of host governments.

Europe

EU to deepen ties with Jordan to support post-conflict Syria

The European Union is looking to deepen its ties with Jordan, Syria and the Middle East as it takes a tougher stance on asylum requests and returns.

USA

California storm eases but flooding and avalanche risks remain high

Powerful weather system brought Los Angeles its wettest Christmas in 54 years, killing two people and prompting evacuation warnings in the mountains.

Angola

EU–African Union summit: Leaders stress need for multilateralism

Gathered in the Angolan capital of Luanda, leaders of EU and African Union countries also welcomed progress in implementing the Global Gateway Investment Package.

Europe

Customs duties: What will be the impact on European consumers?

The prices of European products are likely to rise in the United States. Conversely, the trade agreement should not cause inflation in Europe, as the EU has not introduced counter-tariffs on American products.

Europe

Meta won’t sign EU’s AI Code, but who will?

The rules on general purpose artificial intelligence will enter into force on 2 August.

Europe

EU vows to protect Ukrainian culture as Russia targets over 500 sites

Moscow has destroyed or damaged more than 500 cultural sites in Ukraine, according to UNESCO. The EU has allocated an additional €2 million to support the cultural sector.

Europe

Should the European Union hold talks with Khalifa Haftar?

Officially, Brussels is cooperating with the government of national unity based in Tripoli. However, exchanges are also taking place with General Khalifa Haftar, who controls large swaths of Libya's east. The last visit turned into a fiasco.

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